140+ Biblical Girl Names
- Atara
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"crown"Description:
Also written as Atarah, this regal name appears in the Old Testament, borne by the wife of Jerahmeel. With its confident air and concise appearance, it was given to just under 50 girls in the US in a recent year, while Atarah was chosen for 60.
- Tryphena
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"softness, delicacy"Description:
Greek name found in the New Testament makes for one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.
- Zemira
Description:
Zemira is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In the Bible, it appears as a masculine name meaning 'song' or 'praise' in Hebrew. As a feminine name, it has been used in various cultures and may be related to the Arabic 'Samira' meaning 'companion in evening conversation' or 'entertaining companion.' The name has a melodious quality with its flowing 'z' and 'm' sounds. Zemira conveys an exotic, lyrical essence while maintaining a straightforward pronunciation. Though relatively uncommon in Western countries, it offers parents seeking a distinctive name an option with deep historical and multicultural roots. The musical meaning makes it particularly appealing for families valuing artistic expression.
- Tamar
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"date palm tree"Description:
Tamar is a rich, strong Old Testament name sometimes given to girls born on the holiday of Sukkoth, as palm branches were used to make the roof of the sukkah. In the Bible, there are several Tamars, including a daughter of King David and also Absalom's daughter, who is praised for her 'fair countenance'.
- Hadassah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"myrtle tree"Description:
This Hebrew name of Queen Esther is well used in Israel (especially for girls born around the holiday of Purim), and in the US is the name of a Zionist women's philanthropic organization. Formerly shunned as hyper-religious, this name entered the Top 1000 in 2007 and has since climbed into the Top 700. Nickname Haddie feels like a natural companion for Addie and Maddie.
- Adah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"ornament"Description:
Adah is a biblical name twice over—one was the mother of Jabal and Jubal, the other was a wife of Esau. The latter Adah and Esau’s descendants settled in Edom and became the Edomites. Adah is unrelated to the visually similar name Ada, which is Germanic in origin.
- Eunice
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"good victory"Description:
Eunice is a New Testament name of the mother of Timothy, long associated with one of the Kennedy sisters, the founder of the Special Olympics. As high as Number 106 in the early 1900s, it lasted on the list until 1995. Eunice was the birth name of Nina Simone, which gives it a modicum of cool.
- Daniela
Origin:
Feminine form of Daniel used in various languagesMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
Used across Europe, South America, and the US, Daniela is a popular feminine form of the Hebrew name Daniel. It has ranked in the US Top 300 since the early 90s and it's currently on trend in Spain, Portugal, Chile, Mexico, and Lativia.
- Elisheva
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Elisheva was the original name of Aaron's wife in the Book of Exodus; Elisheva gains strength and distinction via the v sound.
- Aquila
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"eagle"Description:
An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation.
- Vashti
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"lovely"Description:
This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in front of his party guests and so was deposed in favor of Esther. For her independent spirit, Vashti has become something of a feminist icon.
- Jael
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"mountain goat"Description:
This attractive Old Testament option is the name of a place in northern Israel.
- Yael
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"ibex"Description:
Yael is an Old Testament name often heard in Israel that could work well here: just remember that it's pronounced with two syllables...it is also spelled Ya'el. In the Bible she was a Kenite woman in the time of Deborah who killed the enemy general, Sisera.
- Hepzibah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my delight is in her"Description:
This is a streamlined spelling of the biblical Hephzibah. Hephzibah is an Old Testament name that came into use in the 17th century, but is not often used today. It does have less formal nicknames Eppie and Hepsie, which seem revivable. Hephzibah "Eppie" Cass/Marner is the heroine of George Eliot's novel Silas Marner and Hepzibah Smith is a witch in the Harry Potter series.
- Bethel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"house of God"Description:
A rarely used Biblical place-name with a soft and pleasant sound.
- Prisca
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"ancient"Description:
The rarer long form of Priscilla, which comes from the Roman name Priscus, meaning "ancient".
- Jerusha
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"inheritance"Description:
This biblical name of the mother of King Jotham of Judah has an appealing soft Russian accent.
- Calah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"opportunity"Description:
Calah, also called Nimrud, is one of four ancient cities of Assyria, Noah's great-grandson. This unusual name suggests a woman open to opportunity.
- Rahab
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"spacious"Description:
Biblical woman from the Old Testament whose unique name is largely unknown in the modern world.
- Phebe
Origin:
Akan, GhanaianMeaning:
"born on Friday"Description:
Though often Anglicized as Phoebe, Phebe has separate roots. It originated as a variation of Afua, an Akan day name, and commonly used among enslaved people in America.