Biblical Names Directory
2899 proper names with their meanings and transliterations. Search by name, meaning, or transliteration.
| Name | Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattathías G3161 | Ματταθίας | Mattathías | Proper name: Mattathias. A personal name of Hebrew origin, typically meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. Used as the name of one or more individuals in genealogical … | 2 |
| Meleâs G3190 | Μελεᾶς | Meleâs | Meleas, a proper name used to refer to an individual who is an Israelite, specifically appearing as a personal name in genealogical lists. The name … | 1 |
| Melchí G3197 | Μελχί | Melchí | Proper name; Melchi. A personal name used to designate individuals, derived from a Hebrew name meaning 'my king.' In Hellenistic Greek contexts, Μελχί is a … | 2 |
| Melchisedék G3198 | Μελχισεδέκ | Melchisedék | Proper name referring to Melchizedek, a notable priestly and royal figure who appears in the Hebrew Bible. Used to designate an individual described as 'king … | 8 |
| Messías G3323 | Μεσσίας | Messías | A title meaning 'anointed one,' specifically used to refer to a divinely appointed figure anticipated as a deliverer or king. In Koine Greek texts, Μεσσίας … | 2 |
| Michaḗl G3413 | Μιχαήλ | Michaḗl | Proper name, referring to the figure Michael, known from Israelite and post-exilic literature as a prominent angelic being. In Koine Greek contexts, Μιχαήλ designates the … | 2 |
| Mnásōn G3416 | Μνάσων | Mnásōn | A personal name, Mnason; refers to an individual identified as a host or early follower in early Christian circles. Primary meaning is as a proper … | 1 |
| Molóch G3434 | Μολόχ | Molóch | A designation for a deity (Moloch), especially associated with certain forms of worship among some ancient Semitic peoples, often characterized in biblical literature by the … | 1 |
| Mōseús G3475 | Μωσεύς | Mōseús | Proper name; refers to the prominent Israelite leader, traditionally regarded as the lawgiver and central figure in the narratives of the Exodus, Sinai, and Torah. … | 80 |
| Naassṓn G3476 | Ναασσών | Naassṓn | A personal name, referring to Naassōn (Nachshon), a male Israelite figure listed in genealogies. Used exclusively as a proper noun designating this individual. | 3 |
| Nangaí G3477 | Ναγγαί | Nangaí | A proper name referring to an Israelite, specifically listed in genealogical records as an ancestor in the lineage found in the Gospel of Luke. The … | 1 |
| Nathán G3481 | Ναθάν | Nathán | Proper name referring to an Israelite man, specifically Nathan, known as a prophet and adviser to Kings David and Solomon. Used exclusively as a personal … | 1 |
| Nathanaḗl G3482 | Ναθαναήλ | Nathanaḗl | Proper name, referring specifically to a male individual, Nathanael. In the New Testament, the name is used for a specific person, associated as a follower … | 6 |
| Naḯn G3484 | Ναΐν | Naḯn | A proper noun, denoting the town called Naïn or Nain, located in Galilee. In the New Testament, the name appears as the location of a … | 1 |
| Naoúm G3486 | Ναούμ | Naoúm | A male personal name, transliterated from Hebrew, referring to a specific Israelite in ancestral lists. Primary sense: Naoum, the proper name of a descendant listed … | 1 |
| Nárkissos G3488 | Νάρκισσος | Nárkissos | Narcissus, a proper noun referring to a male personal name. In the New Testament, used as the name of an individual or, by extension, the … | 1 |
| Nachṓr G3493 | Ναχώρ | Nachṓr | Nachor; a personal name referring to the grandfather of Abraham. Specifically used as a proper noun designating an ancestral figure within Israelite genealogies. Unlike common … | 1 |
| Neemán G3497 | Νεεμάν | Neemán | Proper name, traditionally transliterated as Naaman, used for individuals, especially a notable Syrian (Aramean) military official. In Greek texts, denotes a specific personal name without … | 1 |
| Nephthaleím G3508 | Νεφθαλείμ | Nephthaleím | Personal name Nephthaleim; refers specifically to the Israelite patriarch Naphtali, son of Jacob and Bilhah, and by extension his tribal descendants or their allotted territory … | 3 |
| Nēreús G3517 | Νηρεύς | Nēreús | A personal name, Nereus; refers to an individual identified as a member of the early assemblies of believers in Rome. The name does not carry … | 1 |
| Nērí G3518 | Νηρί | Nērí | Proper name; Neri — personal name of a male Israelite in genealogical lists. In the New Testament, this name appears specifically in genealogies and refers … | 1 |
| Níger G3526 | Νίγερ | Níger | A personal name of Latin origin meaning 'black' or 'dark-skinned.' In the Greek text of Acts 13:1, Νίγερ is applied as an additional identifying name … | 1 |
| Nikánōr G3527 | Νικάνωρ | Nikánōr | Proper name: Nikanor. A personal name meaning 'victorious,' or 'conqueror,' given to men. In the New Testament, refers specifically to one of the Seven appointed … | 1 |
| Nikódēmos G3530 | Νικόδημος | Nikódēmos | A masculine proper name meaning 'victory of the people'; refers specifically to an individual referenced in the New Testament, a prominent Pharisee and member of … | 5 |
| Nikólaos G3532 | Νικόλαος | Nikólaos | A personal name: Nikólaos, meaning 'victory of the people' or 'one who achieves victory among the people.' Attested in both Hellenistic and Roman periods as … | 1 |
| Nymphâs G3564 | Νυμφᾶς | Nymphâs | Proper name, likely a masculine personal name meaning 'gift of a bride' or 'given by the bride,' depending on the interpretation of its elements. As … | 1 |
| Nōe G3575 | Νῶε | Nōe | Proper name; refers to the figure 'Noah' known from Israelite tradition, renowned for his role in the story of the flood. In Greek texts, Νῶε … | 8 |
| Ozías G3604 | Ὀζίας | Ozías | Ozias, a proper noun used to designate a male individual, specifically the Hellenized form of the Hebrew name עֻזִּיָּה (Uzzijah), meaning 'Yahweh is my strength.' … | 2 |
| Olympâs G3652 | Ὀλυμπᾶς | Olympâs | Proper name: Olympas. Used as a personal name for an individual in the early assemblies referred to in Paul's letter to the Romans. The name … | 1 |
| Ananías G367 | Ἀνανίας | Ananías | A proper name referring to three distinct male individuals in the New Testament, derived from the Hebrew name חֲנַנְיָה (Ḥananyāh), meaning 'Yahweh has been gracious' … | 11 |
| Onḗsimos G3682 | Ὀνήσιμος | Onḗsimos | Personal name meaning 'useful' or 'beneficial.' In Koine Greek and New Testament contexts, it functions solely as a proper noun referring to an individual known … | 2 |
| Onēsíphoros G3683 | Ὀνησίφορος | Onēsíphoros | A male personal name: 'Onēsíphoros'. Literally, 'bringer of benefit' or 'bringer of help.' The name signifies one who brings advantage, benefit, or assistance to others. … | 2 |
| Ourbanós G3773 | Οὐρβανός | Ourbanós | Proper name; Urbanus, a male personal name of Latin origin used in the New Testament for a member of the Christian assembly in Rome. The … | 1 |
| Ourías G3774 | Οὐρίας | Ourías | Urias; personal name referring to an individual called Οὐρίας in Greek texts, specifically Urijah, a Hittite associated with King David in biblical narrative. In the … | 1 |
| Parmenâs G3937 | Παρμενᾶς | Parmenâs | A proper name: Parmenas. Used as a personal name in the New Testament, primarily referring to one of the seven chosen in Jerusalem (Acts 6:5); … | 1 |
| páscha G3957 | πάσχα | páscha | Principal meaning: the Passover; the festival commemorating the Israelite exodus from Egypt, especially the sacrificial meal associated with it. In broader usage, it can refer … | 29 |
| Patrobâs G3969 | Πατροβᾶς | Patrobâs | A masculine proper name, Patrobas; used as a personal name. The likely meaning is 'father's life,' indicating one whose life is dedicated to, derived from, … | 1 |
| Paûlos G3972 | Παῦλος | Paûlos | A proper name used for a Roman citizen, most notably the apostle known as Paul in the New Testament. The primary lexical sense is that … | 158 |
| Pérgē G4011 | Πέργη | Pérgē | Perga, a city in the region of Pamphylia in southern Asia Minor, primarily used as a proper place name referring to this specific urban center. … | 3 |
| Andréas G406 | Ἀνδρέας | Andréas | Personal name derived from the root meaning 'man' or 'male,' conveying manliness, courage, or vigor. In Koine Greek, Ἀνδρέας is used as a proper noun … | 13 |
| Persís G4069 | Περσίς | Persís | Persís is a proper noun, used as a personal name referring to a specific woman identified in the New Testament. The primary lexical meaning is … | 1 |
| Pétros G4074 | Πέτρος | Pétros | Proper name, meaning 'rock, stone.' Πέτρος denotes a detached mass of rock or a stone, often larger or more substantial than λίθος (a smaller stone … | 155 |
| Andrónikos G408 | Ἀνδρόνικος | Andrónikos | Proper noun; personal name meaning 'man of victory.' Used as a male given name. In the New Testament, refers to an individual addressed by Paul … | 1 |
| Pilâtos G4091 | Πιλᾶτος | Pilâtos | A proper noun referring to Pontius Pilate, a Roman official who served as prefect (governor) of the province of Judea under the Roman Empire (ca. … | 55 |
| Pisidía G4099 | Πισιδία | Pisidía | Proper name: Pisidia, a mountainous inland region of southern Anatolia (Asia Minor) noted for its rough terrain and relative independence within various ancient empires. In … | 2 |
| Póntios G4194 | Πόντιος | Póntios | Proper name identifying a Roman gens (clan) name, used as a family name for Roman citizens; specifically attested in the New Testament as part of … | 3 |
| Póplios G4196 | Πόπλιος | Póplios | A Roman personal name, transliterating the Latin name Publius; used as a proper noun for a specific individual. In the New Testament, refers to an … | 2 |
| Pórkios G4201 | Πόρκιος | Pórkios | A Latin-derived proper name (Porcius), used to designate a Roman individual, specifically a member of the Porcius family or gens. Not inherently carrying a lexical … | 1 |
| Poúdēs G4227 | Πούδης | Poúdēs | Proper name: Pudens. Designates an individual in early Christian communities mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:21. The name itself conveys no lexical meaning in Greek, but … | 1 |
| Príska G4251 | Πρίσκα | Príska | Prisca (female personal name); the proper name of a woman of Latin origin found in Greek texts, especially associated with early Christian circles. In the … | 3 |