What should I consider when choosing a Biblical name for my baby?

When choosing a biblical name, it is important to remember that not all of them are associated with positive stories and connotations. Therefore, one must look for names with positive connotations of divinity, strength, piety, truth, and life.

What are some lesser-known biblical names?

Biblical names like Immanuel, meaning ‘God is with us,’ Claudia, meaning ‘lame,’ and Barnabas, meaning ‘son of the prophet,’ are rare and lesser known.

Are there any biblical names that are popular in contemporary times?

Biblical names like Noah, Abigail, and Jacob have been among the most popular names in the US for over a decade (1). Noah meaning ‘motion’ is associated with the heir and daughter of Zelophehad, while Abigail meaning ‘my father is joy’ is associated with the third wife of King David. Similarly, Jacob meaning ‘holder of heel’ is associated with the father of the twelve tribal founders of Israel.

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27 Biblical Baby Names Meaning, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Judah	Boy	Praised
Jedidiah	Boy	Beloved; Friend; Beloved of Yahweh
Jadon	Boy	Thankful
Job	Boy	Persecuted
Janna	Girl	God is gracious
Jah	Boy	The everlasting one; He is forever
Judas	Boy	Praised; God is praised; God is thanked
Joash	Boy	Fire of Yahweh
Jaila	Girl	Mountain Goat; A variant of Jael
Jedaiah	Boy	Knowing Yahweh; The hand of the Lord; Confessing to the Lord

Jaasiel	Unisex	God's work; God made
Jahzeel	Boy	God hasteth
Jessiah	Unisex	Gift of God
Jakin	Boy	Name of the pillar in front of Solomon's Temple
Jerad	Boy	Descending individual
Jessabelle	Girl	Graceful; Radiant; Enchanting
Jaazaniah	Unisex	God hears or God listens
Jazzabelle	Girl	To exalt for God
Jesy	Unisex	Fiery, passionate, and determined
Jorden	Boy	To descend; To flow down

Jezreel	Unisex	Sown by God; To Sow; Name of two characters in Bible
Judaea	Unisex	Land of the descendants of Judah; The praised one
Jaala	Boy	A little goat who is ascending
Jaenbert	Girl	The bright follower of God
Jaagup	Boy	Estonian form of Jacob; Supplanter
Jaspher	Unisex	Bringer of treasure; Treasurer
Jezriel	Unisex	God will sow; God will scatter

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