What should I consider when choosing a Biblical name for my baby?

When choosing a biblical name, it is important to remember that not all of them are associated with positive stories and connotations. Therefore, one must look for names with positive connotations of divinity, strength, piety, truth, and life.

What are some lesser-known biblical names?

Biblical names like Immanuel, meaning ‘God is with us,’ Claudia, meaning ‘lame,’ and Barnabas, meaning ‘son of the prophet,’ are rare and lesser known.

Are there any biblical names that are popular in contemporary times?

Biblical names like Noah, Abigail, and Jacob have been among the most popular names in the US for over a decade (1). Noah meaning ‘motion’ is associated with the heir and daughter of Zelophehad, while Abigail meaning ‘my father is joy’ is associated with the third wife of King David. Similarly, Jacob meaning ‘holder of heel’ is associated with the father of the twelve tribal founders of Israel.

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76 Biblical Baby Names Meaning, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Adriel	Boy	Flock of God
Ariel	Boy	Lion of God
Adiel	Boy	Ornament of God; God passes by
Aram	Boy	Calm; Fortress; Elevated place; Glittering; Lustrous; Splendid
Abiel	Unisex	God is my father
Amoni	Unisex	Faithful; Trustworthy
Ananias	Boy	God is gracious
Adonias	Boy	The Lord is my Yahweh
Aniela	Girl	Messenger of God; Angel; God is my grace
Azrael	Unisex	Angel of God

Adaia	Unisex	God's ornament; God's witness
Apphia	Girl	Increasing
Arias	Boy	Superior; Lion; Eagle; Son of Ares
Aithan	Boy	Solid; Firm; Enduring
Avital	Girl	Morning dew; My father is dew
Arelis	Girl	Lion of God; God's hero; Altar of the sky
Ami	Boy	Trustworthy; Reliable; Beloved; Second and beautiful; My people; My nation; Flatter and honey; Hunt; Lovable
Avigayil	Girl	One who is a happy father and provides joy
Adoniram	Boy	My Lord is exalted
Avaiya	Unisex	Unique; Mystical; Ethereal

Alpheus	Boy	Successor; Changing; Produce; Profit; Whiteness
Ayal	Boy	A male Deer
Aseneth	Girl	Wife of Egypt's Joseph; The mother of Manasseh and Ephraim
Adoniah	Boy	The Lord is my Yahweh
Areli	Boy	Lion of God; God's hero
Aquila	Girl	Eagle
Asenath	Girl	Devoted to the Goddess Neith; Belonging to the Goddess; She belongs to her father
Amal	Boy	Hope; Aspiration; Work
Ammanuel	Boy	Assyrian variant of Emmanuel; God is with us
Aradia	Girl	Song of the hero

Addam	Boy	Son of the red earth; A variant of the name Adam
Ahijah	Boy	Brother of the Lord; Brother of Jehovah
Arieh	Boy	Lion
Amzi	Boy	My strength
Ahlai	Girl	Great; O Would That!; The name of the Lord
Abigaille	Girl	The rejoice of my father
Adami	Boy	My Man; Red; Earthy; Human
Adamson	Boy	Son of Adam; A derivative from Adam
Addney	Boy	Lives on the Noble's Island; A variant of Adney
Adisson	Boy	Son of Adam

Adken	Boy	Oaken; A variant of Adkin, which means Man
Adkins	Boy	Son of Aiken; A variant of Adam
Adkyn	Boy	Oaken; A variant of Adkin, which means Man
Agag	Boy	Roof; Upper Floor
Agur	Boy	Compiler; Stranger; Gathered together
Ain	Boy	Merciful; An hour; Eye; Fountain
Aniam	Boy	A People; The Strength; Sorrow of People
Ararat	Boy	Sacred land; High land
Arpad	Boy	The light of redemption; Wanderer
Abiah	Unisex	My father is Yahweh

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
Abrams	Boy	An exalted father or high father
Abramson	Boy	The son of an exalted father
Achar	Boy	To disturb or to trouble
Adlee	Boy	One who is judged by God; Just or fair
Adleigh	Boy	The god is my judge
Adna	Boy	The pleasure or delight; Pleasureful

Adnah	Boy	A small or delightful or pleasurable
Aenon	Boy	A spring or natural fountain
Ahinoam	Girl	Brother of pleasantness; Pleasant
Aholibamah	Girl	The daughter of Anah of Zibeon the Hivite
Aisaih	Boy	The salvation of the Lord
Alvah	Unisex	The fair one
Adank	Boy	Adank is Swiss variant of Adam and means earth
Alexej	Boy	Defender of mankind
Abrohom	Boy	Assyrian form of Abraham, meaning father of a multitude
Adelais	Boy	Noble

Anej	Boy	Praise; Variant of Aeneas
Aihran	Boy	Exalted; Bretons form of Aaron
Araunah	Boy	Jehovah is joyful
Abil	Unisex	Skilled; Able
Azareth	Unisex	Sacred; Blessed ground
Arken	Unisex	Strong; Noble; Leader

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