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...
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 Greek! Did you know Iris is used in the New Testament and means “rainbow”? Since rainbows are also a sign of God’s promise to humanity, this name feels as though it added significance for Christians today. Iris Original Language + Form: Greek ἶρις Range of Meanings: Rainbow Concept:...
“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...
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:...
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...
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