Stumped on Biblical girl names
#21
Posted 12 June 2011 - 09:02 PM
Abigail: King David's third wife, this name is Hebrew in origin and means "the father's joy." 1 Samuel 25:3
Adina: This name means "adorned, dainty, slender." Hebrew. 1 Chronicles 11:42
Ariel: Meaning "lion of God" this is actually another name for Jerusalem. Ezra 8:16
Bethany: This name means "house of figs, song" and is the name of a village near Jerusalem. Matthew 21:17
Chloe: This Greek name means "blooming." 1 Corinthians 1:11
Damaris: Another Greek name, this means "to tame." This was a woman in the bible who heard Paul speak at Mar's Hill. Acts 17:34
Dinah: A Hebrew name, this means "justified." This was the name of Jacob's only daughter. Genesis 30:21
Eden: This Hebrew name means "place of pleasure" and is found in the bible as God's garden of paradise. Genesis 2:8
Hagar: This is the name of the handmaid who served Abraham's wife Sarah. The name means "forsaken." Genesis 16:1
Hannah: This Hebrew name, meaning "favored prophet," was the name of Samuel's mother. 1 Samuel 1:2
Jael: This Hebrew name means "mountain goat, one who ascends" and was the name of a woman who slew the Canaanite captain Sisera. Judges 4:17
Joanna: This is another version of the name Joan or Jane and there were several disciples of Christ with this name. Luke 8:3
Leah: A Hebrew name meaning "delicate." The name of Jacob's first wife. Genesis 29:16
Lydia: A Greek place name, this means "from Lydia." This was also the name of a woman in the bible who was a businesswoman. Acts 16:14
Martha: This name has Aramaic roots and means "lady of the house." This was the name of the sister of Mary and Lazarus. Luke 10:38
Miriam: This is an older version of the name Mary and was the name of the sister of Moses who saved his life by hiding him in a basket. Exodus 15:20
Naomi: Meaning "pleasant," this was the name of Ruth's mother-in-law. Ruth 1:2
Priscilla: This Latin name means "ancient, venerable." This was the name of an early Christian missionary. Acts 18:2
Rachel: This Hebrew name means "ewe, female sheep." This was the name of Jacob's wife. Genesis 29:6
Talitha: Aramaic in origin, this means "little girl." The name of Jairus's daughter who was resurrected. Mark 5:41
Tamar: This Hebrew name means "date palm." Genesis 38:6
Zipporah: This name means "bird" and is of Hebrew origin. Exodus 2:21
Hope I helped a little.
#22
Posted 12 June 2011 - 10:36 PM
or there's names like Hope, Grace, Faith.
#23
Posted 20 June 2011 - 01:01 PM
some pretty spiritual name suggestions:Name: Andrea
Location: Arizona
Message:
I'm looking for a name for our second child. We like Biblical names, or ones that have a strong or significant (preferably spiritual) meaning. our first son is Gideon Lee. If we have a boy we like Gabriel, Nathaniel or Judah. But we are stumped on girls names!!! Help!
Serenity
Justice
Trinity
Destiny
Genisis
Good Luck
#24
Posted 21 June 2011 - 01:51 PM
Charity (Good will)
Alexandria (Defender of men, Brave)
Edna (pleasure)
Alma (Virgin, Young girl)
Faith
Amethyst
Hope
Angel (messerger of God)
Eve
Anna (Grace)
Mary
#25
Posted 26 June 2011 - 06:28 PM
Here's another great site to help!
http://www.behindthe.../nmc/bibl_f.php
#26
Posted 30 June 2011 - 03:33 PM
#27
Posted 23 July 2011 - 07:50 AM
#28
Posted 26 July 2011 - 09:44 AM
Grace
eden
heaven
grace
kayla
Elizabeth
mary
rebekah
Magdalyn
#29
Posted 30 July 2011 - 10:39 AM
#30
Posted 30 July 2011 - 03:30 PM
Good luck x
#31
Posted 06 August 2011 - 02:36 AM
Name: Andrea
Location: Arizona
Message:
I'm looking for a name for our second child. We like Biblical names, or ones that have a strong or significant (preferably spiritual) meaning. our first son is Gideon Lee. If we have a boy we like Gabriel, Nathaniel or Judah. But we are stumped on girls names!!! Help!
Michal (pronounced Michelle or Michael) Was the name of King David's first wife, and Saul's youngest daughter. Maybe I'm biased, but I like it.
~ME Costner
#32
Posted 15 October 2011 - 05:26 AM
#33
Posted 15 October 2011 - 12:30 PM
Name: Andrea
Location: Arizona
Message:
I'm looking for a name for our second child. We like Biblical names, or ones that have a strong or significant (preferably spiritual) meaning. our first son is Gideon Lee. If we have a boy we like Gabriel, Nathaniel or Judah. But we are stumped on girls names!!! Help!
Sarah
Rebecca
Rachel
Leah
Delilah
Ruth
Eve
Tamar
Miriam
Deborah
Esther
Judith
Anne
Elizabeth
Mary
Anna
Abigail
Lydia
Sapphira
GL!
#34
Posted 14 December 2011 - 07:26 PM
#35
Posted 17 December 2011 - 01:20 PM
Ruth
Sara
Lily
Elisabeth
Rose
Isabel (variation of Elisabeth)
Hannah
Rachel
Adah (nickname of Addie)
#36
Posted 04 January 2012 - 06:22 PM
#37
Posted 08 January 2012 - 11:21 AM
Name: Andrea
Location: Arizona
Message:
I'm looking for a name for our second child. We like Biblical names, or ones that have a strong or significant (preferably spiritual) meaning. our first son is Gideon Lee. If we have a boy we like Gabriel, Nathaniel or Judah. But we are stumped on girls names!!! Help!
Try Rebeka, Dinah, or Glory
#38
Posted 21 March 2012 - 06:12 PM
Mary
Faith
Hope
Joy
Utopia
#39
Posted 14 May 2012 - 12:36 PM
Esther Marie
Esther Lynne
Esther Zariah
Esther Kylie
Esther Emily
Hope this helps a little!
#40
Posted 12 June 2012 - 06:59 PM