Biblical Names Directory
2899 proper names with their meanings and transliterations. Search by name, meaning, or transliteration.
| Name | Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epaínetos G1866 | Ἐπαίνετος | Epaínetos | A personal name meaning 'praised' or 'worthy of praise.' In the New Testament, Ἐπαίνετος specifically refers to an individual, Epaenetus, mentioned in Romans 16:5 as … | 1 |
| Epaphrâs G1889 | Ἐπαφρᾶς | Epaphrâs | Epaphras (proper noun): a personal name belonging to an individual mentioned in several Pauline letters, identified as a prominent associate and coworker of Paul. The … | 3 |
| Epaphróditos G1891 | Ἐπαφρόδιτος | Epaphróditos | Epaphróditos: a personal name meaning 'dedicated/devoted to Aphrodite.' In New Testament contexts, this refers specifically to an individual identified as a co-laborer and envoy in … | 2 |
| Aarṓn G2 | Ἀαρών | Aarṓn | A personal name, signifying Aaron—the brother of Moses, earliest high priest of the Israelites. Used exclusively as a proper noun in reference to this individual. … | 5 |
| Érastos G2037 | Ἔραστος | Érastos | A proper personal name: Erastus. The name means 'beloved' or 'loved one.' In the New Testament, refers to a specific individual mentioned as an associate … | 3 |
| Hermâs G2057 | Ἑρμᾶς | Hermâs | Hermas; a personal name in the early Christian period. Refers specifically in the New Testament to an individual associated with the Pauline circle. | 1 |
| Hermēs G2060 | Ἑρμῆς | Hermēs | Hermēs (Ἑρμῆς): (1) The name of a figure from Greek mythology, recognized as the herald or messenger of the deities, characterized by swiftness and eloquence; … | 2 |
| Hermogénēs G2061 | Ἑρμογένης | Hermogénēs | Hermogenes (personal name): a male personal name meaning 'born of Hermes' or 'of Hermes' lineage. The name is used as a proper noun referring specifically … | 1 |
| Eslí G2069 | Ἐσλί | Eslí | Esli; a personal name designating an Israelite individual, known from the genealogical list in the Gospel According to Luke. The term functions as a proper … | 1 |
| Akýlas G207 | Ἀκύλας | Akýlas | Akýlas (Ἀκύλας) is a proper noun referring to a personal name: Akylas. In the New Testament context, this denotes an individual—Akylas of Pontus, a man … | 6 |
| Esrṓm G2074 | Ἐσρώμ | Esrṓm | Proper name: Esrom (transliteration of Hebrew 'Hezron'), a male ancestral figure in Israelite genealogy, primarily representing the forebear or ancestor from whom a family or … | 3 |
| Eûa G2096 | Εὖα | Eûa | Proper name: Eve; the first woman in biblical tradition, regarded as the female counterpart to the first human (Adam). The name identifies a foundational ancestral … | 2 |
| Eúboulos G2103 | Εὔβουλος | Eúboulos | Eubulus, a proper name meaning 'of good counsel' or 'well-adviced'; specifically used as the personal name of an individual in the New Testament. While the … | 1 |
| Euníkē G2131 | Εὐνίκη | Euníkē | Proper name: Eunike, meaning 'good victory' or 'of good victory.' The primary sense reflects a compound of positive connotation ('good', 'well') and 'victory', so 'she … | 1 |
| Euodía G2136 | Εὐοδία | Euodía | Proper name; Euodia. The name means 'prosperous journey' or 'success on the way,' derived from the concept of having a 'good road' or 'successful path.' … | 1 |
| Eútychos G2161 | Εὔτυχος | Eútychos | A personal name meaning 'fortunate' or 'well-fated.' The name denotes someone considered to possess good fortune or to have experienced propitious circumstances. In the New … | 1 |
| Euphrátēs G2166 | Εὐφράτης | Euphrátēs | Proper name: The Euphrates, a major river in western Asia; used as a geographic term referring to the river itself, its region, or, metonymically, its … | 2 |
| Éphesos G2181 | Ἔφεσος | Éphesos | Proper name: Ephesus — a major city located on the west coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), significant as a cultural, religious, and commercial center … | 16 |
| Ephraím G2187 | Ἐφραίμ | Ephraím | Ephraím is a proper noun used as a personal and place name. Primarily, in Greek contexts influenced by the Septuagint and New Testament, it denotes … | 1 |
| ephphathá G2188 | ἐφφαθά | ephphathá | An imperative term meaning 'be opened,' directed toward an object (such as ears or mouth) to command openness. Used as a direct speech act in … | 1 |
| Zaboulṓn G2194 | Ζαβουλών | Zaboulṓn | A proper noun indicating the tribal territory and descendants of Zebulun, one of the twelve sons of Jacob/Israel. In Greek texts, Ζαβουλών refers to: (1) … | 3 |
| Zakchaîos G2195 | Ζακχαῖος | Zakchaîos | A proper name designating an individual named Zacchaeus; primarily used as a personal name in Greek sources. In the New Testament, refers specifically to a … | 3 |
| Zará G2196 | Ζαρά | Zará | A personal name referring to Zerach, an Israelite ancestor, specifically the son of Judah and Tamar mentioned in genealogical contexts. The term functions as a … | 1 |
| Zacharías G2197 | Ζαχαρίας | Zacharías | A male personal name: Zacharias; referring specifically in the New Testament to (1) the father of John the Baptist, a priest from the division of … | 11 |
| Zebedaîos G2199 | Ζεβεδαῖος | Zebedaîos | Personal name referring to Zebedaios, an individual found in the New Testament, father of the disciples James and John. The name functions as a proper … | 12 |
| Zēnâs G2211 | Ζηνᾶς | Zēnâs | Proper name, typically used for an individual called Zenas; likely meaning 'given by (the god) Zeus' or 'gift of Zeus.' The name occurs in Koine … | 1 |
| Zorobábel G2216 | Ζοροβάβελ | Zorobábel | Zorobabel (a personal name, transliteration of Hebrew Zerubbabel), denoting a specific Israelite leader of the post-exilic era; refers to Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, governor of … | 3 |
| Aléxandros G223 | Ἀλέξανδρος | Aléxandros | Ἀλέξανδρος is a masculine proper name meaning 'defender of men.' Its core sense is an individual who protects or aids others, typically in a martial, … | 6 |
| Hēlí G2242 | Ἡλί | Hēlí | Proper name: Hēlí. Refers to a male ancestor in the genealogy of Jesus; in the New Testament, signifies the father of Joseph as recorded in … | 1 |
| Hēlías G2243 | Ἡλίας | Hēlías | The personal name Hēlías, corresponding to the biblical figure Elijah. In Greek usage, refers specifically to the prophet Elijah of Israelite tradition, frequently mentioned in … | 29 |
| Ḗr G2262 | Ἤρ | Ḗr | Proper name: Er. A personal name of Israelite origin, used to refer to two different individuals in the ancestral narratives. The name itself does not … | 1 |
| Hērṓdēs G2264 | Ἡρώδης | Hērṓdēs | A proper name referring to several rulers of the Herodian dynasty in the late Second Temple period, each holding power over parts or all of … | 43 |
| Hērōdíōn G2267 | Ἡρωδίων | Hērōdíōn | A personal name: Herodion. Refers specifically to an individual bearing this name, attested in early Christian texts, notably in Paul's Epistle to the Romans. The … | 1 |
| Hēsaḯas G2268 | Ἡσαΐας | Hēsaḯas | Proper name of a male Israelite, corresponding to the Hebrew name Yəšaʽyāh ('Yahweh is salvation'). In the context of the Greek Bible, refers specifically to … | 22 |
| Ēsaû G2269 | Ἠσαῦ | Ēsaû | Proper name: Esau — the personal name of the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, twin brother of Jacob, ancestor of the Edomite people. In … | 3 |
| Thaddaîos G2280 | Θαδδαῖος | Thaddaîos | Proper name: Thaddaios. The name of one of the followers of Jesus referred to in the lists of the Twelve (e.g., Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3). … | 2 |
| Thámar G2283 | Θάμαρ | Thámar | Proper noun; personal name Θάμαρ, referring specifically to the female figure Tamar in biblical genealogies. In Koine Greek contexts, denotes the ancestral mother in the … | 1 |
| Thára G2291 | Θάρα | Thára | A personal name: Thara (Terach), the father of Abraham, appearing in genealogical records. Used exclusively as a proper noun to designate a single individual in … | 1 |
| Theóphilos G2321 | Θεόφιλος | Theóphilos | Proper name: Theophilus, meaning 'one who is beloved by God' or 'friendly toward God.' Used as a personal name, conveying the sense of having a … | 2 |
| Theudâs G2333 | Θευδᾶς | Theudâs | A proper name referring to an individual called Theudas; found as the name of a person mentioned in the early accounts of the Israelite or … | 1 |
| Thōmâs G2381 | Θωμᾶς | Thōmâs | Proper noun: 'the Twin'; personal name referring to one of the twelve appointed followers of Jesus in the New Testament. The name identifies an individual … | 11 |
| Iáeiros G2383 | Ἰάειρος | Iáeiros | Proper name; Jairus. Refers to a named individual in the New Testament, specifically a leader of the synagogue. The term retains its proper-name status and … | 2 |
| Iakṓb G2384 | Ἰακώβ | Iakṓb | Proper name: Jacob. Refers primarily to the ancestral figure known as Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, progenitor of the Israelite tribes. In later Hellenistic … | 27 |
| Iákōbos G2385 | Ἰάκωβος | Iákōbos | Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos) is a masculine personal name, reflecting the Greek adaptation of the Hebrew name Yaʿaqōb (Jacob). In the Septuagint and Greek Jewish writings, it … | 42 |
| Iambrēs G2387 | Ἰαμβρῆς | Iambrēs | Proper name; Iambrēs refers to an individual identified in postbiblical Jewish tradition as one of the Egyptian magicians who opposed Moses. In the New Testament … | 1 |
| Ianná G2388 | Ἰαννά | Ianná | Proper name used to designate an Israelite male ancestor; in context, an ancestral figure in genealogical records. The name functions exclusively as a personal name … | 1 |
| Iáred G2391 | Ἰάρεδ | Iáred | A proper name referring to the individual 'Iáred' (Jared), a figure listed in ancestral genealogies, especially as an ancestor of notable pre-flood figures. The name … | 1 |
| Iásōn G2394 | Ἰάσων | Iásōn | A proper noun referring to a personal name, Jason. The name in Greek means 'healer' or 'one who will heal,' reflecting an association with healing … | 5 |
| Idoumaía G2401 | Ἰδουμαία | Idoumaía | A geographic region known in antiquity as Idoumaia, referring specifically to the territory south of Judea and west of the Arabah, historically associated with the … | 1 |
| Iezabḗl G2403 | Ἰεζαβήλ | Iezabḗl | Proper name referring to Jezebel, originally the Phoenician (Tyrian) royal wife of King Ahab of Israel in the 9th century BCE; secondarily applied in early … | 1 |