181 Timeless Biblical Girl Names With Meanings

Religion is an integral part of human society. Individuals connected to the origins of various faiths play a significant role in shaping social values. Biblical girl names belonged to women whose actions and decisions have shaped history and influenced the faith and practices of billions of believers. Their lives offer moral lessons that remain relevant even today. Religious parents often choose biblical names for their daughters to honor their beliefs while appreciating their spiritual significance and timeless appeal.

Even though centuries-old, biblical girl names are relevant in the modern world. For instance, American actress Sarah Jessica Parker derives her name from the biblical matriarch Sarah (noblewoman), the wife of Abraham (1). Similarly, British actress Rachel Weisz gets her name from Rachel (innocent lamb), the wife of Jacob, and mother of Joseph and Benjamin (2). According to the SSA data, biblical names such as Hannah (favor), Abigail (my father is joy), and Chloe (green shoot) have enjoyed immense popularity over the last couple of decades (3). The deep meanings and religious connection make biblical names popular with parents. Here are biblical girl names that continue to be the preferred choice of parents across countries.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Hannah		Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Leah		Girl	Weary; Tired; Cow
Delilah		Girl	Delicate
Lydia		Girl	Woman from Lydia
Sarah		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Sara		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Rebecca		Girl	To tie; To bind
Madilyn		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Eve		Girl	To live; To breathe
Madilynn		Girl	One who is from Magdala; Tower
Chana		Girl	A favor from almighty God
Rebekah		Girl	To tie; Join; Snare
Nyomi		Unisex	Pleasantness
Judith		Girl	Woman from Judea; Jewish woman; Praised
Sariah		Girl	Princess; Yahweh is ruler
Claudia		Girl	Lame; Differently abled; Crippled; Closed
Dalilah		Girl	Languish; Weak
Salome		Girl	Peace
Shoshana		Girl	Lily; Lotus
Zyla		Unisex	Wood; The cross
Dalila		Girl	Delicate; Guide; Weak; Languishing
Nariyah		Unisex	Lamp of Yahweh
Magdalene		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Edna		Girl	Pleasure; Delight; Luxury; Fire; Rich friend
Junia		Girl	Born in June; Young
Susannah		Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Rhoda		Girl	Rose
Bernice		Girl	Bringer of victory
Sapphira		Girl	Sapphire; Lapis lazuli
Jemima		Girl	Dove; Daytime
Saria		Girl	A princess; Noblewoman; Lady
Betsabe		Unisex	Daughter of an oath
Aniela		Girl	Messenger of God; Angel; God is my grace
Meryem		Girl	Beloved; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness
Jaila		Girl	Mountain Goat
Dorcas		Girl	Gazelle
Joplin		Unisex	Persecuted; Fool; Great peace
Yarah		Girl	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle; Small butterfly; Water lady; Strong
Zyonna		Girl	A Jewish homeland; Heaven
Apphia		Girl	Increasing
Magali		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Sari		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; Essence
Avital		Girl	Morning dew; My father is dew
Beulah		Girl	Married
Ioanna		Girl	God is gracious
Arelis		Girl	Lion of God; God's hero; Altar of the sky
Adonijah		Girl	My lord is Yahweh
Evi		Girl	To live; To breathe
Avigayil		Girl	One who is a happy father and provides joy
Betzabeth		Girl	Daughter of an oath
Betania		Boy	House of figs; House of affliction
Magda		Girl	From Magdala; Tower
Sarae		Girl	My princess
Aseneth		Girl	Wife of Egypt's Joseph; The mother of Manasseh and Ephraim
Jochebed		Girl	God is glory
Silpa		Girl	Art; Craft; Skill; Frailty; Delicateness
Channah		Girl	Favor; Grace
Crissie		Girl	Diminutive of Christine; Follower of Christ
Elidi		Unisex	Valley; Lowland; God
Khloei		Girl	Green Shoot
Magdalyn		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower; From the town on the coast of the sea of Galilee
Adayah		Unisex	Adorned by God
Sarabeth		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman; My God is an oath
Asenath		Girl	Devoted to the Goddess Neith; Belonging to the Goddess; She belongs to her father
Drusilla		Girl	Strong
Cristela		Girl	Derivation from the Greek name Crystal; Ice; Clear; Follower of Christ
Shiphrah		Girl	Beautiful
Aradia		Girl	Song of the hero
Vashti		Unisex	Beautiful; Thread
Bethsaida		Girl	House of Fishing; House of hunting
Jerusha		Girl	Possession; Inheritance; Legacy
Adassa		Girl	Laughter; Myrtle tree
Debroah		Girl	Bee; a victory song
Betzabe		Girl	Daughter of an oath
Sheza		Girl	Luminosity; Spendor; Virtue
Cristie		Girl	Diminutive of Christine; Believer of Christ
Cristyn		Girl	English variant of the name "Christine"; Disciple of Christ
Bitania		Unisex	House of figs; House of affliction
Abigaille		Girl	The rejoice of my father
Neshama		Girl	Life force or inner self
Ezara		Unisex	Help; Assistance
Zelah		Boy	Rib; Side
Crissa		Girl	Elaboration of Cris; Variant of Cressa; Disciple of Christ
Sulekha		Girl	Forming auspicious lines; Calligraphy; Brilliant; Bright; Fair
Chavah		Girl	Mother of all living; Life; Living
Cerah		Unisex	Abundance; Noblewoman; Princess
Crosbie		Girl	A variant of Crosby; By the cross
Phoenicia		Girl	Red; Purple; Crimson; A variant of Phionix
Delaiah		Girl	Yahweh has drawn up
Abiela		Girl	God is my father
Elysabeth		Girl	The God of plenty; Mother Goddess of oath
Magdeline		Girl	She comes from the town Magdala of Galilee; Tower
Jedidah		Girl	A friend or companion
Jessamae		Girl	To behold; Beloved; Roman goddess
Merjem		Girl	A form of Mary, meaning bitterness
Merab		Girl	Abundant
Rahab		Girl	Spacious; Sea monster; Pride; Arrogance
Raelinn		Girl	A variant of Rachel, a beautiful lamb
Merima		Girl	Bosnian form of Mary, meaning star of the sea
Madie		Girl	Of Magdala; One who lives in a tower; Son of Maud

Infographic: Prominent Biblical Names For Girl

Several girl names can be found in the Bible, inspired by Biblical characters, habitations, or elements. This infographic includes some of the most significant feminine names from the Bible with their origin. Each name has a beautiful meaning that praises God and has its own story.

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