M/F |
Christian Meaning of Names |
Meaning of Name |
Origin |
M |
Aaris |
mighty in the faith |
1 Tim. 6:12 |
M |
Aaron |
enlightened; messenger |
Exod. 4:14 |
M |
Abbas |
the Lord is my father |
Isaiah 9:6 |
M |
Abe |
exalted father |
Psalm 92:1 |
M |
Abel |
breath; meadow |
Gen. 4:2 |
M |
Abijah |
the Lord is my father |
1 Chron. 7:8 |
M |
Abner |
father of light |
1 Sam. 14:50 |
M |
Abraham |
father of many nations |
Gen.17:5 |
M |
Abram |
father of many nations |
Gen. 11:27 |
M |
Absolom |
father of peace |
1 Kings 15:2 |
M |
Adam |
man, or mankind |
Gen. 3:17 |
M |
Adonijah |
the Lord is my God |
2 Sam. 3:4 |
M |
Alexander |
defender of mankind |
Mark 15:21 |
M |
Amaziah |
the strength of the Lord |
2 Kings 12:21 |
M |
Amos |
burdened, troubled |
Amos 1:1 |
M |
Ananias |
he who has the grace of God |
Acts 5:1 |
M |
Andrew |
manly |
Matt. 4:18 |
M |
Apollos |
manly |
Acts 18:24 |
M |
Aquila |
an eagle |
Acts 18:2 |
M |
Asa |
physician; healer |
1 Kings 15:9 |
M |
Asaph |
the one chosen by God |
1 Chron. 6:39 |
M |
Asher |
happy; blessed |
Gen. 30:13 |
M |
Ashton |
eastern town |
Gen. 12:8 |
M |
Azariah |
the Lord sustains me |
1 Kings 4:2 |
M |
Barak |
lightning bolt |
Judges 4:6 |
M |
Barnabas |
son of the missionary |
Acts 4:36 |
M |
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Christian Meaning of Names |
Bible Verse |
M |
Bart |
son of Talmaí |
1 Corin. 1:11 |
M |
Bartholomew |
son of Talmaí |
Matt. 10:3 |
M |
Baruch |
blessed |
Nehem. 3:20 |
M |
Benaiah |
son of my right hand |
2 Sam. 8:18 |
M |
Benjamin |
son of the my hand |
Gen. 35:18 |
M |
Billy |
determined guardian |
Judges 16:4 |
M |
Boaz |
swift; strong |
Ruth 2:1 |
M |
Bradley |
broad meadow |
Acts 19:27 |
M |
Cain |
spear; gatherer |
Gen. 4:1 |
M |
Caleb |
faithful dog |
Numb. 13:6 |
M |
Callum |
dove |
Acts 9:36 |
M |
Carmelo |
vineyard, garden |
Acts 24:24 |
M |
Charles |
farmer |
Gen. 2:8 |
M |
Christian |
follower of Christ |
Acts 11:26 |
M |
Christopher |
Christ-bearer |
Gen. 2:8 |
M |
Claudius |
lame |
Acts 11:28 |
M |
Connor |
wise |
Luke 1:5 |
M |
Cornelius |
horn-colored |
Acts 10:1 |
M |
Dan |
God is my judge |
Gen. 14:14 |
M |
Daniel |
God is my judge |
1 Chron. 3:1 |
M |
David |
beloved |
1 Sam. 16:13 |
M |
Demetrius |
lover of the earth |
Acts 19:24 |
M |
Dylan |
of the sea |
Esther 2:7 |
M |
Ebenezer |
foundation stone |
1 Sam. 4:01 |
M |
Efrem |
fruitful |
Gen. 3:20 |
M |
Elan |
tree |
1 Corin. 13:13 |
M |
Eleazar |
God has helped me |
Exod. 6:25 |
M |
Eli |
uplifted |
1 Sam. 1:3 |
M |
Elijah |
a the Lord is my God |
1 Kings 17:1 |
M |
Eliott |
the Lord in my God |
Gen. 16:1 |
M |
Eliphaz |
the endeavor of God |
Gen. 36:4 |
M |
Elisha |
God is my salvation |
1 Kings 19:16 |
M |
Eliya |
God is my Lord |
1 Sam. 1:2 |
M |
Elkanah |
God is jealous |
Exod. 6:24 |
M |
Elnathan |
the gift of God |
2 Kings 24:8 |
M |
Emmanuel |
God is with us |
Isaiah 7:14 |
M |
Enoch |
dedicated; consecrated |
Gen. 4:17 |
M |
Ephraim |
fruitful |
Gen. 41:52 |
M |
Esau |
rough; hairy |
Gen. 25:25 |
M |
Esdras |
helper, strong |
Exod. 28:20 |
M |
Ethan |
strong; firm |
1 Kings 4:31 |
M |
Ewan |
born to nobility |
Provbs. 20:15 |
M |
Ezekiel |
the strength of God |
Ezekiel 1:3 |
M |
Ezer |
helper, strong |
Luke 8:3 |
M |
Ezra |
helper; strong |
Ezra 7:1 |
M |
Fidias |
unhurried, calm |
Hebrews 1:9 |
M |
Finley |
blond-haired soldier |
Rom. 16:15 |
M |
Frederick |
peaceful ruler |
Gen. 25:1 |
M |
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Christian Meaning of Names |
Bible Verse |
M |
Gabriel |
devoted to God |
Daniel 9:21 |
M |
Gera |
combat; dispute |
Gen. 46:21 |
M |
Geremia |
exalted by God |
Matt. 27:56 |
M |
Gershon |
banished to exile |
Gen. 46:11 |
M |
Gideon |
tree cutter |
Judges 6:11 |
M |
Goliath |
exalted one |
Matt. 1:16 |
M |
Habakkuk |
he that embraces |
Hebrews 1:1 |
M |
Hagar |
forsaken; stranger |
1 Sam. 18:20 |
M |
Haggai |
feast; solemnity |
Ezra 5:1 |
M |
Harrison |
son of Harry |
Acts 27:5 |
M |
Harvey |
army warrior |
Ruth 1:2 |
M |
Henry |
ruler of the household |
Gen. 8:11 |
M |
Hershel |
deer |
Judges 6:11 |
M |
Hiram |
noblest; most exalted |
Judges 6:11 |
M |
Hosea |
salvation |
Hosea 1:1 |
M |
Hur |
liberty; whiteness |
Exod. 17:10 |
M |
Hyrum |
noblest, exalted |
Acts 13:9 |
M |
Ichabod |
glory is gone |
Acts 18:2 |
M |
Ike |
he will laugh |
Acts 18:2 |
M |
Immanuel |
God is with us |
Isaiah 7:14 |
M |
Ira |
watchful |
2 Sam. 20:26 |
M |
Isaac |
he will laugh |
Gen. 17:19 |
M |
Isaiah |
God is my salvation |
2 Kings 19:2 |
M |
Ishmael |
God will hear us |
Gen. 16:11 |
M |
Israel |
prince of God |
Song of Sol. 2:1 |
M |
Issachar |
reward; recompense |
Gen. 30:18 |
M |
Ithamar |
island of palms |
Exod. 6:23 |
M |
Izak |
he who laughs |
Exod. 28:17 |
M |
Jabez |
sorrow; trouble |
1 Chron. 2:55 |
M |
Jack |
supplanter or substitute |
Acts 5:1 |
M |
Jacob |
supplanter; son of Isaac |
Gen. 25:26 |
M |
Jad |
God has heard us |
Gen. 17:15 |
M |
Jael |
mountain goat |
Psalm 3:2 |
M |
Jaiden |
God has heard us |
Gen. 46:17 |
M |
Jair |
God enlightens |
Numb. 32:41 |
M |
Jairus |
God enlightens |
Mark 5:22 |
M |
James |
supplanter |
Matt. 4:21 |
M |
Jamie |
supplanter |
1 Chron. 7:24 |
M |
Japheth |
handsome |
Gen. 5:32 |
M |
Jared |
descending |
Exod. 1:15 |
M |
Jason |
healer |
Acts 17:5 |
M |
Javan |
son of Japheth |
Gen. 10:2 |
M |
Javon |
son of Japheth |
Luke |
M |
Jazael |
perceives God |
Acts 9:36 |
M |
Jed |
friend of God |
Mark 5:41 |
M |
Jedidiah |
friend of God |
Gen. 38:6 |
M |
Jeremiah |
God will uplift |
2 Chron. 36:12 |
M |
Jeremy |
God will uplift |
2 Chron. 36:12 |
M |
Jeriah |
Jehovah has seen |
Numb. 33:27 |
M |
|
Christian Meaning for Names |
Bible Verse |
M |
Jeshua |
God is my salvation |
Numb. 26:33 |
M |
Jesse |
wealthy |
1 Sam. 16:1 |
M |
Jethro |
abundant |
Exod. 3:1 |
M |
Jevan |
son of Japheth |
1 Chron. 7:8 |
M |
Joab |
God is father |
1 Sam. 26:6 |
M |
Joash |
one who despairs |
Judg. 6:11 |
M |
Job |
afflicted; one who weeps |
Job 1:1 |
M |
Joe |
God will add |
Exod. 2:21 |
M |
Joel |
God is willing |
1 Sam. 8:2 |
M |
John |
God is gracious |
Matt. 3:1 |
M |
Jonah |
dove |
Jonah 1:1 |
M |
Jonathan |
gift of God |
Judg. 18:30 |
M |
Jordan |
descending |
Gen. 13:10 |
M |
Jorey |
God is exalted |
Isaiah 12:2 |
M |
Joseph |
God will increase |
Gen. 30:24 |
M |
Joses |
raised; who pardons |
Matt. 27:56 |
M |
Joshua |
God is my salvation |
Exod. 17:9 |
M |
Josiah |
fire of the Lord |
1 Kings 13:2 |
M |
Jotham |
king of Judah |
Judg. 9:5 |
M |
Judah |
praised |
Psalm 9:1 |
M |
Judas |
praised |
Matt. 10:4 |
M |
Jude |
praised |
Jude 1:1 |
M |
Justus |
just |
Acts 1:23 |
M |
Kaleb |
doggedly faithful |
Psalm 118:21 |
M |
Kayron |
one of purity |
Matt. 5:8 |
M |
Kedrick |
holy |
Psalm 118:14 |
M |
Kevin |
one of kindness |
Ephes. 4:32 |
M |
Khalil |
good friend |
John 15:14 |
M |
Laban |
white in appearance |
Gen. 24:29 |
M |
Lawrence |
victorious one |
1 Corin. 15:57 |
M |
Lazarus |
God has helped me |
Luke 16:20 |
M |
Lemuel |
devoted to God |
Provbs. 31:1 |
M |
Leo |
lion |
Isaiah 12:2 |
M |
Lev |
one of youthful strength |
Psalm 27:1 |
M |
Levi |
joined in harmony |
Gen. 29:34 |
M |
Lian |
an alliance with God |
Psalm 18:2 |
M |
Lionel |
little lion |
Provbs. 28:12 |
M |
Lot |
hidden, covered |
Gen. 11:27 |
M |
Lucas |
bringer of light |
Col. 4:14 |
M |
Luke |
bringer of light |
Col. 4:14 |
M |
Macall |
strong in the faith |
1 Tim. 6:12 |
M |
Mackenzie |
radiant one |
Matt. 5:16 |
M |
Macon |
one of strength |
Psalm 62:7 |
M |
Magruder |
watchful one |
2 Tim. 4:5 |
M |
Malachi |
angel of God |
Mala. 1:1 |
M |
Manasseh |
he who forgets everything |
Gen. 41:51 |
M |
Marcus |
martial; warlike |
Acts 12:12 |
M |
Mark |
martial, warlike |
Acts 12:12 |
M |
Mathias |
gift of God |
Psalm 118:21 |
M |
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Christian Meaning for Names |
Bible Verse |
M |
Matt |
gift of God |
Ephes. 2:8 |
M |
Matthew |
given; a reward |
Matt. 9:9 |
M |
Matthias |
gift of God |
Acts 1:23 |
M |
Max |
greatest |
1 Corin. 13:13 |
M |
Maxwell |
greatest |
1 Corin. 13:13 |
M |
Medford |
one of strength |
Isaiah 40:31 |
M |
Meshach |
artist |
Daniel 12:3 |
M |
Micah |
who is like God? |
Judg. 17:1 |
M |
Micaiah |
who is like God? |
1 Kings 22:8 |
M |
Michael |
who is like God? |
Numb. 13:13 |
M |
Mikah |
who is like God? |
2 Sam. 22:36 |
M |
Misael |
who is like God? |
Psalm 16:11 |
M |
Mishael |
who is like God? |
Exod. 6:22 |
M |
Mordecai |
martial; warlike |
Esther 2:5 |
M |
Morgan |
sea warrior |
Psalm 139:14 |
M |
Moses |
taken out of the water |
Exod. 2:10 |
M |
Nabor |
the prophet’s light |
Provbs. 20:15 |
M |
Nadiv |
generous & noble |
Psalm 13:6 |
M |
Nahum |
comforter; penitent |
Nahum 1:1 |
M |
Nate |
gift of God |
James 1:17 |
M |
Nathan |
gift of God |
2 Sam. 5:14 |
M |
Nathanael |
gift of God |
John 1:45 |
M |
Nathaniel |
one of the Twelve Apostles |
John 1:45 |
M |
Nehemiah |
compassion of Jehovah |
Nehem. 1:1 |
M |
Nekoda |
painted; inconstant |
Ezra 2:48 |
M |
Nicodemus |
conqueror of the people |
John 3:1 |
M |
Nima |
thread; blessing |
Psalm 119:2 |
M |
Noah |
peaceful; restful |
Gen. 5:29 |
M |
Norwood |
guardian; protector |
Ephes. 6:16 |
M |
Obadiah |
servant of God |
1 Kings 18:3 |
M |
Odus |
diligent to listen |
Psalm 118:21 |
M |
Olaf |
pine tree |
Isaiah 26:3 |
M |
Omar |
highest |
Gen. 36:11 |
M |
Osbert |
of Godly brightness |
Matt. 5:16 |
M |
Othniel |
lion of the Lord |
Joshua 15:17 |
M |
Owen |
mighty warrior |
Psalm 29:1 |
M |
Ozias |
God’s strength |
Psalm 18:32 |
M |
Palti |
God liberates |
2 Chron. 29:11 |
M |
Paul |
small |
Acts 13:9 |
M |
Peter |
stone |
Matt. 4:18 |
M |
Philemon |
loving |
Philip. 1:2 |
M |
Philip |
lover of horses |
Matt. 10:3 |
M |
Phineas |
oracle |
Exodus 6:25 |
M |
Phinehas |
oracle |
Exodus 6:25 |
M |
Pilan |
dark-skinned |
Psalm 96:4 |
M |
Quasi |
special child |
Psalm 139:14 |
M |
Quentin |
fifth in order |
Job 5:8 |
M |
Randal |
protector |
Psalm 62:7 |
M |
Randolph |
protector |
Joshua 1:9 |
M |
Ransay |
royal nobility |
1 Peter 2:9 |
M |
|
Christian Name Meanings |
Bible Verse |
M |
Ransom |
redemption |
Isaiah 53:6 |
M |
Rashaad |
noble ruler |
2 Sam. 22:36 |
M |
Raun |
mighty ruler |
Psalm 18:35 |
M |
Reuben |
behold a son |
Gen. 29:32 |
M |
Rhys |
swift moving stream |
Psalm 86:12 |
M |
Robert |
famous brilliance |
Hebrews 13:20 |
M |
Rockford |
pride in strength |
Psalm 18:2 |
M |
Ruben |
behold a son |
Isaiah 9:6 |
M |
Rufus |
redhead |
Mark 15:21 |
M |
Ryan |
little king |
Psalm 16:11 |
M |
Sabre |
to rest |
Matt. 11:28 |
M |
Sacha |
helper of mankind |
Hebrews 13:21 |
M |
Samieh |
heard God |
Psalm 118:21 |
M |
Sammy |
heard God |
Psalm 118:21 |
M |
Sampson |
like the sun |
Matt. 5:16 |
M |
Samson |
like the sun |
Judges 13:24 |
M |
Samuel |
asked of God |
1 Sam. 1:20 |
M |
Saul |
asked for; borrowed |
1 Sam. 9:2 |
M |
Sebastian |
one of reverence |
Psalm 96:6 |
M |
Sebastian |
venerable; revered |
Psalm 96:6 |
M |
Seraphim |
the ardent of God |
Philip. 3:14 |
M |
Seth |
appointed |
Gen. 4:25 |
M |
Sevon |
victory and protection |
2 Tim. 6:12 |
M |
Shadrach |
god; god-like |
Daniel 1:7 |
M |
Shayne |
God is gracious |
Psalm 18:35 |
M |
Sheldon |
beautiful thoughts |
Philip. 4:8 |
M |
Shem |
name; reputation |
Gen. 5:32 |
M |
Sherman |
shearer of cloth |
Psalm 93:1 |
M |
Sherwin |
a shining friend |
John 15:14 |
M |
Shiloh |
tranquil and peaceful |
Isaiah 26:3 |
M |
Shurlan |
from the strong fortress |
Psalm 91:2 |
M |
Silas |
forest dweller |
Acts 15:22 |
M |
Silvester |
forest dweller |
Psalm 119:35 |
M |
Simeon |
he heard |
Gen. 29:33 |
M |
Simon |
he heard |
Matt. 4:18 |
M |
Sinclair |
the sanctified and shining |
Daniel 12:3 |
M |
Solomon |
peaceful |
2 Sam. 5:14 |
M |
Stephen |
crowned |
Acts 6:5 |
M |
Talor |
clothed with salvation |
Isaiah 61:10 |
M |
Ted |
blessed protector |
Psalm 62:7 |
M |
Tenley |
courageous leader |
Psalm 18:35 |
M |
Terence |
tenderhearted one |
Ephes. 4:32 |
M |
Thaddaeus |
courageous |
Matt. 10:3 |
M |
Theophilus |
loved by God |
Luke 1:3 |
M |
Thomas |
twin |
Matt. 10:3 |
M |
Timothy |
honoring God |
Acts 16:1 |
M |
Tinsley |
from the hill |
Psalm 125:1 |
M |
Titus |
giant; hero |
2 Corith. 2:13 |
M |
Tobby |
God is good |
Psalm 100:5 |
M |
Tobiah |
God is good |
Ezra 2:60 |
M |
|
Christian Name Meanings |
Bible Verse |
M |
Tobias |
God is good |
Ezra 2:60 |
M |
Todd |
watchful one |
2 Tim. 4:5 |
M |
Tolbert |
proclaims the truth |
Rom. 10:15 |
M |
Tommy |
one of equality |
John 3:16 |
M |
Tucker |
master weaver |
Coloss. 3:23 |
M |
Tyrone |
an absolute ruler |
2 Sam. 23:3 |
M |
Uday |
prosperous one |
Joshua 1:8 |
M |
Ulriah |
ruler over all |
2 Sam. 23:3 |
M |
Uzziah |
strength of the Lord |
2 Kings 15:13 |
M |
Vernon |
the abundant one |
1Tim. 1:14 |
M |
Victor |
victor conqueror |
2 Tim. 2:5 |
M |
William |
bold protector |
Ephes. 6:10 |
M |
Winston |
a firm friend |
John 15:14 |
M |
Wolfgang |
guardian and protector |
Joshua 1:9 |
M |
Woodrow |
dweller by the woods |
1 Chron. 16:33 |
M |
Yahweh |
Jehovah in the highest |
Psalm 113:4 |
M |
Yale |
from the fertile upland |
Psalm 119:105 |
M |
Yoram |
God is exalted |
Psalm 18:46 |
M |
Yusef |
He shall increase |
Deuter. 16:15 |
M |
Zacchaeus |
innocent; pure |
Luke 19:2 |
M |
Zachariah |
God remember me |
2 Kings 14:29 |
M |
Zebadiah |
God is might and just |
1 Chron. 8:15 |
M |
Zebedee |
God’s gift |
Matt. 4:21 |
M |
Zebulun |
exalted and honored |
Gen. 30:20 |
M |
Zechariah |
God remembered |
2 Kings 14:29 |
M |
Zedekiah |
God’s gift |
1 Kings 22:11 |
M |
Zephaniah |
treasured by God |
2 Kings 25:18 |