Biblical Girl Baby Names

With more than 3,000 names – many that are still perennially on the “most popular” list – the Bible could be considered one of the first baby name books!

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• Abigail: Means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin) — in the Old Testament, Abigail was the wise wife of Nabal who later became one of King David's wives.
• Ada: Means "adornment, ornament" (Hebrew origin) — an anglicized form of Adah, the name borne by both Lamech's wife and one of Esau's wives in Genesis.
• Anna: Means "favor, grace" (Hebrew origin, via Greek) — the Greek/Latin form of Hannah; in the New Testament, Anna is the elderly prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah.
• Delilah: Means "delicate, weak, languishing" (Hebrew origin) — in the Old Testament, Delilah was Samson's lover who betrayed him to the Philistines by cutting his hair, the secret source of his strength.
• Elizabeth: Means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin) — in the New Testament, Elizabeth is the mother of John the Baptist and cousin of the Virgin Mary.
• Eve: Derived from Hebrew roots meaning "to breathe" or "to live" (Hebrew origin) — Eve was, according to Genesis, the first woman, created as a companion for Adam.
• Hanna: A variant spelling of Hannah, meaning "favor, grace" (Hebrew origin) — see Hannah below.
• Hannah: Means "favor, grace" (Hebrew origin) — in the Old Testament, Hannah was the once-barren wife of Elkanah whose prayers were answered with the birth of the prophet Samuel.
• Jerusha: Means "possession" (Hebrew origin) — in the Old Testament, Jerusha was the wife of King Uzziah of Judah and mother of King Jotham.
• Jezebel: Likely derived from a Phoenician root possibly meaning "Ba'al exalts," or from a Semitic root meaning "to exalt, to dwell" (Phoenician/Hebrew origin) — Jezebel was the notorious Phoenician wife of King Ahab of Israel, remembered in the Old Testament as a villain for promoting the worship of Baal.
• Joanna: A feminine form of John, ultimately meaning "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin, via Greek) — in the New Testament, Joanna was one of the women who followed and supported Jesus.
• Leah: Possibly means "weary, grieved" in Hebrew, though the meaning is debated (Hebrew origin) — in Genesis, Leah was Jacob's first wife and the mother of seven of his children, including several of the tribes of Israel.
• Lilith: Derived from Akkadian lilitu, meaning "of the night" (Akkadian/Hebrew origin) — Lilith doesn't appear by name in most Bible translations, but she's a major figure in later Jewish folklore, where she's described as Adam's first, defiant wife who was replaced by Eve.
• Lydia: Means "from Lydia," a region in Asia Minor (Greek origin) — in the New Testament, Lydia was a successful businesswoman converted to Christianity by the apostle Paul.
• Martha: Means "the lady, the mistress" in Aramaic (Aramaic origin) — in the New Testament, Martha was the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany, known for her practical, hospitable nature.
• Mary: Meaning uncertain — theories include "sea of bitterness," "rebelliousness," "wished-for child," or an Egyptian root meaning "beloved" (Hebrew/Egyptian origin, disputed) — Mary is, most famously, the mother of Jesus in the New Testament.
• Miriam: Shares the same uncertain root as Mary (Hebrew origin, disputed) — in the Old Testament, Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron who watched over baby Moses as he floated down the Nile.
• Naomi: Means "my pleasantness" (Hebrew origin) — in the Old Testament Book of Ruth, Naomi was the devoted mother-in-law of Ruth.
• Phoebe: Means "bright, pure" (Greek origin) — the name appears in the New Testament belonging to a female minister in the early church at Cenchreae.
• Priscilla: A diminutive of the Roman name Prisca (Latin origin) — in the New Testament Book of Acts, Priscilla and her husband Aquila hosted the apostle Paul in Corinth.
• Rachel: Means "ewe" (Hebrew origin) — in Genesis, Rachel was Jacob's favorite wife and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
• Rebekah: Likely derived from a Semitic root meaning "to join, tie, snare" (Hebrew origin) — in Genesis, Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and mother of twins Esau and Jacob.
• Ruth: Probably means "female friend" (Hebrew origin) — the central figure of the Old Testament Book of Ruth, a loyal Moabite woman who became an ancestor of King David.
• Sarah: Means "lady, princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin) — Sarah was the wife of Abraham and is considered the matriarch of the Jewish people; she gave birth to Isaac at age 90.
• Tabitha: Means "gazelle" in Aramaic (Aramaic origin) — in the New Testament, Tabitha was a woman restored to life by the apostle Peter.