Christian Meaning of Names

Christopher

Name pronunciation: KRIS-to-fur Origin of name: Greek Meaning of name: bearing Christ, carrier of the Anointed One The Story Behind This Historical Christian Baby Name There are several legends attributed to St. Christopher, but almost no factual or historical records for the original “Saint”. The legends say Christopher was a giant Canaanite (18 feet tall), [...]

Priscilla

Name pronunciation: prih-SIL-ah Origin of name: Latin Meaning of name: Ancient The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Name The Bible mentions one Priscilla, in the New Testament. Priscilla was a Christian woman living in the time after Jesus left his disciples in charge of spreading the gospel. Priscilla and her husband lived in Italy, leaving [...]

Cana

Name pronunciation: KAY-nuh Origin of name: Hebrew, Greek Meaning of name: Place of reeds The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name The name Cana was primarily a name of places (not people) in the Bible. Kanah (English version of the Hebrew word) was a river and a village referenced in the book of Joshua, [...]

Jadon

Name pronunciation: JAY-dun, JAH-DUN / YAH-dun Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: Thankful; a judge; one judged by God; “God has heard” The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name There is one very brief mention of this name in the book of Nehemiah. A man named Jadon from a place called Merenoth helped [...]

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