Biblical Names

Names from the Bible can have a special meaning for many parents and parents-to-be due to spiritual significance. It may be that you are seeking a biblical baby name for your child that represents a character in the Bible. Or it may be that you want your child to be encouraged by his faith as a Christian, based on a specific character trait represented by a person in the Bible.

You’ll find both girl and boy names displayed below:

Aaron – Exalted. Aaron was the brother of Moses in the Bible
Abigail – Father’s joy
Adah – Adornment or ornament. A biblical name
Adam – A man of the red earth. According to the Bible, the first man
Adina – Slender and delicate. A biblical name
Andrew – Manly, courageous
Asher – Happy
Bartholomew – Hill, furrow
Bethany – A house of poverty. A placename from the New Testament
Beulah – The married one. Also a biblical placename
Caleb – The devoted one
Candace – Possibly meaning brilliant white or clarity. The name of several queens of Ethiopia, and mentioned in the Bible
Carmel – A garden or orchard
Damaris – Gentle. A New Testament name
Daniel – God is my judge. An Old Testament prophet
David – The beloved, the adored one. The famous Israelite king of the Bible, and the patron saint of Wales. Also see Davidson
Deborah – The bee, an industrious woman. A biblical name
Delilah – The beautiful temptress. The lover of Samson in the Bible
Dinah – Judgment. A biblical name
Elisabeth – Consecrated to God
Esther – A star. Also see Estelle, Hesper and Stella
Ethan – Firm, strong
Eve – Life-giving. Also see Evelyn
Ezra – The helper. A prophet in the Bible
Gabriel – Variation of Gabrielle, ‘God is my strength’
Gideon – The mighty warrior. A biblical name
Hannah – Favoured by God, or graceful. Also see Anne
Hiram – Exalted. A name from the Bible
Isaac – Laughter, the laughing one. The son of Abraham in the Bible
Jacob – Held by the heel
Jared – The descendant
Jemima – A dove. A biblical name
Jesse – God’s gift
Joel – Jehovah is God
Jonah – A dove. A man of peace
Joanna – God is gracious
Joseph – God shall add. The father of Jesus and husband of Mary in the Bible
Joshua – God is salvation. The biblical figure who led the Israelites to the promised land. Also see Hosea and Jesus
Judith – A woman from Judea. A name from the Bible. Also see Jodie
Keturah – Fragrant incense
Leah – The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
Lois – Agreeable. A name from the New Testament
Luke – A man from Lucania. One of Christ’s apostles, and the author of the third book of the New Testament.
Lydia – A woman from Lydia. The name has come to mean a cultured woman
Magdalene – Variation of Magdala. ‘A woman from the village of Magdala’
Mark – From Marcus, which relates to Mars, the God of war. Also see Marius and Martin
Martha – A lady. A name from the Bible
Mary – Hebrew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: The star of the sea
Matthew – A gift of God. One of the twelve apostles and the author of the first book of the New Testament. Also see Macey and Madison
Micah – A Hebrew form of Michael, mentioned in the Bible
Michal – A brook. A biblical name
Michael – Like the Lord. One of the archangels in the Bible
Miriam – A biblical name meaning bitter
Naomi – Pleasant. A biblical name
Nathan – The gift of God. A biblical prophet
Nicolas – The victory of the people
Noah – Rest, peace
Orpah – A fawn, or a lively maiden
Paul – Small. Also see Pollock
Peter – A stone or rock. One of Christ’s apostles. Also see Ferris, Parkin and Pierson
Philip – A lover of horses. One of the new testament apostles. Also see Phelps and Phillips
Rachel – A ewe. The wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph in the Bible
Rebekah – A heifer or a knotted cord. The wife of Isaac in the Bible
Reuben – Behold a son. One of Jacob’s sons in the Bible
Ruth – Beautiful and compassionate. A biblical name
Samuel – Asked of God. A name from the Bible. Also see Saul
Salome – Peace. A biblical name
Sapphira – Deep blue. A gemstone name
Sapphire – Deep blue. A gemstone name
Sarah – A princess. The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible
Seth – Hebrew: A biblical name meaning the appointed one. One of the sons of Adam and Eve. Indian: A bridge
Sharon – A flat plain
Simeon – The biblical form of Simon
Stephen – A crown or garland. Also see Stevenson and Stinson
Susanna – Variation of Susan, ‘A Lilly or a Rose’
Tabitha – A doe or gazelle. A biblical name. Also see Dorcas
Tamara – A palm tree
Tirzah – Pleasant
Tim – Honouring God, or honoured by God
Timothy – Honouring God, or honoured by God
Tubal – This boy’s name is used in scriptural writings. It is an alternate form of Tuval. Tubal was a granchild to Noah and Tubalcain was in the 4-5 generation after Adam, Cain’s branch of the family
Uriah – Light
Zacharias – Remembered by the Lord
Zillah – Shade or a shadow. A biblical name

Irish Names

If you are of the Irish heritage and looking for Irish names, look no further. We have a great selection of baby names to help you pick just the right name.

Irish Names

Akaisha – the akaisha flower
Bridget, Brit – Strong
Ciannait – ancient
Ciar – saint’s name
Conroy – Wise Man
Gale – stranger
Galvin – sparrow
Gannon – fair-complexioned
Kacey – Eagle-Eyed
Keara – from a saint’s name
Kerri – Dark-Haired
Laoghaire – calf herder, a shepard
Liadan – grey lady
Liam – unwavering protector
Mac son of
Moira – bitter; great
Moriarty – sea warrior
Muriel – myrrh; sea-bright; angel of June
Nevan – holy, little saint
Quigley – Maternal Side
Quinlan – well-shaped, athletic
Shamus – Supplanter
Shane – God is gracious
Shanessa – God is gracious
Shannon – wise one, river name
Shea – hawk-like, stately
Sheena – God’s gracious gift
Sheridon – wild one
Sinead – gracious
Torrence – Like a Tall Tower
Uilliam – Form of William
Uistean – Intelligent

Spanish Names

Are you looking for Spanish names to help you name your baby? We have quite a selection of baby names and meanings to help you find the perfect name.

Spanish Names and Meanings

Abrienda – Opening
Adoncia – Sweet
Agustin – Venerable, the exalted one
Al – Handsome
Alameda – A Poplar tree
Alatea – Truth
Aldonza – Sweet
Alejandra – The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander. Also see Alexis
Alejandria – The defender, or helper of mankind. Feminine form of Alexander. Also see Alexis
Alejandro – The protector and helper of mankind. Also see Sanders
Alfonse – Noble and ready
Allegra – Cheerful, joyous
Alonso – Noble and ready
Amata – Beloved. Form of Amy
Anita – Grace, or favoured by God. From the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning
Antonio – Worthy of praise
Armada – The armed one
Armando – Of the army
Arturo – Variation of Arthur. Bear
Beatrix – Variation of Beatrice, ‘The blessed one. She who brings joy’
Belita – The beautiful one
Bernita – Variation of Bernadine, ‘As brave as a bear’
Bonita – Pretty
Brigida – Variation of Bridget, ‘Strong, spirited’
Buena – Good
Carlita – Variation of Carla, ‘Valiant, strong, free
Carmelita – A garden or orchard
Carmen – A garden or orchard
Carlos – Variation of Charles. Manly, full grown
Catalina – Pure. From the name Catherine or Katherine. Also used as an independent name
Catalonia – A region of Spain
Cesario – The name of the famous Roman emperor
Cesaro – The name of the famous Roman emperor
Che – God will add
Chiquita – The little one
Christianio – Variation of Christian. Follower of Christ
Christobal – Variation of Christopher. Bearing Christ
Clarina – Variation of Clarice, ‘The little brilliant one’
Claudio – The lame one
Concepcion – A name that relates to the Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception
Consuelo – Consolation
Corazon – The heart. Often used in the Philippines
Corina – A maiden
Cristo – Bearing Christ. From the name Christopher
Damita – The little noble lady
Darien – A placename
Delma – Of the sea
Desira – Variation of Desiree, ‘The desired one’
Diego – Spanish form of James. The supplanter. Also see Santiago
Dolores – Sorrow. Derived from the seven sorrows of the Virgin Mary
Dom – Variation of Dominic, Domingo
Domingo – Variation of Dominic. Of the Lord
Duena – A chaperone
Edgardo – Great spearman
Eduardo – Happy guardian
Efrain – Fruitful. One of the sons of Joseph in the Bible
Eldora – The golden one
Elena – The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
Elisa – Variation of Elizabeth, ‘Consecrated to God’
Elsa – A Variation of Elizabeth, ‘Consecrated to God’
Emilio – Industrious. The masculine form of Emily
Engracia – Graceful
Enrica – The ruler of the home. A feminine form of Henry. Also see Harriet
Enrico – The ruler of the home or estate
Enrique – The ruler of the home or estate
Ernesto – The serious, earnest one
Ernie – The serious, earnest one
Esmeralda – Spanish expression meaning Emerald
Esperanza – Hopeful
Esteban – Spanish form of Stephen. A crown or garland
Estefani – Variation of Stephanie, ‘A garland or crown’
Estefania – Variation of Stephanie, ‘A garland or crown’
Estella – Variation of Estelle, ‘star of the East’
Ester – A star. Also see Estelle, Hesper and Stella
Estevan – Variation of Stephen. A crown or garland
Evangalista – Variation of Evangeline, ‘The bearer of good news’
Evita – Life-giving. Also see Evelyn
Federico – A peaceful ruler
Felipa – A lover of horses. The feminine form of Philip Felipe – A lover of horses
Ferdie – Variation of Ferdinand, Ferdinando
Ferdinando – Variation of Ferdinand. An adventurer or traveller
Fidelia – Faithful
Filipe – Variation of Phillip. Lover of horses
Florencia – Variation of Florence, ‘Blossoming, flourishing’
Francisca – Variation of Frances, ‘Free woman’
Francisco – Variation of Francis. From France, or a free man
Franco – Variation of Francis. From France, or a free man
Frederico – A peaceful ruler
Frida – Variation of Frederica, ‘peaceful ruler’
Frisco – Variation of Francis. A free man
Gil – My joy. Variation of Gilbert, Gilberto, Gilchrist
Gilberto – Trusted
Gisella – Variation of Giselle, ‘A pledge’
Gitana – The gipsy
Gizella – Variation of Gisella, ‘A pledge’
Gomez – A man
Guillermo – A strong and resolute protector
Havana – The capital of Cuba
Hermosa – Beautiful
Hernando – Prepared for the journey. An adventurer or traveller
Iago – Spanish form of James. The supplanter. Also from Shakespeare’s play Othello
Ignacio – Variation of Ignatius. Ardent, fiery
Ignatio – Variation of Ignatius. Ardent, fiery
Imelda – A floret
Ina – Pure, chaste
Incencia – Innocent
Incencio – Innocent
Ines – Pure, chaste
Inez – Pure, chaste
Isabel – Variation of Elizabeth, ‘Consecrated to God’
Izabel – Variation of Isabel, ‘Consecrated to God’
Jacinta – Beautiful. Also a form of Hyacinth
Jacquita – Girl
Jade – The jade stone
Javier – Of the new house
Javy – Variation of Javier. Of the new house
Jeses – Variation of Jesus.The saviour or God is salvation
Jorge – A farmer. St George is the patron saint of England
Jo – Variation of Joanna, Joanne, Josefina, Josephina, Josephine
Jocinta – Variation of Jocelyn, ‘Supportive, just’
Jorna – Journey
Jose – Spanish form of Joseph. God shall add
Josefina – Variation of Joseph, ‘God shall add’
Josinta – Variation of Jocinta, ‘supportive’
Juan – Spanish form of John. God is gracious
Juan Carlos – Combination of Juan and Carolos
Juana – God is gracious
Juanita – God is gracious
Julio – Variation of Julius. Youthful
Latoya – Victorious. A popular name in the USA
Leonardo – As brave as a lion. Also see Leander, Lionel and Leo
Linda – Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda
Lindy – Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda
Lola – Sorrow
Loma – Little queen
Lona – Solitary
Lourdes – From the pilgrimage town in southern France
Lucetta – Light
Lucia – Light
Lucio – Light. Also see Luke
Luis – A famous warrior
Luisa – Variation of Louise, ‘A famous warrior maiden’
Luzia – Variation of Luz, ‘Light’
Lynda – Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda
Lyndey – Pretty. Also a nickname from Belinda
Madalena – Variation of Madline, ‘A woman from the village of Magdala’
Magdalena – Variation of Magdala. ‘A woman from the village of Magdala’
Malaya – Free. Also a country name
Manuel – Variation of Emmanuel. God is with us
Manuela – God is with us. Feminine form of Emmanuel
Marco – From Marcus, which relates to Mars, the God of war. Also see Marius and Martin
Marquez – Noble
Margarita – Variation of Margaret, ‘A Pearl’
Maria – Variation of Mary, ‘Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child’
Maribel – A combination of Maria and Belle or Isabel
Mariposa – Butterfly
Mariquita – Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child
Marita – Pure
Marta – A lady
Mateo – Variation of Matthew. Gift of God
Melosa – Variation of Melissa, ‘The honeybee’
Mercedes – Merciful. From a title of the Virgin Mary
Miguel – Like the Lord
Natividad – The nativity
Nando – Variation of Ferdinando. Brave adventurer
Natal – Christmas
Nataniel – Variation of Nathaniel. Gift of God
Nate – Variation of Nataniel, Nathan, Nathaniel. Gift of God
Navarro – The plains
Nazaret – Of Nazareth
Neba – Variation of Neva, ‘Snowy, new’
Neva – Snowy, new
Nevada – Snow, or as white as snow. Also the name of an American state
Nicolas – The victory of the people
Nina – A girl
Nita – God is gracious
Noberto – Hero
Normand – Variation of Norman. Man of the North
Normando – Variation of Norman. Man of the North
Ofelia – To help, a helper
Olalla – The well-spoken one
Oliverio – Variation of Oliver. Olive tree
Ormand – Variation of Orman. Sailor
Ossie – Variation of Osbert, Osborn, Osgood, Osman, Osmond, Oswald, Oswaldo, Oswell, Oswin
Osvaldo – Variation of Oswald. Divine power
Oswaldo – Variation of Oswald. Divine power
Ozvaldo – Variation of Oswald. Divine power
Ozwaldo – Variation of Oswald. Divine power
Ozzie – Variation of Ozbert, Ozborn, Ozgood, Ozman, Ozmond, Ozvaldo, Ozwald, Ozwaldo, Ozwell, Ozwin
Pablo – Small. Spanish form of Paul
Pacifico – Peaceful
Paloma – A dove
Pancho – Tuft, plume
Pasquale – Variation of Pascale, ‘Born at Easter’
Patia – Leaf
Patricio – Variation of Patrick. Nobleman
Paulina – Variation of Paula, ‘Small’
Paz – Peace
Pedro – A stone or rock. Also see Ferris, Parkin and Pierson
Pepa – God shall add
Pepe – God shall add
Pepita – God shall add
Perla – A little sphere
Pilar – Aboriginal: A spear. Spanish: supportive, a pillar
Primavera – Springtime, a child of the spring
Querida – The beloved one
Quintero – Five
Quirce – The name of a 4th-century martyr
Quita – White, five
Quito – Variation of Quentin. Fifth
Rafael – God heals, or healed by God
Rafaela – Variation of Raphaela, ‘The divine healer, or healed by God’
Rafaella – Variation of Raphaela, ‘The divine healer, or healed by God’
Ramiro – A great judge or adviser
Ramon – A wise or mighty protector
Ramona – A wise protector. The feminine form of Ramon or Raymond
Raquel – Variation of Rachel, ‘A ewe’. The wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph in the Bible
Renaldo – A wise and powerful ruler. Also see Reginald, Reynold and Ronson
Reno – Reindeer
Ria – Of the river. Also a short form of Maria (See Mary)
Ricardo – Variation of Richard. Brave and strong
Rio – River
Roberto – Variation of Robert. Bright, fame
Roderigo – A renowned ruler
Rodolfo – A famous wolf. Also see Ralph and Rolf
Rodrigo – A renowned ruler
Rolando – Variation of Roland.Famed throughout the land
Rollie – Variation of Roland, Rolando, Rowland
Ronaldo – Variation of Ronald. A wise and powerful ruler
Rosa – The flower Rose (Rosa). Also – From the word for a horse
Rosabell – Beautiful rose
Rosabella – Beautiful rose
Rosalinda – Pretty rose, horse, serpent
Rosalyn – The flower Rose (Rosa). Also – From the word for a horse
Rosario – From the word for a rosary
Rosarita – Rose, pearl
Rosita – The flower Rose (Rosa). Also – From the word for a horse
Rudolfo – Variation of Rudolph. A famous wolf
Sal – Variation of Salvador, Salvator. A saviour
Salomon – Wise and peaceful
Salvador – A saviour
Sancho – Truthful and sincere
Santana – Saint
Santiago – Of St’James
Santos – Of the saints. Also see Toussaint
Savanna – From the grasslands or open plains
Sevilla – The name of a city
Seville – A Spanish city
Solana – The sun
Soledad – Good health
Teodoro – Variation of Theodore. The gift of God
Tia – Aunt, princess
Timoteo – Variation of Timothy. Honouring God, or honoured by God
Tomas – A twin. A form of Thomas
Trinidad – After the Caribbean island
Ventura – Good luck, happiness
Victorio – Variation of Victor. Winner, conqueror
Vina – From the vineyard
Vincente – Variation of Vincent. Conqueror, victor
Vino – Wine
Vitoria – Variation of Victoria, ‘Victory, the victorious one’
Vittorio – Variation of Victor. Winner, conqueror
Xan – Variation of Alexandra, ‘The defender, or helper of mankind’. Variation of Xandra, Xantha, Xanthe, Xanthine, Xanthus, Xanthippe, Xantippe’
Xandra – Variation of Alexandra, ‘The defender, or helper of mankind’
Xaviera – Arabic: Brilliant, bright. Spanish: Of the new house. Feminine form of Xavier
Xavier – Of the new house
Xeres – Older
Ximen – Spanish form of Simon. The listener
Ximena – Variation of Ximenes. Obedient
Ximenes – Spanish form of Simon. The listener
Ximens – Spanish form of Simon. The listener
Ximun – Basque form of Simon
Xuxa – A Queen or ruler. Feminine form of Xerxes
Ynes – Pure, chaste. Forms of the girl’s name Agnes
Ynez – Pure, chaste. Forms of the girl’s name Agnes
Ysabel – A Variation of Elizabeth, ‘Consecrated to God’
Ysobel – A Variation of Elizabeth, ‘Consecrated to God’
Yzabel – Variation of Isabel, ‘God’s oath’
Zavier – Of the new house

Scottish Names

List of Scottish names to help you when naming your precious baby. Baby names with meanings listed below.

Scottish Baby Names

Ainsley – my meadow
Akira – anchor
Alastair – protector of mankind, defender, helper
Athol – place name
Baird – minstrel
Bairn – child
Bonnie – sweet and good
Camden – from the winding valley
Chalmers – son of the lord
Dallas – place name, wise
Davis – David’s son
Douglas – from the dark water
Finlay – fair heroe, sunbeam
Grear – watchful
Ian – Form of John
Irvin, Irving – Handsome
Janet – Variant of Jane
Kenneth – handsome; born of fire; royal oath
Kyla, Kyle – Lovely
Laird lord, landed – gentry
Leith – wide river
Lennox – amid the lems, from the field of elm trees
Leslie – dweller in the gray castle; small meadow
Logan – little hollow
Mac – son of
Macauley – Righteous
Maisie – child of light
Malcolm – Royal Blood
Malcom – disciple of Saint Columbia
Minna – love; mother; bitterness
Monroe – mouth of the Roe River; wheelwright
Murdock – victorious at sea
Nairne – from the narrow river glade
Ogilvy – from the high peak
Ross – from the peninsula; horse
Tavis – twin
Vanora – white wave

Russian Baby Names

Searching for Russian baby names? Here is a selection of baby names with meanings to help you in your search for the perfect baby name.

Russian Names

Bohdana – from god
Boris – fight, battler
Cyzarine – royalty
Fayina – free one
Galina – light
Gavrie – man of God
Ivan – Form of John
Jelena – shining light
Kisa – kitty
Kiska – pure
Lacey – Cheerful One
Larissa – name of a city, mythical woman; cheerful one
Marina – sea maiden
Nika – born on Sunday
Oksana – glory be to God
Olga – holy
Sacha – helper and defender of mankind
Sashenka – defender and helper of mankind
Sonia – wisdom
Svetlana – star
Tanya – fairy princess
Ustin – Form of Justin
Vania – God’s gift
Vanya – gracious gift of God
Yakov – the supplanter, held by the heel
Yalena – Form of Helen
Yerik – appointed by God
Yeva – live-giving
Zasha – Form of Sasha
Zilya – Form of Theresa

Japanese Baby Names and Meanings

In search for Japanese names for your new baby? Look no futher. We have a nice selection of names and meanings to choose from.

Japanese Names

Kae – Blessing
Naoko – Honest
Ai – love
Akira – anchor
Hana – flower
Hiroshi – generous
Jiro – second male
Keiko – adored one
Kiyoshi – quiet
Mai – brightness
Mamoru – gurdian
Midori – green
Nami – wave
Naomi – pleasent one
Nozomi – hope
Reiko – gratitude
Sachiko – bliss
Sakura – cherry blossoms
Yayoi – march
Yoko – posotive
Yuri – lily
Kazuo-peace
Kentaro – big boy
Makoto – sincer
Akiko – bright light
Shota – soar
Yuta – superior
Rin – valiant
Kaede – maple leaf
Yuki – snow
Miki – beauty
Takuto – develop
Ken – healthy
Yu – eternal
Tomo – friendly
Isamu – brave
Ryu – dragon
Ryo – good
Daichi – the earth
Ituki – tree
Mirai – future
Ren – lotus
Souta – dashing
Riku – land
Momo – peach
Aya – colorful
Sora – sky
Kai – Ocean
Satoshi – clever