48 Old Testament Baby Names That Withstand The Test Of Time

Nellah Bailey McGough
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Beautiful biblical baby names for boys and girls.

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Picking out a child's name is one of the most exciting things to do once you find out you're going to become a parent. You can find inspiration for baby names all over the place, from a family tree to books and movies, but many of today's couples are finding inspiration from Old Testament names. There are plenty of beautiful biblical baby girl names, and some of our favorites are found right in the Old Testament. If you're set on choosing a biblical baby name for your child, these Old Testament names are beautiful.

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Some people pick names because they have a personal connection to them, others because they like the way they sound, and others because of the meaning behind the name. A name can evoke strength, nature, or positivity. We've listed names and included some name meanings here, which are linked to the Hebrew words from which these names were derived. They're not all exact, and several have alternate meanings we didn't list, so don't put too much thought into changing the name of your future child based on the possible meaning behind his or her name.

Old Testament Boy Names and Meanings

  • Aaron: High Mountain, Exalted

  • Abel: Breath

  • Abner: My Father Is a Light

  • Abraham: Father of Many

  • Adam: Man

  • Amos: To Carry

  • Benjamin: Son of the Right Hand

  • Caleb: Whole Heart

  • Daniel: God Is My Judge

  • David: Beloved

  • Elijah: My God

  • Ezra: Help

  • Ira: Watchful

  • Isaac: He Will Laugh; He Will Rejoice

  • Isaiah: Yahweh Is Salvation

  • Jacob: May God Protect

  • Jeremiah: Yahweh Will Exalt

  • Jesse: Gift

  • Jonah: Dove

  • Jonathan: Yahweh Has Given

  • Jordan: Descend

  • Joseph: He Will Add

  • Joshua: Yahweh Is Salvation

  • Levi: Joined

  • Michael: Who Is Like God?

  • Nathan: He Gave

  • Noah: Rest

  • Reuben: Behold, a Son

  • Samson: Sun

  • Samuel: God Has Heard

  • Seth: Placed; Appointed

  • Solomon: Peaceful

Old Testament Girl Names and Meanings

  • Abigail: My Father Is Joy

  • Deborah: Bee

  • Delilah: Delicate

  • Dinah: Judged

  • Esther: Star

  • Eve: To Breathe; To Live

  • Hannah: Favor; Grace

  • Judith: Jewish Woman

  • Leah: Weary

  • Michal: Brook

  • Miriam: Wished for Child

  • Naomi: Pleasantness

  • Rachel: Ewe

  • Rebecca: Join

  • Ruth: Friend

  • Sarah: Lady

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