Biblical Submitted Names

These names occur in the English Bible. See also about biblical names.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Michri m Biblical
"Prize of Jehovah" or "Selling", a Benjamite, the father of Uzzi (Ch1 9:8).
Midian m Biblical
Means "strife" or "judgment" in Hebrew. In the Hebrew Bible, Midian was a son of Abraham and Keturah.
Mijamin m Biblical
Mijamin meaning, "from the right hand," is the name of three persons mentioned in the Bible.
Mikaera m Maori, Biblical
Variant of Mikaere, as it appears in the original 1868 edition of Te Paipera Tapu ("The Holy Bible").
Mikloth m Biblical
Meaning "staves" or "looking down."
Milaiai m Biblical
"Eloquent", a Levitical musician (Neh 12:36) who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.
Milcom m Biblical, Near Eastern Mythology, English (Puritan)
In the Old Testament, Milcom was the highest of the Ammonite gods. It is generally accepted that this name is a form of the common Semitic noun meaning "king" (Hebrew melek), and became an epithet of the head of the Ammonite pantheon... [more]
Milkah f Biblical
Variant of Milka 2.
Mishael מִישאֵל m Biblical, Hebrew, English
From Hebrew מִישאֵל (Misha'el) meaning "who is what God is?" or "who asked?", both rhetorical questions about Yahweh. This is the name of three characters in the Bible.
Misham m Biblical
"Their cleansing" or "their beholding", a Benjamite, one of the sons of Elpaal (Ch1 8:12).
Mishmannah מִשְׁמַנָּה m Biblical
Meaning "fat, sleek," one of the Gadite heroes who gathered to David at Ziklag (Ch1 12:10).
Mithredath מִתְרְדָת m Hebrew, Biblical
Meaning "given by Mithra," or "dedicated to Mithra," i.e., the sun, the Hebrew form of the Persian name Mithridates.
Mizraim f & m Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Biblical
The Hebrew and Aramaic name for Egypt. In the Bible, this was the name of a son of Ham.
Moacha מַעֲכָה f Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Maacah, as used in 1 Chronicles 8:29.... [more]
Mocha מַעֲכָה f Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Maacah, as used in 1 Chronicles 2:48.... [more]
Molid מוֹלִיד, Μωλίδ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Meaning "to have children."
Moocha מַעֲכָה m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Maacah.... [more]
Moza מוֹצָא m Biblical
Hebrew "going forth" said of flowing water, the rising sun, leafing plants, etc.
Mualeleth f Biblical
She was a wife of Kenan in the genealogies in Genesis in the Old Testament.
Muppim מֻפִּים m Biblical
Meaning "wave offerings," was the eighth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
Mushi מוּשִׁי m Biblical
Meaning "touch, sensitive," was a son of Merari of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:19, born in Egypt.
Naaman נַעֲמָן m Biblical
The Hebrew meaning of the boy's name Naaman is "pleasant; pleasantness" or even "beautiful; agreeable; delightful." ... [more]
Naarah f Biblical
From Hebrew נַעֲרָה (na'ará) meaning "girl" or "maiden". Naarah was of the tribe of Judah and as the second wife of Ashhur she gave birth to Ahuzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari.
Na'arai נַעֲרַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naarai.... [more]
Naarai נַעֲרַי m Biblical
This name comes from the root נער (na'ar), which has three meanings. The meaning that is most likely is "youth" or "child", but it can also mean "to growl" and "to shake loose". The second part of the name, י (yod), is also of uncertain meaning... [more]
Naari נַעֲרַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naarai.... [more]
Naashon m Biblical
Variant of Nahshon used in the King James Version of the Old Testament.
Nachor נַחֲרַי m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Naharai.... [more]
Nachrai נַחֲרַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naharai.... [more]
Naggai m Biblical
Meaning "clearness; brightness; light."
Nagge m Biblical
Meaning "clearness; brightness; light."
Naham נַחַם m & f Biblical
From the Hebrew verb נָחַם (nacham) meaning "to comfort". This name occurs in a biblical passage where it is unclear whether the bearer of the name is male or female, although most scholars agree that this person was likely male.
Na'harai נַחֲרַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naharai.... [more]
Naharai נַחֲרַי m Biblical
The name comes from נחר (nhr), meaning "to snort vigorously". It comes from the root חרר (harar), meaning "heat source". It also comes from נחר (nahar), which describes a horse's snorting noise.... [more]
Nahash נָחָשׁ m Biblical, Jewish (?)
Means "snake" in Hebrew, from the vocabulary noun נָחָשׁ (nachash or nāḥāš).... [more]
Nahbi m Biblical
Nahbi, the son of Vophsi of the house of Naphtali, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:14.
Nahshon נַחְשׁוֹן m Biblical, Jewish, African American
From Ancient Hebrew נַחְשׁוֹן (naḥšôn) meaning "enchanter, diviner", itself from the word נָחַשׁ (nāḥaš) meaning "to whisper, to enchant".... [more]
Namon m English, Biblical
Possibly a variant of Naaman.
Namuel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form of Nemuel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Naphtuhim m Biblical
Naphtuhim is a son of Mizraim and grandson of Ham first mentioned in Genesis 10:13.
Narius m Greek Mythology, Biblical
Derived from Greek(neros) meaning "water". In Greek and Roman myth this was the name of a god of the sea. 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.
Neariah m Biblical
"Neariah" was a descendant of David, and father of Elionenai. He was the son of Shemaiah.
Nebat נבט m Biblical
Nebat, meaning "Sprout," an Ephrathite of Zereda, was the father of Jeroboam.
Nedabiah נָדַביָהּ m Biblical
Means "Yahweh is generous" in Hebrew, derived from the verb נָדַב (nadav) meaning "to give willingly" (by implication "to be noble"; also compare Nadab) and יָהּ (yah) referring to the Hebrew God... [more]
Nehushta נְחֻשְׁתָּא f Biblical
Possibly from Hebrew נחושת‎ (n'khóshet) "copper". Nehushta was the wife of King Jehoiakim and daughter of Elnathan ben Achbor of Jerusalem, according 2 Kings 24:8 in the Old Testament... [more]
Nepheg m Biblical
Nepheg was a son of Izhar of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:21, born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
Ner m Biblical
Means "lamp" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Ner is the father of Abner and uncle of Saul.
Nimshi m Biblical
Means “rescued” in Hebrew. This is the name father of Jehoshaphat in the Old Testament.
Nineveh f & m Biblical, English (Rare)
Named after the ancient city in Assyria, which is said to derive from Latin Ninive and Septuagint Greek Nineyḗ (Νινευή) under influence of Biblical Hebrew Nīnewēh (נִינְוֶה)... [more]
Nisroch m Semitic Mythology, Biblical
The Assyrian god of agriculture, in whose temple king Sennacherib was worshiping when he was assassinated by his own sons in revenge for the destruction of Babylon (2 Kings 19:37; Isa... [more]
Noadiah m & f Biblical
From the Hebrew name No'adhyah (also found spelled as Now'adyah) which meant "meeting with Yahweh". In the Bible, this was the name of a female prophet (mentioned in Neh... [more]
Nobah m Biblical
Nobah, of the Tribe of Manasseh defeated the Amorites, took the villages of Kenath and renamed it Nobah according to Numbers 32:42.
Noemy f Biblical
Form of Naomi 1 used in the Wycliffite Bible (1395), which is a Middle English translation of the Bible.
Obaja m Indonesian, Biblical
Indonesian version of Obadiah.
Obal m Biblical
Obal, was a son of Joktan according to Genesis 10:28, 1 Chronicles 1:22.
Obdios m Biblical
Variant of Obadiah used in the Septuagint.
Obed-Edom עבד־אדום m English (Puritan), Biblical
Means "servant of Edom" in Hebrew, from the verb עבד ('abad) meaning "to work, to serve" and the name Edom, or possibly the word אדם ('adom) "red"... [more]
Obil m Biblical
Obil was an Ishmaelite, a keeper of camels in the time of David, according to 1 Chronicles 27:30.
Ocran m Biblical
Ocran was a member of the house of Asher according to Numbers 1:13. He was the father of Pagiel.
Og m Biblical
The name of a giant Amorite king mentioned in the Book of Deuteronomy. He and his army fought against Moses and his men and were defeated.
Oholai אַחְלָֽי f Biblical
Variant transcription of Ahlai, as used in 1 Chronicles 2:31.... [more]
Oholi אַחְלָֽי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Ahlai, as used in 1 Chronicles 11:41.... [more]
Oholiab אָהֳלִיאָב m Biblical
Form of Aholiab used in some versions of the Old Testament (the vowel sign, qamatz, can be read both ways; compare Oholibamah).
On און m & f Hebrew (Rare), Biblical
On is the son of Peleth, of the Tribe of Reuben was a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to Numbers 16:1... [more]
Onias Ὀνίας m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name חוֹנִיּוֹ (Honiyya) or (Honiyahu) meaning "mercy of God" (see Choni).... [more]
Oreb עֹרֵב m Biblical
Means "raven" in Hebrew (related to the word erebh "sunset, evening"). In the Old Testament he was a Midianite leader slain by the Israelite Gideon; the "Rock of Oreb" was a cliff east of the Jordan River on which he was killed.
Ornan אָרְנָן m Hebrew, Biblical
Variant of Araunah.
Orren m Biblical, Irish
Variant of Oren or Orrin.
Othoniel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form of Othniel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Ozem m Biblical
Means "strong" in Hebrew. This name appears on two characters in the Bible.
Ozni אָזְנִי m Biblical
Possibly means "my hearing" from Hebrew אֹ֫זֶן ('ozen) "ear". In the Old Testament this name belonged to a son of Gad.
Ozriel Ὀζριὴλ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Azriel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610) and the Clementine Vulgate (1592). The latter was the official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church for nearly four centuries: from the year it was published until 1979.... [more]
Paarai נַעֲרַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naarai, using the p to transcribe the נ (n). This form is used in the New Living Translation of the Bible.
Pagiel פַּגְעִיאֵל m Biblical, Hebrew
Means "encounter with God" or "event of God" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew paga "to encounter, to meet, to approach" combined with el "God". In the bible, this is the name of a man from the tribe of Asher.
Parmenas Παρμενᾶς m Ancient Greek, Biblical
Derived from the Greek verb παρμένω (parmeno), which is a poetic form of the Greek verb παραμένω (parameno) meaning "to stay beside" or "to stand fast, to stand one's ground"... [more]
Parnach m Biblical
Parnach was the father of Elizaphan, a prince of the Tribe of Zebulun. (Num. 34:25).
Parshandatha m Biblical
Parshandatha was one of the ten sons of Haman. He was an antisemite like his father. He was killed by a Jew or Jews (the Bible is unclear) and Esther had his corpse impaled.
Patrobas Πατρόβας m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Contracted form of Patrobios. Also compare similar contractions, such as Annas, Cleopas and Silas.... [more]
Pedahel m Biblical
Pedahel Prince of the tribe of Naphtali; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Num... [more]
Pedahzur m Biblical
Pedahzur was a member of the house of Manasseh according to Numbers 1:10. He was the father of Gamaliel.
Pekahiah פְּקַחְיָה m Biblical
From the Hebrew name פְּקַחְיָה (Pəqaḥya) meaning "Yahweh has opened the eyes" from פֶּקַח (peqah) "open" and יָה (yah) referring to the Hebrew God... [more]
Pelatiah פלטיהו m Biblical
Pelatiah, meaning "Refugee of God" Ezekiel 11:1, son of Benaiah, a prince of the people, among the 25 Ezekiel saw at the East Gate; he fell dead upon hearing the prophecy regrarding Jerusalem.
Peleth m Biblical
Peleth, of the Tribe of Reuben, was the father of On, a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to Numbers 16:1.
Pethuel פְּתוּאֵל m Biblical, Hebrew
Apparently means "God's opening" or "persuasion of God" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew pathah "to open, to allure, to persuade" combined with el "God". In the bible, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.
Phalec m Biblical
From Φάλεκ (Phalek), a Hellenized form of Peleg. Allegedly the form used in the Septuagint is Φάλεγ (Phaleg).
Phallu m Biblical
Phallu was a son of Reuben according to Genesis 46:9, Exodus 6:14 and Numbers 26:5. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Phaltiel Φαλτιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Paltiel used in the English, Greek and Latin Old Testament.
Phatuel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form of Pethuel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Phedael m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form of Pedahel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Phegiel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form of Pagiel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Phenenna f Biblical, Biblical Dutch, Biblical Latin, East Frisian (Archaic), West Frisian (Archaic)
Form of Peninnah used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (English) as well as the Nova Vulgata (Latin) and some 16th-century editions of the Dutch Bible.... [more]
Philologus m Late Greek (Latinized), Biblical, Biblical Latin
Latinized form of Philologos. A bearer of this name was Philologus of Sinope, a saint from the 1st century AD.
Phlegon Φλέγων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Essentially means "burning, aflame, inflamed, fiery", since it is derived from the Greek verb φλέγω (phlego) meaning "to burn (up), to inflame". A known bearer of this name was Phlegon of Tralles (2nd century AD), a Greek writer and freedman of the Roman emperor Hadrian.... [more]
Phurah m Biblical
Phurah was a servant of Gideon in Judges 7. Gideon takes Phurah with him to spy on the Midianites before battle.
Phut m Biblical
In the Bible, Phut was the third son of Ham.
Phutiel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form of Putiel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Phuvah m Biblical
Phuvah was a son of Issachar according to Genesis 46:13 and Numbers 26:23. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Pilate m Biblical, English (Puritan), English (African, Rare)
English form of the Roman cognomen Pilatus, which meant "armed with a javelin" from Latin pila "javelin". This was most famously borne by Pontius Pilate, the prefect of the Roman province of Judaea ca... [more]
Pildash פִּלְדָּשׁ m Biblical
Of uncertain Hebrew etymology. In the Bible, Pildash was the sixth son of Nahor and Milcah (Genesis 22:22).
Potiphar פּוֹטִיפַר m Biblical, English (African, Rare)
From Egyptian p-di-p-r' meaning "he whom Ra gave", composed of the definite article p- "the one" combined with di "whom he gave" and r', the name of the supreme god Ra... [more]
Ptolemee m Biblical
Variant of Ptolemy used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610) and the King James Bible (both the original 1611 edition as well as the 1769 revised edition).
Ptolomee m Biblical
Variant of Ptolemy used in the original 1611 edition of the King James Bible.
Puah פוה m Biblical
Unrelated to the female name Puah, this name comes from the noun פה (peh), meaning "mouth". This was the name of two male characters in the Bible, a son of Issachar and the father of the judge Tola.
Pudens m Late Roman, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Derived from the Latin adjective pudens meaning "shameful" as well as "bashful" and "chaste". It is ultimately derived from the Latin verb pudeo meaning "to be ashamed, to feel shame".... [more]
Put m Biblical
Variant of Phut.
Putiel פּוּטִיאֵל m Biblical, Hebrew
Possibly means "contempt of God" or "afflicted of God" in Hebrew. In the bible, this is the name of the father-in-law of Eleazar.
Quartus m Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Latin numeral quartus meaning "fourth".
Quirinius m Biblical
Roman cognomen of unknown meaning (not to be confused with Quirinus). Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was a Roman governor of Syria when Jesus was born.
Raamah רעמה m Biblical
Means "exalted" or "thunder". In the Bible, this is a son of Cush.
Raamiah רַעַמְיָה m Biblical
Means "thunder of Yahweh" in Hebrew. This is a minor character in the Bible, a prince who returns from exile in the book of Nehemiah.
Rabmag רַב־מָג m Biblical
Rabmag is the name of two figures in the Bible.
Raddai רַדַּי m Biblical, Hebrew
Possibly from Hebrew רָדָה (radah) meaning "to beat down" or "to spread out". This name belonged to the fifth son of Jesse (according to 2 Chronicles 2:14).
Ragau m Biblical
From Ῥαγαύ (Rhagau), a Hellenized form of Hebrew רְעוּ (Rə'ū) (see Reu).
Raphah m Biblical
Christian name meaning Tall
Raphu m Biblical
Raphu of the house of Benjamin was the father of Palti, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:9.
Reba m Biblical
Reba was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to Numbers 31:8 and Joshua 13:21.
Rekem m Biblical
Rekem was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to Numbers 31:8 and Joshua 13:21.
Remaliah רְמַלְיָ֖הוּ m Biblical
Means "Yahweh has adorned, bedecked" in Hebrew. This is the name of a minor character in the Old Testament, the father of Pekah, king of Israel.
Rephael רְפָאֵל m Biblical
In I Chronicles 26:7–8, Rephael, "healed of God," was one of Shemaiah's sons. He and his brethren, on account of their "strength for service," formed one of the divisions of the temple porters.
Rephaiah רְפָיָה m Biblical
Rephaiah, "the Lord has healed," a descendant of David was the father of Arnan and the son of Jeshaiah.
Rezia רִצְיָא m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
From 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.
Rezon m Biblical
Regent of Damascus in the time of Solomon.
Rhesa m Biblical
Means "will, course". In the Bible, Rhesa is the son of Zorobabel, father of Joanan, in the genealogy of Jesus.
Ribai m Biblical
Ribai, a Benjamite of Gibeah, was the father of Ittai, one of King David's Warriors (2 Samuel 23:29, 1 Chronicles 11:31).
Rimmon רִמּוֹן, רימון m & f Biblical, Hebrew
Means "pomegranate" in Hebrew. It occurs in the Old Testament belonging to "a man of the tribe of Benjamin at the time of King Saul" as well as two places and a Syrian deity (allegedly known as Ramanu "the Thunderer" in Assyrian).
Riphath m Biblical, Irish Mythology, Irish, Scottish
Name of Gomer second-born son in Genesis ch. 10. Irish/Scottish oral tradition (Leber Gabala Eirinn) lists him as the ancestor of the Scots (including the Irish). They too call him the second son of Gomer... [more]
Rizia רִצְיָא m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Variant of Rezia.
Rodiel יְדִיעֲאֵל m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Jediael, as used in 1 Chronicles 12:20.... [more]
Rosh ראש m Biblical
Meaning "Head." Rosh is the seventh of the ten sons of Benjamin named in Genesis 46:21
Ruhamah רֻחָמָה f Biblical
Means "loved, pitied" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, the prophet Hosea originally names his daughter Lo-Ruhamah meaning "not loved" or "has not obtained compassion", as a sign of God's displeasure with the Jews for following other gods; later, in Hosea 2:23, she is redeemed and renamed Ruhamah.
Sabtah m Biblical
Sabtah was a son of Cush according to Genesis 10:7, 1 Chronicles 1:9.
Sabtechah m Biblical
Sabtechah was a son of Cush according to Genesis 10:7, 1 Chronicles 1:9.
Sachar שכר m Biblical
Derived from the Hebrew verb שָׂכַר (sakhar) meaning "to hire". Sachar or Sacar was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Old Testament.
Saeza שִׁיזָא m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Shiza.... [more]
Salamiel Σαλαμιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Shelumiel used in the English, Greek and Latin Old Testament.... [more]
Salathi צִלְּתַי m Biblical, Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Zillethai.... [more]
Salmah m Biblical
Variant of Salmon.
Salmai שַׁלְמָי m Biblical, Hebrew
Form of Shalmai used in some versions of the Old Testament.
Salu m Biblical
Salu, of the house of Simeon, was the father of Zimri who was involved in the Heresy of Peor according to Numbers 25:14.
Samamiel m Biblical
A variant form of Salamiel occuring in the Codex Alexandrinus.
Samatha שָׁמָע m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Shama.... [more]
Sameri שִׁמְרִי m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Shimri, as used in 1 Chronicles 11:45.... [more]
Samma שָׁמָע m Biblical
Variant transcription of Shama.... [more]
Samri m Biblical Latin, Biblical
Form of Shimri used in the Vulgate (Latin Bible) as well as at least one English Bible: the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610).
Sanballat m Biblical
Meaning "strength."
Sebas m Biblical
Seba is a son of Cush, son of Ham, son of Noah.... [more]
Segub שגוב m Biblical
Segub, meaning “He has revealed Himself as exalted” or “He has protected.” He was the youngest son of King Ahab
Sehon m Biblical, English (Puritan)
Form of Sihon used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610).
Selaphiel שְׁאַלְתִיאֵל m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend, Biblical, English
Variant of Shealtiel and Salathiel. This is the name of one of the seven Archangels of the Presence who is venerated in Eastern Orthodoxy and Eastern Catholicism... [more]
Selethai צִלְּתַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Zillethai.... [more]
Semathi צִלְּתַי m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Zillethai, as used in 1 Chronicles 12:20.... [more]
Semri שִׁמְרִי m Biblical, Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Shimri, as used in 1 Chronicles 4:37 and 1 Chronicles 26:10.... [more]
Serafiel שׂרפיאל m Biblical
Seraphiel meaning "Prince of the High Angelic Order" is the name of an angel in the apocryphal Book of Enoch. Protector of Metatron, Seraphiel holds the highest rank of the Seraphim with the following directly below him, Jehoel.Seraphiel is described as an enormous, brilliant angel as tall as the seven heavens with a face like the face of angels and a body like the body of eagles... [more]
Serah שָֽׂרַח f Hebrew, Biblical
From the Hebrew name שָֽׂרַח (Serach) meaning "abundance". In the Old Testament this is the name of Asher's daughter, Jacob's granddaughter.
Sered m Biblical
Sered was a son of Zebulun according to Genesis 46:14 and Numbers 26:26. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Serug שְׂרוּג m Hebrew, Biblical
Means "branch" in Hebrew.... [more]
Sethar m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form of Shethar used in the Vulgate (Latin Bible) as well as at least one English Bible: the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610).
Sethur m Biblical
Sethur, the son of Michael of the house of Asher, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:13.
Seylah סילה f Biblical
Shabbethai שַׁבְּתַי m Biblical, Jewish
Shabbethai, a Levite who helped Ezra in the matter of the foreign marriages (Ezra 10:15), probably the one present at Ezra's reading of the law (Nehemiah 8:7), and possibly the Levite chief and overseer (Nehemiah 11:16)... [more]
Shage שָׁגֵה m Biblical
Variant transcription of Shagee.... [more]
Shagee שָׁגֵה m Biblical
The name comes from שגה (shaga), meaning "to err" or "to go astray".... [more]
Shageh שָׁגֵה m Biblical
Variant transcription of Shagee.... [more]
Shaharaim m Biblical
Shaharaim, a member of the house of Benjamin. He had three wives, Hushim, Baara, and Hodesh, according to 1 Chronicles 8:8-9.
Shallum m Biblical
Means "retribution" in Hebrew. This name appears several times in the Old Testament.
Shama שָׁמָע m Biblical
This name comes from שמע (shama'), meaning "to hear".... [more]
Shammah m Biblical
Meaning, "is there."
Shammua m Biblical
Shammua, the son of Zaccur of the house of Reuben, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:4.
Sharai שָׁרָי m Biblical
Hebrew Biblical Name meaning: my prince or my song
Sharoon m Biblical, Urdu
The Urdu/Persian pronounciation of the Old Testament place name meaning "plain" in Hebrew, referring to the fertile plain near the coast of Israel. This is also the name of a type of flowering shrub, the rose of Sharon.
Shebanyah שְׁבַנְיָה m Biblical
Means "Yahweh has increased" or "Yahweh has grown" in Hebrew. This is the name of several Israelites in the Old Testament.
Shebi שבי m Biblical
Ezra 2:42... [more]
Shebuel שְׁבוּאֵל m Biblical
Could be a variant of Shubael.
Shechaniah m Biblical
Meaning "dweller with Yahweh" mentioned in Nehemiah 6:18.
Shechem m Biblical
Supposedly the rapist of Dinah in the Bible.
Sheconiah m Biblical
Sheconiah was a descendant of David, father of Shemaiah, and son of Obadiah.
Shedeur m Biblical
Shedeur was a member of the house of Reuben according to Numbers 1:5. He was the father of Elizur.
Shelemiah m Biblical
Means "Yahweh is peace" in Hebrew. This is the name of several minor characters in the Old Testament.
Shelomi m Biblical
Shelomi was the father of Ahihud, a prince of the Tribe of Asher. (Num. 34:27).
Shelumiel שלומיאֵל, שְׁלֻמִיאֵל m Biblical, Ancient Hebrew, Hebrew (Archaic)
Means "peace of God" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew שָׁלוֹם (shalom) meaning "peace, welfare, wholeness" combined with Hebrew אֵל ('el) meaning "God"... [more]
Shemariah שְׁמַרְיָ֖ה m & f Biblical, Medieval Jewish, English (American, Rare)
Means "God has kept" or "guarded by God" from שָׁמַר (shamar) "to guard, to keep, to watch" and יָה (yah) referring to the Hebrew God... [more]
Shemeber m Biblical
Shemeber is the king of Zeboiim in Genesis 14 who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against Chedorlaomer.
Shemida m Biblical
Shemida was a son of Manasseh according to Numbers 26:32, Joshua 17:2, and 1 Chronicles 7:19.
Sheshai m Biblical
Sheshai was a clan of Anakim living in Hebron named for a son of Anak in the Holy Bible (Numbers 13:22). The clans were driven out of the city by Caleb (Joshua 15:14) and the Tribe of Judah (Judges 1:10).
Sheshan m Biblical
Meaning, "noble."
Shillem m Biblical
Shillem was a son of Naphtali according to Genesis 46:24 and Numbers 26:49. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Shimeah m Biblical
Shimeah was a third son of Jesse, a brother of David (1 Samuel 16:9}, and the father of Jonadab (2 Samuel 13:3).
Shimi m Biblical
Shimi was a son of Gershon of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:17. He was born in Egypt.
Shimri שִׁמְרִי m Biblical
This name is comprised of two parts: שמר (shamar) meaning "to guard" and י (yod) which can make the word an adjective, make it possessive, or can be an abbreviation of Yahweh.... [more]
Shimrith f Biblical
From Hebrew שמר (shamar) meaning "to keep or guard". In the Bible, she is a Moabitess that can be found on 2 Chronicles 24:26.
Shimshai m Biblical
Shimshai was a scribe who was represented the peoples listed in Ezra 4:9-10 in a letter to King Artaxerxes.
Shinab m Biblical
Shinab is the king of Admah in Genesis 14 who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against Chedorlaomer.
Shiphtan m Biblical
Shiphtan was the father of Kemuel, a prince of the Tribe of Ephraim. (Num. 34:24).
Shisha שישא m Biblical
Shisha was the father of Elihoreph and Ahijah, who were secretaries to King Solomon.
Shiza שִׁיזָא m Biblical
This name is of unknown etymology, although some references claim it means "gift" or "splendor".... [more]
Shobab m Biblical
Mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:18.
Shobal m Biblical
Shobal was a Horite chief in the hill country of Seir during the days of Esau. He was a son of Seir the Horite, and his sons were Alvas, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam... [more]
Shomer m & f Biblical
Means "keeper, watchman" or "guarded", from the Hebrew verb שמר (shamar) "to keep, to guard". In the Old Testament this is the name of the mother of Jehozabad, 2 Kings 12:21 (in 2 Chronicles 24:26 she is called Shimrith), and the name of a man of Asher, 1 Chronicles 7:32.
Shua f Biblical
A daughter of a Canaanite mentioned in Genesis 38 and 1 Chronicles 7.
Shuni m Biblical
Shuni was a son of Gad according to Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:15. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Shuthelah m Biblical
Shuthelah was a son of Ephraim according to Numbers 26:35 and 1 Chronicles 7:20.
Simeonas m Lithuanian, Biblical
Lithuanian form of Simeon.
Simri שִׁמְרִי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Shimri, as used in 1 Chronicles 26:10.... [more]
Sirach m Biblical
Name of the book of the Bible in the Old Testament, from the name Sira.
Siza שִׁיזָא m Biblical
Variant transcription of Shiza.... [more]
Sodi m Biblical
Sodi of the house of Zebulun was the father of Gaddiel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:10.
Sosthenes Σωσθένης m Ancient Greek, Biblical
Means "safe in strength", derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".... [more]
Stachys Στάχυς m Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Derived from the Greek noun στάχυς (stachys) meaning "a head of grain, an ear of corn" as well as "scion, progeny".... [more]
Styuen m Biblical
Form of Stephen found in Wycliffe's Bible.
Subael m Biblical
Older form of Shubael in Bible translations into many languages when the translations are based on the Greek or Latin Old Testament.
Succoth-benoth f Biblical
From the name of a deity that was featured in the Bible (2 Kings 17:30). Her name means "booths of daughters", ultimately derived from Hebrew סכה (sukka) meaning "booth" and בנות (benoth) meaning "daughters"... [more]
Suriel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form of Zuriel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Susi m Biblical
Susi of the house of Manasseh was the father of Gaddi, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:11.
Tahan m Biblical
Tahan was a son of Ephraim according to Numbers 26:35 and 1 Chronicles 7:25.
Tahash תַּ֫חַשׁ m Biblical
Perhaps means "porpoise" in Hebrew, indicating a kind of leather or skin. In the Bible, Tahash was the third son of Nahor by his concubine Reumah (Gen... [more]
Taphaph f Biblical
Meaning unknown. She is the daughter of Solomon, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:11.
Tebah טֶ֫בַח m Biblical
Means "slaughter" in Hebrew, from the verb טָבַח (tabach) "to slaughter, butcher, slay". In the Bible, Tebah was the firstborn son of Nahor by his concubine Reumah (Gen... [more]
Tertullus m Late Roman, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Diminutive of Tertius, as it contains the Latin diminutive suffix -ullus.... [more]
Timnah f Biblical
A variant transcript of Timna, which was used several times in Genesis 38, Joshua 15, Joshua 19, Judges 14, and 2 Chronicles 28.
Titius m Ancient Roman, Biblical
From the Roman nomen gentile Titius, which is derived from Titus and/or Titanius (see Titania). This name was borne by Titius Aristo, a Roman jurist.
Tobijah m Biblical
Meaning "Goodness of God" this name was born by two men in the Bible.
Tola תּוֹלָע m Biblical
Means "crimson, scarlet" in Hebrew, literally "grub, worm" (referring to the cochineal insect from which crimson dyes were obtained). It belonged to one of the Old Testament judges.
Toviyah טוביה m Biblical Hebrew, Biblical
Variant of Toviyyah.
Tychicus m Late Greek (Latinized), Biblical, Biblical Latin
Latinized form of Tychikos. In the New Testament, this name belongs to a friend of Paul.
Tzilletai צִלְּתַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Zillethai.... [more]
Tziltai צִלְּתַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Zillethai.... [more]
Ucal אכל m Biblical
An obscure biblical name possibly derived from Hebrew יכל (yakol) meaning "to be able, to prevail". It is mentioned only in Proverbs 30:1, in which it is apparently the name of a person to whom Agur's words are addressed... [more]
Uel m Biblical
In Ezra 10:34 : "Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel."
Ur אוּר m Biblical
The name comes from אור ('or), meaning "to light".... [more]
Uri חוּרַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Hurai.... [more]
Usiel עֻזִּיאֵל m Hebrew, Biblical
Variant transcription of Uzziel.
Uzai m Biblical
A name of Biblical origin meaning ‘He’. Uzai was mentioned in Nehemiah as the father of Palal; a young man in 5th century BC who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Uzzah עזה m Biblical
Means "her strength", from the Hebrew roots עֹז (ʿoz) meaning "strength, power" and ־ה (-ah) meaning "her". This is the name of several Old Testament characters including a son of Abinadab whose death is associated with touching the Ark of the Covenant.
Vaniah m Biblical
One of many sons of Bani named in Ezra 10:36.
Vashni m Biblical
Meaning, "and second" given to a second born. ... [more]
Vophsi m Biblical
Vophsi of the house of Naphtali was the father of Nahbi, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:14.
Yashib ישיב m Biblical
I Chronicles 7:1
Yashov'am ישבעם m Biblical
Variant transcription of Jashobeam.... [more]
Y'dia'el יְדִיעֲאֵל m Biblical
Variant transcription of Jediael.... [more]
Yedi`a'el יְדִיעֲאֵל m Biblical
Variant transcription of Jediael.... [more]
Yedia’el יְדִיעֲאֵל m Biblical
Variant transcription of Jediael, as used in 1 Chronicles 7:6, 11:45, and 26:2.... [more]
Yehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָט m Biblical
Variant transcription of Joshaphat, as used in 1 Chronicles 15:24.... [more]
Yigal יגאל m Jewish, Biblical
Means "he will redeem" in Hebrew. Yigal was one of the men sent as spies to the land of Canaan. A famous bearer of the name was Israeli politician Yigal Allon.
Yireh יִרְאֶה f & m Biblical, English (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Variant form of Jireh.
Yitmah יִתְמָה m Biblical
Variant transcription of Ithmah.... [more]
Yorim Ἰωρὶμ m Biblical
Alternative spelling of Jorim, the son of Matthat (Luke 3:29). Via Greek Ἰωρὶμ (Iorim) probably from Hebrew יְהוֹרָם (Yehoram)‎
Yoshafat יְהוֹשָׁפָט m Biblical
Variant transcription of Joshaphat.... [more]
Yoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָט m Biblical
Variant transcription of Joshaphat, as used in 1 Chronicles 11:43.... [more]
Yoshavyah יוֹשַׁוְיָה m Biblical
Variant transcription of Joshaviah.... [more]
Ysaie m Biblical
Form of Isaiah used in the Wycliffite Bible.
Zaavan זעון m Biblical
Derived from the Hebrew noun זועה (zewa'a) or זעוה (za'awa) meaning "a trembling", from the verb זוע (zua') meaning "to tremble, to quake". In the Old Testament this is the name of a grandson of Seir.
Zabad m Biblical
Zabad is the name of seven men in the Hebrew Bible. Zabad means "gift" or "endowment."
Zabbai m Biblical
Of unknown meaning. This is the name of the father of Baruch, who "earnesty repaired" part of the Jerusalem wall.
Zabdi m Biblical
Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the Tribe of Judah, was the father of Carmi and the grandfather of Achan, according to Joshua 7:1... [more]
Zabdiel Ζαβδιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Spanish (Caribbean)
The name of two men in the Bible. The first was the father of Jashobeam, and the second was an overseer.
Zabud זבוד m Biblical
Zabud, meaning “endowed.” The son of Nathan, a priest and friend of King Solomon, according to 1 Kings 4:5.
Zaccur m Biblical
Zaccur of the house of Reuben was the father of Shammua, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:4.
Zadoc m Biblical
Variant of Zadok
Zalmunna m Biblical
The name of a King along with Zebah who hosted the Midianites who invaded Israel, who were both executed by Gideon.
Zambri שִׁמְרִי m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Shimri, as used in 2 Chronicles 29:13.... [more]
Zamri שִׁמְרִי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Shimri, as used in 1 Chronicles 11:45.... [more]
Zanoah זָנוֹחַ‎ f & m Biblical
Means "cast off, rejected", possibly from a root meaning "stink". The name of two towns in the Bible, as well as one person.
Zaphnath-paaneah צָפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ‎‎ m Biblical
Meaning uncertain. This is the name Pharaoh gave to Joseph in the book of Genesis. Some Egyptologists claim the second element of the name contains the word ˁnḫ "life". Jewish traditional claims the meaning is "revealer of secrets", whereas third century priest and historian Jerome provided the Latin translation salvator mundi "saviour of the world"... [more]
Zaza זזא m Hebrew, Biblical
Means "moving around in a cyclic way" from the Hebrew root זוז (zwz).... [more]
Zebadi זבדי m Biblical
Joshua 7... [more]
Zebah m Biblical
The name of a King along with Zalmunna who hosted the Midianites who invaded Israel, who were both executed by Gideon.
Zeboim m Biblical
In the Bible, this is the name of a settlement. The Book of Jasher says that it was named after a man.
Zelek m Biblical
Meaning unknown. This was the name of Zelek the Ammonite, a member of David's Mighty Warriors in the book of Samuel.
Zemira זמירה m & f Biblical, Yiddish, English
Feminine form of Zimri.
Zenas Ζηνᾶς m Ancient Greek, Biblical
Greek name, possibly originally a short form of Zenodoros or another name beginning with the element Ζηνός (Zenos) meaning "of Zeus"... [more]
Zephathi m Biblical, Jewish
The name might mean "one born on Sabbath", but more probably is a modification of the ethnic Zephathi (Zephathite), from Zarephathi (Zarephathite).
Zepho m Biblical
This is the name of one of the sons of Eliphaz listed in the Bible.
Zeri m English, Biblical
In the Bible, one of the six musical sons of the poet Jeduthun. Identical to Izri.
Zeror m Biblical
Zeror, son of Bechorath, of the tribe of Benjamin, was the great-grandfather of King Saul and of his commander Abner... [more]
Zerubbabel זְרֻבָּבֶל m Biblical, English (Puritan)
Possibly means "conceived and born in Babylon" from a contraction of either Assyrian-Babylonian Zəru Bābel "seed of Babylon" or Hebrew זְרוּעַ בָּבֶל (Zərua‘ Bāvel) "the one sown of Babylon"... [more]
Zethan m Biblical
Possibly means "olive" in Hebrew