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 reign on the name charts!) The Greek word Phero has nothing to do with royalty...
“M” names are wildly popular, coming second only to those starting with “j”. If you love the letter and are looking for a distinctive biblical name, Meris is an excellent choice! It’s also close enough to familiar names like Mary, yet still unique in it’s own right. Meris Original Language + Form: Greek μερίς Range of...
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. Despite its straightforward meaning, this moniker has earned two mentions in the New Testament with wholesome connotations! 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 name Thelo is close to Shakespeare’s “Othello” (but with out the depressing ending to that story.) It’s reminiscent of 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 or...
biblical name Chara Not long ago, virtue names were all the rage (and that trend last for hundreds of years!). The classics include Faith, Hope, and Joy. These sit among a host of names that pay respect to important morals or characteristics parents hoped for their child. If you love the concept of Joy, but...
It’s feels appropriate when a villain in the Bible has an awful name. Abimelech is a great example, since both his name and his story are pretty revolting, it seems to fit perfectly. However, some of the names below would be considered rare beauties…if only their association with these biblical examples wasn’t so unfortuate! Cain:...
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...
The name Olivet is probably the most iconic and well known names in the Bible due to its significance during Jesus lifetime, yet it is without much use in all of history when it comes to names (it has never hit the top 1000 names in the US!) We love it’s familiarity and majestic spin...
Hart has emerged as a popular name in recent years, making the Biblical name Lev a perfect for those searching for an equally endearing biblical name. Both are names ares straightforward, and strong, but the spiritual significance behind Lev definitely gives it our seal of approval! (In fact, we even used this name for one...
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