Baby Names: Bible Name Ideas For Boys And Girls

The Bible is a source of guidance and inspiration for Christians all around the world. Why not look to the Bible to help look for names for your baby-to-be?

The Bible is the source of values and morals for many people in this world. We look towards the Bible for both guidance and relief for both life and death. For Christians all over the world, the Bible is the most important book ever written and documented. It is because of this that the Bible continues to inspire and guide Christians every single day. As we look towards the Bible for comfort and help, we can also look towards it for inspiration in our own life and the children that are to be. If you are coming up with a list of names for your baby-to-be, why not look through these Biblical names for your child?

Biblical Boy Names

Aaron - One who brings forth light

Abel - Something that is not everlasting; transitional

Abilene - A place that is grassy

Adam - The first man created by God; from the earth

Alexander - One who defends all of mankind; one who protects

Amon - One who is faithful; one who nourishes

Andrew - Manly

Benjamin - The son of the right hand (honor and trust)

Cain - The first man who ever committed murder; son of Adam

Caleb - Dog

Cedron - To be dark or black

Christian - One who follows Christ

Corban - Something that is offered to God

Daniel - Refers to the phrase "My judge is God"

David - One who is truly loved

Elijah - Refers to the phrase "My God is Yahweh"

Ethan - One who is strong

Ezra - Help

Gabriel - One who is considered to be a man of God

Isaac - One who laughs

Isaiah - Refers to the phrase "Yahweh (God) is salvation"

Israel - One who prevails with God

Jacob - One who supplants

Jadon - One who will be judged and who will strive

James - The Greek version of name Jacob

Jared - One who descends

Jesse - Refers to the phrase "God (Yahweh) exists"

Jonah - A dove

Lazarus - One of who God has helped

Levi - To join

Luke - Something that is bright or white

Malachi - An angel or a messenger

Marcus - A large hammer

Matthew - A gift from God (Yahweh)

Nathaniel - Something that is given from God

Noah - To rest

Paul - Something small

Peter - A stone

Raphael - Refers to phrase "God has healed"

Saul - Something that has been asked of God

Seth - One who is appointed

Silas - The forest

Biblical Girl Names

Abigail - One who is considered the happiness of her father

Ada - To be adorned

Alexandra - One who defends mankind; feminine version of name Alexander

Anna - One who is gracious

Ariel - The lion of God

Bethany - This is the place where Jesus went to heaven after He was resurrected

Chloe - One who is fruitful

Deborah - A bee that produces honey

Dinah - One who is judgmental

Eden - One who is delightful

Elizabeth - Refers to the phrase "God of the oath"

Emma - Means that God is always with us

Gabriella - The feminine version of name Gabriel

Hannah - One who is gracious

Jada - One who has wisdom and knowledge

Joanna - A gift from God

Julia - One who has curly and soft hair

Leah - A wild cow

Lois - The feminine version of the name Louis; one who is famous in battles

Lydia - One who hails from Lydia - an Asian region

Magda - A tower

Mary - One who is rebellious or stubborn

Melody - A psalm

Naomi - One who is delightful or pleasant

Phoebe - To be bright and pure

Rachel - A ewe

Ruth - One who is satisfied

Sophia - One who has wisdom

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