Christian Meaning of Names

Andrew

Pronunciation: AN-droo Origin of name: Greek Meaning of name: Manly The Story Behind This Baby Name Andrew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus who later became apostles in the early church. He worked as a fisherman with his brother Simon Peter in Bethsaida, and was a disciple of John the Baptist before he [...]

Anthony

Pronunciation: AN-thun-ee or AN-tun-ee Origin of name: Latin Meaning of name: Uncertain; perhaps “priceless” The Story Behind This Historical Christian Baby Name The name Anthony does not appear in the Bible, however it is notable as a Christian name because of its historical significance. St. Anthony the Great was a man commonly referred to as [...]

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 [...]

Jacob

Name pronunciation: JAY-kub Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: Heel catcher, supplanter* * See additional notes on the meanings of this name at the end of this post. The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name There are two people in the Bible with the name Jacob, and only one has a story. The [...]

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