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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13 Biblical Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Judith	Girl	Woman from Judea; Jewish woman; Praised
Junia	Girl	Born in June; Young
Jemima	Girl	Dove; Daytime
Jaila	Girl	Mountain Goat
Joplin	Unisex	Persecuted; Fool; Great peace
Jochebed	Girl	God is glory
Jerusha	Girl	Possession; Inheritance; Legacy
Jedidah	Girl	A friend or companion
Jessamae	Girl	To behold; Beloved; Roman goddess
Jaenbert	Girl	The bright follower of God

Jahaziel	Girl	Beheld by God; God sees
Jesca	Girl	Foresight; To behold;
Jackielyn	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect

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