Biblical Names Directory
2899 proper names with their meanings and transliterations. Search by name, meaning, or transliteration.
| Name | Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shunem H7766 | שׁוּנֵם | Shunem | Shunem; a town in the northern part of ancient Israel, specifically in the territory allotted to the tribe of Issachar. The term identifies a specific … | 3 |
| Aretsa H777 | אַרְצָא | Aretsa | Proper name denoting an individual, Artsa (or Arza), identified as a personal name in biblical genealogies; likely rooted in a reference to the land ('ground, … | 1 |
| Shua H7770 | שׁוּעַ | Shua | A personal name, Shua (Shûwaʻ), designating several individuals in the Hebrew Bible, most notably a Canaanite individual associated with the family of Judah. The name … | 2 |
| Shoa H7772 | שׁוֹעַ | Shoa | Proper noun denoting a people group referenced in prophetic literature, likely situated in the region of Mesopotamia, with the primary sense being 'Shoa,' a name … | 1 |
| Shua H7774 | שׁוּעָא | Shua | Proper name, denoting (1) a Canaanite woman associated as the wife of Judah, mother to some of his children; (2) an individual, son or descendant … | 2 |
| Shual H7777 | שׁוּעָל | Shual | Proper noun used as both a personal name and a place name; likely derived from the term for 'fox,' thus potentially connoting craftiness, adaptability, or … | 2 |
| Shofakhe H7780 | שׁוֹפָךְ | Shofakhe | Shôwphâk, a proper noun designating a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible; likely referring to an individual of Aramean (Syrian) identity who appears as … | 2 |
| Shur H7793 | שׁוּר | Shur | A geographic region in the northwestern Sinai Peninsula, adjacent to northeastern Egypt and the Negev, known as 'Shur.' In biblical narratives, Shur is referred to … | 6 |
| Soreq H7796 | שׂוֹרֵק | Soreq | An uncommon noun denoting a choice vine or a particular variety of select grapevine, especially one notable for its fine reddish grapes. In some contexts, … | 1 |
| Shavesha H7798 | שַׁוְשָׁא | Shavesha | Shavsha (שַׁוְשָׁא) is a personal name referring to an individual who served as a royal scribe or secretary during the reign of King David. The … | 1 |
| Ivetsan H78 | אִבְצָן | Ivetsan | Ibtsan, a personal name designating an individual noted as a leader or judge of Israelite society in the biblical period. The meaning generally accepted is … | 2 |
| Ararat H780 | אֲרָרַט | Ararat | A geographical designation referring to a mountainous region in the northeast of the ancient Near East, identified with the highlands of Ararat. Most frequently, it … | 4 |
| Shushan H7800 | שׁוּשַׁן | Shushan | Shushan: the name of a prominent city in the region known historically as Elam and later as Persia, best known as the locale of key … | 21 |
| Shutelach H7803 | שׁוּתֶלַח | Shutelach | Shuthelach, a proper personal name applied to two individuals within the biblical genealogies; the precise meaning of the name is uncertain, but it may reflect … | 4 |
| Aretacheshasheta H783 | אַרְתַּחְשַׁשְׁתָּא | Aretacheshasheta | An official Persian royal name borne by multiple kings of the Achaemenid dynasty, likely equivalent to Artaxerxes. The term functions as a proper noun denoting … | 17 |
| Shachatsom H7831 | שַׁחֲצוֹם | Shachatsom | Shachatzom is a toponym referring to a geographic location mentioned in the territorial description of the tribe of Naphtali. In its original biblical context, the … | 2 |
| Shechareyah H7841 | שְׁחַרְיָה | Shechareyah | Shᵉcharyâh is a personal name meaning 'Yah has sought'. The name combines the imperative or perfect form of the root 'to seek, to search out, … | 1 |
| Shacharayim H7842 | שַׁחֲרַיִם | Shacharayim | Shacharayim is a proper noun referring to a specific individual in the Hebrew Bible, specifically an Israelite man from the tribe of Benjamin. The name's … | 1 |
| Shitim H7851 | שִׁטִּים | Shitim | Proper noun designating a geographic location, also used for the plural of 'acacia' trees (Acacia seyal or Acacia tortilis species prevalent in the region). As … | 5 |
| Sitenah H7856 | שִׂטְנָה | Sitenah | Siṭnâh refers primarily to enmity, opposition, or accusation and, in its sole biblical occurrence, is the name given to a well associated with strife or … | 1 |
| Shiteray H7861 | שִׁטְרַי | Shiteray | A personal name, Shitrai, referring to an individual identified in genealogical lists of the Israelite period. The name likely indicates association with authority or administration, … | 2 |
| Sheya H7864 | שְׁיָא | Sheya | Shᵉyâʼ is a proper name borne by an individual in post-exilic Israelite genealogies, occurring among lists of returnees. The form functions exclusively as a personal … | 1 |
| Sion H7865 | שִׂיאֹן | Sion | A high point or lofty peak, specifically used as a geographic designation for the summit or prominent region of Mount Hermon. The term refers to … | 1 |
| Shion H7866 | שִׁיאוֹן | Shion | Shîyʼôwn is a proper noun denoting a specific geographic location, most likely a site or settlement referenced in biblical place lists. The term appears as … | 1 |
| Shiza H7877 | שִׁיזָא | Shiza | Personal name: Shiza, an Israelite individual recorded as a descendant of Benjamin. The name itself is attested only once in the Hebrew Bible, serving as … | 1 |
| Ashebel H788 | אַשְׁבֵּל | Ashebel | Ashbel, a proper personal name designating a son of Benjamin and eponymous ancestor of a clan within the tribe of Benjamin. The name may bear … | 3 |
| Shichor H7883 | שִׁיחוֹר | Shichor | Proper noun referring to the Nile River or, in some contexts, a part of the eastern Nile delta in Egypt; used as a geographic boundary. … | 4 |
| Shichor Livenat H7884 | שִׁיחוֹר לִבְנָת | Shichor Livenat | Proper name designating a boundary stream; refers to 'Shihor-libnath,' a watercourse or territorial marker on the northern border of the territory allocated to the Israelite … | 2 |
| Shiloh H7886 | שִׁילֹה | Shiloh | Shiloh: A proper noun referring most commonly to an ancient city located in the territory of Ephraim, north of Bethel, which served as an important … | 2 |
| Shiloh H7887 | שִׁילֹה | Shiloh | Shiloh: A proper noun denoting a town located in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Bethel, which functioned as a central religious site for … | 32 |
| Shimon H7889 | שִׁימוֹן | Shimon | Proper noun: Simeon (Shimon), one of the twelve sons of Jacob/Israel and ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel. It primarily denotes the Israelite … | 1 |
| Shisha H7894 | שִׁישָׁא | Shisha | Shisha (Shîyshâʼ) is a personal name referring to an individual in the monarchy period, specifically noted as a royal secretary during the reigns of Solomon. … | 1 |
| Shishaq H7895 | שִׁישַׁק | Shishaq | Proper name designating Shishak, ruler of Egypt in the 10th century BCE, referenced in biblical texts as a foreign monarch interacting with the Israelite and … | 8 |
| Esheban H790 | אֶשְׁבָּן | Esheban | Personal name designating an individual in the genealogies of the Edomites/Idumaeans. The specific meaning is uncertain, but it possibly reflects a notion of vigor, reputation, … | 2 |
| Sekhu H7906 | שֵׂכוּ | Sekhu | A place name mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Its meaning is uncertain, but it likely designates a site associated with watching or observation, possibly an … | 1 |
| Ashebea H791 | אַשְׁבֵּעַ | Ashebea | A personal name: Ashbea, borne by an Israelite in genealogical lists. While the name is likely derived from a root meaning 'to swear' or 'cause … | 1 |
| Eshebaal H792 | אֶשְׁבַּעַל | Eshebaal | Personal name: 'Eshbaal'—most likely meaning 'man of Baal' or 'Baal is man'; the name of a son of King Saul. While the constituent elements suggest … | 2 |
| Shekhem H7927 | שְׁכֶם | Shekhem | Proper noun designating an ancient city located in the hill country of Ephraim, between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, known as Shekem. Additionally, as a … | 63 |
| Shekhem H7928 | שֶׁכֶם | Shekhem | Proper noun primarily denoting (1) a significant urban center located in the hill country north of Jerusalem in central Canaan, (2) the eponymous ancestor of … | 3 |
| Shekhaneyah H7935 | שְׁכַנְיָה | Shekhaneyah | Proper name designating multiple Israelite individuals, most commonly rendered as Shekanyah or Shekanyahu. The name is a theophoric compound meaning 'Yahweh has established residence' or … | 10 |
| Sakhar H7940 | שָׂכָר | Sakhar | Sâkâr (שָׂכָר) functions both as a common noun and as a personal name. As a noun, it primarily denotes 'payment,' 'reward,' or 'compensation' given in … | 2 |
| Shikeron H7942 | שִׁכְּרוֹן | Shikeron | (1) Drunkenness: The state or condition of being intoxicated with a strong drink, often accompanied by loss of control, confusion, or stupor. (2) Shikron: The … | 1 |
| Ashedod H795 | אַשְׁדּוֹד | Ashedod | Proper name denoting a major Philistine city on the southeastern Mediterranean coast, known as Ashdod. Refers to a significant urban and political center prominent in … | 17 |
| Shelah H7956 | שֵׁלָה | Shelah | A personal name in the Hebrew Bible, primarily referring to a descendant of Shem (Genesis genealogies) and a son of Judah (Genesis 38), with possible … | 8 |
| Shalum H7967 | שַׁלּוּם | Shalum | Shallum is a personal name used for several individuals in the Hebrew Bible, predominantly males, spanning roles as kings, priests, gatekeepers, and other figures within … | 27 |
| Shalun H7968 | שַׁלּוּן | Shalun | Shallun – a personal name designating an Israelite individual, specifically mentioned as the son of Col-hozeh and a notable Jerusalemite, involved in the repair of … | 1 |
| Shelach H7974 | שֶׁלַח | Shelach | Personal name referring to a postdiluvian ancestor in Genesis genealogies, commonly rendered as Shelach or Salah. The name designates the son of Arpachshad and ancestor … | 9 |
| Shilocha H7975 | שִׁלֹחַ | Shilocha | A specific stream or water channel in Jerusalem, known in English as the 'Siloam' or 'Shiloah' conduit; also used as a proper noun for this … | 1 |
| Shilechi H7977 | שִׁלְחִי | Shilechi | Shilchîy is a proper masculine name indicating 'descendant of (or belonging to) Shilḥaḥ.' The term is not used as a common noun but appears as … | 2 |
| Shilechim H7978 | שִׁלְחִים | Shilechim | Shilchîm is a proper noun referring to a specific locality in the southern region of ancient Israelite territory, likely in the Negeb area. The name … | 1 |