Hebrew Bible Names
These names appear in the Hebrew Bible. See also about biblical names.
415 names in our directory
Hebrew Bible
415Netanyahu is a Hebrew name, best known as the patronymic surname of Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister. The name is a variant of Nethaniah, a masculine given name of Biblical origin but rare in c...
Nevukhadnetztzar is a Hebrew transliteration of the name Nebuchadnezzar, appearing in the Hebrew Bible. The name is derived from the Akkadian Nabu-kudurri-usur, meaning "Nabu, protect my eldest son," comprising the god N...
Nimrod is a biblical figure whose name, of uncertain origin, likely derives from Akkadian or possibly means "rebel" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Nimrod is described as a renowned hunter and the great-grandson of Noah...
No'a is a Biblical Hebrew name, the original form of Noah 2, a female figure in the Old Testament. The name is derived from the Hebrew root meaning "motion." In the Bible (King James Version), it is sometimes spelled Noa...
Noach is a Hebrew, German, and Dutch form of the name Noah. This spelling, directly derived from the original Hebrew נֹחַ (Noaḥ), is central to the Abrahamic tradition, where Noah is the primary patriarch of the post-Flo...
Etymology and Biblical ContextNogah is a Hebrew name meaning "brightness" or "splendor". In the Old Testament, Nogah appears as one of the sons of King David, listed in 1 Chronicles 3:7 and 14:6. Born in Jerusalem, Nogah...
Oded is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the verb odad, meaning "to restore" or "to encourage." In the Old Testament, Oded is the name of a prophet from Samaria who plays a key role in the Book of Ch...
Ofir is a Hebrew name and an alternate spelling of Ophir. In modern times it is also used as a feminine name in Israel. The biblical Ophir appears in the Old Testament as a son of Joktan, making Ofir part of the genealog...
'Ofra is a Biblical Hebrew name, the original form of Ophrah in the Old Testament. The name derives from a Hebrew word meaning "fawn" or "young deer," evoking qualities of grace and swiftness. In the Old Testament, 'Ofra...
Ohad is a Hebrew name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to the Hebrew root ʾaḥaḏ meaning "to unite." In the Old Testament, Ohad is mentioned as the third son of Simeon (Genesis 46:10). Simeon was the second son of J...
'Oholivama is the Hebrew form of Oholibamah, a name found in the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible). The variant spelling 'Oholivama reflects a particular vocalization of the Hebrew consonants, with alternative readings of...
Omar 2 is a less common variant of the biblical name Omar, used in both the English Bible and the Hebrew Bible. The name appears in the Old Testament as the name of a son of Eliphaz, who was the firstborn son of Esau. Th...
Omri is a masculine given name appearing in the Hebrew Bible, where it belongs to a 9th-century BC king of the northern Kingdom of Israel. The name is possibly derived from a Hebrew or Semitic root meaning "servant" or,...
Etymology and Meaning 'Orpa is the Hebrew form of Orpah, a name that means "back of the neck" in Hebrew. This etymology is drawn from the Hebrew noun ‘oreph, referring to the nape of the neck. Biblical Context In the Old...
'Ovadya is the Biblical Hebrew form of Obadiah, a name meaning "servant of Yahweh", derived from the Hebrew root ʿavaḏ meaning "to serve, to worship" and yah, a shortened form of the divine name. The name appears in the...
Oved is the Hebrew form of Obed, itself derived from the Hebrew root ʿ-b-d meaning "to serve" or "to worship." The name Obed, and by extension Oved, directly signifies "serving" or "worshipping," often understood as serv...
Pallu is a Hebrew name meaning "distinguished." In the Old Testament, Pallu is the second son of Reuben, as listed in Genesis 46:9, Exodus 6:14, and Numbers 26:5. He is counted among the 70 members of Jacob's household w...
EtymologyPaltiel is a Hebrew masculine name meaning "God is my deliverance". It is derived from the Hebrew root פָּלַט (palaṭ), meaning "to deliver, to rescue, or to escape", combined with אֵל (ʾel), meaning "God". This...
Peleg is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Hebrew Bible as a son of Eber and an ancestor of Abraham. The name means "division, channel" in Hebrew, directly derived from the root meaning "to divide" or "...
Etymology and Biblical Context Peninna is a Biblical Hebrew name, the original form of Peninnah. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of one of the two wives of Elkanah, the other being Hannah. The name derives fr...
Penuel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, with the primary meaning "facing God" or "God's face." It derived from the Hebrew verb pana (to turn to) and the divine name El (God). In the Old Testament, Penuel is a place...
Peretz is the modern Hebrew form of the name Perez, which means "breach" or "burst forth" in Hebrew. In the Hebrew Bible, Peretz (also spelled Perez or Pharez) is the son of Judah and Tamar, and the twin brother of Zerah...
EtymologyPinchas is the Hebrew form of Phinehas, a name of uncertain origin. It is likely derived from the Egyptian name Panhsj, meaning "Nubian" — referring to a person from Nubia (modern-day Sudan) — or from a Hebrew p...
Pu'a is a Biblical Hebrew form of the name Puah. In the Old Testament, Puah is one of the two Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh's command to kill newborn Hebrew boys. Alongside her colleague Shiphrah, Puah is celebrated...
Qayin is the Hebrew form of Cain, the first son of Adam and Eve in the biblical Book of Genesis. The name derives from the Hebrew root קָנָה (qana) meaning "to acquire, to purchase." According to Genesis 4:1, Eve proclai...
Qemu'el is the Hebrew form of the name Kemuel, found in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). The name is derived from Hebrew roots: qum meaning "to raise" and ʾel meaning "God," thus signifying "raised by God." This etymolo...
Qenan is a Hebrew name found in the genealogies of the Old Testament. It is a form of Kenan 1 and Cainan. The name appears in the Septuagint as Καϊνάν (Kainan) and in the Vulgate as Cainan. According to the Book of Genes...
The name Qeren Happukh (also spelled Keren-Happuch in English Bibles) is a Hebrew feminine name appearing in the Old Testament. Its etymology derives from the Hebrew qeren happukh (קרן הפוך), meaning "horn of antimony."...
Qetura is the Biblical Hebrew form of Keturah, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "incense." In the Old Testament, Keturah is Abraham's wife after Sarah's death, as recounted in Genesis 25:1.Etymology and OriginThe name Qet...
Qetzi'a is a Hebrew name directly derived from Keziah, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of one of Job's daughters. The name comes from the Hebrew root meaning "cassia" or "cinnamon," referencing the fragrant ba...
Rachel is a feminine given name with deep biblical roots, deriving from the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Raḥel), meaning "ewe" (a female sheep). In the Old Testament, Rachel is a central matriarch: the beloved wife of Jacob, mothe...
Rafa'el is the Hebrew form of the name Raphael, an archangel revered in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name derives from the Hebrew roots rafa (to heal) and ʾel (God), giving it the meaning "God heals." R...
Ram 1 is a masculine Hebrew name meaning "exalted". It appears in the Old Testament (1 Chronicles 2:9, 2:25-27) as the name of a son of Hezron, a grandson of Judah, placing it among the genealogies of the Tribe of Judah....
Rechav'am is the Hebrew form of Rehoboam, derived from the Hebrew name רֵחַבְעָם (Reḥavʿam), which means "he enlarges the people". This meaning comes from the elements raḥav ("to enlarge") and ʿam ("people, nation"). In...
Etymology and Biblical SignificanceReuel is a Hebrew name that carries a dual meaning. Traditionally, it is interpreted as "friend of God" (from Hebrew reaʿ meaning "friend" and ʾel meaning "God"). However, some scholars...
Reuven is the Hebrew form of Reuben. In the Hebrew Bible, Reuven (or Reuben) is the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name derives from the Hebrew roots raʾa, mea...
Ritzpa is a Hebrew name found in the Old Testament, signifying a connection to biblical history and ancient Hebrew language. It is a transliteration of the original Hebrew name, closely related to the more commonly known...
EtymologyRivqa is the Biblical Hebrew form of Rebecca, derived from the Hebrew name רִבְקָה (Rivqa). The name likely originates from a Semitic root meaning "join, tie, snare," suggesting a meaning of "to bind" or "to ens...
Rut is the form of Ruth used in several languages including Hebrew, Icelandic, Spanish, and Swedish. The name appears in the Old Testament as the central character of the Book of Ruth, where the heroine is a Moabite woma...
Sancheriv is the Hebrew form of Sennacherib, the name of a prominent 7th-century BC Assyrian king. In the Hebrew Bible, Sennacherib is best known for his military campaign in the Levant, including a siege of Jerusalem du...
Sara is a feminine given name used in many languages around the world, derived from Sarah. The name ultimately comes from the Hebrew שָׂרָה (Sara), meaning "lady, princess, noblewoman". In the Old Testament, Sarah is the...
Sarai is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, primarily known from the Old Testament as the original name of Sarah, the wife of Abraham. The name means "my princess" in Hebrew, a possessive form of שָׂרָה (sara) meani...
Sargon is the English biblical form of the ancient Akkadian name Sharru-Ukin, derived from the Hebrew סַרְגּוֹן (Sargón) as recorded in the Old Testament (Isaiah 20:1). The original Akkadian elements are šarru meaning "k...
Satan is a central figure in Abrahamic religions, derived from Hebrew שָׂטָן (saṭan) meaning "adversary" or "accuser". In the Hebrew Bible, ha-satan ("the satan") appears as a member of God's heavenly court, functioning...
Seraya is the Biblical Hebrew form of Seraiah, a name meaning "Yahweh is ruler" from Hebrew elements meaning "to have power" and the divine name Yahweh.In the Old Testament, several individuals bear the name Seraiah, inc...
Shallum is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, appearing multiple times in the Old Testament. The name means "retribution" or "reward" in Hebrew, as derived from the root shalem (to be complete or peaceful), but with a se...
Shalmaneser is the biblical Hebrew form of the ancient Akkadian name Shulmanu-Ashared, meaning "Shulmanu is preeminent." This sacred theophoric name honors Shulmanu, an Eastern Semitic (Mesopotamian) god associated with...
Etymology and OriginsShamgar (Hebrew: שַׁמְגַּר) is a name of uncertain meaning, possibly of non-Israelite origin. Some scholars suggest it may be of Hittite or Hurrian derivation, reflecting cultural interactions in the...
Sharar is a Hebrew name meaning "enemy." It appears in the Old Testament as the father of Ahiam, one of King David's mighty warriors (2 Samuel 23:33). The name's etymology reflects a common Semitic root related to hostil...
Sha'ul is the Biblical Hebrew form of the name Saul, originating from the Hebrew term שָׁאוּל (Sha'ul) meaning "asked for, prayed for".EtymologyThe name is derived from the Hebrew verb sha'al (שָׁאַל), meaning "to ask or...
She'alti'el is the Hebrew form of Shealtiel, a name best known from the Hebrew Bible. The name derives from the Hebrew roots (shaʾal), meaning “to ask,” and (ʾel), meaning “God,” giving it the meaning “I have asked of Go...
She'era is a Biblical Hebrew form of Sheerah, appearing in some textual traditions of the Hebrew Bible. The name Sheerah itself means "kinswoman" in Hebrew. She'era is ultimately derived from the root name Ephraim, meani...
Shela is a Hebrew name found in the Old Testament, where it is the name of a son of Judah. The name means "petition, request" in Hebrew, reflecting a concept of asking or supplication. In English Bibles, it is usually wr...
Shelach is a Hebrew name that carries the dual meanings of "dart, weapon" or "plant shoot". This name appears in the Old Testament as the name of a grandson of Shem, one of Noah's sons, making Shelach an ancestor of Abra...
Shelomit is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, found in the Hebrew Bible as the Biblical Hebrew form of Shelomith. Etymology The name derives from the Hebrew root שָׁלוֹם (shalom), meaning "peace," and thus Shelomit...
Shelomo (שְׁלֹמֹה) is the Biblical Hebrew form of Solomon. The name is derived from the Hebrew root shalom, meaning "peace," and reflects the peaceful reign attributed to King Solomon in the Hebrew Bible.EtymologyThe nam...
Shem is one of the three sons of Noah in the biblical Old Testament, alongside his brothers Japheth and Ham. His name means "name" in Hebrew, reflecting his role as the progenitor of the Semitic peoples—a term derived fr...
Shema'ya is a Hebrew form of Shemaiah. It is a masculine given name found in the Hebrew Bible, closely tied to the theophoric element yah, a shortened form of Yahweh, the Hebrew God. The name appears in genealogical and...
Shemer is a biblical name appearing in the Old Testament, where it is associated with a significant historical event: the founding of Samaria. In Hebrew, the name is possibly derived from shamar (שָׁמַר), meaning "to gua...
Shemu'el is the Biblical Hebrew form of Samuel. The name is derived from the Hebrew roots shem (meaning "name") and ʾel (meaning "God"), giving the interpretation "name of God." An alternative etymology connects the firs...