Biblical baby names

From Damaris, a woman mentioned in the New Testament Acts 17:34 who heard Paul's sermon in Athens. The name likely derives from Greek roots meaning 'heifer' or 'calf,' symbolizing gentleness.

From Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand', signifying favor and strength. A biblical patriarch and tribe name with deep Jewish heritage.

From Hebrew 'Ezekiel' meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God will strengthen'. Biblical prophet known for visions of divine power.

A departure or exit, from the Greek word for 'going out.' Directly references the biblical Book of Exodus, the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, symbolizing liberation and new beginnings.

From Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' Widely used in Islamic tradition as the name of John the Baptist.

From Hebrew 'seraphim,' the highest order of angels. Means 'fiery ones' or 'burning ones,' evoking divine light and spiritual purity.

God sees or God hears. A biblical name with spiritual significance, conveying divine awareness and connection.

From Hebrew Yirmeyahu meaning 'God will exalt.' Jeremias is the Greek and Latin form of the biblical prophet Jeremiah.

God is my joy or strength. Biblical name appearing in Jewish tradition as a place name and personal name denoting divine favor.

From Hebrew 'Avner', meaning 'father of light' or 'my father is light', derived from 'av' (father) and 'ner' (light).

From Hebrew 'Devorah' meaning 'bee'. In the Bible, Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel, symbolizing wisdom and leadership.

From Hebrew 'Uziyahu' meaning 'God is my strength.' A biblical name borne by a king of Judah known for religious reforms.

The Lord has established. Biblical name appearing in the Old Testament as a son of King David.

From Hebrew 'Rivkah', meaning 'to bind' or 'to join'. In the Bible, Rebekah was Isaac's wife and mother of Jacob and Esau.

The Lord has heard or God has listened. A biblical name expressing divine attentiveness and grace.

God has answered; the Lord is my refuge. A biblical name appearing in the Book of Nehemiah, signifying divine response and protection.

From Hebrew 'Uzziel' meaning 'God is my strength' or 'My strength is God'. A name borne by angels and biblical figures in Jewish tradition.

God has remembered. A biblical name borne by John the Baptist's father, widely used in Islamic tradition as Zachariah.

From Hebrew 'Shulamit', meaning 'peaceful one' or 'woman of peace', referenced in the Bible as the Shulamite woman in Song of Songs.

From Hebrew 'Nethan'el' meaning 'God gave' or 'gift from God'. A biblical name borne by one of the apostles of Jesus.

God is salvation. A biblical name borne by a Hebrew prophet and writer, variant of Isaiah with additional vowel complexity.

Hebrew name meaning 'life' or 'living', derived from the root word for life. In Jewish tradition, it is the Hebrew name of Eve, the first woman.

God strengthens. Biblical name of the prophet Ezekiel, one of the major Hebrew prophets of the Old Testament.

From Magdala, a town in Judea. Associated with Mary Magdalene, a devoted follower of Jesus in the New Testament.

Salvation or 'God is salvation.' Aramaic form of Joshua, the Hebrew name borne by Jesus in the New Testament.

From Hebrew 'delizah', meaning 'drawn out' or 'delivered', with biblical roots suggesting divine protection and liberation.

Yahweh has hidden or treasured. A biblical prophet and book of the Old Testament conveying divine judgment and redemption.

From Hebrew 'Azrael' meaning 'God is my help.' A variant of Azriel, blending angelic theological roots with modern phonetic styling.

From Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength' or 'God helps'. Associated with the archangel Uriel in religious tradition, though Ossiel is a rare variant form.

God remembers. A variant spelling of Zachary/Zakaria, with the double-r phonetic twist adding contemporary flair to a biblical classic.

From Hebrew Nachum, meaning 'comforter' or 'consolation'. A traditional name with biblical roots, preserved in Yiddish-speaking communities.

From Hebrew elements meaning 'God is my strength' or 'God sees.' Associated with Yetzalel, a biblical artisan blessed with divine wisdom and skill.

God has remembered. A biblical name borne by the father of John the Baptist, honored across Abrahamic faiths.

From Hebrew 'Messiah' or variant of 'Hezekiah', meaning 'God is my strength' or 'God strengthens'

God is good. Derived from the Hebrew name Tobiah, combining 'tov' (good) and 'yah' (God). Popularized in English-speaking countries as a friendly diminutive form.

From Elijah, Hebrew meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. Ilijah is a modern creative spelling variant popularized in contemporary American naming.

God is salvation, derived from the Hebrew name Isiah/Isaiah. A modern variation with contemporary spelling.

From Hebrew Zechariah meaning 'God remembers.' A biblical name borne by a minor prophet and multiple figures in scripture.

God sees or God perceives. A biblical name borne by a Levite musician in the Old Testament.

From Hebrew 'devorah' meaning 'bee.' In the Bible, Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel, symbolizing wisdom and leadership.

Ukrainian form of Matthew, from Hebrew 'Mattityahu' meaning 'gift of God'. Common in Eastern European tradition.

Hebrew form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' Yakov is the Russian and Eastern European rendering of this biblical name.

From Hebrew 'reem', an antelope or gazelle mentioned in biblical texts. Also used in Arabic cultures meaning 'noble' or 'elevated'.

Son of Yahweh. Biblical name borne by a military commander under King David, known for his valor and loyalty.

God has exalted; the Lord is my strength. A biblical name symbolizing divine elevation and spiritual power.

From Hebrew 'Ezekiel', meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God is my strength'. A modern shortened form of the prophetic biblical name.

Blend of Joe (from Joseph, meaning 'God will increase') and Isaiah (Hebrew 'God is salvation'). Modern American creation combining biblical strength.

From Hebrew 'Amai' meaning 'my people' combined with suffix '-iah' (God). Conveys belonging and divine connection.

From Hebrew 'Azaryah' meaning 'God has helped' or 'whom God aids', a name borne by several figures in biblical texts.

God is my strength. Biblical name of a king of Judah known for religious reform and restoration of the Temple.

From Hebrew meaning 'to acquire' or 'possessed by God'. In the Bible, Kenan was a descendant of Adam and part of the genealogy of Noah.

From Hebrew 'Oziel' meaning 'God is my strength', a biblical name evoking divine power and protection.

From Elizabeth, derived from Hebrew Elisheva meaning 'God's oath' or 'God is my abundance'. Lizbeth is a modern, shortened variant.

From Hebrew Ezekiel meaning 'God strengthens.' A prophetic name with spiritual depth and ancient religious significance.

God is my exaltation. Blends Jeremiah (prophet name) with the prefix Ze-, creating a modern variation of the classic biblical name.

A sacred song or hymn. Derived from the Greek psalmos, referring to a song sung to instrumental accompaniment, popularized through the biblical Psalms.

God is my strength. A divine name from Jewish angelology, one of the seventy-two names of God in Kabbalah tradition.

From Hebrew 'Aryeh' meaning 'lion'. A biblical name symbolizing strength, courage, and royalty in Jewish tradition.

Peace. From the Hebrew Shalom, Salome was a name borne in early Christian history and appears in the New Testament as a follower of Jesus.

God has remembered. A biblical name borne by the father of John the Baptist, symbolizing divine remembrance and faith.

From Hebrew 'Abi' (father) and 'El' (God), meaning 'My Father is God' or 'God is my father'. A biblical name denoting divine paternity.

God is my help. A biblical name combining 'Eze' (help) with the theophoric suffix '-iah' (God), expressing divine assistance and protection.

From Arabic Ismail, Hebrew Yishmael, meaning 'God hears' or 'God listens'. The biblical son of Abraham.

From Magdala, a city in ancient Judea; means 'tower' or 'elevated.' Associated with Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in Christian tradition.

God will exalt; a variant of Jeremiah meaning 'The Lord is my strength' in Hebrew tradition.

God will exalt; the Lord is my exaltation. A biblical name with spiritual significance denoting divine elevation.

God is my salvation. A biblical name combining 'Eze' (God) and 'aiah' (salvation), variant of Isaiah.

From Hebrew Yechezkel meaning 'God strengthens.' A biblical name borne by the Hebrew prophet known for mystical visions.

From Hebrew 'Asa' meaning 'healer' or 'physician', with the suffix '-iah' meaning 'God'. Biblical name of a righteous king of Judah.

God helps or Yahweh saves. A modern variant of Josiah, the biblical Judean king known for religious reforms.

God is gracious. A variant spelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yohanan, combining 'Yah' (God) and 'hanan' (gracious, merciful).

God is salvation, from Aramaic Yeshua. A variant spelling of Joshua, used historically for Jesus in some religious texts.

From Hebrew 'Elisheva' meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God's promise'. The wife of Aaron in the Bible, mother of the priestly line.

From Hebrew Yonatan meaning 'God has given.' A biblical name borne by King David's closest companion, symbolizing loyalty and friendship.

From Hebrew Reuben meaning 'behold, a son'. In the Bible, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah.

From Hebrew Shomron, referring to the ancient region and city in central Palestine. The name carries biblical and historical significance.

From Hebrew Canaan, the biblical promised land; means 'merchant' or 'lowland.' Used as a given name referencing biblical heritage and place significance.

From Hebrew meaning 'saved by God' or 'God's deliverance'. A Book of Mormon name borne by multiple prophets in the scriptural record.

God establishes or God strengthens. A biblical name with roots in Jachin, meaning divine foundation and stability.

From Hebrew meaning 'song' or 'my song'. A biblical name borne by the daughter of King David.

From Hebrew Zechariah meaning 'God remembers.' A biblical name borne by a minor prophet and several other scriptural figures.

He sends peace or peaceful messenger. From the Hebrew Shiloh, referring to a place of rest and a messianic title in Jewish tradition.

From Hebrew 'eben' meaning 'stone'. Also a shortened form of Ebenezer, meaning 'stone of help' from the Bible.

From Hebrew meaning 'pleasantness' or 'sweetness'. A biblical name borne by Naomi in the Book of Ruth.

Son of the right hand. Biblical name of Jacob's youngest son, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

From Hebrew meaning 'righteousness of God.' Zadkiel is one of the seven archangels in Jewish and Christian tradition, associated with mercy, forgiveness, and divine grace.

Combination of Anna (grace) and Beth (house of God). A modern compound blending biblical names into a contemporary form.

From Hebrew 'Phineas' meaning 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'. Associated with biblical priest and divine revelation.

From Hebrew 'adah' meaning 'ornament' or 'beauty'. Also associated with the biblical figure Adah, wife of Lamech in the Book of Genesis.

From Hebrew 'Obadiah' meaning 'servant of God'. A biblical prophet and devoted follower in ancient Judean tradition.

From Hebrew meaning 'my father is light' or 'father of light', reflecting divine illumination and paternal guidance

From Hebrew 'hoshia na' meaning 'save us' or 'save now'. Used as a joyful exclamation of praise and adoration, famously cried during Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

From Greek 'eu' (good) and 'nike' (victory), meaning 'good victory'. Popularized in early Christianity through Saint Eunice, mother of Timothy.

God has given. From Hebrew Yonatan, a biblical name borne by King David's closest friend and son of King Saul.

From Hebrew 'Yisrael' meaning 'he who strives with God,' derived from the name given to the patriarch Jacob after wrestling with an angel in Genesis.

From Hebrew 'Athaliah,' meaning 'God is exalted' or 'the Lord is mighty.' Biblical name borne by a queen of Judah.

From Hebrew 'Hanokh', meaning 'dedicated' or 'initiated.' In the Bible, Enoch was a patriarch who walked with God and was taken to heaven without experiencing death.

From Hebrew 'Yocheved,' mother of Moses in the Bible, meaning 'God is her glory' or 'God is her splendor'

From Arabic Ayyub, derived from Hebrew Job. Means 'he wept' or 'father of sound'. Associated with the biblical prophet Job, known for patience through suffering.

From Latin 'Martha', derived from Aramaic meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'. Associated with service and devotion through the biblical figure.

From Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning 'God is salvation', the name of the biblical prophet Isaiah who authored one of the major prophetic books.

From Hebrew Shelomoh, meaning 'peace.' Traditionally associated with King Solomon of Israel, renowned for wisdom and prosperity.

From Hebrew 'Ezra' meaning 'help' or 'helper'. A biblical name borne by the scribe and priest who led Jews back from Babylonian exile.

God is exalted. In the Bible, Athaliah was a queen of Judah known for her powerful reign and controversial legacy.

From Hebrew 'eli' (God) and 'melech' (king), meaning 'my God is king'. A biblical name borne by Naomi's husband in the Book of Ruth.

From Hebrew meaning 'God speaks' or 'promised by God'. Also associated with Sodom in biblical context.

From Hebrew 'ezra' meaning 'help' or 'helper'. A biblical name borne by the scribe and priest who led Jews back from Babylonian exile.

From the Hebrew Levi, meaning 'joined' or 'attached.' Historically the name of a biblical tribe and priestly lineage; later adopted as a surname and given name across European cultures.

From Hebrew Yoʾāv meaning 'Yahweh is father.' Borne by King David's military commander in the Old Testament.

From Hebrew 'Asa'el', meaning 'God has made' or 'created by God'. A biblical name borne by several figures in the Old Testament.

My Lord; the Lord. A Hebrew name for God used in Jewish scripture and tradition, emphasizing divine authority and reverence.

From Hebrew 'Hananyah' meaning 'God has been gracious.' A name of biblical significance, borne by several figures in the New Testament.

From Aramaic 'Balt' (lord) and 'Azar' (help), meaning 'the Lord helps.' One of the three Biblical Magi.

From Hebrew meaning 'God is my God' or 'my God is strength'. A biblical name with spiritual significance.

God is my rock or my strength. Zuriel is an archangel name in Jewish mysticism, representing divine protection and spiritual fortitude.

From Hebrew 'Shoshannah' meaning 'lily' or 'rose'. A biblical name symbolizing purity and grace, borne by a virtuous woman in the Book of Daniel.

My God is Yahweh. A variant of Elijah, signifying divine connection and strength rooted in Judeo-Christian tradition.

From Hebrew Zachai, meaning 'pure' or 'innocent.' Biblical name associated with righteousness and spiritual clarity.

From Hebrew meaning 'myrtle,' a symbol of love and fertility in Jewish tradition. Biblical name of Queen Esther.

From Arabic Ayyūb, derived from Hebrew Job. Means 'father of sounds' or 'one who returns.' Islamic tradition associates it with the patient Prophet Job.

From Hebrew 'Uziyahu' meaning 'God is my strength.' A biblical name borne by kings of Judah, symbolizing divine power and protection.

God is my salvation, from Hebrew Yesaiah. Esai is a Spanish diminutive form commonly used in Latino communities.

Palm tree. In the Bible, Tamar is a figure of resilience and justice, symbolizing strength and dignity.

From Hebrew Yitzhak meaning 'he will laugh' or 'laughter'. Biblical name of Abraham's son, symbolizing joy and divine promise.

From Hebrew 'Hoshea' meaning 'God saves' or 'salvation'. Osiah is a modern variant spelling of Hosea, the biblical prophet and book of the Old Testament.

From Hebrew Pinḥas, meaning 'oracle' or 'mouth of brass'. Biblical name of a grandson of Aaron known for his zeal and priestly lineage.

A sheaf of grain; also the period between Passover and Shavuot in Jewish tradition, symbolizing harvest and spiritual counting.

From Hebrew 'Ezra' meaning 'help' or 'helper', with the suffix '-iel' meaning 'God'. Traditionally interpreted as 'God is my help'.

From Hebrew Adam meaning 'man' or 'earth', adapted in Turkish as Adem. Associated with the first human in Abrahamic tradition.

From Hebrew meaning 'exalted brother' or 'my brother is exalted', signifying spiritual elevation and familial devotion.

God is gracious. A feminine form of John, originating from the Hebrew name Yohanan, indicating divine mercy and favor.

From Hebrew meaning 'father of heights' or 'city of my father', a biblical city in Texas known for cattle ranching and frontier heritage

From Hebrew Seraph, meaning 'fiery one' or 'burning one', referencing the seraphim angels. Also associated with nobility and divine presence.

God has remembered. From Hebrew Zechariah, meaning 'the Lord has remembered,' signifying divine remembrance and favor.

From Greek Ilias, derived from Helios (sun god). Also connected to Hebrew Eli meaning 'ascended' or 'my God.'

From Arabic meaning 'exalted' or 'noble'. Biblical name of Aaron, brother of Moses, the first high priest of Israel.

A word or utterance; that which is spoken or proclaimed. In Greek theology, logos made manifest through speech.

My God is Yahweh. A biblical name combining 'eli' (my God) with 'am' (people), expressing faith and divine connection.

From Arabic meaning 'Moses,' also used as a standalone name. In Islamic tradition, Musa is the name of the prophet Moses, a revered biblical and Quranic figure.

My God is Yahweh. A biblical name meaning God's strength and divine devotion, appearing in ancient Israelite tradition.

From Belén, the Spanish name for Bethlehem. Associated with the nativity and the biblical birthplace of Jesus, carrying spiritual and place-based significance.

God has helped. Biblical name borne by a priest in the Book of Ezra, symbolizing divine aid and spiritual devotion.

From Hebrew 'Yehudah' meaning 'praise' or 'he will be praised.' Associated with the ancient Kingdom of Judah and the Jewish people.

From Arabic Yusuf, derived from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'God will increase'. Historically significant as the name of the biblical Joseph.

God is salvation. A variant of Josiah, combining the divine name Jah with the Hebrew word for deliverance.

Beloved of the Lord. Biblical name borne by King David's son Solomon, symbolizing divine favor and wisdom.

From Hebrew 'Yehudith' meaning 'she will be praised' or 'of Judah', referencing the biblical figure Judith who saved her people through courage and wit.

From Mary Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala' (a town in Galilee). Associated with spiritual transformation and redemption in Christian tradition.

My God is Yahweh. A biblical name borne by the prophet Elijah, later Hellenized and feminized across European traditions.

From Aramaic 'Thaddai', meaning 'heart' or 'brave heart'. Associated with Saint Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles.

God has made; the Lord is salvation. A biblical name borne by a son of King Hezekiah in the Old Testament.

From Hebrew Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath'. Popular through Saint Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist.

From Hebrew Shimʿon, meaning 'hearkening' or 'one who hears.' Biblically significant as the name of Simon Peter, chief apostle of Jesus.

God is salvation. A biblical name borne by the prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament, known for his messianic prophecies.

From Hebrew Sariah, meaning 'princess' or 'blooming flower'. A biblical name borne by Abraham's wife, symbolizing nobility and fertility.

From Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning 'God is salvation'. A modern variant of Isaiah, the biblical prophet and author of the Book of Isaiah.

Hebrew name meaning 'he will laugh' or 'laughter.' Biblical Isaac (Yitzchak) was Abraham's promised son. Popular in Jewish tradition.

From Hebrew 'Eli' (my God) and 'yahu' (God). A biblical name borne by the prophet Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'

Father of peace. Biblical name of King David's third son, known for his rebellion and tragic end in 2 Samuel.

A fertile plain or a place of Sharon in ancient Israel. In modern usage, it evokes pastoral landscapes and natural beauty.

From Hebrew 'God is my fortune' or 'God is my reward', derived from 'gad' (fortune) and 'el' (God).

From Arabic/Hebrew meaning 'delicate' or 'guide.' Dalilah is a variant of Delilah, famous from Biblical tradition as Samson's companion.

From Hebrew Eleazar meaning 'God has helped.' Biblical figure raised from the dead by Jesus, symbolizing resurrection and divine power.

From Hebrew Shelomoh, meaning 'peaceful' or 'his peace'. A biblical name of the wise King Solomon.

From Hebrew Yoshiyahu meaning 'God supports' or 'God heals'. Biblical name borne by a righteous king of Judah.

Emmett derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning 'God with us.' It evolved through Old English as a surname before modernizing as a given name, carrying both spiritual and grounded connotations.

From Ge'ez, likely meaning 'she who is great' or deriving from Makeda, the Ethiopian name for the Queen of Sheba in biblical tradition.

God sees or God beholds. A biblical name of spiritual significance, related to the prophet Ezekiel and emphasizing divine awareness and vision.

Yahweh is my father. Biblical name of Moses's mother, bearing spiritual significance in Judeo-Christian tradition.

God has healed. From the Hebrew Refael, composed of the elements Rephael (to heal) and El (God).

Physician or healer; also used in the Bible as a name of several figures. In some contexts, derived from the Hebrew word for 'doctor' or 'one who heals.'

God is my strength. A biblical name borne by a king of Judah known for religious reform and restoration of the temple.

Of the sea or beloved. Variant of Mary/Maria, historically connected to the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition.

God has helped. Biblical name borne by a Jewish priest and scribe in the time of Nehemiah, symbolizing divine aid and wisdom.

From Hebrew meaning 'drawn out' or 'saved from water,' referencing the biblical prophet drawn from the Nile River as an infant.

From Hebrew Shimshon, meaning 'sun' or 'bright one'. Famous as the biblical judge with supernatural strength.

Hebrew name meaning 'myrtle', a fragrant flowering plant symbolizing love and fertility in Jewish tradition.

From Hebrew Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation.' Eliseo is the Spanish form, popular in Latin American and Spanish-speaking cultures.

God is my light or God is my strength. Biblical name borne by a loyal soldier in King David's court.

From Hebrew 'Azazel', traditionally interpreted as 'God is mighty' or 'God strengthens'. In biblical tradition, associated with the scapegoat ritual in Leviticus.

From Hebrew meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Biblical name of Samuel's mother, symbolizing answered prayers and devotion.

He gave / God has given. A biblical name borne by one of the twelve apostles, emphasizing divine generosity and spiritual calling.

From Hebrew 'Rivka', meaning 'to bind' or 'to join'. Biblical name of Isaac's wife, known for her beauty and wisdom.

From Hebrew 'Avram', meaning 'father of many' or 'exalted father'. Biblical patriarch Abraham was originally named Abram before covenant with God.

From Hebrew Chanokh, meaning 'dedicated' or 'initiated.' In the Bible, Enoch was a righteous man who walked with God and was taken to heaven without experiencing death.

From Hebrew Bet Anyah, the village 'House of Figs' near Jerusalem, significant in Christian tradition as the home of Lazarus and Mary Magdalene.

From Aramaic meaning 'twin'. Popularized as the name of the apostle Thomas, one of Jesus's twelve disciples known for his initial doubt.

Yael comes from Hebrew, likely derived from a root meaning 'strength' or 'power.' It appears in biblical and Jewish tradition as a name of significance.

From Hebrew Naomi meaning 'pleasantness' or 'sweetness'. A biblical name borne by Ruth's mother-in-law, symbolizing grace and comfort.

God is my salvation. A biblical prophet and miracle worker in the Old Testament, representing divine deliverance and spiritual strength.

God has remembered. A significant biblical name borne by a post-exilic prophet and priest in the Hebrew scriptures.

The moon is a witness, or city of the moon. Biblical reference to the ancient walled city whose walls fell to Joshua's trumpet blast.

God is my salvation, derived from the Hebrew elements 'Isa' (God) and 'El' (salvation/God).

The anointed one; one sent by God. From Hebrew mashiach, originally referring to kings and priests consecrated with oil, later central to Jewish and Christian theology as a savior figure.

Father of many nations. In the Hebrew Bible, Abraham is the patriarch chosen by God to father the Jewish people, making the name synonymous with covenant, faith, and foundational legacy.

God is gracious. Derived from Johanna, the feminine form of John, combining the Hebrew elements 'Yohanan' (God's favor and mercy).

One whose strength comes from God; the Lord is my strength. Biblical name of a Hebrew judge and military leader.

God is my strength. From the Hebrew Yechezkel, the name of a major biblical prophet known for his apocalyptic visions and writings.

God will establish. Derived from Joachim, a Hebrew name borne by the father of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition.

To bind or join together. Biblical: Rebecca was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau in the Old Testament, known for her intelligence and strength.