Biblical Greek Names

Aaron Ἀαρών m English, French, German, Finnish, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן (ʾAharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted". In the Old Testament this name is borne by the older brother of Moses. He acted as a spokesman for his brother when they appealed to the pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. Aaron's rod produced miracles and plagues to intimidate the pharaoh. After the departure from Egypt and arrival at Mount Sinai, God installed Aaron as the first high priest of the Israelites and promised that his descendants would form the priesthood.... [more]

Abdias Ἀβδίας m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Form of Obadiah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, as well as the Portuguese form (used chiefly in Brazil).

Abdiel Ἀβδιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Means "servant of God" in Hebrew, from עֶבֶד (ʿeveḏ) meaning "servant, slave" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". In the Old Testament, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Gad. In John Milton's Paradise Lost (1667), this is the name of a seraph who withstands Satan when he urges the angels to revolt.

Abdiou Ἀβδιού m Biblical Greek
Form of Obadiah used in the Greek Old Testament, also spelled Ἀβδίας (Abdias).

Abel Ἄβελ m English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Georgian, Armenian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) meaning "breath". In the Old Testament he is the second son of Adam and Eve, murdered out of envy by his brother Cain. In England, this name came into use during the Middle Ages, and it was common during the Puritan era.

Abenner Ἀβεννήρ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Abner.

Abessa Ἀβεσσά m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Abishai.

Abessalom Ἀβεσσαλώμ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Absalom.

Abia Ἀβιά m & f Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek and Latin form of Abijah.

Abidan Ἀβιδάν m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "my father has judged" in Hebrew, derived from אָב (ʾav) meaning "father" and דִּין (din) meaning "to judge". In the Old Testament he is a Benjamite prince.

Abigaia Ἀβιγαία f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Abigail.

Abimael Ἀβιμαέλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Meaning uncertain, though the first element is likely Hebrew אָב (ʾav) meaning "father". In the Old Testament he is listed as a descendant of Shem.

Abimelech Ἀβιμέλεχ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "my father is king" in Hebrew, derived from the roots אָב (ʾav) meaning "father" and מֶלֶךְ (meleḵ) meaning "king". This is the name of several characters in the Old Testament including a king of Gerar who takes Abraham's wife Sarah, but is forced by God to give her back.

Abraam Ἀβραάμ m Biblical Greek, Georgian
Biblical Greek form of Abraham, as well as a Georgian form.

Achaab Ἀχαάβ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Ahab.

Achaikos Ἀχαϊκός m Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of Achaicus.

Acheim Ἀχείμ m Biblical Greek
Form of Achim 2 in the Greek New Testament.

Adam Ἀδάμ m English, French, German, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Romanian, Catalan, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Georgian, Malay, Indonesian, Dhivehi, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
This is the Hebrew word for "man". It could be ultimately derived from Hebrew אדם (ʾaḏam) meaning "to be red", referring to the ruddy colour of human skin, or from Akkadian adamu meaning "to make".... [more]

Adina 1 Ἀδινά m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name עֲדִינָא (ʿAḏina), derived from עָדִין (ʿaḏin) meaning "delicate". This name is borne by a soldier in the Old Testament.... [more]

Adoniram Ἀδωνιράμ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "my lord is exalted" in Hebrew, derived from אָדוֹן (ʾaḏon) meaning "lord, master" and רוּם (rum) meaning "to exalt". In the Old Testament this is the name of an overseer of tribute under the kings David, Solomon and Rehoboam. He was stoned to death when the Israelites revolted.

Agar Ἄγαρ f Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical French, Biblical Italian
Form of Hagar used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Aithan Αἰθάν m Biblical Greek
Form of Ethan used in the Greek Old Testament.

Alexandros Ἀλέξανδρος m Greek, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Greek Mythology
Greek form of Alexander.

Alphaios Ἀλφαῖος m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Alphaeus.

Ambakoum Ἀμβακούμ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Habakkuk.

Ambram Ἀμβράμ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Amram.

Amnon Ἀμνών m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew
Means "faithful" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the eldest son of King David. He was killed by his half-brother Absalom in revenge for the rape of his sister Tamar.

Amos Ἀμώς m English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
From Hebrew עָמַס (ʿamas) meaning "load, burden". Amos is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Amos, which speaks against greed, corruption and oppression of the poor. Written about the 8th century BC, it is among the oldest of the prophetic books. As an English name, Amos has been used since the Protestant Reformation, and was popular among the Puritans.

Anath 1 Ἀνάθ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Probably means "answer" in Hebrew, a derivative of עָנָה (ʿana) meaning "to answer". In the Old Testament this is the name of the father of Shamgar.

Andreas Ἀνδρέας m German, Greek, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Welsh, Ancient Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Ancient Greek and Latin form of Andrew. It is also the form used in Modern Greek, German and Welsh.

Andronikos Ἀνδρόνικος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Andronicus.

Anna Ἄννα f English, Italian, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Estonian, Latvian, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, Armenian, Icelandic, Faroese, Catalan, Occitan, Breton, Scottish Gaelic, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Old Church Slavic
Form of Hannah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament. Many later Old Testament translations, including the English, use the Hannah spelling instead of Anna. The name appears briefly in the New Testament belonging to a prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah. It was a popular name in the Byzantine Empire from an early date, and in the Middle Ages it became common among Western Christians due to veneration of Saint Anna (usually known as Saint Anne in English), the name traditionally assigned to the mother of the Virgin Mary.... [more]

Aod Ἀώδ m Biblical Greek
Form of Ehud used in the Greek Old Testament.

Aram 3 Ἀράμ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
From Hebrew אַרְמוֹן (ʾarmon) meaning "fortress, elevated place". This is the name of a few characters in the Old Testament, including a son of Shem who was the ancestor of the Arameans.

Archelaos Ἀρχέλαος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Archelaus.

Archippos Ἄρχιππος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Means "master of horses" from the Greek elements ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse". In the New Testament it is borne by a man mentioned in the epistles (spelled as Archippus, the Latinized form, in the English version).

Ariel Ἀριήλ m & f Hebrew, English, French, Spanish, Polish, Biblical, Biblical Greek
Means "lion of God" in Hebrew, from אֲרִי (ʾari) meaning "lion" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". In the Old Testament it is used as another name for the city of Jerusalem. Shakespeare utilized it for a spirit in his play The Tempest (1611) and Alexander Pope utilized it for a sylph in his poem The Rape of the Lock (1712), and one of the moons of Uranus bears this name in his honour. As an English name, it became more common for females in the 1980s, especially after it was used for the title character in the Disney film The Little Mermaid (1989).

Asenneth Ἀσεννέθ f Biblical Greek
Form of Asenath used in the Greek Old Testament.

Aser Ἀσήρ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Asher used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.

Asmodaios Ἀσμοδαῖος m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Asmodeus found in the Book of Tobit.

Astarte Ἀστάρτη f Semitic Mythology (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Ashtoreth.

Azarias Ἀζαρίας m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Azariah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Baal Βάαλ m Semitic Mythology, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Variant spelling of Ba'al, and the form used in most translations of the Bible.

Balla Βαλλά f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Bilhah.

Baltasar Βαλτάσαρ m Spanish, Biblical Greek
Spanish form of Balthazar. This is also the form (of Belshazzar) used in the Greek Old Testament.

Barak 1 Βαράκ m Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "lightning" in Hebrew. According to the Old Testament, Barak was a military commander under the guidance of the prophetess Deborah. They defeated the Canaanite army led by Sisera.

Barnabas Βαρναβᾶς m German (Rare), English (Rare), Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Greek form of an Aramaic name. In Acts in the New Testament the byname Barnabas was given to a man named Joseph, a Jew from Cyprus who was a companion of Paul on his missionary journeys. The original Aramaic form is unattested, but it may be from בּר נביא (bar navi) meaning "son of the prophet", though in Acts 4:36 it is claimed that the name means "son of encouragement".... [more]

Barouch Βαρούχ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Baruch.

Bartholomaios Βαρθολομαῖος m Biblical Greek
New Testament Greek form of Bartholomew.

Basemmath Βασεμμάθ f Biblical Greek
Form of Basemath and Basmath used in the Greek Old Testament.

Beelzeboul Βεελζεβούλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Hebrew בַּעַל זְבוּב (Baʿal Zevuv) used in the Greek New Testament (see Beelzebub). The Greek form may represent a misspelling or it might be a pun based on Hebrew זֶבֶל (zevel) meaning "dung".

Beniamin Βενιαμίν m Romanian, Polish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Romanian and Polish form of Benjamin, as well as the form used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.

Bernike Βερνίκη f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Bernice.

Boos Βοός m Biblical Greek
Form of Boaz used in some versions of the Greek Old Testament.

Booz Βοόζ m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Boaz used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Chaleb Χάλεβ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Caleb used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Chanaan Χαναάν m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Greek and Latin form of Canaan.

Chloe Χλόη f English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "green shoot" in Greek, referring to new plant growth in the spring. This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter. The name is also mentioned by Paul in one of his epistles in the New Testament.... [more]

Dabid Δαβίδ m Biblical Greek
Form of David used in the Textus Receptus version of the Greek New Testament.

Dalida Δαλιδά f Biblical Greek
Form of Delilah used in the Greek Old Testament. A famous bearer was the Italian-Egyptian singer and actress Dalida (1933-1987), who was born as Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti.

Damaris Δάμαρις f Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Probably means "calf, heifer, girl" from Greek δάμαλις (damalis). In the New Testament this is the name of a woman converted to Christianity by Saint Paul.

Daniel Δανιήλ m English, Hebrew, French, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Slovene, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Croatian, Finnish, Estonian, Armenian, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge", from the roots דִּין (din) meaning "to judge" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. He lived during the Jewish captivity in Babylon, where he served in the court of the king, rising to prominence by interpreting the king's dreams. The book also presents Daniel's four visions of the end of the world.... [more]

Dareios Δαρεῖος m Old Persian (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Darius.

Dauid Δαυίδ m Biblical Greek
Form of David used in the Greek Old Testament. Some versions of the Greek New Testament also use this form, while others (the Textus Receptus) use Δαβίδ (Dabid).

Debbora Δεββώρα f Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Deborah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Deina Δείνα f Biblical Greek
Form of Dinah used in some versions of the Greek Old Testament.

Dina 1 Δίνα f Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Latvian, Russian, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Dinah in several languages, as well as the form in the Hebrew, Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Dorkas Δορκάς f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Dorcas.

Drousilla Δρούσιλλα f Biblical Greek
Form of Drusilla used in the Greek New Testament.

Eber Ἔβερ m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Means "region beyond" in Hebrew, derived from the root עָבַר (ʿavar) meaning "to pass over, to cross". In the Old Testament he is a descendant of Shem said to be the ancestor of the Hebrews.

Eleazar Ἐλεάζαρ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אֶלְעָזָר (ʾElʿazar) meaning "God has helped", derived from אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God" and עָזַר (ʿazar) meaning "to help". In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the sons of Aaron. The name also appears in the New Testament belonging to one of the ancestors of Jesus in the genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew.

Eli 1 Ἠλί m English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "ascension" in Hebrew, a derivative of עָלָה (ʿala) meaning "to ascend". In the Books of Samuel in the Old Testament he is a high priest of the Israelites. He took the young Samuel into his service and gave him guidance when God spoke to him. Because of the misdeeds of his sons, Eli and his descendants were cursed to die before reaching old age.... [more]

Elias Ἠλίας m Portuguese, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, English, Dutch, Greek, Amharic, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Elijah used in several languages. This is also the form used in the Greek New Testament, as well as some English translations.

Eliel Ἐλιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek, Finnish, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Means "my God is God" in Hebrew. This name is borne by a number of characters in the Old Testament.

Eliezer Ἐλιέζερ m Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אֱלִיעֶזֶר (ʾEliʿezer) meaning "my God is help", derived from אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God" and עֵזֶר (ʿezer) meaning "help". This is the name of several characters in the Old Testament, including a servant of Abraham and one of the sons of Moses (see Exodus 18:4 for an explanation of the significance of the name). It also appears in the New Testament belonging to an ancestor of Jesus in the genealogy in the Gospel of Luke.

Eliou Ἠλιού m Biblical Greek
Form of Elijah used in the Greek Old Testament.

Elioud Ἐλιούδ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Eliud.

Elisabet Ἐλισάβετ f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Catalan, Spanish, Biblical Greek
Scandinavian and Finnish form of Elizabeth. It is also used in Spain alongside the traditional form Isabel.

Elisaie Ἐλισαιέ m Biblical Greek
Form of Elisha used in the Greek Old Testament.

Emmanouel Ἐμμανουήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Immanuel used in the Greek Bible.

Enoch Ἐνώχ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name חֲנוֹך (Ḥanoḵ) meaning "dedicated". In Genesis in the Old Testament this is the name of the son of Cain. It is also the name of a son of Jared and the father of Methuselah, who was the supposed author of the apocryphal Books of Enoch.

Enos Ἐνώς m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Enosh used in some versions of the Bible (including the King James Version).

Epaphras Ἐπαφρᾶς m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Ancient Greek
Shortened form of Epaphroditos. In the New Testament this is the name of one of Paul's co-workers.

Epaphroditos Ἐπαφρόδιτος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Means "lovely, charming", derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "on" combined with the name of the Greek love goddess Aphrodite. It appears in the epistle to the Philippians in the New Testament (as Epaphroditus, the Latinized form, in the English version).

Ephraim Ἐφραίμ m Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אֶףְרָיִם (ʾEfrayim) meaning "fruitful". In the Old Testament Ephraim is a son of Joseph and Asenath and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This name was also borne by two early saints: Ephraim or Ephrem the Syrian, a 4th-century theologian, and Ephraim of Antioch, a 6th-century patriarch of Antioch.

Ephrath Ἐφράθ f Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "fruitful place" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this name is borne by one of the wives of Caleb. Also in the Bible, it is the name of the place where Rachel was buried.

Erastos Ἔραστος m Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of Erastus.

Esaias Ἠσαΐας m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Form of Isaiah used in the Greek and Latin Bibles, as well as some English translations of the New Testament.

Esau Ἠσαῦ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name עֵשָׂו (ʿEsaw), which possibly meant "hairy". In the Old Testament Esau is the elder of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebecca. Once when he was very hungry he sold his birthright to his twin Jacob for a bowl of stew. Later Jacob disguised himself as Esau and received the elder son's blessing from the blind Isaac. Esau, also called Edom, was the ancestor of the Edomites.

Esdras Ἔσδρας m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Ezra. This spelling is used in parts of the Old Testament Apocrypha.

Esther Ἐσθήρ f English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אֶסְתֵר (ʾEsṯer), which possibly means "star" in Persian. Alternatively it could be a derivative of the name of the Near Eastern goddess Ishtar. The Book of Esther in the Old Testament tells the story of Queen Esther, the Jewish wife of the king of Persia. The king's advisor Haman persuaded the king to exterminate all the Jews in the realm. Warned of this plot by her cousin Mordecai, Esther revealed her Jewish ancestry and convinced the king to execute Haman instead. Her original Hebrew name was Hadassah.... [more]

Eua Εὔα f Biblical Greek
Form of Ḥawwa (see Eve) used in the Greek Bible. Ḥawwa is also translated as Zoe in the Greek Old Testament.

Eunike Εὐνίκη f Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of Eunice.

Euodia Εὐοδία f Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical
Derived from Greek εὐοδία (euodia) meaning "a good journey", a derivative of εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and ὁδός (hodos) meaning "road, way, journey". This name is mentioned briefly in Paul's epistle to the Philippians in the New Testament (though some translations assume it belongs to a man named Euodias).

Eutychos Εὔτυχος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Eutychus.

Ezekias Ἐζεκίας m Biblical Greek, Biblical
Form of Hezekiah used in the Greek Bible, as well as some English translations of the New Testament.

Gabriel Γαβριήλ m French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Catalan, English, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name גַבְרִיאֵל (Ḡavriʾel) meaning "God is my strong man", derived from גֶּבֶר (gever) meaning "strong man, hero" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". Gabriel is an archangel in Hebrew tradition, often appearing as a messenger of God. In the Old Testament he is sent to interpret the visions of the prophet Daniel, while in the New Testament he serves as the announcer of the births of John to Zechariah and Jesus to Mary. According to Islamic tradition he was the angel who dictated the Quran to Muhammad.... [more]

Gad Γάδ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "fortune, luck" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Gad is the first son of Jacob by Leah's slave-girl Zilpah, and the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of the Israelites. His name is explained in Genesis 30:11. Another Gad in the Old Testament is a prophet of King David.

Gaios Γάϊος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Gaius.

Gamaliel Γαμαλιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Means "my reward is God" in Hebrew, from the roots גָּמַל (gamal) meaning "to reward" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". This name appears in the Old Testament belonging to a son of Pedahzur. It was also borne by a 1st-century Jewish priest and scholar, mentioned in Acts in the New Testament as a teacher of Saint Paul.

Gedeon Γεδεών m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Gideon used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Goliath Γολιάθ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name גָּלְיָת (Golyaṯ), possibly derived from גָּלָה (gala) meaning "uncover, reveal". This is the name of the giant Philistine who is slain by David in the Old Testament.

Hananias Ἁνανίας m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Ananias.

Hannas Ἅννας m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Annas.

Herodes Ἡρῴδης m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Latin form of Herod, as well as the usual Biblical Greek transcription of Ἡρῴδης: after the classical period, the ι in the sequence ωι (often written as a subscript like ῳ) was not pronounced.

Herodias Ἡρῳδιάς f Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Feminine form of Herod. This was the name of a member of the Herodian ruling family of Judea, a sister of Herod Agrippa and the wife of Herod Antipas. She appears in the New Testament, where she contrives to have her husband Antipas imprison and execute John the Baptist.

Herodion Ἡρῳδίων m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Derivative of the Greek name Herodes (see Herod). This name is mentioned briefly in Paul's epistle to the Romans in the New Testament. According to tradition he was a bishop of Patras, Greece, and was later martyred in Rome with Saint Peter.

Hosee Ὡσηέ m Biblical Greek
Form of Hoshea (and Hosea) used in the Greek Bible.

Iachin Ἰαχίν m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Jachin used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Iael Ἰαήλ f Biblical Greek
Form of Jael used in the Greek Old Testament.

Iair Ἰαΐρ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Jair used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Iairos Ἰάϊρος m Biblical Greek
New Testament Greek form of Jairus.

Iakob Ἰακώβ m Biblical Greek, Georgian
Form of Jacob used in the Greek Old Testament, as well as in the Greek New Testament when referring to the patriarch. This is also the Georgian form of the name (referring to the two apostles named James as well as the patriarch).

Iakobos Ἰάκωβος m Biblical Greek
Form of Jacob used in the Greek New Testament to refer to the two apostles named James.

Iapheth Ἰάφεθ m Biblical Greek
Form of Japheth used in the Greek Old Testament.

Iared Ἰαρέδ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Jared used in the Greek and Latin Bible. This form appears in the Textus Receptus version of the Greek New Testament.

Iaret Ἰάρετ m Biblical Greek
Form of Jared used in some versions of the Greek New Testament, while others (like the Textus Receptus) use Ἰαρέδ (Iared).

Iason Ἰάσων m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Greek, Georgian
Greek and Georgian form of Jason.

Iedida Ἰεδιδα f Biblical Greek
Form of Jedidah used in the Greek Old Testament.

Iephthae Ἰεφθάε m Biblical Greek
Form of Jephthah used in the Greek Old Testament.

Ierameel Ἰεραμεήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Jerahmeel used in the Greek Old Testament (the spelling varies).

Ieremias Ἰερεμίας m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Jeremiah.

Iesous Ἰησοῦς m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Joshua and Jesus.

Iessai Ἰεσσαί m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Jesse.

Iezabel Ἰεζάβελ f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Jezebel.

Iezekiel Ἰεζεκιήλ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Ezekiel.

Ioab Ἰωάβ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Greek and Latin form of Joab.

Ioanna Ἰωάννα f Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Joanna.

Ioannes Ἰωάννης m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Yoḥanan (see John).

Iob Ἰώβ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Job used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.

Iobed Ἰωβήδ m Biblical Greek
Form of Obed used in the Greek New Testament, in the list of ancestors of Jesus.

Ioel Ἰωήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Joel used in the Greek Bible.

Ionas Ἰωνᾶς m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Jonah used in the Greek Bible. It is also the form used in the Latin New Testament.

Ionathan Ἰωνάθαν m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Jonathan and Jehonathan used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Ioram Ἰωράμ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Joram used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.

Iosaphat Ἰωσαφάτ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Jehoshaphat used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.

Ioseph Ἰωσήφ m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Joseph used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.

Ioses Ἰωσῆς m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Joses.

Iosias Ἰωσίας m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Josiah used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.

Iou Ἰού m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Jehu.

Ioubal Ἰουβάλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Jubal used in the Greek Old Testament.

Iouda Ἰούδα m Biblical Greek
Form of Judah in the Greek Old Testament. It is used interchangeably with the form Ioudas.

Ioudas Ἰούδας m Biblical Greek
Form of Judah in the Greek New Testament. It is used interchangeably with the form Iouda in the Greek Old Testament.

Ioudith Ἰουδίθ f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Judith.

Iounia Ἰουνία f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Junia. This name (probably) appears in the New Testament in the inflected form Ἰουνίαν (Iounian).

Isaak Ἰσαάκ m Greek, Russian (Rare), German (Rare), Biblical Greek
Greek, Russian and German form of Isaac.

Ismael Ἰσμαήλ m Spanish, Portuguese, Biblical Greek
Spanish and Portuguese form of Ishmael. This is also the form used in the Greek Old Testament.

Israel Ἰσραήλ m Jewish, English, Spanish, Biblical, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisraʾel) meaning "God contends", from the roots שָׂרָה (sara) meaning "to contend, to fight" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". In the Old Testament, Israel (who was formerly named Jacob; see Genesis 32:28) wrestles with an angel. The ancient and modern states of Israel took their names from him.

Issachar Ἰσσαχάρ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Possibly means "man of hire" or "there is reward", from Hebrew שָׁכַר (shaḵar) meaning "hire, wage, reward". In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob (by Leah) and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. A justification for the name's meaning is given in Genesis 30:18.

Ithamar Ἰθάμαρ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אִיתָמָר (ʾIṯamar) meaning "date palm island", derived from אִי (ʾi) meaning "island" and תָּמָר (tamar) meaning "date palm". This is the name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament.

Kaiaphas Καϊάφας m Biblical Greek
Form of Caiaphas found in the Greek New Testament.

Kain Κάϊν m Biblical Greek
Form of Cain used in the Greek Bible.

Kainan Καϊνάν m Biblical Greek
Form of Cainan used in the Greek Bible.

Kandake Κανδάκη f Biblical Greek, Biblical
Biblical Greek form of Candace, as well as the spelling used in some English translations.

Karpos Κάρπος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Carpus.

Kephas Κηφᾶς m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Cephas.

Klaudia Κλαυδία f Polish, Slovak, Hungarian, Albanian, German, Biblical Greek
Polish, Slovak, Hungarian and Albanian form of Claudia, as well as a German variant form and the form found in the Greek New Testament.

Kleopas Κλεοπᾶς m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Cleopas.

Klopas Κλωπᾶς m Biblical Greek
Form of Clopas used in the Greek New Testament.

Kreskes Κρήσκης m Biblical Greek
Form of Crescens used in the Greek New Testament.

Kyros Κῦρος m Old Persian (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Old Persian Kuruš (see Cyrus).

Lamech Λάμεχ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Possibly means "to make low" in Hebrew. This is the name of two characters in Genesis in the Old Testament, the first being a descendant of Cain, and the second being a descendant of Seth and the father of Noah.

Lazaros Λάζαρος m Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Lazarus.

Leia Λεία f Biblical Greek, Portuguese, Popular Culture
Form of Leah used in the Greek Old Testament, as well as a Portuguese form. This is the name of a princess in the Star Wars movies by George Lucas, who probably based it on Leah.

Leui Λευΐ m Biblical Greek
Form of Levi used in the Greek Bible.

Lois 1 Λωΐς f English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Possibly derived from Greek λωίων (loion) meaning "more desirable" or "better". Lois is mentioned in the New Testament as the mother of Eunice and the grandmother of Timothy. As an English name, it came into use after the Protestant Reformation. In fiction, this is the name of the girlfriend of the comic book hero Superman.

Loukas Λουκᾶς m Biblical Greek, Greek
Original Greek form of Luke.

Loukios Λούκιος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Lucius.

Lydia Λυδία f English, German, Dutch, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "from Lydia" in Greek. Lydia was a region on the west coast of Asia Minor, said to be named for the legendary king Lydos. In the New Testament this is the name of a woman converted to Christianity by Saint Paul. In the modern era the name has been in use since the Protestant Reformation.

Maala Μααλά f Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Mahlah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Maeleth Μαελέθ f Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Mahalath used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Magdalene Μαγδαληνή f German, English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From a title meaning "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala — a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Hebrew. She was cleaned of evil spirits by Jesus and then remained with him during his ministry, witnessing the crucifixion and the resurrection. She was a popular saint in the Middle Ages, and the name became common then. In England it is traditionally rendered Madeline, while Magdalene or Magdalen is the learned form.

Manaem Μαναήμ m Biblical Greek
Form of Menahem used in the Greek Old Testament.

Manasses Μανασσῆς m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Form of Manasseh used in the Greek and Latin Bibles. It is also the form used in some English translations of the New Testament.

Mardochaios Μαρδοχαῖος m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Mordecai.

Maria Μαρία f & m Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Occitan, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Faroese, Dutch, Frisian, Greek, Polish, Romanian, English, Finnish, Estonian, Corsican, Sardinian, Basque, Armenian, Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Old Church Slavic
Latin form of Greek Μαρία, from Hebrew מִרְיָם (see Mary). Maria is the usual form of the name in many European languages, as well as a secondary form in other languages such as English (where the common spelling is Mary). In some countries, for example Germany, Poland and Italy, Maria is occasionally used as a masculine middle name.... [more]

Mariam Μαριάμ f Biblical Greek, Georgian, Armenian, Malay, Arabic
Form of Maria used in the Greek Old Testament. In the Greek New Testament both this spelling and Μαρία (Maria) are used. It is also the Georgian, Armenian and Malay form, as well as an alternate transcription of Arabic مريم (see Maryam).

Markos Μᾶρκος m Greek, Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Marcus (see Mark).

Martha Μάρθα f English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, German, Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Old Church Slavic
From Aramaic מַרְתָּא (marta) meaning "the lady, the mistress", feminine form of מַר (mar) meaning "master". In the New Testament this is the name of the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany (who is sometimes identified with Mary Magdalene). She was a witness to Jesus restoring her dead brother to life.... [more]

Mattathias Ματταθίας m Biblical Greek, Biblical
Form of Mattithiah used in the Greek Bible. It is used in some English translations of the New Testament. This spelling also appears in most English translations of the Books of Maccabees.

Matthaios Ματθαῖος, Μαθθαῖος m Biblical Greek, Greek
Form of Matthew used in the Greek New Testament. It is more accurately transcribed Mattheos in modern Greek.

Matthan Ματθάν m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Mattan used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament. This form of the name is also used in English versions of the New Testament, being borne by the great-grandfather of Jesus.

Matthias Ματθίας, Μαθθίας m German, French, Dutch, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From Greek Ματθίας (Matthias), a variant of Ματθαῖος (see Matthew). This form appears in the New Testament as the name of the apostle chosen to replace the traitor Judas Iscariot. This was also the name of kings of Hungary (spelled Mátyás in Hungarian), including Matthias I who made important reforms to the kingdom in the 15th century.

Melcha Μελχά f Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Milcah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Melchol Μελχόλ f Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Michal 2.

Merob Μερόβ f Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Merab 1 used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Micha 1 Μιχά m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, German, Dutch
Form of Micah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament (when referring to the man from the Book of Judges). It is also the German and Dutch form.

Michael Μιχαήλ m English, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Czech, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel) meaning "who is like God?", derived from the interrogative pronoun מִי (mi) combined with ךְּ (ke) meaning "like" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". This is a rhetorical question, implying no person is like God. Michael is one of the archangels in Hebrew tradition and the only one identified as an archangel in the Bible. In the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament he is named as a protector of Israel (see Daniel 12:1). In the Book of Revelation in the New Testament he is portrayed as the leader of heaven's armies in the war against Satan, and is thus considered the patron saint of soldiers in Christianity.... [more]

Michaias Μιχαίας m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Micaiah. It is used in the Greek Old Testament when referring to the prophet Micah.

Mikhael Μιχαήλ m Hebrew, Biblical Greek
Modern Hebrew form of Michael, as well as an alternate Greek transcription.

Mnason Μνάσων m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Possibly means "reminding" in Greek. In Acts in the New Testament Paul stays in Jerusalem with a man named Mnason, a Jew who was originally from Cyprus.

Mouses Μωϋσῆς m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Moses.

Nabouchodonosor Ναβουχοδονόσορ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Nebuchadnezzar.

Nadab Ναδάβ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "generous" in Hebrew. This was the name of a son of Aaron according to the Old Testament. He was consumed by flames and killed when he offered unauthorized fire to God. It was also the name of the second king of Israel.

Naoum Ναούμ m Biblical Greek
Form of Nahum used in the Greek Old Testament.

Nathan Ναθάν m English, French, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name נָתָן (Naṯan) meaning "he gave". In the Old Testament this is the name of a prophet during the reign of King David. He chastised David for his adultery with Bathsheba and for the death of Uriah the Hittite. Later he championed Solomon as David's successor. This was also the name of a son of David and Bathsheba.... [more]

Nathanael Ναθαναήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name ןְתַןְאֵל (Neṯanʾel) meaning "God has given", from the roots נָתַן (naṯan) meaning "to give" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". It is borne by several minor characters in the Old Testament, typically spelled Nethanel or Nethaneel. In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle, probably another name of the apostle called Bartholomew.

Nebrod Νεβρώδ m Biblical Greek
Form of Nimrod used in the Greek Old Testament.

Neemias Νεεμίας m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Nehemiah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Nekoda Νεκωδά m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "marked" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the head of a family of temple servants.

Nereus Νηρεύς m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Derived from Greek νηρός (neros) meaning "water". In Greek myth this was the name of a god of the sea, the father of the Nereids. It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament, belonging to a Christian in Rome. This was also the name of a Roman saint of the 1st century, a member of the army, who was martyred with his companion Achilleus because they refused to execute Christians.

Nikanor Νικάνωρ m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Russian (Rare)
Greek and Russian form of Nicanor.

Nikodemos Νικόδημος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Ancient Greek form of Nicodemus.

Noe Νῶε m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Georgian
Form of Noah 1 used in the Greek and Latin Bibles. This is also the Georgian form.

Noemin Νωεμίν f Biblical Greek
Form of Naomi 1 used in the Greek Old Testament.

Nympha Νύμφα f Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical
Variant of Nymphe (as well as the usual Latinized form). This name is mentioned briefly by Paul in his epistle to the Colossians in the New Testament, though it is uncertain whether it refers to a woman Nympha or a man Nymphas. The name was later borne by an obscure 4th-century saint possibly from Palermo, Sicily.

Nymphas Νυμφᾶς m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical
Short form of Nymphodoros. This name is mentioned briefly by Paul in his epistle to the Colossians in the New Testament. Alternatively, the Greek text might be read as Nympha referring to a woman. Some bible translations use Nymphas, others use Nympha.

Obed Ὠβήδ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "serving, worshipping" in Hebrew. This is the name of several Old Testament characters including the grandfather of David.

Olympas Ὀλυμπᾶς m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Ancient Greek
Probably a shortened form of a longer name such as Olympiodoros. It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament.

Onesimos Ὀνήσιμος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Onesimus.

Onesiphoros Ὀνησιφόρος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Ancient Greek form of Onesiphorus.

Orpha Ὀρφά f Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, English
Form of Orpah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Ourbanos Οὐρβανός m Biblical Greek
Form of Urban used in the Greek New Testament.

Ouri Οὐρί m Biblical Greek
Form of Uri used in the Greek Old Testament.

Ourias Οὐρίας m Biblical Greek
Form of Uriah used in the Greek Bible.

Ouriel Οὐριήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Uriel used in the Greek Old Testament.

Ozazias Ὀζαζίας m Biblical Greek
Form of Azaziah used in the Greek Bible.

Ozi Ὀζί m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Uzzi used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Ozias Ὀζίας m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical French, Biblical
Form of Uzziah used in the Greek, Latin and French Bibles. This spelling is also found in some English translations of the New Testament, in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.

Oziel Ὀζιήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Uzziel used in the Greek Old Testament.

Paulos Παῦλος m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Paul.

Persis Περσίς f Biblical, Biblical Greek
Greek name meaning "Persian woman". This is the name of a woman mentioned in Paul's epistle to the Romans in the New Testament.

Petros Πέτρος m Greek, Armenian, Biblical Greek
Greek and Armenian form of Peter.

Phanouel Φανουήλ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Penuel.

Phares Φαρές m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Form of Perez used in the Greek and Latin Bibles, as well as some English translations of the New Testament.

Phelix Φῆλιξ m Biblical Greek
Form of Felix used in the Greek New Testament.

Phestos Φῆστος m Biblical Greek
Form of Festus used in the Greek New Testament.

Philemon Φιλήμων m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Means "affectionate" in Greek, a derivative of φίλημα (philema) meaning "kiss". Philemon was the recipient of one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament.

Philetos Φίλητος m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Philetus.

Philippos Φίλιππος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Philip.

Phinees Φινεές m Biblical Greek
Form of Phinehas used in the Greek Old Testament.

Phoibe Φοίβη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Phoebe.

Priska Πρίσκα f German, Biblical Greek
German form of Prisca, as well as the form used in the Greek New Testament.

Priskilla Πρίσκιλλα f Biblical Greek
Form of Priscilla used in the Greek New Testament.

Prochoros Πρόχορος m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Prochorus.

Rhachel Ῥαχήλ f Biblical Greek
Form of Rachel used in the Greek Bible.

Rhagouel Ῥαγουήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Reuel used in the Greek Old Testament.

Rhaphael Ῥαφαήλ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Raphael.

Rhebekka Ῥεβέκκα f Biblical Greek
Form of Rebecca used in the Greek Bible.

Rhode Ῥόδη f Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Greek form of Rhoda.

Rhouben Ῥουβήν m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Reuben.

Rhouth Ῥούθ f Biblical Greek
Form of Ruth 1 used in the Greek Bible.

Salathiel Σαλαθιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Shealtiel. This form is also used in some English translations of the Bible (including the King James Version).

Salome Σαλώμη f English (Rare), German (Rare), Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From an Aramaic name that was related to the Hebrew word שָׁלוֹם (shalom) meaning "peace". According to the historian Josephus this was the name of the daughter of Herodias (the consort of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee). In the New Testament, though a specific name is not given, it was a daughter of Herodias who danced for Herod and was rewarded with the head of John the Baptist, and thus Salome and the dancer have traditionally been equated.... [more]

Salomon Σαλωμών m French, Biblical French, Biblical Polish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
French and Polish form of Solomon. This form also occurs in the Greek and Latin Old Testament (with the forms Σολομών and Solomon in the New Testament).

Samouel Σαμουήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Samuel found in the Greek Bible.

Sampson 1 Σαμψών m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Shimshon (see Samson).

Saoul Σαούλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Saul used in the Greek Old Testament. In the Greek New Testament this spelling is used alongside Saulos.

Sappheire Σαπφείρη f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Sapphira.

Sarrha Σάρρα f Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Sarah.

Saulos Σαῦλος m Biblical Greek
Form of Saul used in the Greek New Testament.

Seera Σεηρά f Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Sheerah.

Sem Σήμ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Dutch
Form of Shem used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.

Sepphora Σεπφώρα f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Zipporah.

Seth 1 Σήθ m English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name שֵׁת (Sheṯ) meaning "placed, set". In the Old Testament he is the third named son of Adam and Eve, and the ancestor of Noah and all humankind. In England this name came into use after the Protestant Reformation.

Silas Σίλας m English, Greek, Danish, German, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
The name of a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament. It is probably a short form of Silvanus, a name that Paul calls him by in the epistles. It is possible that Silvanus and Silas were Latin and Greek forms of the Hebrew name Saul (via Aramaic).... [more]

Silouanos Σιλουανός m Biblical Greek
Form of Silvanus used in the Greek New Testament.

Simon 1 Σίμων m English, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch, Hungarian, Slovene, Romanian, Macedonian, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From Σίμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁםְעוֹן (Shimʿon) meaning "hearing, listening", derived from שָׁמַע (shamaʿ) meaning "to hear, to listen". This name is spelled Simeon, based on Greek Συμεών, in many translations of the Old Testament, where it is borne by the second son of Jacob. The New Testament spelling may show influence from the otherwise unrelated Greek name Simon 2.... [more]

Solomon Σολομών m Biblical, English, Jewish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomo), which was derived from שָׁלוֹם (shalom) meaning "peace". As told in the Old Testament, Solomon was a king of Israel, the son of David and Bathsheba. He was renowned for his wisdom and wealth. Towards the end of his reign he angered God by turning to idolatry. Supposedly, he was the author of the Book of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon.... [more]

Sousanna Σουσάννα f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Susanna.

Stephanos Στέφανος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Greek
Greek form of Stephen. In Modern Greek it is usually transcribed Stefanos.

Symeon Συμεών m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Old Testament Greek (though occurring rarely in the New Testament) and Latin form of Simeon.

Syntyche Συντύχη f Biblical, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name derived from συντυχία (syntychia) meaning "occurrence, event". This is the name of a woman mentioned in Paul's epistle to the Philippians in the New Testament.

Tabitha Ταβιθά f English, Biblical, Biblical Greek
Means "gazelle" in Aramaic. Tabitha in the New Testament was a woman restored to life by Saint Peter. Her name is translated into Greek as Dorcas (see Acts 9:36). As an English name, Tabitha became common after the Protestant Reformation. It was popularized in the 1960s by the television show Bewitched, in which Tabitha (sometimes spelled Tabatha) is the daughter of the main character.

Thaddaios Θαδδαῖος m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Thaddeus.

Thamar Θάμαρ f Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Tamar used in the Greek and Latin Bibles. In the Greek Bible this spelling is used only for the daughter-in-law of Judah, with the spelling Θημάρ (Themar) for the daughter of David.

Themar Θημάρ f Biblical Greek
Form of Tamar used in the Greek Old Testament when referring to the daughter of David.

Thersa Θερσά f Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Tirzah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Thomas Θωμᾶς m English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Greek form of the Aramaic name תְּאוֹמָא (Teʾoma) meaning "twin". In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle. When he heard that Jesus had risen from the dead he initially doubted the story, until Jesus appeared before him and he examined his wounds himself. According to tradition he was martyred in India. Due to his renown, the name came into general use in the Christian world.... [more]

Timaios Τίμαιος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Timaeus.

Timon Τίμων m Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Dutch
Derived from Greek τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem". According to ancient writers, this was the name of a wealthy man of Athens who grew to hate humanity after he lost his riches and his friends deserted him. His story is related in Shakespeare's tragedy Timon of Athens (1607). This name is also mentioned in the New Testament as belonging to one of the original seven deacons of the church, considered a saint.

Timotheos Τιμόθεος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Timothy.

Titos Τίτος m Biblical Greek
Form of Titus used in the Greek New Testament.

Tobias Τωβίας m Biblical, German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Tobiah. This is the name of the hero of the apocryphal Book of Tobit, which appears in many English versions of the Old Testament. It relates how Tobit's son Tobias, with the help of the angel Raphael, is able to drive away a demon who has plagued Sarah, who subsequently becomes his wife. This story was popular in the Middle Ages, and the name came into occasional use in parts of Europe at that time. In England it became common after the Protestant Reformation.

Tobith Τωβίθ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Tobit.

Trophimos Τρόφιμος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Original Greek form of Trophimus.

Tryphaina Τρύφαινα f Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of Tryphena.

Tryphosa Τρυφῶσα f Biblical, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τρυφή (tryphe) meaning "softness, delicacy". In the New Testament this name is mentioned briefly as belonging to a companion of Tryphena.

Zaboulon Ζαβουλών m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Zebulun.

Zacharias Ζαχαρίας m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Greek
Greek form of Zechariah. This form of the name is used in most English translations of the New Testament to refer to the father of John the Baptist. It was also borne by an 8th-century pope (called Zachary in English).

Zakchaios Ζακχαῖος m Biblical Greek
Form of Zacchaeus used in the Greek New Testament.

Zebedaios Ζεβεδαῖος m Biblical Greek
New Testament Greek form of Zebedee.

Zelpha Ζελφά f Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Zilpah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.