Biblical Names

Names and meanings of famous early Christians in church history

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Esther

Pronunciation: ESS-ter Origin of name: Persian Meaning of name: Star, fortune, felicity The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name Esther was the Persian name…

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Hadassah

Name pronunciation: hah-DAH-sah Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: Myrtle The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name Hadassah was the Hebrew birth name…

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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…

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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…

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Jadon

Name pronunciation: JAY-dun, JAH-DUN / YAH-dun Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: Thankful (Strong’s Definitions); a judge; one judged by God (Gesenius’ Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon);…

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Samson

Pronunciation: SAM-son Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: Solar, like the sun The Story Behind This Baby Name Only one man in the Bible…

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Ethan

Pronunciation: EE-than Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: Enduring, strong The Story Behind This Baby Name Ethan was the name of several minor Old…

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Daniel

Pronunciation: DAN-yul, DA-nee-el Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: God is my judge The Story Behind This Baby Name There are two or three…

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Rebekah

Pronunciation: reh-BEK-uh Origin of name: Hebrew Meaning of name: to tie or secure; literally “a rope with a noose” The Story Behind This Baby Name…

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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…

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