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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26 Biblical Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Z

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Zyla	Unisex	Wood; The cross
Zach	Boy	Remembered by God
Zuriel	Unisex	God is my rock
Zacharias	Boy	God remembers
Zaccai	Boy	Pure and just
Zacchaeus	Boy	Pure
Zemira	Girl	My music; My praise
Zadok	Boy	Right; Righteous; Just
Zebadiah	Girl	Yahweh has bestowed
Zekiah	Unisex	Yahweh strengthens

Zyonna	Girl	A Jewish homeland; Heaven
Zebedee	Boy	Yahweh has bestowed
Zebulun	Unisex	Exalted house; Exalt; Honor; Dwell with
Zethan	Boy	Olive
Zeik	Unisex	God will strengthen
Zaccheus	Boy	Pure; Innocent
Ziza	Unisex	Abundance; Wild beast
Zaavan	Unisex	To tremble; To quake
Zelah	Boy	Rib; Side
Zabelle	Girl	My God is an oath

Zerah	Boy	Dawning; Shining; Sunrise
Zaza	Boy	Belonging to all; Lily; Lotus; Rose
Zahari	Unisex	God has remembered
Zareh	Boy	Princess; Flower
Zibiah	Unisex	Female gazelle
Zanoah	Unisex	Rejected; Cast off; Stink

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

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

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