Biblical Baby Names
Discover meaningful names from Scripture, with original Hebrew & Greek etymology, full verse references, and the stories behind every name.
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Most popular biblical names
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who prevails with God
Jesus
savior; deliverer
David
well-beloved, dear
Moses
taken out; drawn forth
Aaron
a teacher; lofty; mountain of strength
Levi
associated with him
Saul
demanded; lent; ditch; death
Abraham
father of a great multitude
Solomon
peaceable; perfect; one who recompenses
Paul
small; little
Peter
a rock or stone
Ephraim
fruitful; increasing
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