Christian Baby Names with Biblical Meanings

Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby! The Baptism ceremony is coming up soon and you may still be looking for the perfect name for your little one.

The ceremony is about welcoming your child into the Christian faith, but it’s also a great opportunity to choose a name that will stay with them forever.

Many people choose to give their babies biblical names because they have special meanings for them and their families. However, some parents are also looking for inspiration from other sources. To help you find the perfect name for your baby, we have compiled a list of popular and unique baby names with biblical meanings.

We have also found some Christian house names that come from the names of God and angels mentioned in the Bible. Take a look at these special baby names for boys and girls with meanings from the Bible.

Unique Baby Boys Names with Biblical Meanings

Name Meaning
Amos burden-bearer
Caleb faithful, devoted
Elijah my God is Yahweh
Gideon hewer or feller
Isaac laughter
Joel Yahweh is God
Jonah dove
Judah praised
Malachi my messenger
Micah who is like God?
Nathaniel gift of God
Noah rest, comfort
Obadiah servant of Yahweh
Phineas Oracle
Reuben behold, a son
Silas of the forest
Solomon peaceful
Tobias Yahweh is good
Zacharias Yahweh remembers
Zebulon exalted, honored
Abel breath, vapor
Adriel follower of God
Asher happy, blessed
Boaz strength
Daniel God is my judge
David beloved
Eben stone
Eden delight
Enoch dedicated
Ezra helper
Gabriel God is my strength
Hezekiah God gives strength
Isaacar he will bring a reward
Jabez pain
Jacob supplanter
Japheth expansion
Jared descent
Jeremiah God will uplift
Jesse gift
Job persecuted
John God is gracious
Jonas dove
Josiah fire of Yahweh
Levi joined, attached
Lot veil
Luke light-giving
Malachi my messenger
Mark Warrior
Matthias gift of Yahweh
Melchizedek king of righteousness
Mordecai servant of Marduk
Nahum comforter
Nathan given
Nehemiah comforted by Yahweh
Obed servant
Omri heaping
Peleg division
Peter rock
Philemon loving
Philip lover of horses
Raphael God heals
Samuel heard by God
Saul asked for
Seth appointed
Shem name
Simon heard, obedience
Stephen crowned
Thaddeus praised
Thomas twin
Timothy honoring God
Titus honorable
Uriah Yahweh is my light
Uriel God is my light
Uzziel strength of God
Zadok righteous
Zebadiah gift of Yahweh
Zedekiah Yahweh is righteous
Zephaniah Yahweh has hidden
Zechariah Yahweh remembers
Abelard noble strength
Amias loved
Bartholomew son of the furrow
Bezalel in the shadow of God
Boaz swift, strong
Cornelius horn
Eleazar God has helped
Eli ascension
Elisha God is salvation
Emmanuel God is with us
Ephraim fruitful
Esau hairy
Ezekiel God will strengthen
Ezra helper
Gabriel God is my strength
Gershom stranger there
Hiram exalted brother
Hosea salvation
Immanuel God is with us
Isaiah salvation of Yahweh
Jared descent
Jethro excellence
Job persecuted
Jochebed Yahweh is glory

Modern Biblical Names & Meanings for Baby Boys

Name Meaning
Abel breath, vapor
Abram exalted father
Adriel follower of God
Amos burden-bearer
Asher happy, blessed
Barak lightning
Boaz strength
Caleb faithful, devoted
Daniel God is my judge
David beloved
Eli ascension
Elijah my God is Yahweh
Elisha God is salvation
Emmanuel God is with us
Ephraim fruitful
Ezra helper
Gabriel God is my strength
Gideon hewer or feller
Hezekiah God gives strength
Hosea salvation
Isaac laughter
Isaiah salvation of Yahweh
Jacob supplanter
Japheth expansion
Jared descent
Jeremiah God will uplift
Jesse gift
Job persecuted
Joel Yahweh is God
John God is gracious
Jonas dove
Jonathan gift of Yahweh
Joseph he will add
Joshua Yahweh is salvation
Josiah fire of Yahweh
Judah praised
Levi joined, attached
Lot veil
Luke light-giving
Malachi my messenger
Mark warrior
Matthias gift of Yahweh
Melchizedek king of righteousness
Micah who is like God?
Mordecai servant of Marduk
Nathan given
Nehemiah comforted by Yahweh
Noah rest, comfort
Obadiah servant of Yahweh
Obed servant
Omri heaping
Peleg division
Peter rock
Philemon loving
Philip lover of horses
Raphael God heals
Reuben behold, a son
Samuel heard by God
Saul asked for
Seth appointed
Shem name
Silas of the forest
Simon heard, obedience
Stephen crowned
Thaddeus praised
Thomas twin
Timothy honoring God
Titus honorable
Tobias Yahweh is good
Uriah Yahweh is my light
Uriel God is my light
Uzziel strength of God
Zacharias Yahweh remembers
Zadok righteous
Zebadiah gift of Yahweh
Zebulon exalted, honored
Zedekiah Yahweh is righteous
Zephaniah Yahweh has hidden
Zechariah Yahweh remembers
Abelard noble strength
Amias loved
Bartholomew son of the furrow
Bezalel in the shadow of God
Cornelius horn
Eleazar God has helped
Enoch dedicated
Esau hairy
Ezekiel God will strengthen
Gilead rocky region
Hiram exalted brother
Immanuel God is with us
Isaacar he will bring a reward
Jabez pain
Joab Yahweh is father
Joachim God will establish
Joash fire of Yahweh

Baby Boy Names Based on the Names of Angels in the Bible

Name Meaning
Ariel Lion of God
Azrael Helper of God
Barachiel Blessing of God
Cassiel Speed of God
Chamuel He who seeks God
Gabriel God is my strength
Gadiel God is my fortune
Hadraniel Majesty of God
Hamaliel Graciousness of God
Harut Angel of silence
Israfil Angel who blows the trumpet
Jophiel Beauty of God
Kemuel Helper of God
Khamael Comfort of God
Kokabiel Star of God
Kushiel Righteousness of God
Lailah Angel of conception
Metatron Angel of the presence
Michael Who is like God
Muriel Light of God
Nathanael Gift of God
Nuriel Flame of God
Ophiel God’s wheel
Orifiel Angel of destiny
Peniel Face of God
Phanuel Face of God
Raguel Friend of God
Raphael God has healed
Raziel Secret of God
Remiel Merciful God
Samael Poison of God
Sandalphon Brother
Sarakiel Prince of God
Sariel Prince of God
Selaphiel Prayer of God
Seraphiel Fiery seraph
Shamnail Angel of confusion
Uriel Light of God
Zadkiel Righteousness of God
Zaphkiel Knowledge of God
Zerachiel Righteousness of God
Abdiel Servant of God
Amriel Command of God
Anael Grace of God
Ariel Lion of God
Asariel Crown of God
Azazel Perverter of justice
Barakiel Lightning of God
Cassiel Speed of God
Chamuel He who seeks God
Duma Silence of God
Gavriel God is my strength
Haniel Joy of God
Jeremiel Mercy of God
Kushiel Righteousness of God
Lailah Night
Matariel Rain of God
Michael Who is like God
Nisroc Flight of the eagle
Puriel Fire of God
Raguel Friend of God
Raphael God has healed
Remiel Thunder of God
Sandalphon Brother
Sarakiel Prince of God
Tzaphkiel Contemplation of God
Zophiel Watchman of God

 

Unique Baby Girl Names with Biblical Meanings

Name Meaning
Adah Ornament or beauty
Hadassah Myrtle tree
Jael Mountain goat
Keturah Incense
Keziah Cinnamon
Lilith Night demon
Mara Bitter
Miriam Bitter or rebellious
Naamah Pleasant
Phoebe Bright and shining
Selah A musical term meaning “pause”
Serah Princess
Shiphrah Beautiful
Tabitha Gazelle
Tirzah Delight
Tzipporah Bird
Zemira Song
Zillah Shadow or shade
Zipporah Bird
Ziva Radiance

Modern Biblical Names and Meanings for Baby Girl

Name Meaning
Abigail Joy of the father
Adriel Follower of God
Ariel Lion of God
Asher Happy and blessed
Bethany House of figs
Chloe Verdant and blooming
Damaris Calf or gentle
Deborah Bee
Eden Delight
Eliana My God has answered
Esther Star
Eva Life-giver
Faith Trust and confidence in God
Grace Favor and blessing from God
Hannah Gracious
Jemima Little dove
Joanna God is gracious
Jordan Descending, flowing down
Joy Happiness and delight
Judith Praised
Junia Youthful
Keren Horn of strength
Leah Weary or tired
Lydia Woman from Lydia
Magdalena Woman from Magdala
Martha Lady or mistress
Mary Bitter or rebellious
Naomi Pleasantness
Olivia Olive tree
Orpah Back of the neck
Penelope Weaver
Rachel Ewe
Rebekah Captivating
Ruth Friendship
Sabrina From the River Severn
Sarah Princess
Shiloh Tranquil or peaceful
Sophia Wisdom
Susanna Lily
Tamar Date palm
Talitha Little girl
Trinity Three-fold unity
Victoria Victory
Willow Graceful and slender
Yael Mountain goat
Zara Princess
Zipporah Bird

Baby Girl Names Based on the Names of Angels in the Bible

Name Angel
Ariel Archangel
Azrael Angel of death
Barachiel Archangel
Cassiel Angel of temperance
Chamuel Archangel
Gabriel Archangel
Haniel Angel of joy
Haziel Angel of mercy
Israfil Angel who will blow the trumpet on the Day of Resurrection
Jophiel Archangel
Kemuel One of the 70 angelic ministers
Lailah Angel of conception
Metatron Archangel
Michaela Feminine form of Michael, Archangel
Nathanael Angel who appeared to Daniel
Nuriel Angel of fire
Ophaniel Angel of the heavenly spheres
Orifiel Archangel
Phanuel Archangel
Raguel Archangel
Raziel Angel of mysteries
Remiel Archangel
Samael Angel of death
Sandalphon Archangel
Sariel Angel of guidance
Selaphiel Archangel
Seraphina Feminine form of Seraphim, highest order of angels
Taharial Angel of purity
Turiel Angel who watches over the gates of the east
Uriel Archangel
Uzziel Archangel
Zadkiel Archangel
Zaphkiel Archangel
Zerachiel Archangel
Akatriel Angel of the fourth heaven
Anael Angel of romantic love
Azaziel Fallen angel who taught men to make weapons
Barbiel Angel of October
Bethor Angel of Jupiter
Camael Archangel
Cerviel Angel of the sixth heaven
Dina Angel of learning
Elemiah Angel of childbirth
Gagiel Angel of fish
Gamaliel Archangel
Hamaliel Angel of the month of August
Iofiel Angel of beauty
Izidkiel Angel of the eighth heaven

 

Do you like any of these Christian house names for your baby? If not, don’t worry! You can use our baby name generator tool to find more biblical names.

We also have a list of cool unisex names, as well as 2023 baby girl names and 2023 baby boy names to explore. If you’re thinking about nicknames, we have a cute list of baby nicknames too!

Since you’re already here looking for baby names, it might be helpful to use our pregnancy due date calculator to estimate when your little one will arrive. And don’t forget to check out our hospital bag checklist to make sure you’re prepared for the big day!

We hope you find a name that you love soon. Happy name hunting!

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