54 biblical names for your child (with meanings and bible verses)

Choosing a name for your child is one of the most sacred and significant decisions you will make as a parent.

It’s more than just a label, it’s a declaration of identity, purpose, and destiny. For many Christian families, turning to the Bible for name inspiration is a meaningful way to root a child’s identity in faith.

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Biblical names are not only rich in history and spiritual depth, but they often carry beautiful meanings and powerful stories that can inspire a child for life. It's important to give biblical names to your children because these names often come with blessings, prophetic meanings, and historical significance that can guide your child as they grow.

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54 Biblical Names for Your Child

1. Elijah – My God is Yahweh - Verse: 1 Kings 17:1

2. Isaiah – Salvation of the Lord - Verse: Isaiah 1:1

3. Samuel – Heard by God - Verse: 1 Samuel 1:20

4. Caleb – Faithful, Devotion to God - Verse: Numbers 13:30

5. Levi – Joined, Attached - Verse: Genesis 29:34

6. Nathaniel – Gift of God - Verse: John 1:47

7. Noah – Rest, Comfort - Verse: Genesis 6:9

8. Ezra – Helper - Verse: Ezra 7:6

9. Micah – Who is like God? - Verse: Micah 1:1

10. Josiah – Healed by the Lord - Verse: 2 Kings 22:1

11. Gideon – Mighty Warrior - Verse: Judges 6:12

12. Daniel – God is my Judge - Verse: Daniel 1:6

13. Asher – Happy, Blessed - Verse: Genesis 30:13

14. Ezekiel – God Strengthens - Verse: Ezekiel 1:3

15. Abel – Breath, Vanity - Verse: Genesis 4:2

16. Silas – Man of the Forest - Verse: Acts 15:40

17. Malachi – My Messenger - Verse: Malachi 1:1

18. Eli – Ascended, My God - Verse: 1 Samuel 1:9

19. Zion – Highest Point - Verse: Psalm 132:13

20. Boaz – Strength - Verse: Ruth 2:1

21. Seth – Appointed - Verse: Genesis 4:25

22. Hannah – Grace, Favour - Verse: 1 Samuel 1:2

23. Esther – Star - Verse: Esther 2:7

24. Deborah – Bee - Verse: Judges 4:4

25. Ruth – Companion, Friend - Verse: Ruth 1:16

26. Sarah – Princess - Verse: Genesis 17:15

27. Leah – Weary - Verse: Genesis 29:17

28. Miriam – Wished-for Child - Verse: Exodus 15:20

29. Abigail – My Father’s Joy - Verse: 1 Samuel 25:3

30. Eve – Life - Verse: Genesis 3:20

31. Elizabeth – God is my Oath - Verse: Luke 1:5

32. Naomi – Pleasantness - Verse: Ruth 1:2

33. Rachel – Ewe - Verse: Genesis 29:17

34. Priscilla – Ancient - Verse: Acts 18:2

35. Phoebe – Bright, Radiant - Verse: Romans 16:1

36. Delilah – Delicate - Verse: Judges 16:4

37. Lydia – From Lydia (region) - Verse: Acts 16:14

38. Rebekah – To Tie, Bind - Verse: Genesis 24:15

39. Dinah – Judged - Verse: Genesis 30:21

40. Anna – Grace - Verse: Luke 2:36

41. Joanna – God is Gracious - Verse: Luke 8:3

42. Tabitha – Gazelle - Verse: Acts 9:36

43. Susanna – Lily - Verse: Luke 8:3

44. Zipporah – Bird - Verse: Exodus 2:21

45. Jael – Mountain Goat - Verse: Judges 4:17

46. Keziah – Cassia (a sweet spice) - Verse: Job 42:14

47. Jeriah – Taught by God - Verse: 1 Chronicles 23:19

48. Zuriel – My Rock is God - Verse: Numbers 3:35

49. Benaiah – Built by the Lord - Verse: 2 Samuel 23:20

50. Adriel – Flock of God - Verse: 1 Samuel 18:19

51. Neriah – Lamp of the Lord - Verse: Jeremiah 32:12

52. Elon – Oak Tree - Verse: Judges 12:11

53. Adina – Delicate, Gentle - Verse: 1 Chronicles 11:42

54. Bithiah – Daughter of Yahweh - Verse: 1 Chronicles 4:18

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