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487Aridai is a name of uncertain meaning, possibly of Persian origin. In the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Esther (9:9), Aridai is listed as one of the ten sons of Haman, the Persian vizier who plotted to annih...
Etymology and Biblical OriginsArieh is a Hebrew name that means "lion." It is derived from the Hebrew word אֲרִי (ʾari), an animal strongly associated with the tribe of Judah. In the biblical blessing of Jacob, Judah is...
Aristobulus is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name Ἀριστόβουλος (Aristoboulos), which is composed of the elements ἄριστος (aristos) meaning "best" and βουλή (boulē) meaning "counsel, advice, will, determination,"...
Artaxerxes is a name of great historical significance, derived from the Greek adaptation of the Old Persian name 𐎠𐎼𐎫𐎧𐏁𐏂𐎠 (Artaxšaça), meaning "reign through truth". This name is composed of the elements arta ("truth") an...
Asa is a masculine given name with origins in several cultures, most prominently in Hebrew. In the Hebrew Bible, Asa (אָסָא) is the name of the third king of Judah, who reigned for forty years. The name is thought to mea...
Asaph is a biblical male name primarily used in English contexts. It means "collector" in Hebrew, more specifically derived from the Hebrew verb אָסַף (’āsap̄), signifying "to gather" or "to assemble." In the Old Testame...
Asher is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "happy" or "blessed." It is derived from the Hebrew root אָשַׁר (ʾashar), „to be happy“ or „to be blessed.“ In the Old Testament (Genesis 30:13), Leah, Jacob‘s wi...
Asmodeus is a prominent demonic figure in Judeo-Christian-Islamic lore, known primarily from the apocryphal Book of Tobit and Talmudic traditions. The name itself derives from the Greek Ἀσμοδαῖος (Asmodaios) and Hebrew א...
Asnappar is the Hebrew form of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal, used in the Old Testament to refer to the ruler who reigned from 669 to 631 BC. The name appears in the Bible as ʾAsnappar (אָסְנַפַּר), reflecting a phoneti...
Azareel is a form of Azarel used in some Latin and English translations of the Old Testament. It derives from the Hebrew origins of Azarel, which means "God has helped" — from the Hebrew element ʿazar, meaning "to help",...
Azarel is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has helped." It is derived from the Hebrew words ʿazar (to help) and ʾel (God), forming a theophoric name that expresses divine assistance. In the Old Testament, A...
Azariah is a masculine name derived from the Hebrew name עֲזַרְיָה (ʿAzarya), meaning "Yahweh has helped." The name is composed of the Hebrew element ʿazar ("help") and yah, a shortened form of Yahweh, the Hebrew God. It...
EtymologyAzazel is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "scapegoat". In the Old Testament, specifically Leviticus 16, Azazel is the recipient of a sacrificial goat sent into the wilderness during Yom Kippur, bearing the sins...
Azaziah is a biblical male name of Hebrew origin, found in the Old Testament. It means "Yahweh is strong," derived from the Hebrew root ʿazaz meaning "to be strong" and yah, a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh. Th...
EtymologyAzel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "reserved" or "set apart." It appears in the Old Testament in two contexts: as a person and as a location. The name derives from the Hebrew root אָצַל (ʼāṣal),...
Aziel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "God comforts" or "my refuge is God." It is derived from the Hebrew roots ʿuz meaning "to take refuge" and ʾel meaning "God." It may also be a variant of Uzzie...
Azriel is a masculine Hebrew given name meaning 'my help is God.' It is composed of the elements ʿezra (help) and ʾel (God). The name appears in the Old Testament as the name of three minor characters: the father of Sera...
Baal is a variant spelling of Ba'al, and is the form used in most translations of the Bible. The name derives from the Semitic root bʿl meaning "lord, master, possessor," a title and honorific applied to various deities...
Baal-Zebub is a spelling variant of the name Beelzebub, used in many English translations of the Old Testament. The name derives from the Hebrew Baʿal Zevuv (בַּעַל זְבוּב), meaning "lord of flies." This appears in the O...
Barak is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "lightning" (Hebrew: ברק). In the Old Testament, Barak was a military commander who, at the urging of the prophetess Deborah, led an Israelite army against the Ca...
Barnabas is a name of Greek origin that derives from an Aramaic byname. In the New Testament book of Acts, Barnabas was the name given to a man originally called Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus who became a companion of the...
Bartholomew is an English form of the Greek name Βαρθολομαῖος (Bartholomaios), which itself derives from an Aramaic name meaning "son of Talmai." In the New Testament, Bartholomew is listed among the twelve apostles of J...
Baruch is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew Bārūḵ (בָּרוּך), meaning "blessed." In the Old Testament, Baruch ben Neriah was the faithful scribe and companion of the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremi...
Barzillai is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament of the Bible. Derived from the Hebrew word barzel meaning "iron," the name conveys strength and resilience, much like the metal itself.Notabl...
Beelzebub is a name derived from the Philistine god Baʿal Zevuv, meaning “lord of flies,” as attested in the Hebrew Bible (2 Kings 1:2–3). The spelling “Beelzebub” comes from the Latin Vulgate translation of the Old Test...
Beelzebul is a variant form of the name Beelzebub, used in many modern translations of the New Testament. While older English Bibles typically rendered the Greek Βεελζεβούλ (Beelzeboul) as "Beelzebub" following the Latin...
Beeri is a masculine Hebrew name appearing in the Old Testament. The name means "my well" in Hebrew, derived from the element be’er meaning "well" or "spring," combined with a possessive suffix. It is the possessive form...
Belial is a name rooted in Hebrew biblical tradition, later personified as a demonic figure in Christian and occult lore. The term originally appears in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) where it is used to signify "worth...
Belshazzar is a name of ancient Mesopotamian origin, primarily known from the Old Testament Book of Daniel. It derives from the Hebrew בֵּלְשְׁאצַּר (Belshatstsar), which itself comes from the Akkadian Bel-sharra-usur, m...
Benaiah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, appearing frequently in the Old Testament. Its meaning, "Yahweh has built," is derived from the Hebrew elements bana meaning "to build" and yah, a contraction of Yahweh, the...
Benjamin is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin), meaning "son of the south" or "son of the right hand." The name combines the elements ben ("son") and yamin ("right hand, south"). In the...
Bethuel is a name of Hebrew origin found in the Old Testament. In the Hebrew Bible, Bethuel עברית language: בְּתוּאֵל (Bəṯūʾēl) appears as an Aramean man, the youngest son of Nahor and Milcah, the nephew of Abraham, and...
Boaz is a Hebrew name of and Old Testament figure and also an architectural term from the Bible. The name's meaning is given as "swiftness" from the Hebrew root בעז (bʿz), which appears only in relation to this name and...
Buz is a biblical name found in the Old Testament. It means "contempt" in Hebrew. In the Book of Genesis, Buz is named as a son of Nahor, the brother of the patriarch Abraham. Specifically, Genesis 22:21 lists Buz among...
Caiaphas is the Latinized Greek form of Kaiaphas (Καϊάφας), a name most likely of Aramaic origin. In the New Testament, Caiaphas is the high priest who presides over the Sanhedrin trial of Jesus and plays a key role in h...
Cain is a biblical figure whose name has become synonymous with fratricide and the archetype of the first murderer in Abrahamic traditions. The name is derived from the Hebrew Qayin (קָיִן), possibly from the root qanah...
Cainan is a biblical name that appears in some versions of the Bible as a variant of Kenan. While the precise meaning of Cainan is uncertain, it is traditionally associated with the Hebrew root that may denote "possessio...
Caleb is a masculine given name with deep biblical roots, originating from the Hebrew כָּלֵב (Kālēḇ). Its meaning is most closely associated with the Hebrew word כֶּלֶב (kelev), meaning "dog" — an animal that, in ancient...
Canaan is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew כְּנַעַן (Kena'an), the ancient name for the region of Canaan — the Promised Land of the Old Testament. The name likely comes from a Semitic root meaning "low" or "humble...
Carmi (Hebrew: כרמי, also transliterated as Karmi) is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "vine." It appears in the Old Testament as the name of a son of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob and Leah, according to Genesi...
Carpus is a masculine given name, representing the Latin form of the Greek name Κάρπος (Karpos), meaning "fruit" or "profits." The name appears briefly in the New Testament, specifically in the second epistle to Timothy,...
Cephas is a masculine given name of Aramaic origin, directly derived from the Aramaic word kēp̄ā meaning "rock". In the Christian New Testament, Cephas was the name given by Jesus to the apostle Simon, son of Jonah, to s...
Chenaniah is a variant of Kenaniah used in several English translations of the Old Testament, including the King James Version. The name Kenaniah means "Yahweh establishes" in Hebrew, derived from the roots kanan (to est...
Cleopas is a figure from the New Testament, one of the two disciples who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection (Luke 24:13–32). The name is a shortened form of the Greek name Kleopatros, which is...
Cleophas is the form of Clopas used in several versions of the New Testament, particularly in Latin and English Bible translations. The name Clopas, of uncertain Aramaic origin, appears in John 19:25 as the husband of on...
Clopas is a figure mentioned briefly in the New Testament, in the Gospel of John 19:25, as the husband of Mary, one of the women present at the crucifixion of Jesus. The name is of unknown meaning, probably of Aramaic or...
Cornelius is a Roman masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". It gained widespread use in the ancient world and later saw adoption across various European language...
Cyrus is the Latinized form of the Greek Κῦρος (Kyros), derived from the Old Persian name 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (Kuruš). The etymology is uncertain, with possible meanings including "young", "humiliator (of the enemy)", or even related...
Dan is a Hebrew name meaning "he judged," derived from the verb din (דִּין) meaning "to judge." In the Old Testament, Dan is the fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah, the servant of Jacob's wife Rachel. According to Genesis 30:...
Daniel is a masculine given name with deep roots in Hebrew tradition, derived from the name Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." This etymology combines the root din (to judge) and ʾel (God), reflecting the...
Darius is the Latin form of the Greek name Dareios (Δαρεῖος), which derives from the Old Persian name Darayavauš (𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁), meaning "possessing goodness" or "holding firm the good." The name is composed of the elements d...
Dathan is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, most likely meaning "fountain" (from Hebrew דָּתָן). In the Old Testament, Dathan is known as one of the conspirators who rebelled against Moses and Aaron during the Israelites...
David is a classic masculine name with enduring global appeal. Originating from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawiḏ), it is derived from the Hebrew root דּוֹד (doḏ), meaning "beloved" or "uncle." The name is famously associate...
Delaiah is a masculine Hebrew name found in the Old Testament. The name means "Yahweh has drawn up", derived from the Hebrew root dala (meaning "to draw up, to hang") and the divine name Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh....
Diklah (דִּקְלָה) is a masculine Hebrew name appearing in the Old Testament. The name is thought to mean "palm grove" in both Hebrew and Aramaic. In the Genealogy of Shem (Genesis 10:27), Diklah is listed as the sixth so...
Dionysius is a masculine name from the English Bible and Ancient Greek, the Latin form of Dionysios. It means "of Dionysos" (the Greek god of wine and revelry). In the New Testament, Dionysius the Areopagite, a judge in...
Eber (also Hebrew: עֵבֶר) is a biblical name meaning "region beyond" in Hebrew, derived from the root עָבַר (ʿavar), "to pass over, to cross." In the Old Testament, Eber is a descendant of Shem and an ancestor of the Heb...
Eder 1 is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "flock." It appears in the Old Testament of the Bible as a minor character. Specifically, Eder is listed as a descendant of Levi in 1 Chronicles 23:23, and also appear...
Edom is a name primarily known from the Hebrew Bible, where it is an alternate name for Esau, the elder twin of Jacob. The name derives from the Hebrew word אָדֹם (ʾaḏom), meaning "red", and originates from an episode in...
Ehud (Hebrew: אֵהוּד) is a masculine given name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Hebrew root אָחַד meaning "to unite" or from הוֹד (hoḏ) meaning "glory." It appears in the Old Testament as the name of Ehud...