For many people, the Bible is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, whether for following its stories, morality, or even for choosing the name of a son or daughter. Here, we’ve selected 15 girl names inspired by the Holy Book. Check them out!
Eve
The first woman mentioned in the Bible can also be the first in the life of a mother or father. The name Eve means “to live,” “to give life,” “she who lives,” “the living one,” “she who has life,” “full of life,” and “mother of life.”
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Mary
Another widely used name, whether on its own or in compound forms, Mary means “sovereign,” “beloved,” or “desired.”
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Esther
In the Bible, Esther was the most beautiful queen of Persia. The name means “star.”
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Rebecca
The name Rebecca has Hebrew origins and means “union,” “connection,” “she who unites.” In the book of Genesis in the Old Testament, Rebecca is described as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.
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Rachel
Rachel is a name used all over the world and has many variations. Its meaning is “gentle,” “peaceful,” “gentle woman,” or “peaceful woman.”
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Deborah
Its origin is the Hebrew name “Debhoráh,” which means “bee.” Therefore, it is associated with meanings like “hardworking and industrious woman.”
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Abigail
In its etymology, Abigail means “my father’s joy,” or possibly “she whose father is joy.” Its origin is in the Hebrew name “Abhigáyil,” composed of the elements “abh,” meaning “father,” and “gil,” meaning “rejoice.”
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Elizabeth
The name Elizabeth has its origin in the Hebrew world and derives from “Elisheva.” It means “God is my oath.”
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Leah
A name of Hebrew origin, Leah, in the Old Testament, was the first wife of Jacob. The meaning varies between “lioness,” “she who has gentle eyes,” “hardworking,” and “bearer of good news.”
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Martha
Martha means “lady,” or “protector of the home.” Its origin is Aramaic, and in the Bible, she is the sister of Lazarus, friends of Jesus who are mentioned in the Gospels.
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Dinah
Dinah has its origins in Hebrew and means “my Lord,” “place of delight,” “the Lord has granted benefits,” “ornament,” “beauty,” “delicate,” “gracious,” “loving,” and “messenger.”
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Joanna
The name Joanna has several meanings related to the divine. It is of Latin origin and means “God is full of grace,” “graced by God,” “the grace and mercy of God,” and “God forgives.”
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Ruth
Short and strong, the name Ruth has its origins in Hebrew and means “friend” and “companion.” In the Bible, her story is told in the Book of Ruth, found in the Old Testament.
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Sarah
The name Sarah has Hebrew origins and means “princess,” “lady,” or “noblewoman.” In the Bible, she is mentioned in the Old Testament as the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac.
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Madeleine
The name Madeleine means “inhabitant of Magdala,” a village near the Sea of Galilee, which in Hebrew means “tower.” Therefore, for some scholars, the name means “Tower of God” or “she who lives in the Tower of God.”
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