i luv to.to die:
Why my name no dey there na. Abeg, find Ochuko Akpojiyonwe Oghenerukevwe Akpororo Aponagano for bible put am here.....I must know wetin my name mean for bible and make sure you put the verse for there, if not....

ekenedegreat: V. Nice.

Redhot111: @ op are u very sure abt dat meanin of michael? I used to believe it means "who is like our God" but den d tread is interesting. Tanks

Osumare2013: Here's a list of Biblical names and their respective meanings. So that the next time you wanna name a child, you'll be aware of the meaning before giving such child a name. Enjoy!

BIBLICAL NAMES FOR BOYS

Aaron (Hebrew) - Ex. 4:14 - a teacher; lofty; mountain of strength.
Abel (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:2 - vanity; breath; vapor.
Abiathar (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 22:20 - excellent father; father of the remnant.
Abihu (Hebrew) - Ex. 6:22 - he is my father.
Abijah (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 7:8 - the Lord is my father.
Abner (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 14:50 - father of light.
Abraham (Hebrew) - Gen.17:5 - father of a great multitude.
Abram (Hebrew) - Gen. 11:27 - high father; exaltedfather.
Absolom (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 15:2 - father of peace.
Adam (Hebrew) - Gen. 3:17 - earthy; red.
Adonijah (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 3:4 - the Lord is my master.
Alexander (Greek) - Mark 15:21 - one who assists men; defender of men.
Amaziah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 12:21 - the strength ofthe Lord.
Amos (Hebrew) - Amos 1:1 - loading; weighty.
Ananias (Greek, from Hebrew) - Acts 5:1 - the cloudof the Lord.
Andrew (Greek) - Matt. 4:18 - a strong man.
Apollos (Greek) - Acts 18:24 - one who destroys; destroyer.
Aquila (Latin) - Acts 18:2 - an eagle.
Asa (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 15:9 - physician; cure.
Asaph (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 6:39 - who gathers together.
Asher (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:13 - happiness.
Azariah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 4:2 - he that hears the Lord.
Bible Names start with B (m)
Barak (Hebrew) - Judges 4:6 - thunder, or in vain.
Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic) - Acts 4:36 - son of the prophet, or of consolation.
Bartholomew (Aramaic) - Matt. 10:3 - a son that suspends the waters.
Baruch (Hebrew) - Neh. 3:20 - who is blessed.
Benaiah (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 8:18 - son of the Lord.
Benjamin (Hebrew) - Gen. 35:18 - son of the right hand.
Bildad (Hebrew) - Job 2:11 - old friendship.
Boaz (Hebrew) - Ruth 2:1 - in strength.
Bible Names start with C (m)
Cain (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:1 - possession, or possessed.
Caleb (Hebrew) - Num. 13:6 - a dog; a crow; a basket.
Christian (Greek) - Acts 11:26 - follower of Christ.
Claudius (Latin) - Acts 11:28 - lame.
Cornelius (Latin) - Acts 10:1 - of a horn.
Bible Names start with D (m)
Dan (Hebrew) - Gen. 14:14 - judgment; he that judges.
Daniel (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 3:1 - judgment of God; God my judge.
David (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 16:13 - well-beloved, dear.
Demetrius (Greek) - Acts 19:24 - belonging to corn,or to Ceres.
Bible Names start with E (m)
Ebenezer (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 4:1 - stone or rock of help.
Elah (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 17:2 - an oak; a curse; perjury.
Eleazar (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:25 - the Lord will help;court of God.
Eli (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 1:3 - the offering or lifting up.
Elihu (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 1:1 - he is my God himself.
Elijah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 17:1 - God the Lord, the strong Lord.
Eliphaz (Hebrew) - Gen. 36:4 - the endeavor of God.
Elisha (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 19:16 - salvation of God.
Elkanah (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:24 - God the zealous; the zeal of God.
Elnathan (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 24:8 - God hath given;the gift of God.
Emmanuel (Latin, Hebrew) - Isaiah 7:14 - God with us.
Enoch (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:17 - dedicated; disciplined.
Ephraim (Hebrew) - Gen. 41:52 - fruitful; increasing.
Esau (Hebrew) - Gen. 25:25 - he that acts or finishes.
Ethan (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 4:31 - strong; the gift of the island.
Ezekiel (Hebrew) - Ezekiel 1:3 - the strength of God.
Ezra (Hebrew) - Ezra 7:1 - help; court.
Bible Names start with F (m)
Bible Names start with G (m) Gabriel (Hebrew) - Dan. 9:21 - God is my strength.
Gera (Hebrew) - Gen. 46:21 - pilgrimage, combat; dispute.
Gershon (Hebrew) - Gen. 46:11 - his banishment; the change of pilgrimage.
Gideon (Hebrew) - Judges 6:11 - he that bruises or breaks; a destroyer.
Bible Names start with H (m) Habakkuk (Hebrew) - Hab. 1:1 - he that embraces; a wrestler.
Haggai (Hebrew) - Ezra 5:1 - feast; solemnity.
Hosea (Hebrew) - Hosea 1:1 - savior; safety.
Hur (Hebrew) - Exodus 17:10 - liberty; whiteness; hole.
Hushai (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 15:37 - their haste; their sensuality; their silence.
Bible Names start with I (m) Immanuel (Hebrew) - Isaiah 7:14 - God with us.
Ira (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 20:26 - watchman; making bare; pouring out.
Isaac (Hebrew) - Gen. 17:19 - laughter.
Isaiah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 19:2 - the salvation of theLord.
Ishmael (Hebrew) - Gen. 16:11 - God that hears.
Issachar (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:18 - reward; recompense.
Ithamar (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:23 - island of the palm-tree.
Bible Names start with J (m) Jabez (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 2:55 - sorrow; trouble.
Jacob (Hebrew) - Gen. 25:26 - cheater; that supplants, undermines; the heel.
Jair (Hebrew) - Num. 32:41 - my light; who diffuses light.
Jairus (Hebrew) - Mark 5:22 - my light; who diffuseslight.
James (Hebrew) - Matt. 4:21 - same as Jacob.
Japheth (Hebrew) - Gen. 5:32 - enlarged; fair; persuading.
Jason (Hebrew) - Acts 17:5 - he that cures.
Javan (Hebrew) - Gen. 10:2 - deceiver; one who makes sad.
Jeremiah (Hebrew) - 2 Chron. 36:12 - exaltation of the Lord.
Jeremy (Hebrew) - 2 Chron. 36:12 - exaltation of the Lord.
Jesse (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 16:1 - gift; oblation; one who is.
Jethro (Hebrew) - Exodus 3:1 - his excellence; his posterity.
Joab (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 26:6 - paternity; voluntary.
Joash (Hebrew) - Judges 6:11 - who despairs or burns.
Job (Hebrew) - Job 1:1 - he that weeps or cries.
Joel (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 8:2 - he that wills or commands.
John (Hebrew) - Matt. 3:1 - the grace or mercy of the Lord.
Jonah (Hebrew) - Jonah 1:1 - a dove; he that oppresses; destroyer.
Jonathan (Hebrew) - Judges 18:30 - given of God.
Jordan (Hebrew) - Gen. 13:10 - the river of judgment.
Joseph (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:24 - increase; addition.
Joses (Hebrew) - Matt. 27:56 - raised; who pardons.
Joshua (Hebrew) - Exodus 17:9 - a savior; a deliverer.
Josiah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 13:2 - the Lord burns; the fire of the Lord.
Josias (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 13:2 - the Lord burns; thefire of the Lord.
Jotham (Hebrew) - Judges 9:5 - the perfection of the Lord.
Judas (Latin) - Matt. 10:4 - the praise of the Lord; confession.
Jude (Latin) - Jude 1:1 - the praise of the Lord; confession.
Justus (Latin) - Acts 1:23 - just or upright.
Bible Names start with K (m)
Bible Names start with L (m) Laban (Hebrew) - Gen. 24:29 - white; shining; gentle; brittle.
Lazarus (Hebrew) - Luke 16:20 - assistance of God.
Lemuel (Hebrew) - Prov. 31:1 - God with them, or him.
Levi (Hebrew) - Gen. 29:34 - associated with him.
Lot (Hebrew) - Gen. 11:27 - wrapt up; hidden; covered; myrrh; rosin.
Lucas (Greek) - Col. 4:14 - luminous; white.
Luke (Greek) - Col. 4:14 - luminous; white.
Bible Names start with M (m) Malachi (Hebrew)- Mal. 1:1 - my messenger; my angel.
Manasseh (Hebrew) - Gen. 41:51 - forgetfulness; hethat is forgotten.
Marcus (Latin) - Acts 12:12 - polite; shining.
Mark (Latin) - Acts 12:12 - polite; shining.
Matthew (Hebrew) - Matt. 9:9 - given; a reward.
Matthias (Hebrew) - Acts 1:23 - the gift of the Lord.
Melchizedek (Hebrew, German) - Gen. 14:18 - king of justice.
Micah (Hebrew) - Judges 17:1 - poor; humble.
Micaiah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 22:8 - who is like to God?
Michael (Hebrew) - Num. 13:13 - poor; humble.
Mishael (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:22 - who is asked for or lent.
Mordecai (Hebrew) - Esther 2:5 - contrition; bitter; bruising.
Moses (Hebrew) - Exodus 2:10 - taken out; drawn forth.
Bible Names start with N (m) Nadab (Hebrew) - - Exodus 6:23 - free and voluntary gift; prince.
Nahum (Hebrew) - Nahum 1:1 - comforter; penitent.
Naphtali (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:8 - that struggles or fights.
Nathan (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 5:14 - given; giving; rewarded.
Nathanael (Hebrew) - John 1:45 - the gift of God.
Nehemiah (Hebrew) - Neh. 1:1 - consolation; repentance of the Lord.
Nekoda (Hebrew) - Ezra 2:48 - painted; inconstant.
Nicodemus (Greek) - John 3:1 - victory of the people.
Noah (Hebrew) - Gen. 5:29 - repose; consolation.
Bible Names start with O (m) Obadiah (Hebrew)- 1 Kings 18:3 - servant of the Lord.
Omar (Arabic, Hebrew) - Gen. 36:11 - he that speaks; bitter.
Onesimus (Latin) - Col. 4:9 - profitable; useful.
Othniel (Hebrew) - Joshua 15:17 - lion of God; the hour of God.

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Bible Names start with P (m) Paul (Latin) - Acts 13:9 - small; little.
Peter (Greek) - Matt. 4:18 - a rock or stone.
Philemon (Greek) - Phil. 1:2 - loving; who kisses.
Philip (Greek) - Matt. 10:3 - warlike; a lover of horses.
Phineas (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:25 - bold aspect; face of trust or protection.
Phinehas (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:25 - bold aspect; face of trust or protection.
Bible Names start with Q (m)
Bible Names start with R (m) Reuben (Hebrew) - Gen. 29:32 - who sees the son; the vision of the son.
Rufus (Latin) - Mark 15:21 - red.
Bible Names start with S (m) Samson (Hebrew) - Judges 13:24 - his sun; his service; there the second time.
Samuel (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 1:20 - heard of God; asked of God.
Saul (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 9:2 - demanded; lent; ditch; death.
Seth (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:25 - put; who puts; fixed.
Shadrach (Babylonian) - Dan. 1:7 - tender, nipple.
Shem (Hebrew) - Gen. 5:32 - name; renown.
Silas (Latin) - Acts 15:22 - three, or the third.
Simeon (Hebrew) - Gen. 29:33 - that hears or obeys; that is heard.
Simon (Hebrew) - Matt. 4:18 - that hears; that obeys.
Solomon (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 5:14 - peaceable; perfect; one who recompenses.
Stephen (Greek) - Acts 6:5 - crown; crowned.
Bible Names start with T (m) Thaddaeus (Aramaic) - Matt. 10:3 - that praises or confesses.
Theophilus (Greek) - Luke 1:3 - friend of God.
Thomas (Aramaic) - Matt. 10:3 - a twin.
Timothy (Greek) - Acts 16:1 - honor of God; valued of God.
Titus (Latin) - 2 Cor. 2:13 - pleasing.
Tobiah (Hebrew) - Ezra 2:60 - the Lord is good.
Tobias (Hebrew) - Ezra 2:60 - the Lord is good.
Bible Names start with U (m)
Uriah (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 11:3 - the Lord is my light or fire.
Uzziah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 15:13 - the strength, or kid, of the Lord.
Bible Names start with V (m) Victor (Latin) - 2 Timothy 2:5 - victory; victor.
Bible Names start with W (m)
Bible Names start with X (m)
Bible Names start with Y (m)
Bible Names start with Z (m) Zacchaeus (Hebrew) - Luke 19:2 - pure; clean; just.
Zachariah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 14:29 - memory of the Lord
Zebadiah (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 8:15 - portion of the Lord; the Lord is my portion.
Zebedee (Greek) - Matt. 4:21 - abundant; portion.
Zebulun (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:20 - dwelling; habitation.
Zechariah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 14:29 - memory of the Lord.
Zedekiah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 22:11 - the Lord is myjustice; the justice of the Lord.
Zephaniah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 25:18 - the Lord is my secret.
Zerubbabel (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 3:19 - a stranger at Babylon; dispersion of confusion.

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Osumare2013: Here's a list of Biblical names and their respective meanings. So that the next time you wanna name a child, you'll be aware of the meaning before giving such child a name. Enjoy!

BIBLICAL NAMES FOR BOYS

Aaron (Hebrew) - Ex. 4:14 - a teacher; lofty; mountain of strength.
Abel (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:2 - vanity; breath; vapor.
Abiathar (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 22:20 - excellent father; father of the remnant.
Abihu (Hebrew) - Ex. 6:22 - he is my father.
Abijah (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 7:8 - the Lord is my father.
Abner (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 14:50 - father of light.
Abraham (Hebrew) - Gen.17:5 - father of a great multitude.
Abram (Hebrew) - Gen. 11:27 - high father; exaltedfather.
Absolom (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 15:2 - father of peace.
Adam (Hebrew) - Gen. 3:17 - earthy; red.
Adonijah (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 3:4 - the Lord is my master.
Alexander (Greek) - Mark 15:21 - one who assists men; defender of men.
Amaziah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 12:21 - the strength ofthe Lord.
Amos (Hebrew) - Amos 1:1 - loading; weighty.
Ananias (Greek, from Hebrew) - Acts 5:1 - the cloudof the Lord.
Andrew (Greek) - Matt. 4:18 - a strong man.
Apollos (Greek) - Acts 18:24 - one who destroys; destroyer.
Aquila (Latin) - Acts 18:2 - an eagle.
Asa (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 15:9 - physician; cure.
Asaph (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 6:39 - who gathers together.
Asher (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:13 - happiness.
Azariah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 4:2 - he that hears the Lord.
Bible Names start with B (m)
Barak (Hebrew) - Judges 4:6 - thunder, or in vain.
Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic) - Acts 4:36 - son of the prophet, or of consolation.
Bartholomew (Aramaic) - Matt. 10:3 - a son that suspends the waters.
Baruch (Hebrew) - Neh. 3:20 - who is blessed.
Benaiah (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 8:18 - son of the Lord.
Benjamin (Hebrew) - Gen. 35:18 - son of the right hand.
Bildad (Hebrew) - Job 2:11 - old friendship.
Boaz (Hebrew) - Ruth 2:1 - in strength.
Bible Names start with C (m)
Cain (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:1 - possession, or possessed.
Caleb (Hebrew) - Num. 13:6 - a dog; a crow; a basket.
Christian (Greek) - Acts 11:26 - follower of Christ.
Claudius (Latin) - Acts 11:28 - lame.
Cornelius (Latin) - Acts 10:1 - of a horn.
Bible Names start with D (m)
Dan (Hebrew) - Gen. 14:14 - judgment; he that judges.
Daniel (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 3:1 - judgment of God; God my judge.
David (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 16:13 - well-beloved, dear.
Demetrius (Greek) - Acts 19:24 - belonging to corn,or to Ceres.
Bible Names start with E (m)
Ebenezer (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 4:1 - stone or rock of help.
Elah (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 17:2 - an oak; a curse; perjury.
Eleazar (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:25 - the Lord will help;court of God.
Eli (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 1:3 - the offering or lifting up.
Elihu (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 1:1 - he is my God himself.
Elijah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 17:1 - God the Lord, the strong Lord.
Eliphaz (Hebrew) - Gen. 36:4 - the endeavor of God.
Elisha (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 19:16 - salvation of God.
Elkanah (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:24 - God the zealous; the zeal of God.
Elnathan (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 24:8 - God hath given;the gift of God.
Emmanuel (Latin, Hebrew) - Isaiah 7:14 - God with us.
Enoch (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:17 - dedicated; disciplined.
Ephraim (Hebrew) - Gen. 41:52 - fruitful; increasing.
Esau (Hebrew) - Gen. 25:25 - he that acts or finishes.
Ethan (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 4:31 - strong; the gift of the island.
Ezekiel (Hebrew) - Ezekiel 1:3 - the strength of God.
Ezra (Hebrew) - Ezra 7:1 - help; court.
Bible Names start with F (m)
Bible Names start with G (m) Gabriel (Hebrew) - Dan. 9:21 - God is my strength.
Gera (Hebrew) - Gen. 46:21 - pilgrimage, combat; dispute.
Gershon (Hebrew) - Gen. 46:11 - his banishment; the change of pilgrimage.
Gideon (Hebrew) - Judges 6:11 - he that bruises or breaks; a destroyer.
Bible Names start with H (m) Habakkuk (Hebrew) - Hab. 1:1 - he that embraces; a wrestler.
Haggai (Hebrew) - Ezra 5:1 - feast; solemnity.
Hosea (Hebrew) - Hosea 1:1 - savior; safety.
Hur (Hebrew) - Exodus 17:10 - liberty; whiteness; hole.
Hushai (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 15:37 - their haste; their sensuality; their silence.
Bible Names start with I (m) Immanuel (Hebrew) - Isaiah 7:14 - God with us.
Ira (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 20:26 - watchman; making bare; pouring out.
Isaac (Hebrew) - Gen. 17:19 - laughter.
Isaiah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 19:2 - the salvation of theLord.
Ishmael (Hebrew) - Gen. 16:11 - God that hears.
Issachar (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:18 - reward; recompense.
Ithamar (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:23 - island of the palm-tree.
Bible Names start with J (m) Jabez (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 2:55 - sorrow; trouble.
Jacob (Hebrew) - Gen. 25:26 - cheater; that supplants, undermines; the heel.
Jair (Hebrew) - Num. 32:41 - my light; who diffuses light.
Jairus (Hebrew) - Mark 5:22 - my light; who diffuseslight.
James (Hebrew) - Matt. 4:21 - same as Jacob.
Japheth (Hebrew) - Gen. 5:32 - enlarged; fair; persuading.
Jason (Hebrew) - Acts 17:5 - he that cures.
Javan (Hebrew) - Gen. 10:2 - deceiver; one who makes sad.
Jephthah(Hebrew)-Judges 11-"He will open","breaker through","whom God sets free",“mighty man of valour”.
Jeremiah (Hebrew) - 2 Chron. 36:12 - exaltation of the Lord.
Jeremy (Hebrew) - 2 Chron. 36:12 - exaltation of the Lord.
Jesse (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 16:1 - gift; oblation; one who is.
Jethro (Hebrew) - Exodus 3:1 - his excellence; his posterity.
Joab (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 26:6 - paternity; voluntary.
Joash (Hebrew) - Judges 6:11 - who despairs or burns.
Job (Hebrew) - Job 1:1 - he that weeps or cries.
Joel (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 8:2 - he that wills or commands.
John (Hebrew) - Matt. 3:1 - the grace or mercy of the Lord.
Jonah (Hebrew) - Jonah 1:1 - a dove; he that oppresses; destroyer.
Jonathan (Hebrew) - Judges 18:30 - given of God.
Jordan (Hebrew) - Gen. 13:10 - the river of judgment.
Joseph (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:24 - increase; addition.
Joses (Hebrew) - Matt. 27:56 - raised; who pardons.
Joshua (Hebrew) - Exodus 17:9 - a savior; a deliverer.
Josiah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 13:2 - the Lord burns; the fire of the Lord.
Josias (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 13:2 - the Lord burns; thefire of the Lord.
Jotham (Hebrew) - Judges 9:5 - the perfection of the Lord.
Judas (Latin) - Matt. 10:4 - the praise of the Lord; confession.
Jude (Latin) - Jude 1:1 - the praise of the Lord; confession.
Justus (Latin) - Acts 1:23 - just or upright.
Bible Names start with K (m)
Bible Names start with L (m) Laban (Hebrew) - Gen. 24:29 - white; shining; gentle; brittle.
Lazarus (Hebrew) - Luke 16:20 - assistance of God.
Lemuel (Hebrew) - Prov. 31:1 - God with them, or him.
Levi (Hebrew) - Gen. 29:34 - associated with him.
Lot (Hebrew) - Gen. 11:27 - wrapt up; hidden; covered; myrrh; rosin.
Lucas (Greek) - Col. 4:14 - luminous; white.
Luke (Greek) - Col. 4:14 - luminous; white.
Bible Names start with M (m) Malachi (Hebrew)- Mal. 1:1 - my messenger; my angel.
Manasseh (Hebrew) - Gen. 41:51 - forgetfulness; hethat is forgotten.
Marcus (Latin) - Acts 12:12 - polite; shining.
Mark (Latin) - Acts 12:12 - polite; shining.
Matthew (Hebrew) - Matt. 9:9 - given; a reward.
Matthias (Hebrew) - Acts 1:23 - the gift of the Lord.
Melchizedek (Hebrew, German) - Gen. 14:18 - king of justice.
Micah (Hebrew) - Judges 17:1 - poor; humble.
Micaiah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 22:8 - who is like to God?
Michael (Hebrew) - Num. 13:13 - poor; humble.
Mishael (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:22 - who is asked for or lent.
Mordecai (Hebrew) - Esther 2:5 - contrition; bitter; bruising.
Moses (Hebrew) - Exodus 2:10 - taken out; drawn forth.
Bible Names start with N (m) Nadab (Hebrew) - - Exodus 6:23 - free and voluntary gift; prince.
Nahum (Hebrew) - Nahum 1:1 - comforter; penitent.
Naphtali (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:8 - that struggles or fights.
Nathan (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 5:14 - given; giving; rewarded.
Nathanael (Hebrew) - John 1:45 - the gift of God.
Nehemiah (Hebrew) - Neh. 1:1 - consolation; repentance of the Lord.
Nekoda (Hebrew) - Ezra 2:48 - painted; inconstant.
Nicodemus (Greek) - John 3:1 - victory of the people.
Noah (Hebrew) - Gen. 5:29 - repose; consolation.
Bible Names start with O (m) Obadiah (Hebrew)- 1 Kings 18:3 - servant of the Lord.
Omar (Arabic, Hebrew) - Gen. 36:11 - he that speaks; bitter.
Onesimus (Latin) - Col. 4:9 - profitable; useful.
Othniel (Hebrew) - Joshua 15:17 - lion of God; the hour of God.

kpezi: Thanks for your effort but you gave a wrong meaning to MICHAEL. MICHAEL MEANS WHO IS LIKE GOD.

searchcorp: bros, i think i will just stick to ibo and yoruba names (since i understand both), in fact rather than me reading through everything u wrote in the quest of naming my child, i might just use gemstones like onyx, emerald, tourmaline, diamond... etc (at least they are of great worth). Guy, there is no time for Hebrew classes.....

and yes! u can also use your favorite movie character eg.. django (the d is silent), or Captain Whip Whitaker...

i luv to.to die:
Why my name no dey there na. Abeg, find Ochuko Akpojiyonwe Oghenerukevwe Akpororo Aponagano for bible put am here.....I must know wetin my name mean for bible and make sure you put the verse for there, if not....

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Osumare2013: Here's a list of Biblical names and their respective meanings. So that the next time you wanna name a child, you'll be aware of the meaning before giving such child a name. Enjoy!

BIBLICAL NAMES FOR BOYS

Aaron (Hebrew) - Ex. 4:14 - a teacher; lofty; mountain of strength.
Abel (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:2 - vanity; breath; vapor.
Abiathar (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 22:20 - excellent father; father of the remnant.
Abihu (Hebrew) - Ex. 6:22 - he is my father.
Abijah (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 7:8 - the Lord is my father.
Abner (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 14:50 - father of light.
Abraham (Hebrew) - Gen.17:5 - father of a great multitude.
Abram (Hebrew) - Gen. 11:27 - high father; exaltedfather.
Absolom (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 15:2 - father of peace.
Adam (Hebrew) - Gen. 3:17 - earthy; red.
Adonijah (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 3:4 - the Lord is my master.
Alexander (Greek) - Mark 15:21 - one who assists men; defender of men.
Amaziah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 12:21 - the strength ofthe Lord.
Amos (Hebrew) - Amos 1:1 - loading; weighty.
Ananias (Greek, from Hebrew) - Acts 5:1 - the cloudof the Lord.
Andrew (Greek) - Matt. 4:18 - a strong man.
Apollos (Greek) - Acts 18:24 - one who destroys; destroyer.
Aquila (Latin) - Acts 18:2 - an eagle.
Asa (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 15:9 - physician; cure.
Asaph (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 6:39 - who gathers together.
Asher (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:13 - happiness.
Azariah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 4:2 - he that hears the Lord.
Bible Names start with B (m)
Barak (Hebrew) - Judges 4:6 - thunder, or in vain.
Barnabas (Greek, Aramaic) - Acts 4:36 - son of the prophet, or of consolation.
Bartholomew (Aramaic) - Matt. 10:3 - a son that suspends the waters.
Baruch (Hebrew) - Neh. 3:20 - who is blessed.
Benaiah (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 8:18 - son of the Lord.
Benjamin (Hebrew) - Gen. 35:18 - son of the right hand.
Bildad (Hebrew) - Job 2:11 - old friendship.
Boaz (Hebrew) - Ruth 2:1 - in strength.
Bible Names start with C (m)
Cain (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:1 - possession, or possessed.
Caleb (Hebrew) - Num. 13:6 - a dog; a crow; a basket.
Christian (Greek) - Acts 11:26 - follower of Christ.
Claudius (Latin) - Acts 11:28 - lame.
Cornelius (Latin) - Acts 10:1 - of a horn.
Bible Names start with D (m)
Dan (Hebrew) - Gen. 14:14 - judgment; he that judges.
Daniel (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 3:1 - judgment of God; God my judge.
David (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 16:13 - well-beloved, dear.
Demetrius (Greek) - Acts 19:24 - belonging to corn,or to Ceres.
Bible Names start with E (m)
Ebenezer (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 4:1 - stone or rock of help.
Elah (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 17:2 - an oak; a curse; perjury.
Eleazar (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:25 - the Lord will help;court of God.
Eli (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 1:3 - the offering or lifting up.
Elihu (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 1:1 - he is my God himself.
Elijah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 17:1 - God the Lord, the strong Lord.
Eliphaz (Hebrew) - Gen. 36:4 - the endeavor of God.
Elisha (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 19:16 - salvation of God.
Elkanah (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:24 - God the zealous; the zeal of God.
Elnathan (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 24:8 - God hath given;the gift of God.
Emmanuel (Latin, Hebrew) - Isaiah 7:14 - God with us.
Enoch (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:17 - dedicated; disciplined.
Ephraim (Hebrew) - Gen. 41:52 - fruitful; increasing.
Esau (Hebrew) - Gen. 25:25 - he that acts or finishes.
Ethan (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 4:31 - strong; the gift of the island.
Ezekiel (Hebrew) - Ezekiel 1:3 - the strength of God.
Ezra (Hebrew) - Ezra 7:1 - help; court.
Bible Names start with F (m)
Bible Names start with G (m) Gabriel (Hebrew) - Dan. 9:21 - God is my strength.
Gera (Hebrew) - Gen. 46:21 - pilgrimage, combat; dispute.
Gershon (Hebrew) - Gen. 46:11 - his banishment; the change of pilgrimage.
Gideon (Hebrew) - Judges 6:11 - he that bruises or breaks; a destroyer.
Bible Names start with H (m) Habakkuk (Hebrew) - Hab. 1:1 - he that embraces; a wrestler.
Haggai (Hebrew) - Ezra 5:1 - feast; solemnity.
Hosea (Hebrew) - Hosea 1:1 - savior; safety.
Hur (Hebrew) - Exodus 17:10 - liberty; whiteness; hole.
Hushai (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 15:37 - their haste; their sensuality; their silence.
Bible Names start with I (m) Immanuel (Hebrew) - Isaiah 7:14 - God with us.
Ira (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 20:26 - watchman; making bare; pouring out.
Isaac (Hebrew) - Gen. 17:19 - laughter.
Isaiah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 19:2 - the salvation of theLord.
Ishmael (Hebrew) - Gen. 16:11 - God that hears.
Issachar (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:18 - reward; recompense.
Ithamar (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:23 - island of the palm-tree.
Bible Names start with J (m) Jabez (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 2:55 - sorrow; trouble.
Jacob (Hebrew) - Gen. 25:26 - cheater; that supplants, undermines; the heel.
Jair (Hebrew) - Num. 32:41 - my light; who diffuses light.
Jairus (Hebrew) - Mark 5:22 - my light; who diffuseslight.
James (Hebrew) - Matt. 4:21 - same as Jacob.
Japheth (Hebrew) - Gen. 5:32 - enlarged; fair; persuading.
Jason (Hebrew) - Acts 17:5 - he that cures.
Javan (Hebrew) - Gen. 10:2 - deceiver; one who makes sad.
Jeremiah (Hebrew) - 2 Chron. 36:12 - exaltation of the Lord.
Jeremy (Hebrew) - 2 Chron. 36:12 - exaltation of the Lord.
Jesse (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 16:1 - gift; oblation; one who is.
Jethro (Hebrew) - Exodus 3:1 - his excellence; his posterity.
Joab (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 26:6 - paternity; voluntary.
Joash (Hebrew) - Judges 6:11 - who despairs or burns.
Job (Hebrew) - Job 1:1 - he that weeps or cries.
Joel (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 8:2 - he that wills or commands.
John (Hebrew) - Matt. 3:1 - the grace or mercy of the Lord.
Jonah (Hebrew) - Jonah 1:1 - a dove; he that oppresses; destroyer.
Jonathan (Hebrew) - Judges 18:30 - given of God.
Jordan (Hebrew) - Gen. 13:10 - the river of judgment.
Joseph (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:24 - increase; addition.
Joses (Hebrew) - Matt. 27:56 - raised; who pardons.
Joshua (Hebrew) - Exodus 17:9 - a savior; a deliverer.
Josiah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 13:2 - the Lord burns; the fire of the Lord.
Josias (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 13:2 - the Lord burns; thefire of the Lord.
Jotham (Hebrew) - Judges 9:5 - the perfection of the Lord.
Judas (Latin) - Matt. 10:4 - the praise of the Lord; confession.
Jude (Latin) - Jude 1:1 - the praise of the Lord; confession.
Justus (Latin) - Acts 1:23 - just or upright.
Bible Names start with K (m)
Bible Names start with L (m) Laban (Hebrew) - Gen. 24:29 - white; shining; gentle; brittle.
Lazarus (Hebrew) - Luke 16:20 - assistance of God.
Lemuel (Hebrew) - Prov. 31:1 - God with them, or him.
Levi (Hebrew) - Gen. 29:34 - associated with him.
Lot (Hebrew) - Gen. 11:27 - wrapt up; hidden; covered; myrrh; rosin.
Lucas (Greek) - Col. 4:14 - luminous; white.
Luke (Greek) - Col. 4:14 - luminous; white.
Bible Names start with M (m) Malachi (Hebrew)- Mal. 1:1 - my messenger; my angel.
Manasseh (Hebrew) - Gen. 41:51 - forgetfulness; hethat is forgotten.
Marcus (Latin) - Acts 12:12 - polite; shining.
Mark (Latin) - Acts 12:12 - polite; shining.
Matthew (Hebrew) - Matt. 9:9 - given; a reward.
Matthias (Hebrew) - Acts 1:23 - the gift of the Lord.
Melchizedek (Hebrew, German) - Gen. 14:18 - king of justice.
Micah (Hebrew) - Judges 17:1 - poor; humble.
Micaiah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 22:8 - who is like to God?
Michael (Hebrew) - Num. 13:13 - poor; humble.
Mishael (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:22 - who is asked for or lent.
Mordecai (Hebrew) - Esther 2:5 - contrition; bitter; bruising.
Moses (Hebrew) - Exodus 2:10 - taken out; drawn forth.
Bible Names start with N (m) Nadab (Hebrew) - - Exodus 6:23 - free and voluntary gift; prince.
Nahum (Hebrew) - Nahum 1:1 - comforter; penitent.
Naphtali (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:8 - that struggles or fights.
Nathan (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 5:14 - given; giving; rewarded.
Nathanael (Hebrew) - John 1:45 - the gift of God.
Nehemiah (Hebrew) - Neh. 1:1 - consolation; repentance of the Lord.
Nekoda (Hebrew) - Ezra 2:48 - painted; inconstant.
Nicodemus (Greek) - John 3:1 - victory of the people.
Noah (Hebrew) - Gen. 5:29 - repose; consolation.
Bible Names start with O (m) Obadiah (Hebrew)- 1 Kings 18:3 - servant of the Lord.
Omar (Arabic, Hebrew) - Gen. 36:11 - he that speaks; bitter.
Onesimus (Latin) - Col. 4:9 - profitable; useful.
Othniel (Hebrew) - Joshua 15:17 - lion of God; the hour of God.

Osumare2013: Continuation....

Bible Names start with P (m) Paul (Latin) - Acts 13:9 - small; little.
Peter (Greek) - Matt. 4:18 - a rock or stone.
Philemon (Greek) - Phil. 1:2 - loving; who kisses.
Philip (Greek) - Matt. 10:3 - warlike; a lover of horses.
Phineas (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:25 - bold aspect; face of trust or protection.
Phinehas (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:25 - bold aspect; face of trust or protection.
Bible Names start with Q (m)
Bible Names start with R (m) Reuben (Hebrew) - Gen. 29:32 - who sees the son; the vision of the son.
Rufus (Latin) - Mark 15:21 - red.
Bible Names start with S (m) Samson (Hebrew) - Judges 13:24 - his sun; his service; there the second time.
Samuel (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 1:20 - heard of God; asked of God.
Saul (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 9:2 - demanded; lent; ditch; death.
Seth (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:25 - put; who puts; fixed.
Shadrach (Babylonian) - Dan. 1:7 - tender, nipple.
Shem (Hebrew) - Gen. 5:32 - name; renown.
Silas (Latin) - Acts 15:22 - three, or the third.
Simeon (Hebrew) - Gen. 29:33 - that hears or obeys; that is heard.
Simon (Hebrew) - Matt. 4:18 - that hears; that obeys.
Solomon (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 5:14 - peaceable; perfect; one who recompenses.
Stephen (Greek) - Acts 6:5 - crown; crowned.
Bible Names start with T (m) Thaddaeus (Aramaic) - Matt. 10:3 - that praises or confesses.
Theophilus (Greek) - Luke 1:3 - friend of God.
Thomas (Aramaic) - Matt. 10:3 - a twin.
Timothy (Greek) - Acts 16:1 - honor of God; valued of God.
Titus (Latin) - 2 Cor. 2:13 - pleasing.
Tobiah (Hebrew) - Ezra 2:60 - the Lord is good.
Tobias (Hebrew) - Ezra 2:60 - the Lord is good.
Bible Names start with U (m)
Uriah (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 11:3 - the Lord is my light or fire.
Uzziah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 15:13 - the strength, or kid, of the Lord.
Bible Names start with V (m) Victor (Latin) - 2 Timothy 2:5 - victory; victor.
Bible Names start with W (m)
Bible Names start with X (m)
Bible Names start with Y (m)
Bible Names start with Z (m) Zacchaeus (Hebrew) - Luke 19:2 - pure; clean; just.
Zachariah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 14:29 - memory of the Lord
Zebadiah (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 8:15 - portion of the Lord; the Lord is my portion.
Zebedee (Greek) - Matt. 4:21 - abundant; portion.
Zebulun (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:20 - dwelling; habitation.
Zechariah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 14:29 - memory of the Lord.
Zedekiah (Hebrew) - 1 Kings 22:11 - the Lord is myjustice; the justice of the Lord.
Zephaniah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 25:18 - the Lord is my secret.
Zerubbabel (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 3:19 - a stranger at Babylon; dispersion of confusion.

Osumare2013: BIBLICAL NAMES FOR GIRLS

Abigail (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 25:3 - the father's joy.
Abihail (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 2:29 - the father is strength.
Abishai (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 26:6 - the present of my father.
Adah (Hebrew) - Gen. 4:19 - an assembly.
Adina (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 11:42 - adorned; voluptuous; dainty; slender.
Adriel (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 18:19 - the flock of God.
Angela (Greek) - Gen. 16:7 - Angelic.
Anna (Greek, from Hebrew) - Luke 2:36 - gracious; one who gives.
Ariel (Hebrew) - Ezra 8:16 - altar; light or lion of God.
Artemis (Greek) - Acts 19:24 - whole, sound.
Atarah (Hebrew) - 1 Chron. 2:26 - a crown.
Bible Names start with B (f)
Bathsheba (Hebrew) - 2 Sam. 11:3 - the seventh daughter; the daughter of satiety.
Bernice (Greek) - Acts 25:13 - one that brings victory.
Bethany (Hebrew) - Matt. 21:17 - the house of song; the house of affliction.
Bethel (Hebrew) - Gen. 12:8 - the house of God.
Beulah (Hebrew) - Isaiah 62:4 - married.
Bilhah (Hebrew) - Gen. 29:29 - who is old or confused.
Bible Names start with C (f) Candace (Ethiopian) - Acts 8:27 - who possesses contrition.
Carmel (Hebrew) - Joshua 12:22 - circumcised lamb; harvest; full of ears of corn.
Charity (Latin) - 1 Cor. 13:1-13 - dear.
Chloe (Greek) - 1 Cor. 1:11 - green herb.
Claudia (Latin) - 2 Tim. 4:21 - lame.
Bible Names start with D (f) Damaris (Greek, Latin) - Acts 17:34 - a little woman.
Deborah (Hebrew) - Judges 4:4 - word; thing; a bee.
Delilah (Hebrew) - Judges 16:4 - poor; small; head of hair.
Diana (Latin) - Acts 19:27 - luminous, perfect.
Dinah (Hebrew) - Gen. 30:21 - judgment; who judges.
Dorcas (Greek) - Acts 9:36 - a female roe-deer.
Drusilla (Latin) - Acts 24:24 - watered by the dew.
Bible Names start with E (f) Eden (Hebrew) - Gen. 2:8 - pleasure; delight.
Edna (Hebrew) - Gen. 2:8 - pleasure; delight.
Elisha (Latin) - Luke 1:5 - salvation of God.
Elizabeth (Hebrew) - Luke 1:5 - the oath, or fullness, of God.
Esther (Hebrew) - Esther 2:7 - secret; hidden.
Eunice (Greek) - 2 Tim. 1:5 - good victory.
Eva (Hebrew) - Gen. 3:20 - living; enlivening.
Eve (Hebrew) - Gen. 3:20 - living; enlivening.
Bible Names start with F (f) Faith (Latin) - 1 Cor. 13:13 - loyalty; belief.
Bible Names start with G (f) Grace (Latin) - Prov. 3:34 - favor; blessing.
Bible Names start with H (f) Hadassah (Hebrew) - Esther 2:7 - a myrtle; joy.
Hagar (Hebrew) - Gen. 16:1 - a stranger; one that fears.
Hannah (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 1:2 - gracious; merciful; he that gives.
Honey (Old English) - Psalm 19:10 - nectar.
Hope (Old English) - Psalm 25:21 - expectation; belief.
Huldah (Hebrew) - 2 Kings 22:14 - the world.
Bible Names start with I (f)
Bible Names start with J (f) Jael (Hebrew) - Judges 4:17 - one that ascends.
Jasper (Greek) - Exodus 28:20 - treasure holder.
Jemimah (Hebrew) - Job 42:14 - handsome as the day.
Jewel (Old French) - Prov. 20:15 - delight.
Joanna (Hebrew) - Luke 8:3 - grace or gift of the Lord.
Jochebed (Hebrew) - Exodus 6:20 - glorious; honorable.
Joy (Old French, Latin) - Heb. 1:9 - happiness.
Judith (Hebrew) - Gen. 26:34 - the praise of the Lord; confession.
Julia (Latin) - Romans 16:15 - downy; soft and tender hair.
Bible Names start with K (f) Keturah (Hebrew) - Gen. 25:1 - incense; fragrance.
Bible Names start with L (f) Leah (Hebrew) - Gen. 29:16 - weary; tired.
Lois (Greek) - 2 Tim. 1:5 - better.
Lydia (Greek) - Acts 16:14 - a standing pool.
Bible Names start with M (f) Magdalene (Greek) - Matt. 27:56 - a person from Magdala.
Mara (Hebrew) - Exodus 15:23 - bitter; bitterness.
Marah (Hebrew) - Exodus 15:23 - bitter; bitterness.
Martha (Aramaic) - Luke 10:38 - who becomes bitter; provoking.
Mary (Hebrew) - Matt. 1:16 - rebellion; sea of bitterness.
Mercy (English) - Gen. 43:14 - compassion, forebearance.
Merry (Old English) - Job 21:12 - joyful, lighthearted.
Michal (Hebrew) - 1 Sam. 18:20 - who is perfect?; who resembles God?
Miriam (Hebrew) - Exodus 15:20 - rebellion.
Myra (Greek) - Acts 27:5 - I flow; pour out; weep.

Bookmarked thread because of examples of biblical names and meanings.

wirinet: It is good general knowledge to know the meaning of Jewish names, but what of the meaning of our own names. Would it not make better sense to provide the meaning of such name like Osewa, Osotimehin, ikechukwu, chidinma, and thousands of other names our forefathers were called. Why the obsession with Jewish, Arabic, Greek and English names. Do the Jews bother to know the meaning of our own names?

donted:

Is that suppose to be a name of animal,place or thing??

Is that suppose to be a name of animal,place or thing??

f i o:

is this a list of names

ekenedegreat: V. Nice.

Enigma: @ God2man

If no one else will tell you the following, I will.

Instead of quoting people's posts all over various threads without adding anything, why don't you simply make a post like this example:

This your practice is very very very selfish and even unChristian!