What are some Biblical girl names commonly used in Christian communities?

Some biblical girl names commonly used in Christian communities include Mary, meaning ‘wished for child’ or ‘rebelliousness,’ Sarah, meaning ‘princess,’ ‘noblewoman,’ or ‘lady,’ Rebecca, meaning ‘join,’ ‘tie,’ or ‘snare,’ and Rachel, meaning ‘ewe.’

What are some Biblical girl names that have been revived in modern times?

A few biblical girl names that have been revived in modern times include Abigail, meaning ‘my father is joy,’ Chloe, meaning ‘green shoot,’ and Hannah, meaning ‘favor’ or ‘grace.’ According to data by the Social Security Administration, these names ranked among the top 50 names in 2023 (1).

What are some Biblical girl names that are easy to pronounce globally?

Some biblical names that people of different cultures and languages can easly pronounce are Mary, pronounced MAIR-ee, Leah, pronounced LEE-uh, Rachel, pronounced RAY-chul, and Sarah, pronounced SAYR-uh.

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24 Biblical Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Aniela	Girl	Messenger of God; Angel; God is my grace
Apphia	Girl	Increasing
Avital	Girl	Morning dew; My father is dew
Arelis	Girl	Lion of God; God's hero; Altar of the sky
Adonijah	Girl	My lord is Yahweh
Avigayil	Girl	One who is a happy father and provides joy
Aseneth	Girl	Wife of Egypt's Joseph; The mother of Manasseh and Ephraim
Adayah	Unisex	Adorned by God
Asenath	Girl	Devoted to the Goddess Neith; Belonging to the Goddess; She belongs to her father
Aradia	Girl	Song of the hero

Adassa	Girl	Laughter; Myrtle tree
Abigaille	Girl	The rejoice of my father
Abiela	Girl	God is my father
Annas	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Abigaia	Girl	My father's rejoice
Abigaill	Girl	The joy of my father
Abilee	Girl	The land of mourning
Abilena	Girl	The father of a mourning person
Ahinoam	Girl	My brother is pleasant
Aholibamah	Girl	The daughter of Anah of Zibeon the Hivite

Artemas	Girl	Gift of Artemis
Atha	Girl	Yahweh is exalted; From Athens; Goddess of wisdom
Athalie	Boy	Yahweh is exalted
Azubah	Girl	Forsaken; Deserted

Infographic: Top Biblical Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Naming your baby is a journey filled with limitless options. Be it influenced by culture, language, or a preferred letter, you can find the perfect name in our diverse baby name lists. This infographic showcases wonderful Biblical Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A. Explore these names and select the one you resonate with. Share this guide with other parents to assist them in their quest for baby names.

Biblical Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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