Word names are al the rage in 2023. You’ve heard of Travis Scott’s son “Aire” and you probably have several real-life friends who named their baby a quirky word names! (We know a Poppy and Cedar.) While these usually fall outside of our blog’s focus on ancient biblical names, we thought it was a fun...
Biblical Did you know “coolest ancient names” is a common search when looking for baby names!? While there are many sites that will talk about the names of Greek gods and goddesses, or Roman emperors, theres another incredible resource for ancient names – the Bible! Place names, also known as toponyms, have always been a...
We would never have guessed the name Zelah is biblical name, would you?! This name feels very up and coming as it reminds us of some of the other modern Z names we’ve heard recently. (We even used one for our daughter, Zara.) Zelah Original Language + Form: Hebrew צֵלָע Range of Meanings: Side Concept: References or Context:...
What is the meaning of Judea in the bible? There are many variations of Judea through out the Bible, in both Old & New Testament; including Judah and Jude. Most mentions have generally have good associations (minus the well-known Judas), however Judea is rarely used and definitely the most interesting choice for a little girl!...
We never appreciated the name Iris enough… until studying the Greek to find it’s connection to the Bible! Did you know it means “rainbow” in Greek?? Since rainbows are also a sign of God’s promise in the Bible, this name feels as though it has a lot of biblical significance for Christians today! Iris Original...
Learn more about the name Phero meaning “bear” The title Pharaoh has always been an intriguing one and it’s even been used, more often than we might think, as a name for babies in the US; although King and Princess beat it by far on the name charts! The Greek word Phero has nothing to...
“M” names are wildly popular, coming second only to those starting with “j”. If you love the letter and are looking for an unusual biblical name, Meris is darling! It’s also close enough to many other common names, like Mary, to sound pleasantly familiar while still being unique. Meris Original Language + Form: Greek μερίς Range...
Meaning is usually what draws us personally to Biblical names, but on rare occasions there are names without meanings that we love. Esli is one of those! While there isn’t a lot of information about the name, it’s mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus. Esli Original Language + Form: Greek Ἐσλί Range of Meanings: Possibly the...
It’s a charming first-century Christian name. While the meaning might be simple, Rufus has two wholesome mentions in the New Testament. Rufus Original Language + Form: Latin rūfus Range of Meanings: Red Concept: n/a References or Context: Who was Rufus in the Bible? First, Rufus was the son of Simon the Cyrenian who carried the cross...
The name Thelo is close to Shakespeare’s “Othello” (but with out the depressing ending to that story.) It’s also similar to some modern favorites, like Theo or Milo, with the bonus of a beautiful biblical meaning. Thelo Original Language + Form: Greek θέλω Range of Meanings: To will, intend, desire, wish Concept: To show willingness to act...
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