Mary
Pronunciation: MARE-ee Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: commonly said to be “bitter”, but Hebrew origins (Miryam) indicate “rebellion” or “obstinacy” The Story Behind This Baby Name There are three notable Bible women with the name Mary. The first was Mary the mother of Jesus. Her humble obedience to the call of God to [...]
Abigail
Pronunciation: AB-ih-gail Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: “Her father’s joy” or “fountain of joy” The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name Two women in the Bible were named Abigail. There isn’t much story to the first: she was Abigail the sister of David (who wrote many of the Psalms and became the [...]
Hannah
Pronunciation: HAN-a Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: Grace, favor The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament. The favorite of two wives, Hannah was barren and unable to bear children for many years, while the other woman had several. This was [...]
Michael
Pronunciation: MY-kuhl or mee-kah-el Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: Who is like God? The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name The name Michael is referenced first and most in genealogical lists, starting with a man in the Israelite tribe of Asher. However, the most popular character with the name Michael is the [...]
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