This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Biblical Hebrew.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abagtha אבגתא m Biblical, Biblical HebrewEtymology unknown, though sources claim it may mean "father of the wine press" or "fortunate". In the book of Esther, this is the name of one of the seven eunuchs in Ahasuerus's court.
Abiasaph אביאסף m Biblical HebrewThe name Abiasaph consists of two parts. The first element is the same as the name
Abi, which occurs only as a feminine name in the Bible. It comes, however, from a word that's used most frequently as element of names, namely אב (
ab), meaning "father" added to the verb אסף (
asap), meaning "to gather." In totality, meaning "my father has gathered."
Abihail m & f Biblical HebrewMeans "my father is might" or "my father is strength" in Hebrew, from אָבִי
('avi) "my father" and חיל
(khayil), which is related to the word חייל
(khayal) "soldier"... [
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Abijam m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, HebrewMeans "father of the sea" or "my father is the sea" in Hebrew. This name was borne by the second king of Judah (who was also known as Abijah).
Agee m Biblical HebrewAgee was the father of
Shammah, who was one of
David's mighty men (II Samuel 23:11). Based on interpretations of I Chronicles 11:34 and II Samuel 23:32-33 Agee was either the grandfather of
Jonathan or his brother.
Ahikam אחיקם m Biblical, Biblical HebrewMeans "my brother has risen, raised brother" in Hebrew, derived from אָח (
ʾaḥ) meaning "brother" and קוּם (
qum) meaning "to raise" This is the of a consult in the Bible.
Ahinadab אחינדב m Biblical HebrewMeaning, "My Brother Is Noble." Son of
Iddo, is one of the twelve commissariat officers appointed by
Solomon in so many districts of his kingdom to raise supplies by monthly rotation for his household... [
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Ahishar אחישר m Biblical HebrewMeans "my brother has sung" in Hebrew. In 1 Kings, he is mentioned in Solomon's list of heads of department.
Ammizabad עמיזבד m Biblical HebrewAmmizabad was the son of
Benaiah, who was the third and chief captain of the host under
David(1 Chronicles 27:6). The first part of our name comes from the root
'mm, from whence stems the word
'umma, meaning "tribe" or "people." The root-verb
zabad means "to give" or "bestow." Therefore, it possibly means, "to bestow on people."
Amon אָמוֹן, אָמֹן m Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek, Biblical, Dutch, English, French, German, ItalianFrom the Hebrew name אָמוֹן, which derived from the root
אמן meaning "solid, stable, constant, faithful". In the Old Testament this ist the name of a king of Judah.
Ard ארד m Biblical HebrewArd was the tenth son of
Benjamin in Genesis 46:21. It is relatively unusual among Hebrew names for ending in a cluster of two consonants instead of as a segholate.
Armoni אַרְמֹנִי m Biblical HebrewMeans "of the palace, palatial" from Hebrew אַרְמוֹן
(armon) "palace". In the Old Testament, Armoni was the son of King Saul by his concubine Rizpah.
Arodi m Biblical HebrewA son of
Gad according to Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:17. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with
Jacob.
Atsalyahu אֲצַלְיָ֫הוּ m Biblical HebrewMeans "
Yahweh has reserved" or "Yahweh has set aside" in Hebrew, which some sources appear to believe indicates to a figurative meaning of "(being kept) near to God"... [
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Azem m Biblical HebrewFrom Hebrew "עצם" meaning: strenuous, bone, self-same, strength, might. It is also an unidentified site in the Negev of Judah toward the Edomite border, mentioned in the King James Version of Biblical Book of Joshua(15:29; 19:1–3).
Baasha בַּעְשָׁא m English, Biblical HebrewBaasha of Israel is a king of Israel mentioned in Kings. Baasha of Ammon was a King of Ammon ruling in 853 BCE.
Corson m Biblical HebrewHas Hebrew origins, as the name is mentioned in the bible as one of the 4demon kings reigning over 72 demons.
Deuel דְּעוּאֵל m Biblical HebrewMeans "known by God" in Hebrew. In the Bible, he was the father of
Eliasaph and the leader of the Tribe of Gad, as noted in five verses in the Book of Numbers, beginning with Numbers 1:14.
Dibri m Biblical HebrewDibri of the house of
Dan was the father of
Shelomith, according to Leviticus 24:11. Shelomith's son was stoned to death by the people of Israel for blasphemy following
Moses' issue of a ruling on the penalty to be applied for blasphemy.
Ebed-melech עֶבֶד-מֶלֶךְ m Biblical HebrewThe name is translated as "Servant of the King," and as such may not be his proper name but a hereditary title.
Eliadah אלידע m Biblical HebrewEliadah, meaning "God Knows," was the father of
Rezon, regent of Damascus in the time of Solomon. I Kings 11:23
Elidad m Biblical HebrewElidad was a prince of the tribe of
Benjamin; one of those appointed by
Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Numbers 34: 21).
Ephah m & f Biblical HebrewIn the Hebrew Bible, Ephah was the name of three people: one of
Midian's five sons (a descendant of Abraham via Keturah), a son of Jahdai (a descendant of Judah), and a concubine of
Caleb.
Ephai m Biblical HebrewMeans "gloomy" or "bird-like" in Hebrew. This is a character in the Old Testament.
Er m Biblical HebrewMeans "awakened" or "watchful" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this name was borne by both a son and a grandson of Judah ((Genesis 38:3, 1 Chronicles 4:21).
Hur חור m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Biblical LatinProbably from the ancient Hebrew noun חור
(hur), which means "something white" or "white stuff". This name belonged to several characters in the Old Testament, including a character in The Book of Exodus, who, along with
Aaron, held up
Moses' hands... [
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Jara יַעְרָה m Biblical HebrewThe name יַעְרָה (yaʿrâ) is most likely a spelling mistake from יַעְדָּה (yaʿdâ), which is shortened form יְהוֹעַדָּה (yəhōʿdâ), meaning "Yahweh knows", "Yahweh recognized".... [
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Jeduthan m Biblical, English (Puritan), Biblical HebrewMeaning, "praising." Jeduthun was one of the chiefs of the temple choir during the time of David. Jeduthun belonged to the Merari family of the tribe of Levi. He is considered to be the same person as Ethan... [
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Jehoiada יהוידע m Biblical HebrewMeaning "God knew." It was the name of at least three people in the Hebrew Bible.
Kedar m Arabic, Biblical HebrewFrom the Hebrew verb קדר (qadar), meaning "to be or become dark, gloomy, or dirty." In the Bible, Kedar is one of the twelve sons of Ishmael.
Keilah קעילה m Biblical Hebrew, BiblicalLikely meaning "citadel" in Ancient Hebrew. This is the name of a Biblical character in 1 Chronicles 4:19, described as the grandson of
Hodiah.
Kishi m Biblical HebrewKishi (also Kushaiah) is a figure in the Old Testament. 1 Chronicles 6:44 states Kishi is a Merarite, and the father of the ancestor of
Ethan the minstrel.
Mahalaleel מַהֲלָלאֵל m Biblical HebrewLiterally means "praise of GOD (El);" son of Kenan (Qayin) and great-grandson of Seth according to Genealogy of Genesis 5:12,13,15-17; 1 Chronicles 1:2. An inhabitant of Judah in Nehemiah 11:4, a descendent of Judah, son of Jacob, great-grandson of Abraham, through the lineage of Perez.
Nabal m Biblical HebrewMeans "fool; senseless; failure". This was the name of a rich Calebite who was the first husband of Abigail.
Nitai m Biblical HebrewNitai was an ancient Jewish sage mentioned in the Jewish Talmud. Nitai's full name, as recorded in the Talmud, was "Nitai the Arbelite."
Ophel m Biblical HebrewThe biblical name apparently given to a certain part of a settlement or city that is elevated from its surroundings, and probably means fortified hill or risen area. In the Hebrew Bible the Ophel refers to a specific part in two cities: the extended City of David (the oldest part of Jerusalem), as in the Book of Chronicles and the Book of Nehemiah (2 Chronicles 27:3; 33:14, Nehemiah 3:26; 11:21), and at Samaria, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Israel, mentioned in the Second Book of Kings (2 Book of Kings 5:24)... [
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Pashhur פשחור m Biblical Hebrew, Ancient EgyptianDerived from Egyptian name possibly meaning "portion of the god horus". Used in Hebrew as "passover" indicating sparing and deliverance. Used multiple times in the old testament.
Qoheleth m Biblical Hebrew (Archaic)Qoheleth is the name of the speaker or writer of the Biblical Book of "Ecclesiastes." It translates as "Preacher," and is likely a pseudonym of the author who's identity has been subject to speculation.
Rehabiah m Biblical HebrewRehabiah is a name of Biblical origin mentioned three times in the Hebrew scriptures as the ancestor of a group of Levites. In 1 Chronicles 23:17 he is identified as as the son of Eliezer who is the son of Moses... [
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Rezia רִצְיָא m Biblical, Biblical HebrewFrom the Hebrew name רִצְיָא (
Ritzya) meaning "delight". Possibly from the root רָצוֹן (
ratzon) meaning "desire, wish, favor, goodwill". In the Book of 1 Chronicles, Rezia was one of the sons of
Ulla, an Asherite.
Sarid שריד m Biblical HebrewA Hebrew name used in the Bible meaning "survivor, remaining, hand of a prince"
Seir שֵׂעִיר m Biblical HebrewSeir, meaning "Rough, hairy." It is sometimes used as an alternative term for a goat, as in Seir La'Azazel (שעיר לעזאזל - scapegoat).
Shelesh שֶׁלֶשׁ m Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew (Rare)From the Hebrew root שׁלשׁ (
shlsh) meaning "3". Shelesh in the Old Testament is a son of Helem, the 8th son of Jacob, the 2nd son of Zilpah, and the brother of Shemer, who was a great-grandson of Asher... [
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Sira m Biblical HebrewThe Septuagint Book known as the Wisdom of Simon, Son of Jesus, Son of Eliazar, Son of Sira, (AKA Sirach), goes by this name.
Sisera סיסרא m Biblical HebrewSisera was commander of the Canaanite army of King
Jabin of Hazor, who is mentioned in Judges 4-5 of the Hebrew Bible.
Timna תִּמְנָע, תִּמְנָה f & m Biblical Hebrew (Rare), German (Austrian)From a Biblical place name. In the Bible, this name is borne by a concubine of Eliphaz son of Esau, and mother of Amalek ( Genesis 36:12 ) (it may be presumed that she was the same as Timna sister of Lotan... [
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Togarmah m Biblical HebrewName of Gomer third-born son in Genesis ch. 10. Ancestor to the original inhabitants of Armenia (pre 1500BC). The name is found in Ancient Armenian tradition. Places named for him: Armenia.
Tyras m Biblical HebrewThe name is a derivative of Tiras who was one of Noah’s grandsons. Specifically Japheth’s son.
Uzal אוּזָ֖ל m Biblical HebrewUzal is a Biblical name (Genesis 10:27) with different meanings tied to the verb "to go". Uzal is son of
Joktan and ancestor of
Abraham.
Vajezatha וַיְזָתָא m Biblical HebrewMeaning uncertain, probably of Persian origin. It has been claimed to mean "sprinkling the chamber". This was the name of a son of Haman in the Book of Esther in the Old Testament.
Yovel יוֹבֵל m & f Biblical HebrewFrom the Hebrew noun, יוֹבֵל, meaning a ram horn trumpet (shofar) or the Jubilee year prescribed in the Hebrew Bible.
Zimran m Biblical Hebrew, HebrewMeaning uncertain. Some sources say that the name means "musical" or "musician" and is ultimately derived from Hebrew
zimrah meaning "melody, song (in praise of God)". If this is true, then the name is etymologically related to
Zimri... [
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Zophar צוֹפַר m Biblical HebrewIn the Old Testament Book of
Job, Zophar, meaning "chirping; rising early," the Naamathite is one of the three friends of
Job who visits to comfort him during his illness.