If you’re looking for the meaning of Salem in Hebrew, you’ve come to the right place! Salem is hands down one of the best toponyms in the Bible! (If you are curious about place names, you can read more about toponyms here.) Salem has been at the top of our name list for many years...
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”? Since rainbows are also a sign of God’s promise in the Bible, this name feels as though it has many Biblical connections for us today! Iris Original Language + Form: Greek ἶρις...
The title Pharaoh has always been an intriguing one and it’s even been used, more often than you’d think, as a name for babies in the US (although King and Princess beat it by far on the name charts). Phero, which sounds similar, is Greek and used often in the Greek New Testament. Phero Original...
The meaning of Asa is “healer” Royalty in the Bible get a lot of notice, for either the good they did, or their failures. King Asa was said to be “wholly true to the LORD all his days” despite his failures, which is admirable (to say the least!) Asa Original Language + Form: Hebrew אסא...
“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 without loosing it’s unique edge. Meris Original Language + Form: Greek μερίς...
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...
When consider the biblical name Bronte, one can’t help but think of the charming Bronte sisters. Thus making this the perfect name for lovers of literature and those looking for a strong, un-flowery name for their daughter. Bronte Original Language + Form: Greek βροντή Range of Meanings: Thunder Concept: Very few of the biblical references...
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