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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21 Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Delilah	Girl	Delicate
Dalilah	Girl	Languish; Weak
Domenic	Boy	Belonging to God
Dan	Boy	God is my judge; A Dane; Valley
Dalila	Girl	Delicate; Guide; Weak; Languishing
Dorcas	Girl	Gazelle
Denzell	Boy	Fortress of God; Place of refuge; Name of a place in Cornwall
Danan	Boy	Under god's rule
Dathan	Boy	Fountain
Dionysius	Boy	Greek God of wine and fertility; Divinely; Of Zeus; Sky; Shine

Drusilla	Girl	Strong
Delaiah	Girl	Yahweh has drawn up
Dominikus	Boy	Of the Lord; Belonging to God; Lord; Variant of name Dominicus
Danail	Boy	God is a judge
Dauid	Boy	Efficient person
Debera	Girl	Bee
Dodo	Unisex	Of the Lord; Girl; Friend of God; Beloved; Gift of God; Sorrows
Dobromil	Boy	Kind; Gracious
Drahoslav	Boy	Precious glory
Dusanek	Boy	Soul; Spirit

Dwura	Girl	A form of Deborah; Bee

Infographic: Unique Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D(infographic)

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