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Bible Names

  1. Ammon

    • Origin:

      Variation of Amman, German occupational name, Greek, Ancient Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "administrator; the hidden one"

    • Description:

      Ammon is connected to two religions in the US and is used exclusively between the two of them. Prior to the 1960s, Ammon was considered a solely Amish name. In the Amish community, Ammon is bestowed in honor of Jacob Amman, whom the Amish sect is named after.
  2. Amos

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "carried by God"

    • Description:

      Amos is a robust biblical name that's being discovered by a new generation of parents in a major way.
  3. Apollonia

    • Origin:

      Greek, Feminine variation of Apollo, Greek sun god.

    • Description:

      This name of a third-century Christian martyr has an romantic, appealing feel in the modern world. It first came to American attention via Prince's love interest in the film Purple Rain.
  4. Arabia

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      A phonetically attractive place-name that can be used for babies but rarely is.
  5. Arah

    • Description:

      Arah is a feminine name with ancient biblical connections, appearing in the Old Testament as a male name. Its Hebrew origins suggest meanings related to 'traveler' or 'wayfarer,' though some sources connect it to words meaning 'to follow' or 'companion.' Over time, Arah has evolved to be primarily used for girls in contemporary naming practices. The name's brevity and open vowel sounds give it a modern feel despite its ancient roots. Arah remains relatively uncommon, making it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a distinctive biblical name without mainstream popularity. Its simple pronunciation and spelling combined with rich historical context offer an appealing balance of accessibility and uniqueness.

  6. Aram

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Kurdish, Armenian, Thai

    • Meaning:

      "high elevated, fortress; calm; child of the sun; glittering, temple"

    • Description:

      Aram is a popular Armenian name with a pleasing sound that became known in this country through the works of William Saroyan, namely the 1940 book of short stories, My Name in Aram, centering on Aram Garoghlanian, a boy of Armenian descent growing up in Fresno, California. Saroyan also named his son Aram.
  7. Ariel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "lion of God"

    • Description:

      Ariel is a male Biblical name, seen there as the messenger of Ezra, and also used as a symbolic name for the city of Jerusalem, while Shakespeare used it for a (male) sprite in The Tempest.
  8. Asa

    • Origin:

      Hebrew; Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "healer; born in the morning"

    • Description:

      A short but strong biblical name with multicultural appeal, Asa is enjoying new visibility thanks to hot young actor Asa Butterfield of Hugo fame.
  9. ASHAN
    • Asher

      • Origin:

        Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "fortunate, blessed, happy one"

      • Description:

        Asher—an excellent, soft and sensitive Old Testament choice—is a baby boy name on the rise, and is a Nameberry biblical favorite.
    • Asia

      • Origin:

        Place-name

      • Description:

        This still attractive place name was one of the first to gain popularity, though it now probably owes some of its favor to the similar Aisha. Asia ranked as high as Number 195 on the US baby names popularity list in 1997.
    • ASRIEL
      • ASSYRIA
        • ATER
          • ATTALIA
            • Augustus

              • Origin:

                Latin

              • Meaning:

                "great, magnificent"

              • Description:

                Parents are beginning to look at imposing, somewhat fusty-sounding names like this one with fresh eyes: they definitely make a strong statement.
            • Ava

              • Origin:

                Hebrew, Latin or Germanic

              • Meaning:

                "life; bird; water, island"

              • Description:

                Ava is one of the prime examples of a modern classic name, rising thought the course of a generation into the Top 10, where it has lingered for nearly 20 years.
            • AVEN
              • Azriel

                • Origin:

                  Hebrew

                • Meaning:

                  "God is my help"

                • Description:

                  Azriel is more masculine than Ariel, more unusual than Israel. Also spelled Asriel and Azrael, Azriel is the name of the Angel of Death in Jewish and Muslim traditions.
              • BARJONA