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Biblical Girl Names
743 names, each with its meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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Biblical girl names carry faith, history, and quiet strength — names with a story that has lasted thousands of years. The beloved classics lead: Miriam, Rachel, Rebecca and Selah.
For something softer or more modern, Elianna, Gabriela, Joanna and Noa feel fresh, while Shiloh, Ariel, Sarai and Mariah add lyrical beauty.
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Biblical Girl Names
Selah#216 in the U.S.Pause and reflect; a musical or liturgical direction meaning to lift up or praise▶Elianna#218 in the U.S.My God has answered; God is gracious▶Noa#226 in the U.S.Motion, movement▶Miriam#246 in the U.S.Beloved; wished-for child▶Rachel#250 in the U.S.Ewe; female sheep▶Shiloh#281 in the U.S.Peaceful; place of rest; the one to whom it belongs▶Daniela#302 in the U.S.God is my judge▶Joanna#306 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious▶Gabriela#317 in the U.S.Feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, composed of 'gever' (strong man, hero) and ▶Rebecca#350 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Rivkah, possibly from 'ribqah' (to bind or tie) or related to a root meaning 'c▶Ariel#356 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ariel, composed of 'ari' (lion) and 'El' (God), meaning 'lion of God'. In the Bible▶Jordyn#371 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend▶Sarai#425 in the U.S.From Hebrew Saray meaning my princess or my lady; the original name of the biblical Sarah, wife▶Mariah#448 in the U.S.Variant of Maria, the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam; possible meanings include 'drop of the s▶Madeleine#455 in the U.S.French form of Magdalene, from the place name Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, meaning 'tower' in▶Elisa#458 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheba' composed of 'el' (God) and 'shava' (o▶Daniella#468 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew 'Daniyel' meaning 'God is my judge,' composed of '▶Mariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots poss▶Hanna#512 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Hannah, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace' or 'favor' — literally 'God has▶Eve#519 in the U.S.From Hebrew Chavah (Havva), derived from the root chava meaning 'to breathe' or 'to live'; the ▶Madelynn#524 in the U.S.Modern spelling variant of Madeline/Madeleine, from the place-name Magdala (a town on the Sea o▶Priscilla#544 in the U.S.Diminutive of the Roman family name Prisca, derived from Latin priscus meaning 'ancient,' 'old-▶Danielle#549 in the U.S.French feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge,' a compound of d▶Jacqueline#558 in the U.S.French feminine form of Jacques (French form of James), from Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter'▶Ivanna#567 in the U.S.God is gracious; the Slavic feminine form of Ivan, which itself derives from the Hebrew Yochana▶Makayla#568 in the U.S.Who is like God? — a modern phonetic respelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael from ▶Hadassah#570 in the U.S.Myrtle tree; the Hebrew name of the biblical Queen Esther, signifying the fragrant myrtle plant▶Noemi#583 in the U.S.Italian, Spanish, and French form of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my de▶Jordan#584 in the U.S.To flow down or descend; from Hebrew yarden, the name of the Jordan River▶Mara#589 in the U.S.From Hebrew mara meaning 'bitter' or 'sorrowful'; in the Book of Ruth, Naomi asks to be called ▶Seraphina#600 in the U.S.Feminine form of Seraphim, from Hebrew seraphim (plural of seraph), meaning 'burning ones,' ref▶Noah#624 in the U.S.Rest, repose, or comfort; from Hebrew Noach▶Rivka#629 in the U.S.The original Hebrew form of Rebecca, from the root r-b-q (רבקה), meaning 'to bind,' 'to tie,' o▶Azariah#630 in the U.S.Helped by God; or Yahweh has helped — from Hebrew Azaryahu▶Gabrielle#633 in the U.S.French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el (גַּבְרִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my str▶Azaria#638 in the U.S.Variant of Azariah, from the Hebrew Azaryahu (עֲזַרְיָה), meaning 'helped by God' or 'Yahweh ha▶Galilea#647 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Galilee, from the Hebrew Galil meaning circle or district; the region ▶Chana#686 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Hannah, from Channah meaning grace, favor, or God has been gracious to me; used ▶Martha#713 in the U.S.From Aramaic marta (מַרְתָּא), the feminine form of mar meaning 'lord' or 'master,' hence 'lady▶Abby#731 in the U.S.Short form of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל), meaning 'my father is joyful' or ▶Mikayla#748 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el (▶Bethany#752 in the U.S.House of figs or house of dates; from the Aramaic Bet Te'ena, a village near Jerusalem signific▶Amaris#754 in the U.S.Promised by God or given by God; from the Hebrew name Amariah meaning Yahweh has promised▶Neriah#762 in the U.S.Lamp of God or light of the Lord; from the Hebrew Neriyah, combining ner meaning lamp or light ▶Azari#766 in the U.S.Helped by God or God has helped; a feminine form variant connected to the Hebrew Azariah, from ▶Keziah#767 in the U.S.Cassia or cinnamon tree; from the Hebrew Qetsiyah, a fragrant spice plant related to cinnamon m▶Ruthie#781 in the U.S.Companion or friend; the diminutive of Ruth, from the Hebrew Rut meaning companion, friend, or ▶Judith#790 in the U.S.Woman of Judea or she will be praised; from the Hebrew Yehudit, the feminine form of Yehudah me▶Jessie#824 in the U.S.Pet form of Jessica or Jesse, ultimately from the Hebrew Yishai meaning 'God exists' or 'gift',▶Nyomi#825 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew naomi meaning 'pleasantness', 'my deli▶Ezra#834 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ezra meaning 'help' or 'helper', the name of the biblical scribe and priest who▶Michaela#843 in the U.S.Feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical qu▶Lea#848 in the U.S.Variant of Leah, from the Hebrew le'ah meaning 'weary' or 'delicate cow'; also related to the O▶Magdalena#850 in the U.S.Feminine form of Magdalene, from the Greek Magdalene meaning 'woman of Magdala', where Magdala ▶Anaiah#853 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Anaiah, meaning 'Yahweh has answered', composed of Ana (to answer) and Yah (Yah▶Madilynn#860 in the U.S.A creative American spelling of Madeline or Madelynn, ultimately from Magdalene (woman of Magda▶Deborah#864 in the U.S.From the Hebrew devorah meaning 'bee', specifically the honeybee, which was associated in ancie▶Johanna#871 in the U.S.Feminine form of Johannes (Latin form of John), from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracio▶Giovanna#878 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giovanni, which is the Italian form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yo▶Rebekah#884 in the U.S.From Hebrew Rivkah, possibly connected to a root meaning to tie, bind, or ensnare; traditionall▶Micah#909 in the U.S.Who is like God? — from Hebrew Mi-ka-el, a rhetorical question affirming God's incomparability▶Anayah#913 in the U.S.From Hebrew Anaiah meaning Yahweh has answered, composed of ana (to answer, to respond) and Yah▶Sarahi#917 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Sarah (Hebrew Sara: princess, noblewoman, or lady), with the Spanish influen▶Joelle#919 in the U.S.Yahweh is God; French feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yo'el (Yah is God)▶Salome#952 in the U.S.Peace; from Hebrew/Aramaic shalom (peace), the root of Salome and Solomon▶Elia#970 in the U.S.Feminine form of Elias or Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu meaning my God is Yahweh, combining el me▶Mikaela#970 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Scandinavian/American feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is▶Arely#984 in the U.S.Variant of Areli, from Hebrew meaning heroic or valiant, or connected to the word ari meaning l▶Malka#986 in the U.S.Queen; from Hebrew malka (queen), related to melech (king)▶Eliyanah#1047 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; an elaborated feminine form combining Elijah (Eliyahu: my God is Yahweh) with▶Dalilah#1049 in the U.S.Delicate, languishing; spelling variant of Delilah, from Hebrew dalilah (weak, languishing, del▶Raquel#1071 in the U.S.Ewe (female sheep); Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel, from Hebrew rakhel (ewe)▶Jubilee#1103 in the U.S.A year of celebration and remission; from Hebrew yobel (ram's horn, jubilee year) via Latin jub▶Micaela#1118 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Spanish/Italian feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el▶Ariela#1138 in the U.S.Lion of God; feminine form of Ariel, from Hebrew ari (lion) + el (God)▶Carmela#1155 in the U.S.Garden or vineyard; from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyard of God) via Spanish Carmen and Italian▶Isha#1202 in the U.S.Woman; from Sanskrit isha (woman, goddess) or Hebrew isha (woman, from Adam's rib)▶Moriah#1212 in the U.S.Seen by God; or God is my teacher; from Hebrew Moriyyah (seen by God), the name of the mountain▶Sharon#1232 in the U.S.The plain; the Plain of Sharon — a fertile coastal plain in ancient Israel, from Hebrew sharon ▶Rebeca#1269 in the U.S.To bind, to tie; a snare▶Amariah#1289 in the U.S.God has promised; the Lord has spoken▶Dalila#1328 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, languishing▶Dina#1334 in the U.S.Judged, vindicated, avenged▶Liah#1340 in the U.S.Weary; also interpreted as wild cow or gazelle▶Susanna#1360 in the U.S.Lily flower, graceful as a lily▶Adina#1376 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, tender, noble▶Chava#1415 in the U.S.Life, living one▶Devorah#1416 in the U.S.Bee, the honeybee▶Magdalene#1419 in the U.S.She of Magdala, woman of the tower▶Areli#1422 in the U.S.Lion of God; angel of the first heaven▶Damaris#1435 in the U.S.Gentle, calf, tame one▶Jael#1470 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yael (יָעֵל), meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex'. In the Bible, Jael was the wom▶Ester#1508 in the U.S.a variant of Esther, generally taken to mean 'star', from Old Persian; possibly linked to the g▶Tabitha#1519 in the U.S.from the Aramaic word 'tabita' meaning 'gazelle'; in the New Testament Tabitha was a woman rais▶Adalia#1592 in the U.S.Biblical name (a son of Haman in the Book of Esther) of uncertain Persian/Hebrew meaning; in mo▶Hosanna#1596 in the U.S."save us, we pray; deliver us," from Hebrew hoshia-na, used as a shout of praise▶Yael#1600 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yael (יָעֵל), meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex'. A biblical heroine who slew th▶Hadassa#1604 in the U.S.Myrtle tree (Hebrew name of Queen Esther)▶Shoshana#1796 in the U.S.Lily▶Abilene#1934 in the U.S.Meadow, grassy area▶Eunice#1967 in the U.S.Good victory▶Adah#2049 in the U.S.Adornment, ornament▶Edna#2054 in the U.S.Pleasure▶Armoni#2095 in the U.S.Of the palace, palatial▶Batsheva#2097 in the U.S.Daughter of the oath▶Devora#2133 in the U.S.Bee▶Leya#2331 in the U.S.weary, wild cow▶Susana#2338 in the U.S.lily, rose▶Analeah#2361 in the U.S.grace combined with weary; graceful one▶Tamar#2374 in the U.S.date palm tree, graceful▶Elisheva#2386 in the U.S.my God is an oath, God is fullness▶Yocheved#2398 in the U.S.God is glory, glory of God▶Azeneth#2403 in the U.S.belonging to Neith, gift of the goddess Neith▶Sinai#2422 in the U.S.holy mountain, place of divine revelation▶Azariyah#2436 in the U.S.God has helped, Yahweh has helped▶Junia#2442 in the U.S.belonging to June or Juno, youth▶Jesse#2466 in the U.S.gift, wealthy▶Asher#2501 in the U.S.Happy, blessed▶Avigail#2504 in the U.S.my father's joy▶James#2580 in the U.S.Holder of the heel▶Aja#2594 in the U.S.Goat▶Levi#2614 in the U.S.Joined, attached▶Athaliah#2657 in the U.S.Yahweh is exalted▶Lael#2673 in the U.S.of God / belonging to God▶Zemira#2686 in the U.S.song, melody▶Susannah#2734 in the U.S.Lily▶Atalia#2746 in the U.S. Yahweh is exalted▶Atarah#2794 in the U.S.Crown▶Vania#2842 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Rhoda#2870 in the U.S.Rose▶Zipporah#2916 in the U.S.Bird▶Nayomi#2997 in the U.S.Pleasantness; a phonetic and aesthetic variant of the Hebrew name Naomi▶Tzipora#3004 in the U.S.From Hebrew tzipor (צִפּוֹר) meaning 'bird'; the name means 'little bird' or simply 'bird'▶Ezri#3020 in the U.S.From Hebrew ezri (עֶזְרִי) meaning 'my help' or 'helper'; a feminine form related to Ezra, whic▶Jemima#3024 in the U.S.From the Hebrew 'yemimah,' most commonly interpreted as 'dove,' a symbol of peace and purity; s▶Gabby#3051 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man ▶Galilee#3052 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Galil meaning district or circuit; Galilee was the northern region of ancient I▶Kezia#3060 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Qetsiyah, referring to the cassia tree, a plant whose bark resembles cinnamon; ▶Wisdom#3068 in the U.S.From the Old English wisdom, meaning accumulated knowledge and good judgment; used as a given n▶Isamar#3087 in the U.S.Gift of the sea; blending Hebrew Isa (possibly from Ishmael or Isaiah) with the Hebrew yam (sea▶Naomie#3097 in the U.S.Pleasantness or sweetness; a French-influenced spelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew name Na'omi m▶Rafaela#3102 in the U.S.God has healed; the feminine form of Rafael, from Hebrew Rafa'el meaning God has healed, via th▶Danni#3173 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'▶Mahalia#3196 in the U.S.From Hebrew mahalah (מַחֲלָה) meaning 'tenderness,' 'affection,' or possibly 'marrow,' appearin▶Niomi#3199 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi, meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight', a name c▶Anaiyah#3215 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Anaya or Anaiah, from Hebrew Anayah meaning 'God has answered' or 'Yahweh h▶Rachelle#3252 in the U.S.Ewe, female sheep; an elaborated French-style form of Rachel, from Hebrew Rachel▶Talitha#3257 in the U.S.Little girl; from the Aramaic phrase talitha koum, 'little girl, arise', spoken by Jesus in the▶Joella#3295 in the U.S.Yahweh is God; feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yoel▶Yohanna#3319 in the U.S.God is gracious; a transliterated form of Johanna, from Hebrew Yochanan, used in Ethiopian, Ara▶Yides#3376 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith), from Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea', traditionally glossed ▶Atara#3384 in the U.S.Crown, diadem; from Hebrew atarah▶Neriyah#3425 in the U.S.Lamp of the Lord, light of Yahweh; from Hebrew Neriah, the father of the prophet Jeremiah's scr▶Delila#3452 in the U.S.Delicate, tender, languishing; variant of Delilah, the woman who beguiled Samson in the Book of▶Keturah#3460 in the U.S.Incense, fragrant offering; the name of Abraham's wife after Sarah's death in Genesis▶Rachell#3481 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Rachel, the Genesis matriarch whose Hebrew name means 'ewe'▶Shifra#3486 in the U.S.Beauty, loveliness (from a root meaning to improve, to make beautiful); one of the two midwives▶Shyloh#3487 in the U.S.Variant of Shiloh, the biblical sanctuary town whose name is linked to tranquility and to a deb▶Solomia#3489 in the U.S.Ukrainian form of Salome, from Hebrew shalom, 'peace'▶Basya#3508 in the U.S.Daughter of God; Yiddish form of Batya/Bithiah — the pharaoh's daughter who drew Moses from the▶Leiah#3537 in the U.S.Variant of Leah, the Genesis matriarch, traditionally 'weary' — also echoing Star Wars' Leia▶Mykah#3546 in the U.S.Y-and-h spelling of Micah, Hebrew 'who is like Yahweh?', styled for girls▶Tziporah#3558 in the U.S.Bird; from Hebrew tzippor — the Midianite wife of Moses who saved his life▶Betsabe#3576 in the U.S.Daughter of the oath (or 'of seven'); Spanish form of Bathsheba, King David's wife and Solomon'▶Debra#3581 in the U.S.Bee; a contracted spelling of Deborah, the prophet-judge and warrior of Israel▶Michal#3612 in the U.S.Who is like God?; the daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, who saved his life▶Becca#3643 in the U.S.Short form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, traditionally 'to bind, to tie, to join'▶Bethel#3645 in the U.S.House of God; the biblical place where Jacob dreamed of the ladder to heaven▶Jesiah#3662 in the U.S.From Jesiah/Isshiah, a biblical name meaning 'Yahweh exists' or 'Yahweh lends' — styled with th▶Adaiah#3686 in the U.S.From Hebrew Adayah, 'Yahweh has adorned' or 'God has witnessed/testified' — a biblical name▶Judah#3772 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised' — the patriarch whose tribe carried the lion emblem; here used f▶Noemie#3791 in the U.S.French form (Noémie) of Naomi — Hebrew No'omi, 'my delight, pleasantness'▶Saray#3797 in the U.S.Spanish-favored form of Sarai — Hebrew 'my princess', Abraham's wife before God renamed her Sar▶Amariyah#3811 in the U.S.Feminine-styled form of biblical Amariah — 'Yahweh has said/promised' — riding the melodic -iya▶Leyah#3847 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Leah — Hebrew, traditionally 'weary', possibly 'delicate' or 'wild cow' (her▶Abigael#3877 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — King David's wise wife▶Dinah#3895 in the U.S.From Hebrew Dinah, 'judged, vindicated' — Jacob and Leah's daughter; a jazz-age American classi▶Israel#3901 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yisrael, 'he strives with God' — Jacob's wrestling-won name, here for daughters▶Marah#3926 in the U.S.From Hebrew marah, 'bitter' — the bitter spring of Exodus made sweet, and Naomi's chosen name o▶Rachael#3935 in the U.S.-ael spelling of Rachel — Hebrew, 'ewe' — the shepherdess Jacob loved and served fourteen years▶Tirzah#3939 in the U.S.From Hebrew Tirtzah, 'delight, she is my pleasure' — a daughter of Zelophehad and a city praise▶Abbigail#3950 in the U.S.Double-b spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — with the nickname Abby bui▶Kaziah#4066 in the U.S.Spelling of Keziah — Hebrew Qetsiah, 'cassia', the fragrant cinnamon-like spice; Job's daughter▶Sephora#4090 in the U.S.Greek form of Zipporah — Hebrew Tzipporah, 'bird' — also linked to Greek for 'beauty'▶Adrielle#4108 in the U.S.Feminine of Adriel — Hebrew Adri'el, 'flock of God' or 'God is my helper'▶Havilah#4130 in the U.S.From Hebrew Havilah — a biblical land 'where there is gold', read 'circle' or 'stretch of sand'▶Naomy#4164 in the U.S.Latino -y spelling of Naomi — Hebrew Naomi, 'pleasantness, sweetness, delight'▶Sela#4173 in the U.S.From Hebrew sela, 'rock, cliff' — a biblical place; also linked to Selah, a musical pause▶Sapphira#4264 in the U.S.From Greek sappheiros, 'sapphire' (the blue gem) — also a New Testament name▶Jaelle#4309 in the U.S.French-styled elaboration of Jael — Hebrew Yael, 'mountain goat, ibex'▶Nohemi#4342 in the U.S.Latino form of Naomi/Noemi — Hebrew Naomi, 'pleasantness, my delight'▶Mikah#4427 in the U.S.-h spelling of Micah — Hebrew Mikha, 'who is like God?' — here for girls▶Rivkah#4532 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Rebecca — Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating, ensnaring'▶Azaliah#4560 in the U.S.From Hebrew Azaliah, 'whom Yahweh has reserved/spared' — a biblical name; also echoes the azale▶Keilah#4596 in the U.S.From the biblical town Keilah (a fortress in Judah); also a modern spelling echoing Kayla/Leila▶Ruthmary#4596 in the U.S.Ruthmary fuses two biblical names: Ruth, from Hebrew Rut, often read as 'companion' or 'friend,▶Rahil#4620 in the U.S.Arabic/Persian form of Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'ewe' (a gentle female sheep)▶Aviyah#4664 in the U.S.From Hebrew Aviyah, 'my father is Yahweh; God is my father' (a biblical name)▶Cleopha#4675 in the U.S.Cleopha is a feminine form linked to Cleopas or Cleophas, a Greek name understood as 'glory of ▶Zilpha#4690 in the U.S.Zilpha is an English variant of Zilpah, a Hebrew name from the book of Genesis. 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Popular biblical girl names include Miriam, Rachel, Rebecca, Selah, Elianna and Shiloh. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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Selah, Miriam and Elianna are beautiful biblical girl names — meaningful, melodic, and rooted in scripture.