Biblical names
Hebrew names like Jacob and John use specific grammatical patterns tied to their original language—many ending in -el (God) or -iah (Yahweh). Over 200 names here with etymology and cultural context.
- Jacob Holder of the heel, Supplanter #1
- John Yahweh is gracious. #1
- Matthew Gift of Yahweh #2
- Ethan Enduring, Solid #3
- Joshua Yahweh is salvation. #3
- Noah Rest, Comfort #3
- Andrew Masculine, Courageous #7
- Jayden Thankful #7
- Timothy Honoring God #13
- Elijah My God is Yahweh, The Lord Is My God #14
- Sarah Lady, Princess #15
- Abigail My father is joy. #20
- Nathan He gave, Gift of God #27
- Gabriel God is my strong man, Devoted to God #29
- Rebecca A snare #32
- Stephen Crown #32
- Chloe Green shoot #34
- Isaiah Yahweh is salvation. #56
- Leah Weary, Gazelle #89
- Jared Descent, Descendent #91
- Ezekiel God strengthens, Whom God Makes Strong #128
- Joel Yahweh is God, The Lord Is God #128
- Ira Watchful #138
- Bethany House of Figs #178
- Dan Judged #202
- Abel Vanity, breath #217
- Jonah Dove #230
- Omar Speaker, Eloquent #235
- Emmanuel God is with us #260
- Simon He has heard #310
- Alberto Noble #427
- Abner My father is light, Enlightener #578
- Christ The anointed messiah savior #736
- Uriel God is my light #793
- Jadon Thankful, God Has Heard #801
- Isis Egyptian goddess throne seat #977
- Raphael God has healed. #993
- Uriah Yahweh is my light #1061
- Jair He shines #1083
- Samson Sun #1203
- Samual God has heard name #1273
- Abdiel Servant of God #1421
- Jamin Right hand, Favored #1776
- Esau Hairy #1899
- Nimrod Rebel #1963
- Ham Warm, Hot #2002
- Jericho Ancient walled city Palestine #2034
- Achsah Bursting the veil #2094
- Rastus beloved one approved chosen #2344
- Amal Hope, Sorrowful, Pure #2453
Biblical names come from Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic texts spanning more than two thousand years. They're names that moved through synagogues and churches, that marked Jewish and Christian tradition, that carried weight because they belonged to figures—patriarchs, prophets, apostles—who shaped the faith itself. Jacob wrestled an angel and became Israel. John baptized Jesus. Matthew was a tax collector who became one of the twelve.
Many of these names hold their meanings plain: Joshua means "God saves," Ethan speaks to strength and firmness. Others have shifted slightly in translation from their original languages, which is why you'll see alternate spellings listed alongside the primary form. Every name below includes its meaning and origin, so you understand not just the sound but the story—and the tradition—behind it.