Biblical Names

Welcome to the ultimate guide for selecting the perfect biblical name. Whether you are seeking a meaningful name for a newborn a pet a character in a story or perhaps even a new boat choosing a name rooted in the Bible offers a profound connection to history faith and powerful narratives. These names are more than just labels they are echoes of ancient strength devotion and destiny.

Giving a name from the Bible is a wonderful way to bestow a legacy of virtue and depth often with beautiful and uplifting meanings. It is an act that links the present to a timeless spiritual tradition making the process fun meaningful and deeply personal.

Classic Biblical Names

This section is dedicated to the enduring and universally recognized names that have graced history for millennia. These are the names of patriarchs matriarchs apostles and central figures whose stories form the foundation of Judeo-Christian tradition. Choosing a classic name is choosing timeless elegance and instant recognition a nod to the enduring power of these foundational texts.

Aaron
Abel
Abraham
Adam
Andrew
Anna
Barnabas
Bartholomew
Benjamin
Caleb
Daniel
David
Deborah
Eden
Elijah
Elisha
Elizabeth
Esther
Eve
Ezekiel
Ezra
Gabriel
Gideon
Hannah
Isaac
Isaiah
Jacob
James
Jeremiah
Jesse
Jesus
Job
Joel
John
Jonah
Jonathan
Joseph
Joshua
Josiah
Judith
Lazarus
Leah
Luke
Lydia
Malachi
Mark
Mary
Matthew
Michael
Miriam
Moses
Naomi
Nathan
Noah
Paul
Peter
Philip
Rachel
Rebecca
Reuben
Ruth
Samson
Samuel
Sarah
Saul
Seth
Silas
Simeon
Solomon
Stephen
Susannah
Thomas
Timothy
Zachariah
Abigail
Abner
Amos
Aquila
Asher
Bartholomew
Bathsheba
Bildad
Boaz
Candace
Chloe
Cornelius
Cyrus
Demas
Dorcas
Eli
Elihu
Ephraim
Festus
Gabriel
Haggai
Haman
Herod
Huldah
Immanuel
Ira
Ishmael
Issachar
Ithamar
Jabez
Jairus
Japheth
Jason
Jeroboam
Jezebel
Jethro
Joash
Johnathan
Jude
Keturah
Laban
Lois
Lot
Magdelene
Manasseh
Martha
Mephibosheth
Michal
Mordecai
Nicodemus
Obadiah
Onesimus
Othniel
Philemon
Phoebe
Priscilla
Quartus
Rahab
Rhoda
Sapphira
Shem
Shiphrah
Tertius
Thaddeus
Titus
Tryphena
Vashti
Zaccheus
Zebedee
Zechariah
Zephaniah
Zedekiah
Zipporah
Zuriel
Abijah
Adah
Adina
Apphia
Arion
Azariah
Bela
Benaiah
Bernice
Cain
Chloe
Cush
Darius
Dinah
Eliakim
Eliphaz
Euodia
Gomer
Hadassah
Hagar
Hosea
Hur
Iscah
Ishbosheth
Jael
Jehu
Jemima
Jerusha
Joanna
Jonadab
Kenan
Kezia
Kish
Lemuel
Linus
Maacah
Malchus
Melchizedek
Milcah
Nahum
Neriah
Onesiphorus
Peninnah
Persis
Pua
Quartus
Reuel
Salome
Saphira
Seku
Serah
Shadrach
Shalom
Tirzah
Tychicus
Ur
Uzal
Uzziah
Vashti
Ziba
Zimri
Zophar

Unique Biblical Names

If you are looking for a name with strong spiritual roots but a less common sound these unique biblical options are perfect. These names come from lesser-known figures places or concepts in the Bible offering depth and a wonderful distinctiveness. They are perfect for those who want a name that stands out in a crowd while still carrying profound meaning.

Abijah
Adalia
Amariah
Anat
Aquila
Arnon
Asa
Athaliah
Azariah
Bezalel
Boaz
Casiphia
Cherith
Chuza
Dorcas
Elah
Eldad
Elihu
Ephron
Erastus
Euodia
Hadassah
Heman
Hezekiah
Hosanna
Huri
Iddo
Iscah
Ithamar
Jael
Jedidiah
Jeriah
Jezreel
Jochebed
Joppa
Junia
Keziah
Kiah
Kish
Lemuel
Linus
Mahlah
Malchus
Meshach
Micah
Miklos
Moriah
Naaman
Nahum
Nehemiah
Neriah
Nimrod
Noadiah
Othniel
Pelatiah
Peniel
Philemon
Phineas
Priscilla
Ramah
Rehoboam
Rizpah
Safi
Salome
Sela
Serah
Seraiah
Shemaiah
Shiloh
Shiphrah
Shushan
Tirzah
Tobiah
Tryphena
Urijah
Uzziah
Vaniah
Zaza
Zebulon
Zelah
Zelophehad
Zephan
Zillah
Zina
Zophar
Zurishaddai
Ahava
Ammi
Ariel
Aris
Barzillai
Benaiah
Berachah
Bilhah
Caphtor
Cloe
Debir
Drusilla
Elon
Enosh
Epher
Galal
Gera
Hagab
Hamul
Hashabiah
Heshbon
Hodeiah
Igal
Ishvi
Jamin
Jazer
Jeconiah
Jehoshaphat
Jeruel
Jeshua
Joanna
Kedemah
Keren
Lachish
Lamech
Machir
Mahel
Mara
Meholah
Merab
Mesha
Mishael
Naharai
Nicanor
Nympha
Obed
Ophir
Padon
Phaltiel
Puah
Reba
Rekem
Rosh
Shagee
Shamir
Sharezer
Sheshai
Shobi
Talmai
Tekoa
Tema
Tirath
Tolah
Ug
Uzzi
Vophsi
Xylas
Zabdi
Zaccur
Zerah
Zerubbabel
Zimran
Zipor
Ziza
Zuar
Abihu
Adriel
Aha
Alvan
Anah
Aram
Armoni
Baara
Carmi
Chezib
Damaris
Deliah
Dishan
Eder
Elah
Elon
Esau
Gedaliah
Gibbar
Hanoch
Haran
Hodevah
Hoglah
Immer
Ir
Iri
Jaala
Jahdai
Jared
Jediael
Jehu
Jemuel
Joktan
Kira
Lael
Merari
Mibsam
Misham
Naarath
Obil
Ozem
Pekah
Phurah
Rezin
Rishon
Semachiah
Sheva
Shimei
Sisera
Tahpenes
Tappuah
Tema
Tiria
Uthai
Uzzen
Zaanan
Zaphnath
Zeri
Zeror
Zibeon
Zillah

Powerful Male Biblical Names

These names are drawn from men of great strength leadership and faith in the biblical narrative. From kings and prophets to warriors and patriarchs this collection embodies resilience authority and a divine purpose. If you seek a name that suggests a noble spirit and a mighty presence these selections are perfect.

Aaron
Abraham
Adam
Andrew
Asa
Asher
Azariah
Barnabas
Benjamin
Caleb
Cyrus
Daniel
Darius
David
Elijah
Elisha
Esau
Ethan
Ezekiel
Ezra
Gabriel
Gideon
Hezekiah
Hosea
Isaac
Isaiah
Jacob
James
Jared
Jeremiah
Jesse
Jesus
Joel
John
Jonah
Jonathan
Joseph
Joshua
Josiah
Jude
Lazarus
Levi
Lucas
Luke
Malachi
Mark
Matthew
Michael
Moses
Nathan
Nehemiah
Noah
Paul
Peter
Philip
Phineas
Reuben
Samson
Samuel
Saul
Seth
Silas
Simeon
Solomon
Stephen
Thaddeus
Thomas
Timothy
Titus
Uriah
Zachariah
Zebedee
Zechariah
Abdeel
Abihu
Abner
Absalom
Adonijah
Ahaz
Amon
Apollos
Archelaus
Baruch
Benaiah
Boaz
Cain
Carmi
Clement
Cornelius
Elkanah
Enosh
Ephraim
Erastus
Esrom
Festus
Gedaliah
Hagar
Haman
Hamor
Hananiah
Hur
Iddo
Ishmael
Issachar
Ithamar
Jabez
Jadon
Jairus
Japheth
Joab
Joash
Job
Jochebed
Jonadab
Kenan
Kish
Lemuel
Lot
Machir
Malchus
Manaen
Manasseh
Meshach
Micah
Mishael
Mordecai
Naaman
Nahum
Nicanor
Nimrod
Obed
Othniel
Philemon
Pontius
Quirinius
Rehoboam
Shem
Shimei
Shadrach
Silas
Sosthenes
Tertius
Tobiah
Tychicus
Uzziah
Zaccai
Zaccheus
Zadok
Zebina
Zerubbabel
Ziba
Zimri
Zophar
Zuriel
Achish
Adbeel
Ahiah
Ahiezer
Ahikam
Ala
Amariah
Amasa
Ananias
Aridai
Azarel
Bela
Chenaniah
Chush
Darius
Dishon
Eder
Elah
Elam
Eliphaz
Elymas
Eutychus
Gaal
Gaddiel
Gemariah
Habakkuk
Hanoch
Haran
Hoshea
Huppim
Igal
Imri
Ira
Iri
Jael
Jahaziel
Jeiel
Jekamiah
Jeruel
Jeshua
Jethro
Joelah
Jozabad
Kareah
Kemuel
Laadan
Lamech
Maaziah
Malchijah
Mephibosheth
Merari
Mikneiah
Nebuchadnezzar
Ner
Obed-edom
Og
Ohel
Palti
Pedahel
Pekah
Raamah
Rahab
Rezin
Rizpah
Seraiah
Shaharaim
Shallum
Shaphan
Shobal
Simeath
Sismai
Tahath
Tarshish
Tema
Terah
Uzal
Uzzi
Zabud
Zaanan
Zattu
Ziba
Ziz

Graceful Female Biblical Names

This section presents names of influential women who were figures of faith courage and grace in scripture. From queens and prophetesses to devoted disciples these names are rich with beauty strength and often hold meanings related to life blessing or royalty. They carry a legacy of profound character and spiritual depth.

Abigail
Adah
Adina
Apphia
Aria
Asherah
Athaliah
Bathsheba
Bernice
Candace
Chloe
Damaris
Deborah
Delilah
Dinah
Dorcas
Drusilla
Eden
Eliza
Elizabeth
Esther
Euodia
Eve
Hannah
Hadassah
Helah
Huldah
Iscah
Jael
Jemimah
Jezebel
Joanna
Jochebed
Judith
Junia
Keren
Keziah
Leah
Lois
Lydia
Maacah
Mahlah
Mary
Martha
Michal
Milcah
Miriam
Naomi
Noadiah
Orpah
Peninnah
Persis
Phoebe
Priscilla
Pua
Rachel
Rebecca
Rhoda
Rizpah
Ruth
Salome
Sapphira
Sarah
Serah
Shiphrah
Susannah
Tabitha
Tamar
Tirzah
Tryphena
Vashti
Zibiah
Zillah
Zipporah
Abiah
Acsah
Ahinoam
Almodad
Amminadab
Anna
Aquila
Aris
Arnon
Asenath
Azubah
Basemath
Bilhah
Bithiah
Claudia
Cozbi
Cyrene
Delia
Dishan
Edna
Elah
Eliana
Elisheba
Emmor
Eran
Eunice
Geshem
Gomer
Hadara
Hagar
Hallelujah
Hammoleketh
Hanoch
Hava
Heshbon
Hoglah
Hulda
Irijah
Ishva
Jaelah
Jahdiel
Jalon
Jehosheba
Jeminah
Jerusha
Joela
Joses
Keturah
Labana
Leah
Lilith
Linah
Lo-ruhamah
Machlah
Magdalena
Mariah
Mareshah
Merab
Merah
Meshullemeth
Micol
Myra
Naamah
Naomi
Nehushta
Neri
Nympha
Ohel
Ozem
Phurah
Poti
Puah
Reba
Rekem
Rizpah
Sadai
Saphir
Seku
Shalem
Sharar
Sheba
Shelomith
Sherah
Shiloah
Simah
Syra
Talitha
Talmai
Tema
Tiria
Unah
Uphaz
Vashti
Xylia
Zaanan
Zair
Zalmon
Zemira
Zeruiah
Zillah
Ziza
Zuar
Zuri
Achsah
Adah
Adriel
Ahinoam
Amariah
Anat
Anathoth
Arza
Ashbel
Atarah
Aviva
Bethuel
Chesed
Chumah
Deborah
Edena
Elasah
Elidad
Eliezra
Elisheva
Emunah
Ena
Eshtaol
Etam
Geshur
Gilah
Hazelelponi
Helah
Hosanna
Huri
Iddo
Igal
Ir
Irpeel
Jaala
Jahzah
Jamin
Jehudijah
Jerioth
Joash
Kezia
Kinneret
Laban
Libni
Maacah
Merom
Milkah
Nabal
Nethaniah
Ophrah
Puah
Rahel
Rimmon
Sadiah
Sarai
Senaah
Shamgar
Sheva
Shobai
Timna
Unni
Vashti
Yedidah
Zaphnath
Zeri

Gender-Neutral Biblical Names

For a name that transcends traditional gender lines while still drawing on biblical significance this list is ideal. These names are often places from the Bible objects or names that have evolved to be used for any gender offering a modern yet deeply rooted choice. They represent concepts like peace light or blessing which are meaningful for anyone.

Abiah
Abia
Ariel
Arnon
Asher
Beth
Canaan
Carmel
Cassia
Cloe
Danya
Eden
Eli
Emmanuel
Ephrath
Ezra
Galilee
Hadar
Hagar
Hallel
Hosanna
Immanuel
Ira
Jeriah
Jericho
Jordan
Jubilee
Kadesh
Kiah
Kish
Lemuel
Levi
Linus
Malachi
Micah
Moriah
Naamah
Neri
Noah
Ophir
Paz
Philemon
Phoenix
Rama
Reed
Salem
Samaria
Shiloh
Shion
Silas
Simon
Tirzah
Tobiah
Uriel
Zion
Zohar
Abda
Abilene
Adar
Alvah
Ammi
Anat
Areli
Arva
Aval
Ben
Bithiah
Cale
Caphtor
Carmi
Chen
Clem
Cory
Dor
Elon
Em
Enan
Ephah
Eshtaol
Ezra
Gaea
Gilboa
Heth
Horeb
Hur
Iddo
Ir
Ishi
Jada
Jamin
Jazer
Jed
Jehu
Jem
Jorah
Kedar
Keilah
Kenan
Kishon
Lahmi
Laish
Lamech
Lin
Mahlah
Mana
Manon
Mer
Moza
Naama
Naashon
Nebo
Noph
Ob
Omer
Ozem
Padan
Pelah
Pithon
Puah
Rahel
Ramath
Raph
Reu
Safir
Sala
Saph
Sela
Shamir
Sheba
Shilhi
Shiran
Sis
Tal
Tema
Thad
Tir
Uz
Uzal
Uzzi
Vophsi
Xylas
Yah
Zair
Zanoah
Zaza
Zelah
Zina
Zipor
Ziph
Ziza
Zoar
Zur
Abiel
Adlai
Agur
Ahaz
Amasa
Armon
Azel
Becher
Bered
Channah
Dela
Dishan
Eder
Elah
Elam
Ena
Enon
Ephron
Gera
Guni
Hachila
Hazar
Hebron
Helah
Hem
Hesh
Hoda
Hoph
Igal
Ir
Jabin
Jachin
Jael
Japhet
Jemuel
Joktan
Kira
Lael
Lyd
Mara
Merom
Moah
Mora
Naar
Neri
Nin
Ohel
Ora
Phin
Pur
Rezi
Ron
Sal
Sera
Sev
Sham
Shem
Shua
Sun
Tah
Tam
Tik
Tir
Um
Uphaz
Uzzi
Yael
Zaanan
Zam
Zeth
Ziah

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Conclusion

Choosing the right name is a personal and often exciting journey. We hope these extensive lists of biblical names have provided you with inspiration whether you favor the timeless classics the powerful and strong or the unique and gender-neutral options. Remember the best name is the one that feels right to you the one that carries the meaning and resonance you desire.

It is a gift that lasts a lifetime. Which of these beautiful names resonated most with you. We would love to hear your favorites or the stories behind the biblical names you have chosen in the comments below.

FAQs

Start by exploring the meanings of the names as biblical names often carry powerful significance such as peace strength or joy. Consider the historical figure associated with the name and whether their story aligns with the qualities you admire. Think about the sound of the name with your last name and whether you prefer a classic well-known option or a more unique selection. Ultimately choose a name that feels meaningful and personal to you.

Absolutely not. Biblical names are incredibly popular worldwide spanning all backgrounds and beliefs simply because they are beautiful classics with deep historical roots. Many people choose names.

like Noah Samuel or Leah for their sound and enduring appeal rather than for strictly religious reasons. They offer a connection to ancient history and beautiful stories that transcend religious affiliation.

Yes many biblical place names make lovely and increasingly popular personal names. Examples like Eden which means delight Shiloh meaning peace or Galilee are wonderful gender-neutral options that draw on the spiritual geography of the Bible.

They offer a unique and evocative choice that still feels connected to the overall biblical tradition.