Christian Meaning of Names

Hannah

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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 very difficult in a society where a …Read more >>

Michael

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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 angel described in the book of Daniel as a “prince” or “archangel”. He is also described as …Read more >>

Jacob

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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 briefer scriptural mention of the name Jacob is the father of Joseph, husband of Mary, in the genealogy listed in the book of Matthew.

The real story is with Jacob the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the grandson of …Read more >>

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