Names Categorized "biblical patriarchs"

EtymologyThe name Abraham originates from the Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (ʾAvraham). Its meaning is traditionally interpreted as "father of many" or "father of a multitude," derived from a contraction of Abram (meaning "exalted fa...

Adam is a name of profound historical and religious significance, originating from the Hebrew word adam meaning "man." Its etymology is debated, with possible roots in the Hebrew ʾaḏam ("to be red," referring to skin ton...

Elkanah is a masculine given name appearing in the English Bible, derived from the Hebrew 'Elqana (אֱלְקָנָה), meaning "God has purchased" or "God has acquired." The name is composed of the elements ʾel meaning "God" and...

Enoch is a biblical figure of profound significance in Jewish and Christian traditions. The name is traditionally associated with dedication, from the Old Testament Hebrew name Ḥanoḵ (חֲנוֹך), meaning "dedicated." In the...

Enosh is a Hebrew name meaning "man, person, mortal," derived from the Hebrew word enosh (אֱנוֹשׁ). In the Old Testament (Genesis), Enosh is the son of Seth and the grandson of Adam, part of the genealogical line from Ad...

Etymology and MeaningEsau is the anglicized form of the Hebrew name עֵשָׂו (ʿEsaw), which possibly means "hairy." This etymology is directly tied to the biblical account of his birth, as he was born with a ruddy complexi...

Isaac is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, borne by one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites. The name derives from the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice," from the root tsaḥaq meani...

Jacob is a classic male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yaʿaqov (יַעֲקֹב). The name was adopted into Greek as Iakob (Ἰακώβ) and later into Latin as Iacob. In the Old Testament, Jacob is a centra...

Jared is a masculine given name of Biblical derivation. In the Old Testament, Jared (Hebrew: יֶרֶד, Yereḏ) is the sixth-generation descendant of Adam, the father of Enoch, and an ancestor of Noah. The name is traditional...

Kenan is a name appearing in the genealogies of the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Genesis. It possibly means "possession" in Hebrew, though its exact etymology remains uncertain. In the biblical narrative, K...

Lamech is a name of Old Testament origin, borne by two distinct antediluvian figures in the book of Genesis. The name's meaning is uncertain, but one interpretation suggests it comes from a Hebrew root meaning "to make l...

Methuselah is a biblical patriarch known for his extraordinary longevity, living to the age of 969 years according to the Book of Genesis. The name is derived from the Hebrew מְתוּשֶׁלַח (Məṯūšélaḥ), meaning "man of the...

Nahor is a Hebrew name meaning "snorting", reflecting a raw sound or possibly a name derived from a characteristic. In the Old Testament, Nahor appears as both the grandfather and a brother of Abraham. The grandfather Na...