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Male Bible Names, Biblical Names
Names found in the Bible and what they mean.

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  1. GŌG (Γώγ): Greek form of Hebrew Gowg, meaning "mountain." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of the king of Magog who will come from the north and attack the land of Israel.
  2. GOLIATH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Golyath, meaning "exile." In the bible, this is the name of a Philistine giant slain by David. A shard of pottery unearthed by archaeologists digging at Tell es-Safi, bears two Proto-Semitic names (alwt and wlt) which are etymologically similar to Hebrew Galyat/Golyat/Golyath. The shard dates to around 950 BC, very close to the time when the bible says Goliath lived. 
  3. GOLYATH (גָּלְיַת): Hebrew name meaning "exile." In the bible, this is the name of a Philistine giant slain by David. A shard of pottery unearthed by archaeologists digging at Tell es-Safi, bears two Proto-Semitic names (alwt and wlt) which are etymologically similar to Hebrew Galyat/Golyat/Golyath. The shard dates to around 950 BC, very close to the time when the bible says Goliath lived. 
  4. GOMER (גּׄמֶר): Hebrew unisex name meaning "to finish, to complete." In the bible, this is the name of both the son of Japhet and the wife of the Prophet Hosea. Compare with another form of Gomer.
  5. GOWG (גּוֹג): Hebrew name meaning "mountain." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Shemaiah and the name of the prophetic prince of the land of Magog. 
  6. HABAKKUK: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chabaqquwq, meaning "embrace." In the bible, this is the name of a prophet. 
  7. HABEL (Ἅβελ): Greek form of Hebrew Hebel ("breath, breathing"), meaning "vanity," i.e. "transitory." In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his jealous brother Cain.
  8. HADAD (Hebrew: חֲדַד): Compare with another form of Hadad.
    1. Anglicized form of Hebrew Adad, meaning "I shall move softly: I shall love." In the bible, this is the name of an Edomite enemy God raised up to punish Solomon for his sins.
    2. Anglicized form of Hebrew Chadad, meaning "mighty" or "sharpness." In the bible, this is the name of one of the twelve sons of Ishmael.
    3. Hebrew name meaning "mighty." In the bible, this is the name of two kings of Edom, and a son of Ishmael.
  9. HADAR (הֲדַר): Hebrew name meaning "honor." In the bible, this is the name of an Edomite king. Also spelled Chadar.

  10. HADĒS (ᾍιδης): Greek name derived from the word aides, meaning "unseen." In mythology, this is the name of the god of the underworld, brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone. In the Greek bible, Hades is associated with Orcus, the realm of the dead, the infernal regions where disembodied spirits live, a dark and dismal place in the depths of the earth. Only later was Hades described as the grave, death, and hell. Also spelled Haides

  11. HAGGAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chaggai, meaning "festive." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of one of the minor prophets.
  12. HAGGI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chaggiy, meaning "festive." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Gad
  13. HAIDES (ᾍιδης): Greek name derived from the word aides, meaning "unseen." In mythology, this is the name of the god of the underworld, brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone. In the Greek bible, Haides is associated with Orcus, the realm of the dead, the infernal regions where disembodied spirits live, a dark and dismal place in the depths of the earth. Only later was Haides described as the grave, death, and hell. Also spelled Hadēs
  14. HALPHAIOS (Ἀλφαῖος): Greek name meaning "changing." In the bible, this is the name of the fathers of James and Levi. Also spelled Alphaios.
  15. HAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Cham, meaning "blackness" or "heat." In the bible, this is the name of Noah's second son. 
  16. HAMAN (הָמָן): Hebrew name of Persian origin, meaning "magnificent." In the bible, this is the name of a wicked prime minister.
  17. HAMUEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chammuw'el, meaning "heat of God." In the bible, this is the name of a man of Simeon. Also, according to pseudo-Dionysius, this is the name of an archangel. 
  18. HANAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chanan, meaning "compassionate, merciful." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a chief of the tribe of Benjamin. Compare with feminine Hanan.
  19. HANANI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chananiy, meaning "gracious" or "favorable." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a brother of Nehemiah.
  20. HANANIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chananyah, meaning "whom Jehovah has graciously given." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a friend of Daniel, a general, a priest, and an officer who lived during the reign of King Uzzia.
  21. HANANIAS (Ἁνανίας): Greek form of Hebrew Chananya, meaning "whom Jehovah has graciously given." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of the husband of Sapphira, a Christian at Damascus, and a son of Nedebaeus.
  22. HANIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Channiy'el, meaning "favored of God." In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Asher. In Jewish lore, this is also the name of angel associated with the planet Venus.
  23. HANNIEL: Variant spelling of English Haniel, meaning "favored of God." In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Asher. In Jewish lore, this is also the name of angel associated with the planet Venus.
  24. HANOCH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chanowk, meaning "dedicated" or "initiated." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Cain, and a son of Jared the father of Methuselah.
  25. HASHUB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chashshuwb, meaning "considerate." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Pahath-moab.
  26. HASSHUB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chashshuwb, meaning "considerate." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Pahath-moab.
  27. HAVILAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chaviylah, meaning "circle." In the bible, this is the name of a part of Eden through which the river Pison flowed, and the name of a son of Cush after whom a district in Arabia was named. 
  28. HAZAEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chaza'el, meaning "one who sees God." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Syria.
  29. HEBEL (הֶבֶל): Hebrew name meaning "breath, breathing." In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his jealous brother Cain. Also spelled Hevel.
  30. HEBER (Greek: Ἔβέρ, Hebrew: עֵבֶר): Greek and Hebrew name meaning "the region beyond; on the other side (of a stream or sea)." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a great grandson of Shem. Compare with another form of Heber.
  31. HEBRON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ebron, meaning "alliance, association." In the bible, this is the name of a city in south Judah near where Abraham built an altar. It is also the name of the third son of Kohath and a descendant of Caleb
  32. HELI (Ἡλί): Greek form of Hebrew Eliy, meaning "ascending." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of the father of Mary's husband Joseph.
  33. HENOCH (Ἑνώχ): Greek form of Hebrew Chanowk, meaning "dedicated" or "initiated." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Cain, and a son of Jared the father of Methuselah.
  34. HEROD: Latin form of Greek Herodes, meaning "sprung from a hero." In the bible, this is the name of the king who ordered the slaughter of all male children "two years old and under." 
  35. HERODES (Ἡρώδης): Greek name meaning "sprung from a hero." In the bible, this is the name of the king who ordered the slaughter of all male children "two years old and under." 
  36. HERODION (Ἡρωδίωνν): Pet form of Greek Herodes, meaning "sprung from a hero." In the bible, this is the name of a Christian mentioned in Paul's epistle to the Romans. 
  37. HEYLEL (הֵילֵל): Hebrew name meaning "light-bringer." In the bible, this is a name for the morning star (Lucifer) and the honorific title of a Babylonian king. Lucifer is the Latin translation of this name.
  38. HEZEKIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chizqiyah, meaning "God is my strength." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah and several other characters.
  39. HEZRON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chetsrown, meaning "enclosed; surrounded by a wall." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Reuben.
  40. HIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chiy'el, meaning "God lives." In the bible, this is the name of one of the rebuilders of Jericho.
  41. HILKIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chilqiyah, meaning "my portion is God." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the father of Eliakim, and a High Priest who lived in the time of King Josiah
  42. HILLEL (חִלֵּל): Hebrew name meaning "praising, singing." In the bible, this is the name of the father of judge Abdon.
  43. HIRAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chiyrah, meaning "a noble race; nobility." In the bible, this is the name of a friend of Judah.
  44. HIRAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Chiyram, meaning "free-born; noble." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Tyre and the name of the chief architect of Solomon's temple.
  45. HOSEA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Howshea, meaning "salvation." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the author of the Book of Hosea.
  46. HOSHA'NA (הוֹשׁע-נא): Hebrew unisex name derived from hosha'na, meaning "deliver us." In the bible, this was the cry of the people who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he entered Jerusalem.
  47. HOWSHEA (הוֹשֵׁעַ): Hebrew name meaning "salvation." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the author of the Book of Hosea.
  48. IAÏROS (Ἰάϊρος): Greek form of Hebrew Yaiyr, meaning "whom God enlightens." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a descendant of Manasseh
  49. IAKOB (Ἰακϊώβ): Greek form of Hebrew Yaaqob, meaning "supplanter." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of Mary's father-in-law. 
  50. IAKOBOS (Ἰάκωβος): Variant form of Greek Iakob, a form of Hebrew Yaaqob, meaning "supplanter." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of several characters, including two apostles and a half- brother of Jesus.
  51. IARET (Ἰαρέδ): Greek form of Hebrew Yered, meaning "descent." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Enoch. The English form is Jared.
  52. IBRIY (עִבְרִי): Hebrew name derived from the name Ever ("the region beyond; the other side"), hence "Hebrew." In the bible, this is the name of a Merarite Levite. Abraham was called Ivri because he came from ever "the other side."
  53. ICHABOD: Anglicized form of Hebrew Iy-kabowd, meaning "inglorious; without glory." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Phinehas.
  54. IDOUMA (Ιδουμα): Greek name derived from Idoumaia, the Greek form of Latin Idumæa, the biblical name of a land south-east of Palestine, meaning "red."
  55. IEPHTHAE (Ἰεφθάε): Greek form of Hebrew Yiphtach (English Jephtha), meaning "he opens" or "whom God sets free." In the bible, this is the name of a city and the name of a son of Gilead
  56. IEREMIAS (Ἱερεμίας): Greek form of Hebrew Yirmeyahu, meaning "Jehovah casts forth" or "Jehovah hurls." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the six major prophets.
  57. IERICHO (Ἱεριχώ): Greek form of Hebrew Yeriychow, meaning "city of the moon" or "place of fragrance." In the bible, this is the name of a city near the Dead Sea, abounding in fragrant products such as balsam and cyprus. Jericho is the English form.
  58. IESOUS (Ίησους): Greek form of Hebrew Yehowshuwa, meaning "God is salvation." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of many characters, including the son of God by the Virgin Mary. Iesous preached for four years before being crucified on a cross in Jerusalem. Jesus is the English and Latin form of the name.
  59. IMLA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yimla, meaning "whom God will fill up." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Micaiah
  60. IMLAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yimla, meaning "whom God will fill up." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Micaiah
  61. IMMANUEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Immanuw'el, meaning "God is with us." In the bible, this is the name of the promised Messiah as prophesied by Isaiah. This form is also used in Germany.
  62. IMMANUW'EL (עִמָּנוּאֵל): Hebrew name meaning "God is with us." In the bible, this is the name of the promised Messiah as prophesied by Isaiah.
  63. IMRI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Imriy, meaning "eloquent." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Judah.
  64. IMRIY (אִמְרִי): Hebrew name meaning "eloquent." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Judah.
  65. IOB (Ἰώβ): Greek form of Hebrew Iyowb, meaning "hated, oppressed." In the bible, this is the name of a patient man who was severely tested by God.
  66. IOEL (Ἰωήλ): Greek form of Hebrew Yowel, meaning "Jehovah is God" or "to whom Jehovah is God." In the bible, this is the name of one of the minor prophets. Joel is the Anglicized form.
  67. IONAS (Ἰωνᾶς): Greek form of Hebrew Yonah, meaning "dove." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Peter.
  68. IORAM (Ἰωράμ): Greek form of Hebrew Yowram, meaning "God is exalted." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah.
  69. IORDANES (Ἰορδάνης): Greek masculine form of Hebrew unisex Yarden ("flowing down"), meaning "the descender." In the bible, this is the name of the river in which Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
  70. IOSAPHAT (ἸωσαΦάτ): Greek form of Hebrew Yehowshaphat, meaning "God has judged" or "whom God judges." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah.
  71. IOSEPH (Ἰωσήφ): Greek form of Hebrew Yowceph, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the husband of Mary the mother of Jesus.
  72. IOSES (Ἰωσῆς): Greek name meaning "exalted." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a brother of Jesus.
  73. IOSIAS (Ἰωσίας): Greek form of Hebrew Yoshiyah, meaning "whom Jehovah heals." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah. 
  74. IOUDAS (Ἰούδας): Greek form of Hebrew Yehuwdah, meaning "praised." In the bible, this is the name of the disciple who betrayed Jesus.
  75. IOULIOS (Ἰούλιος): Greek form of Latin Iovilius, meaning "descended from Iovis (Jove)." In the bible, this is the name of a Roman centurion mentioned in Acts 27:1,3.
  76. IOUSTOS (Ἰοῦστος): Greek form of Latin Justus, meaning "fair, just." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a Christian at Corinth with whom Paul lodged. 
  77. IRA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Iyra, meaning "watchful of a town." In the bible, this is the name of one king David's officers and two of his warriors.
  78. ISAAC: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yitzchak (Greek Isaák), meaning "he will laugh." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Abraham and father of Esau and Jacob.
  79. ISAIAH: Anglicized form of Latin Isaias (Hebrew Yeshayah), meaning "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of one of the most famous prophets. Also spelled Jesaiah and Jeshaiah.
  80. ISHMAEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yishmael, meaning "God will hear." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of Abraham.
  81. ISHMERAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yishmeray, meaning "whom Jehovah keeps." In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite.
  82. ISRAEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yisrael, meaning "God prevails" or "contender; soldier of God." In the bible, this is the name given to Jacob after wrestling with the angel.
  83. ISSACHAR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yissaskar, meaning "he is wages" or "he brings wages." In the bible, this is the name of a Korahite and the name of the ninth son of Jacob.
  84. ITAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ittay, meaning "neighboring" or " with me." In the bible, this is the name of a Gittate and the name of one of King David's warriors.
  85. ITHAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Ittay, meaning "neighboring" or " with me." In the bible, this is the name of a Gittate and the name of one of King David's warriors.
  86. ITHAMAR: Anglicized form of Hebrew Iythamar, meaning "land of palms." In the bible, this is the name of the youngest son of Aaron
  87. ITHIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Iythiyel, meaning "God is with me." In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite and a disciple.
  88. ITIEL: Variant spelling of English Ithiel, meaning "God is with me." In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite and a disciple.
  89. ITTAY (אִתַּי): Hebrew name meaning "neighboring" or "with me." In the bible, this is the name of a Gittate and the name of one of King David's warriors.
  90. IY-KABOWD (אִי-וכָבוֹד): Hebrew name meaning "inglorious; without glory." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Phinehas.
  91. IYOWB (אִיּוֹב): Hebrew name meaning "hated, oppressed." In the bible, this is the name of a patient man who was severely tested by God. Job is the Anglicized form.
  92. IYTHAMAR (אִיתָמָר): Hebrew name meaning "land of palms." In the bible, this is the name of the youngest son of Aaron
  93. IYTHIYEL (אִיתִיאֵל): Hebrew name meaning "God is with me." In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite and a disciple.
  94. IYRA (עִירָא): Hebrew name meaning "watchful of a town." In the bible, this is the name of one king David's officers and two of his warriors.
  95. JAANAI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yaanay, meaning "whom Jehovah answers." In the bible, this is the name of a man in the tribe of Gad.
  96. JAASAU: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yaasuw, meaning "they will do" or "Jehovah made." In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Bani.
  97. JABEZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yabets, meaning "pain, sorrow." In the bible, this is the name of a member of Caleb's family.
  98. JABIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yabiyn, meaning "whom God observes." In the bible, this is the name of two kings of the Hazor.
  99. JACHIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yakiyn, meaning "he establishes" or "whom God strengthens." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Simeon.
  100. JACOB: Anglicized form of Greek Iakob and Hebrew Yaaqob, meaning "supplanter." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of a son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the twin brother of Esau. In the New Testament, it is the name of Mary's father-in-law. 
  101. JADA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yada, meaning "he knows" or "wise." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Judah.
  102. JADON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yadown, meaning "judge," "thankful," or "whom God has judged." In the bible, this is the name of a man who helped Nehemiah rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
  103. JAHLEEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yachleel, meaning "God waits" or "whom God has made sick." In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Zebulun.
  104. JAHZEEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yachtse'el, meaning "whom God allots." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Naphtali.
  105. JAIR
    1. Anglicized form of Hebrew Yaiyr, meaning "whom God enlightens." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a descendant of Manasseh
    2. Anglicized form of Hebrew Yauwr, meaning "forested." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Elhanan.
  106. JAIRUS: Anglicized form of Greek Iaïros, meaning "whom God enlightens." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a descendant of Manasseh
  107. JALON: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yalown, meaning "God lodges" or "passing the night; tarrying." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ezra and a descendent of Caleb.
  108. JAMES: Middle English and Old French vernacular form of Late Latin Jacomus, from Greek Iakobos, meaning "supplanter." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of several characters, including two apostles and a half-brother of Jesus.
  109. JAMIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yamiyn, meaning "the right hand," "the right side," or "the right quarter." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Simeon.
  110. JAPHETH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yepheth, meaning "opened" or "abundant, spacious." In the bible, this is the name of the third son of Noah.
  111. JAREB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yareb, meaning "contender." In the bible, this is an epithet given to the king of Assyria.
  112. JARED: Anglicized form of Greek Iaret (Hebrew Yered), meaning "descent." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Enoch and a descendant of Judah. Also spelled Jered.
  113. JASHUB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yashuwb, meaning "he will return" or "turning oneself." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Bani and a son of Issachar.
  114. JASPER: English form of Spanish Gaspar, meaning "treasure bearer." Early Christians assigned names to the three Magi ("wise men from the east") who visited the baby Jesus. They are mentioned but not named in the bible; Jasper is one of them, the other two are Balthasar and Melchior. Jasper is also the name of an opaque cryptocrystalline variety of quartz that may be red, yellow or brown in color. Also spelled Casper and Kasper.
  115. JAVAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yavan, meaning "Ionia, Greece." In the bible, this is a place name and the name of a grandson of Noah.
  116. JEDIDIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yediydeyah, meaning "beloved of God," "delight of God," or "friend of God." In the bible, this is a name given to Solomon by Nathan.
  117. JEDUTHUN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeduwthuwn, meaning "praising." In the bible, this is the name of a Levite of the family of Merari.
  118. JEHEZEKEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yechezqel, meaning "God will strengthen." In the bible, this is the name of a prophet, the author of the Book of Ezekiel
  119. JEHIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yechiyel, meaning " God lives" or "whom God preserves alive." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of king Jehoshaphat
  120. JEHOAHAZ: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowachaz, meaning "Jehovah as seized" or "whom Jehovah holds fast." In the bible, this is the name of two kings of Judah and a king of Israel.
  121. JEHOASH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowash, meaning "given by the Lord" or "whom Jehovah gave." In the bible, this is the name of a son of king Ahaziah and a son of king Jehoahaz.
  122. JEHOHANAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowchanan, meaning "whom Jehovah gave." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a high priest who lived in the time of Ezra.
  123. JEHOIACHIN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowyakiyn, meaning "God establishes." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah, the son of Yehowyaqiym. He was imprisoned by Nebuchadnezzar.
  124. JEHOIAKIM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowyaqiym, meaning "Jehovah raises up." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah who was defeated by the Babylonians.
  125. JEHONATHAN: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehownathan, meaning "God has given." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the eldest son of Saul and a close friend of David.
  126. JEHORAM: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowram, meaning "God is exalted." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Judah.
  127. JEHOSHAPHAT: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowshaphat, meaning "God has judged" or "whom God judges." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a king of Judah.
  128. JEHOSHUA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehowshuwa, meaning "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the leader of the Israelites after Moses died. Joshua is another Anglicized form.
  129. JEHOVAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehovah, a pronunciation of God's ineffable name, meaning "the existing one." The name was created by blending the letters of the tetragrammaton, YHWH, with the vowels from Adonai
  130. JEHU: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehuw, meaning "God is He." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Israel and a son of Hanani.
  131. JEHUDI: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yehuwdiy, meaning "Jew." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Nethaniah.
  132. JEPHTHAH: Anglicized form of Greek Iephthae and Hebrew Yiphtach, meaning "he opens" or "whom God sets free." In the bible, this is the name of a city and the name of a son of Gilead. Also spelled Jiphtah and Jephtha.
  133. JERAHMEEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yerachmeel, meaning "may God have pity" or "whom God loves." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Hezron
  134. JERAHMIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yerachmiel, meaning "may God have pity" or "whom God loves." In the book of Enoch, this is the name of an archangel.
  135. JERED: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yered, meaning "descent." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Enoch and a descendant of Judah. Also spelled Jared.
  136. JEREMIAH: Anglicized form of Greek Ieremias ("Jehovah casts forth" or "Jehovah hurls") and Hebrew Yirmeyah ("whom God has appointed"). In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the six major prophets.
  137. JEREMIAS: Latin form of Greek Ieremias, meaning "Jehovah casts forth" or "Jehovah hurls." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the six major prophets.
  138. JERIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeriyah, meaning "people of Jehovah" or "taught by Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of the chief of the house of Hebron. Also spelled Jerijah.
  139. JERICHO
    1. Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeriychow, meaning "city of the moon" or "place of fragrance." In the bible, this is the name of a city near the Dead Sea, abounding in fragrant products such as balsam and cyprus.
    2. Latin form of Greek Iericho, meaning "city of the moon" or "place of fragrance." In the bible, this is the name of a city near the Dead Sea, abounding in fragrant products such as balsam and cyprus.
  140. JERIJAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeriyah, meaning "people of Jehovah" or "taught by Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of the chief of the house of Hebron. Also spelled Jeriah.
  141. JESAIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeshayah, meaning "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of one of the most famous prophets. Also spelled Isaiah and Jeshaiah.
  142. JESHAIAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeshayah, meaning "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of one of the most famous prophets. Also spelled Isaiah and Jesaiah.
  143. JESHUA: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yeshuwa, meaning "he is saved." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of Nun
  144. JESIMIEL: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yesiymael, meaning "whom God makes," or possibly more fully "whom God makes grow old." In the bible, this is the name of a Simeonite chief of the family of Shimei.
  145. JESSE: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yishay, meaning "I possess" or "wealthy." In the bible, this is the name of the father of King David.
  146. JESUS: Latin form of Greek Iesous, meaning "God is salvation." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of many characters, including the son of God by the Virgin Mary. Jesus preached for four years before being crucified on a cross in Jerusalem. 
  147. JETHER: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yether, meaning "overhanging" or "abundance." In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the father-in-law of Moses. He is also known by the name Jethro.
  148. JETHRO: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yithrow, meaning "his abundance" or "overhanging." In the bible, this is the name of the father-in-law of Moses. He is also known by the name Jether.
  149. JIPHTAH: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yiphtach, meaning "he opens" or "whom God sets free." In the bible, this is the name of a city and the name of a son of Gilead. Also spelled Jephthah.
  150. JOAB: Anglicized form of Hebrew Yowab, meaning "Jehovah is father" or "whose father is Jehovah." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a commander of King David's army.

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