Names Categorized "Hebrew Bible figures"

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...

Amber is a feminine name derived directly from the English word for the gemstone, which is itself fossilized tree resin, or for the orange-yellow color reminiscent of the stone. The word “amber” ultimately traces a long...

Asaph is a biblical male name primarily used in English contexts. It means "collector" in Hebrew, more specifically derived from the Hebrew verb אָסַף (’āsap̄), signifying "to gather" or "to assemble." In the Old Testame...

Chanan is a Hebrew name that appears in the Old Testament as a masculine given name. It is a form of the name Hanan, which means "gracious" in Hebrew. The name Chanan is derived from the Hebrew root חננ (ḥ-n-n), which co...

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...

Ethan is a male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name ʾEṯan (אֵיתָן), meaning "solid, enduring, firm" or "strong, long-lived." The name appears eight times in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), notably...

Moab is a masculine name used in the English Bible, derived from the Hebrew term meaning "of his father." The name originates from the root ʾav, meaning "father," combined with the preposition min meaning "from" or "of."...

Nethaniah is a biblical male given name meaning "Yahweh has given" in Hebrew. It is derived from the Hebrew root naṯan meaning "to give" and yah, a shortened form of the Tetragrammaton (YHWH) referring to the God of Isra...