30 Most Popular Names to Name Babies From The Bible
Proverbs 22:1 (King James Version) says, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”
“In the Bible, names carry deep meanings and significance, often reflecting the character, circumstances, or hopes surrounding the individual’s birth. Choosing a biblical name for your child can be a way to honor your faith and heritage, as well as to inspire qualities you hope they will embody.
From the steadfastness of names like Ethan and Hannah to the wisdom of Solomon and the compassion of Ruth, each name tells a story of faith, strength, and divine guidance. Here, we explore 30 of the most popular biblical names for boys and girls, along with their rich meanings and the inspiring figures they represent.”
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Boys:
- Adam: Meaning “man” or “to be red”. According to the Bible, Adam was the first man created by God.
- Benjamin: Meaning “son of the right hand” He was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- Caleb: Meaning “faithful, devoted” He was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan.
- Daniel: Meaning “God is my judge” He was a prophet known for his wisdom and his ability to interpret dreams.
- Ethan: Meaning “strong, firm” He was a wise man known for his skill in music and poetry.
- Gideon: Meaning “mighty warrior” He was a judge of Israel who led the Israelites to victory against the Midianites.
- Isaac: Meaning “laughter” He was the son of Abraham and Sarah, and the father of Jacob and Esau.
- Jacob: Meaning “supplanter” He was the son of Isaac and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- Josiah: Meaning “God supports, heals” He was a king of Judah known for his religious reforms.
- Matthew: Meaning “gift of Yahweh (God) He was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the author of the Gospel of Matthew.
- Nathaniel: Meaning “gift of God” He was one of the apostles of Jesus also known as Bartholomew.
- Noah: Meaning “rest, comfort” He was a righteous man chosen by God to build an ark and save his family and animals from the great flood.
- Samuel: Meaning “heard of God” He was a prophet and the last judge of Israel who anointed Saul and David as kings.
- Solomon: Meaning “peaceable” He was a king of Israel known for his wisdom and for building the first temple in Jerusalem.
- Zachary: Meaning “Yahweh has remembered” He was the father of John the Baptist and the husband of Elizabeth.
Girls:
- Abigail: Meaning “my father’s joy” She was a wise and beautiful woman who became the wife of David after her first husband Nabal died.
- Bethany: Meaning “house of figs” It was a village near Jerusalem where Jesus stayed during his ministry.
- Chloe: Meaning “blooming” She was a woman mentioned by Paul in his letter to the Corinthians, known for her faithfulness.
- Deborah: Meaning “bee” She was a prophetess and a judge of Israel who led the Israelites to victory against the Canaanites.
- Esther: Meaning “star” She was a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from a plot to destroy them.
- Hannah: Meaning “grace” She was the mother of the prophet Samuel, known for her faithfulness and her song of praise.
- Leah: Meaning “weary” She was the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- Miriam: Meaning “wished-for child” She was the sister of Moses and Aaron, known for her leadership and her song of praise after the crossing of the Red Sea.
- Naomi: Meaning “pleasantness” She was the mother-in-law of Ruth, known for her faithfulness and her care for Ruth.
- Rachel: Meaning “ewe” She was the wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
- Rebecca: Meaning “to bind” She was the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.
- Ruth: Meaning “compassionate friend” She was a Moabite woman who became the wife of Boaz and an ancestor of David.
- Sarah: Meaning “princess” She was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac.
- Tabitha: Meaning “gazelle” She was a woman known for her good works and her care for the poor.
- Zipporah: Meaning “bird” She was the wife of Moses and the mother of his sons.
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John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
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