283 Holy Biblical Christian Names With Meanings

Treasures from the holy Bible, representing the Christian faith.

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The fundamental beliefs and teachings of Christianity come from the Bible. Therefore, Biblical Christian names are popular among Christian families around the world. These names of Biblical origin cover various categories, including names inspired by Biblical characters, to habitational names and choices inspired by other Biblical elements and beliefs, such as faith, grace, and light. For instance, Elijah and Dinah are names inspired by the Biblical characters, while Crista is an English name originating from the name Christ, which means ‘appointed one.’

Many of these names are also modern variants of the traditional Biblical names, such as Debrah a variant of Deborah, and Eua a variant of Eve. You can also find several unisex names, such as Tide and Blessen, derived from Biblical elements. The following collection of Biblical names is given along with meanings to help you narrow down your search and pick the most suited name for your child. These names will not only give a Christian identity to your child but will encourage them to be rooted in faith.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Elijah	Boy	Yahweh is my God
Hannah	Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Delilah	Girl	Delicate
Eli	Boy	Ascension; My God; My God is an oath; Torch
Jeremiah	Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Malachi	Boy	My angel; Messenger of God
Judah	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Jesse	Boy	God exists; Gift
Jeremy	Boy	Exalted by the Lord
Cyrus	Boy	Sun; Lord; Young; Hero

Eve	Girl	To live
Ariel	Boy	Lion of God
Hezekiah	Boy	God strengthens; Yahweh strengthens
Eliam	Boy	God's people
Chana	Girl	A favor from almighty God
Jedidiah	Boy	Beloved; Friend; Beloved of Yahweh; Praise of Yahweh
Eliel	Boy	My God is God
Elisha	Boy	God provides salvation
Judith	Girl	Woman from Judea; Jewish woman; Praised
Eliezer	Boy	My God is help

Claudia	Girl	Lame; Differently abled; Crippled; Closed
Adiel	Boy	Ornament of God; God passes by
Dalilah	Girl	Languish; Weak
Jethro	Boy	Eminent; Excellence; Abundance
Ishmael	Boy	God will hear
Jadon	Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge
Jeriah	Boy	Taught by God
Jude	Girl	Praised; Minor ruler; Prince; Jew
Elam	Boy	Hidden; Eternity; River pool
Jessiah	Unisex	Gift of God

Cristofer	Boy	Literally means 'with Christ inside"
Domenic	Boy	Belonging to God
Urijah	Boy	God is my light; Flame of the Lord
Dan	Boy	God is my judge; A Dane; Valley
Dalila	Girl	Delicate; Guide; Weak; Languishing
Aram	Boy	Calm; Fortress; Elevated place; Glittering; Lustrous; Splendid
Abiel	Unisex	God is my father
Janna	Girl	God is gracious; Pure; Noble; Charming; Of good birth
Ivanka	Girl	God is gracious
Joah	Boy	Yahweh is brother

Job	Boy	Persecuted
Kainan	Boy	To acquire, From the lowlands
Layah	Girl	A form of Leah; Cow
Joab	Boy	Yahweh is father
Oziah	Unisex	Strength from the Lord
Rhoda	Girl	Rose
Loukas	Boy	From Lucania; Light
Bernice	Girl	Bringer of victory
Jah	Boy	To be; To become
Ananias	Boy	God is gracious

Elimelech	Boy	God is the ultimate King
Jeriel	Boy	Taught by God
Jaasiel	Unisex	God's work; God made
Jemima	Girl	Dove; Daytime
Marah	Girl	One who is full of bitterness; Of the sea; Sea of bitterness; War; Joyful
Jeshua	Boy	God is salvation
Cyprus	Boy	The fair one
Judas	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Aniela	Girl	Messenger of God; Angel; God is my grace
Jehu	Boy	Yahweh is he

Ezariah	Unisex	Helper
Joash	Boy	Fire of Yahweh
Jaila	Girl	Mountain Goat
Dorcas	Girl	Gazelle
Gaius	Boy	To celebrate
Manasseh	Boy	Causing to forget something
Elihu	Boy	My God is he
Evah	Unisex	Life or Living
Apphia	Girl	Increasing
Arias	Boy	Superior; Lion; Eagle; Son of Ares

Ezeriah	Unisex	Helped by God
Jedaiah	Boy	Beloved of Jah; Praise of Yahweh
Remiel	Unisex	Mercy of God; Compassion of God
Aithan	Boy	Solid; Firm; Enduring
Avital	Girl	Morning dew; My father is dew
Cephas	Boy	A stone or a rock
Denzell	Boy	Fortress of God; Place of refuge; Name of a place in Cornwall
Judea	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving; Land of the Jews
Beulah	Girl	Married
Ramiel	Unisex	God's thunder; Mercy of God; An angel of hope and divine visions

Cleophas	Boy	Vision of glory
Arelis	Girl	Lion of God; God's hero; Altar of the sky
Danan	Boy	Under god's rule
Cleofas	Boy	Vision of glory
Blessen	Unisex	Blessed or fortunate
Esli	Boy	Near me; He who separates; Observant
Terah	Boy	To breathe in a scent
Dionysius	Boy	Greek God of wine and fertility; Divinely; Of Zeus; Sky; Shine
Tekoa	Boy	A trumpet
Alpheus	Boy	Successor; Changing; Produce; Profit; Whiteness

Ayal	Boy	A male Deer
Naithan	Boy	Gift from God
Tyrael	Unisex	God's advocate; God's messenger
Channah	Girl	Favor; Grace
Crissie	Girl	Diminutive of Christine; Follower of Christ
Jessabelle	Girl	Graceful; Radiant; Enchanting
Areli	Boy	Lion of God; God's hero
Aquila	Girl	Eagle
Perez	Boy	Burst; Breakthrough; Rock; Son of Pero, Pedro, or Peter; Divided
Drusilla	Girl	Strong

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Giving your baby a Biblical name is a wonderful way to respect your Christian heritage and give them a spiritual identity. Whether modern or traditional, these Biblical Christian names carry deep meanings and reflect various Christian elements, such as faith, blessings, and divinity. Thus, by choosing a Biblical name, you can connect your child to a rich religious history and encourage them to live a life that upholds Christian values and teachings. This list of names can guide you to find the perfect name that resonates with your faith and delivers a meaningful identity to your child.

Infographic: Popular Christian Names Of Biblical Origin

Biblical names can be found all around the world. While many of these names are also used by Muslims and Jews, Biblical names are majorly popular among Christian families. Check out the infographic below to learn about some popular Biblical Christian names.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why are biblical names popular among Christians?

Biblical names have been popular among Christians since the early days of the faith. Imbued with the virtues and teachings of the Bible, these names serve as a powerful connection to faith and heritage. These names were often chosen to express devotion to God or to pay tribute to respected ancestors.

2. Do biblical names have cultural significance beyond Christianity?

Biblical names matter in cultures beyond Christianity. They also play a significant role in Islam, where they are respected for their historical and spiritual importance. Many of these names are mentioned in the Qur'an and are associated with prophets and important figures in Islam.

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