Biblical Names Directory

2899 proper names with their meanings and transliterations. Search by name, meaning, or transliteration.

Name Original Transliteration Meaning Uses
Yocha H3109 יוֹחָא Yocha A personal name, Yocha, borne by two individuals identified as Israelites in biblical texts. Likely carries the underlying meaning 'Yahweh lives' or 'Yahweh has given … 2
Yochanan H3110 יוֹחָנָן Yochanan A personal name meaning 'Yahweh has been gracious' or 'Yahweh has shown favor.' Predominantly used as the name of multiple Israelite men in the Hebrew … 22
Yoyada H3111 יוֹיָדָע Yoyada A personal name meaning 'Yahweh knows' or 'Yahweh has known.' The name יוֹיָדָע denotes an individual whose life or reputation is characterized by being known … 5
Yoyakhin H3112 יוֹיָכִין Yoyakhin Personal name: 'Yahweh establishes' or 'Yahweh raises up.' Refers specifically to a late monarch of the Judahite kingdom, Jehoiachin, who reigned in the early 6th … 1
Yoyaqim H3113 יוֹיָקִים Yoyaqim Personal name: Yôwyâqîym, transliterated Joiakim, meaning 'Yahweh raises up' or 'Yahweh establishes.' Used exclusively as the name of an Israelite or Judean leader, particularly in … 4
Yoyariv H3114 יוֹיָרִיב Yoyariv Personal name of Israelite individuals, most frequently denoting the head of a priestly family during the post-exilic period. The name means 'YHWH contends' or 'YHWH … 5
Yokheved H3115 יוֹכֶבֶד Yokheved Personal name: Yôkheved. Most likely means 'Yahweh is glory' or 'Yahweh is honored.' The name combines a theophoric prefix referring to the Israelite deity and … 2
Yukhal H3116 יוּכַל Yukhal Personal name, Yûwkal (Yukal), designating an individual known from the late monarchic period. The word does not carry a meaning beyond its function as a … 1
Yom H3118 יוֹם Yom A unit of time defined by the period of daylight or a full 24-hour cycle from one evening or morning to the next. The term … 2
Yavan H3120 יָוָן Yavan Yâvân designates a people and region associated with the western seafaring Greeks, particularly the Ionians, and by extension, regions or populations considered Greek in the … 11
Yonadav H3122 יוֹנָדָב Yonadav A personal name meaning 'Yahweh has been generous' or 'Yahweh is noble.' Primarily used as the name of two figures in the Hebrew Bible: a … 7
Yonah H3124 יוֹנָה Yonah Proper name, masculine: Yonah. Refers to the individual prophet called Yonah, son of Amittai, known from the narrative in the Book of Jonah. As a … 19
Yonatan H3129 יוֹנָתָן Yonatan Yônatan; a personal name meaning 'Yahweh has given'. Used as the name of several Israelite men, most notably Jonathan, son of King Saul. The name … 44
Acher H313 אַחֵר Acher A personal name denoting an individual in biblical genealogies; in the context of 1 Chronicles 7:12, the name belongs to a descendant of Benjamin and … 1
Yosef H3130 יוֹסֵף Yosef Proper name Yoseph, meaning 'He adds' or 'May he add'; used as the personal name of various individuals in the Hebrew Bible, most prominently the … 213
Yosifeyah H3131 יוֹסִפְיָה Yosifeyah A personal name meaning 'Yahweh adds' or 'Yahweh has added.' Used to denote a specific individual identified as an ancestor of certain returning Israelites in … 1
Yoelah H3132 יוֹעֵאלָה Yoelah Proper name designating an individual among the Israelites; specifically, Joelah, a person mentioned in the genealogical records. The word likely means 'Yah(weh) is God (El),' … 1
Yoed H3133 יוֹעֵד Yoed A personal name meaning 'Yahweh has appointed' or 'Yahweh is one who appoints.' The term operates as a theophoric name rather than a common noun … 1
Yoezer H3134 יוֹעֶזֶר Yoezer Personal name meaning 'YHWH is help.' Refers specifically to an individual named Yo'ezer, identified as an Israelite in the genealogical and military contexts of the … 1
Yoash H3135 יוֹעָשׁ Yoash A proper name designating several individuals in the Hebrew Bible, most notably a king of Judah and a king of Israel. The name means 'YHWH … 2
Yotsadaq H3136 יוֹצָדָק Yotsadaq A personal name meaning 'Yahweh is righteous' or 'Yahweh has acted justly.' Refers specifically to an Israelite priestly figure in the exilic and post-exilic period, … 5
Yoqim H3137 יוֹקִים Yoqim Personal name: Jokim. Refers to an Israelite man mentioned in genealogical records. The name means 'YHWH establishes' or 'YHWH sets up,' deriving from the root … 1
Yorah H3139 יוֹרָה Yorah Yôwrâh is a personal proper name, most likely meaning 'rainy' or 'autumn rain,' derived from notions of 'rain' or 'shooting (pouring forth) water.' Used as … 1
Yoray H3140 יוֹרַי Yoray Proper personal name: Yorai. A masculine Israelite personal name likely derived from a verbal root meaning 'to send rain' or 'to shoot.' Its use as … 1
Yoram H3141 יוֹרָם Yoram Personal name meaning 'YHWH is exalted' or 'YHWH raises.' Used as the proper name of several individuals in the Hebrew Bible, notably including a king … 20
Yushav Chesed H3142 יוּשַׁב חֶסֶד Yushav Chesed Personal name: 'Kindness (חֶסֶד) returns' or 'Kindness is restored.' The name appears as an individual in genealogical records, signaling familial or hoped-for divine qualities such … 2
Yoshiveyah H3143 יוֹשִׁבְיָה Yoshiveyah Yôshibyâh is a personal name meaning 'Yahweh establishes dwelling' or 'Yahweh causes to dwell.' In the Hebrew Bible, it identifies an individual Israelite, specifically listed … 1
Yoshah H3144 יוֹשָׁה Yoshah Joshah, a personal name referring to an individual Israelite. The term designates a specific person listed among genealogies in the Hebrew Bible, notably as a … 1
Yoshaveyah H3145 יוֹשַׁוְיָה Yoshaveyah Personal name meaning 'Yahweh has settled' or 'Yahweh has established.' The name is borne by an Israelite in the genealogies of the Hebrew Bible. It … 1
Yoshafat H3146 יוֹשָׁפָט Yoshafat Yoshaphat (Yôshâphât) – a personal name meaning 'Yahweh has judged' or 'Yahweh judges.' Appears as the name of several individuals in the Hebrew Bible, most … 2
Yotam H3147 יוֹתָם Yotam A personal name meaning 'YHWH is blameless' or 'YHWH is complete.' Used as the name of several individuals in the Hebrew Bible, most notably a … 24
Yezaveel H3149 יְזַוְאֵל Yezaveel A personal name borne by a figure in the genealogical lists of the tribe of Benjamin. The meaning is uncertain but has been traditionally explained … 2
Acherach H315 אַחְרַח Acherach Aharah — a personal name, chiefly denoting a male individual from the tribe of Benjamin, one of the sons of Benjamin listed among the ancestral … 1
Yiziyah H3150 יִזִּיָּה Yiziyah Yizzîyâh is a personal name meaning 'Yahweh sprinkles' or 'Yahweh distributes.' It refers specifically to an individual listed among Israelite genealogies. The name compounds a … 1
Yaziz H3151 יָזִיז Yaziz A personal name referring to an Israelite individual. In the biblical record, 'Yaziz' is identified only as a proper name, with no explicit narrative attached … 1
Yizeliah H3152 יִזְלִיאָה Yizeliah Yizli'ah — a personal name, likely meaning 'may He draw out' or 'He will deliver.' The word is a masculine proper noun, attested as the … 1
Yezaneyah H3153 יְזַנְיָה Yezaneyah Personal name: Jezaniah. The name likely means 'Yahweh listens' or 'Yahweh hears.' Used as a proper name for at least one Israelite individual in the … 2
Yizeracheyah H3156 יִזְרַחְיָה Yizeracheyah Proper noun. Name meaning 'Yahweh shines' or 'Yahweh causes to shine.' Yizrachyâh is used as a personal name borne by at least two individuals in … 3
Yizereel H3157 יִזְרְעֵאל Yizereel The proper noun Yizre‘el refers primarily to (1) a city in the territory of Issachar, notably the site of Ahab's palace and Naboth's vineyard; (2) … 36
Acharechel H316 אֲחַרְחֵל Acharechel A proper name designating an individual, specifically 'Aharhel,' found in genealogical records. The meaning is uncertain due to debated etymology, but the form may suggest … 1
Yechubah H3160 יְחֻבָּה Yechubah Proper name: Yᵉchubbâh, a personal name occurring in genealogical lists, likely meaning 'she is hidden' or 'concealed', derived from the root חבה ('to hide, cover'). … 2
Yachedo H3163 יַחְדוֹ Yachedo An adverb meaning 'together, simultaneously, in union,' expressing the idea of simultaneity or joint action among multiple subjects. In certain cases occurs as a personal … 1
Yachediel H3164 יַחְדִּיאֵל Yachediel Yachdiel is a personal name meaning 'El (God) will make one/unite' or 'May El make into a unity.' The name is attested as an Israelite … 1
Yechediyahu H3165 יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ Yechediyahu A personal name meaning 'YHWH unifies' or 'YHWH is unity.' Used as the name of two individuals in Israelite genealogical lists. The name combines the … 2
Yachaziel H3166 יַחֲזִיאֵל Yachaziel A personal name meaning 'God sees' or 'God has beheld.' Used as the name of several male Israelites in biblical genealogies and narratives. The name … 6
Yachezeyah H3167 יַחְזְיָה Yachezeyah Proper name referring to a male individual — Jazhezyah or Yachzeyah — meaning 'Yahweh sees' or 'Yahweh will see.' The name is constructed to express … 1
Yechezeqel H3168 יְחֶזְקֵאל Yechezeqel Personal name meaning 'El (God) strengthens' or 'may El strengthen.' This theophoric name combines elements signifying divine strength or support. In the Hebrew Bible, it … 3
Yechizeqiyah H3169 יְחִזְקִיָּה Yechizeqiyah A personal name meaning 'YHWH strengthens' or 'YHWH is strength.' Primarily used as the name of several Israelite individuals, most notably a king of Judah … 1
Yachezerah H3170 יַחְזֵרָה Yachezerah Proper name designating an Israelite individual: Yahzêrâh (יַחְזֵרָה). The word is used as a personal name in genealogical lists; semantic content is limited to this … 1
Yechiel H3171 יְחִיאֵל Yechiel A personal name meaning 'El lives' or 'May El give life.' This name combines a verbal element related to life or living with a theophoric … 15