33 Beautiful Biblical Girl Names & Meanings

The Bible was written by God through man. It’s like a conduit between mankind and God. So, I have selected 33 beautiful Biblical girl names and the meanings are included.

Tryphosa

The name Tryphosa is mentioned in the New Testament. It is a Greek name that means ”delicacy” or ”softness.”

Hadassah

Meaning “myrtle tree,” the girl’s name Hadassah has Hebrew roots. In the Bible, Hadassah is the Jewish name of Queen Esther.

Dinah

Dinah was the only named daughter of Leah and Jacob. It means “God will judge.”

Delilah

Delilah is interpreted as “delicate.” Delilah is the one who brought about the ruin of Samson.

Zipporah

Zipporah is the wife of Moses, and this name symbolizes “little bird.”

Salome

Salome is the mother of the disciples John and James, and she told Jesus: “Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom.” The name Salome means ”peace.”

Tamah

The feminine biblical name Tamah is interpreted as ”honest” or ”innocent.”

Keziah

The name Keziah means ‘cinnamon bark.’ Keisha is a modern variation.

Iris

Iris is a girl’s name of Greek origin, and symbolizes Christ’s passion for humanity.

Keturah

Meaning ”fragrance” or ”incense,” the name Keturah has Hebrew origins. In the Bible, Keturah was Abraham’s second wife. Keturah was a descendant of Noah’s son Ham.

Rizpah

Rizpah was a concubine of King Saul. The name is interpreted as “glowing stone.”

Facts about the Bible

Over forty authors wrote the entire Bible. It is written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.

The last word in the Bible is “Amen.”

The longest book in the Bible is the Psalms.

It is estimated that 25 million copies are sold each year in the US alone.

The shortest verse is John 11:35: “Jesus wept.”

Hepzibah

Hephzibah means “My delight is in her.”

Bithiah

Meaning “daughter of Yahweh,” Bithiah is believed to be the adoptive mother of the prophet Moses.

Judith

Judith has its origins in the Hebrew name Yəhūdīt which means “praised.” The name is the feminine variation of Judah, founder of the Tribe of Judah.

Rebekah

Derived from the Hebrew name Rivkah, the girl name Rebekah means ”captivating.” In the Bible, Rebekah is the mother of Jacob and Esau.

Magdalene

Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus. She was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection. Magdalene likely indicates that she came from Magdala.

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Jemima

Jemima is a feminine variation of Hebrew origin meaning ‘dove.’

Shiloh

Shiloh means “tranquil.” Shiloh was the capital of Israel, and it is mentioned 33 times in the Old Testament. ”The whole assembly of the Israelites gathered at Shiloh and set up the tent of meeting there.” Joshua 18:1

Bethany

With Aramaic or Hebrew roots, the feminine name Bethany means “house of figs.”

Eve

Eve was the first woman to be created by God. She was created in God’s image just like Adam. Eve literally means “life,” and is derived from the Hebrew name “Chava.”

How to choose a good Biblical name for your baby girl

Check the meaning. I think the meaning of our name does, in some way, affect us.

Don’t make it sound too cute.

Don’t apologize for your decision.

Choosing a Biblical name is a wonderful way to honor faith in your lives.

Consider the full name.

Eglah

The name Eglah means “heifer” in Hebrew. Eglah is one of David’s wives.

Ruth

In the Book of Ruth, Ruthwas a Moabite woman who married an Israelite. The name Ruth means “vision of beauty.”

Asherah

Asherah is symbolizing “she who treads on the sea.”

Dorcas

From the Greek Dorkás, Dorcas means ‘gazelle.’ Also known as Tabitha in the Bible Dorcas ”did many good things and many acts of kindness.”

Merab

The Biblical name Merab comes from the Hebrew word Mêrăḇ (”multiplication”).

Lydia

Lydia means “from Lydia.” According to Acts of the Apostles Lydia was Paul’s first convert in Philippi.

Sephra

The name Sephra means ”sacred.”

Zeruiah

”Balsam.” Zeruiah is the sister of King David. Very little is told of her.

Naomi

Naomi was the wife of Elimelech, a descendant of the Tribe of Judah. The name Naomi is interpreted as ”lovely” or ”good.”

Abigail

Meaning “my father’s joy,” the girl’s name Abigail is derived from the Hebrew Ăḇīḡayīl. Abigail was David’s third wife

Susanna

The girl’s name Susanna comes from the Egyptian shoshen (“lotus flower”). Susanna is one of the women listed in Luke 8 (8:1–3).

Cassia

It has Greek roots, and it means “champion.” Cassia is also a fragrant spice mentioned in the Bible.

Jochebed

The name Jochebed is literally interpreted as ”God’s glory.” Jochebed is mentioned by name only in Num 26:59 and Exod 6:20.

Leah

Leah means ”delicate” or ”weary.”