Beautiful Old Testament Baby Names That Withstand the Test of Time
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Give Meaningful Names
Old Testament Baby Boy Names
Old Testament Baby Girl Names
Picking out a child's name is one of the most exciting things to do once you find out you're going to become a parent. You can find inspiration for baby names all over the place, whether you look back on the family tree, fondly remember friends and loved ones, take a cue from your favorite books and movies, or turn to the Bible. Biblical names have long been popular. Some biblical baby boy names from the Old Testament, like Noah and Elijah, have been repeated favorites on the list of most popular baby names in recent years. There are plenty of beautiful biblical baby girl names, and some of our favorites are found right in the Old Testament. If you're set on choosing a biblical baby name for your child, these Old Testament names are beautiful.
Give Meaningful Names
Some people pick names because they have a personal connection to them, others because they like the way they sound, and others because of the meaning behind the name. A name can evoke strength, nature, or positivity. We included some name meanings here, which are linked to the Hebrew words from which these names were derived. They're not all exact, and several have alternate meanings we didn't list, so don't put too much thought into changing the name of your future child based on the possible meaning behind his or her name.
Old Testament Baby Boy Names
Aaron
Meaning: High Mountain, Exalted
Abel
Meaning: Breath
Abner
Meaning: My Father Is a Light
Abraham
Meaning: Father of Many
Adam
Meaning: Man
Amos
Meaning: To Carry
Benjamin
Meaning: Son of the Right Hand
Caleb
Meaning: Whole Heart
Daniel
Meaning: God Is My Judge
David
Meaning: Beloved
Elijah
Meaning: My God
Ezra
Meaning: Help
Ira
Meaning: Watchful
Isaac
Meaning: He Will Laugh; He Will Rejoice
Isaiah
Meaning: Yahweh Is Salvation
Jacob
Meaning: May God Protect
Jeremiah
Meaning: Yahweh Will Exalt
Jesse
Meaning: Gift
Jonah
Meaning: Dove
Jonathan
Meaning: Yahweh Has Given
Jordan
Meaning: Descend
Joseph
Meaning: He Will Add
Joshua
Meaning: Yahweh Is Salvation
Levi
Meaning: Joined
Michael
Meaning: Who Is Like God?
Nathan
Meaning: He gave
Noah
Meaning: Rest
Reuben
Meaning: Behold, a Son
Samson
Meaning: Sun
Samuel
Meaning: God Has Heard
Seth
Meaning: Placed; Appointed
Solomon
Meaning: Peaceful
Old Testament Baby Girl Names
Abigail
Meaning: My Father Is Joy
Deborah
Meaning: Bee
Delilah
Meaning: Delicate
Dinah
Meaning: Judged
Esther
Meaning: Star
Eve
Meaning: To Breathe; To Live
Hannah
Meaning: Favor; Grace
Judith
Meaning: Jewish Woman
Leah
Meaning: Weary
Michal
Meaning: Brook
Miriam
Meaning: Wished for Child
Naomi
Meaning: Pleasantness
Rachel
Meaning: Ewe
Rebecca
Meaning: Join
Ruth
Meaning: Friend
Sarah
Meaning: Lady