Aramaic Names for Boys
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The names
Thomas
Aramaic
"twin"
A solid classic with plenty of history, Thomas strikes the balance between strength and gentleness. A favorite in the UK, a staple in France, and Australia, and never absent from the US Top 100,…
Messiah
Aramaic word name
"expected savior or deliverer"
A handful of years ago, a judge in Tennessee ruled that parents could not name their son Messiah, "because there's only one." That decision has since been overturned and the name no longer looks out…
Thaddeus
Aramaic, meaning unclear, possibly from Theodore
"gift of God"
Thaddeus, a distinguished, long-neglected name, has several areas of appeal: a solid New Testament legacy, a nice antique feel, and the choice of several more modern nicknames and international…
Pethuel
Hebrew
"persuasion of the Lord"
In the Old Testament, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.
Saad
Aramaic
"help, support"
A traditional name in the Arabic world.
Samal
Aramaic
"symbol, sign"
Also a picturesque place-name, referred to as the "island garden city" of the Philippines.
Shamir
Aramaic
"a sharp thorn, flint"
Traditional Jewish name and the implement said to have been used by Solomon to cut the huge stones for the building of the Temple.
Talman
Hebrew
"injured, oppressed"
Extremely rare yet with an on trend sound, although the meaning may put parents off.
Thom
Aramaic
"twin"
Pronounced like Tom, but not everyone will know that.
Yanai
Aramaic
"he will answer"
The biblical husband of the queen of Sheba; an unusual name with an interesting sound, rhyming with lanai.