Biblical Names Directory
2899 proper names with their meanings and transliterations. Search by name, meaning, or transliteration.
| Name | Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prískilla G4252 | Πρίσκιλλα | Prískilla | Personal name, a diminutive form of Prisca, meaning 'little Prisca' or 'young Prisca.' Refers specifically to a woman named Priscilla, known as an associate of … | 3 |
| Próchoros G4402 | Πρόχορος | Próchoros | A personal name, 'Prochoros,' meaning 'leader of the dance' or 'one who leads in the dance,' used in the New Testament to refer to an … | 1 |
| Pýthōn G4436 | Πύθων | Pýthōn | Proper name for Python, the mythic serpent or dragon slain by Apollo in Greek mythology; by extension, in Hellenistic and later contexts, refers to a … | 1 |
| Rhaáb G4460 | Ῥαάβ | Rhaáb | Proper noun: Rahab, a personal name referring to a woman of Canaanite origin known from biblical narratives. Typically designates an inhabitant of Jericho (Canaanite city), … | 2 |
| rhabboní G4462 | ῥαββονί | rhabboní | A respectful title meaning 'my great master' or 'my honored teacher,' used to address someone of notable authority or distinction, particularly a personal teacher or … | 2 |
| Rhagaû G4466 | Ῥαγαῦ | Rhagaû | Personal name designating a figure in biblical genealogies; specifically, Reu, a patriarchal ancestor listed in the genealogical records of Genesis. In the Greek biblical tradition … | 1 |
| rhaká G4469 | ῥακά | rhaká | An Aramaic term of contempt, meaning 'empty-headed,' 'worthless,' or 'fool,' used as an insult to denote someone considered insignificant, foolish, or lacking in value. In … | 1 |
| Rhamâ G4471 | Ῥαμᾶ | Rhamâ | A toponym referring to 'Ramah,' a settlement in the southern Levant, specifically known from biblical texts. The name signifies an 'elevated place' or 'height.' In … | 1 |
| Rhacháb G4477 | Ῥαχάβ | Rhacháb | Proper name: Rhachab (Rahab), a female personal name. Refers specifically to a woman from Jericho mentioned in Israelite tradition; her identity is associated with being … | 1 |
| Rhachḗl G4478 | Ῥαχήλ | Rhachḗl | Proper name: Rachel. The personal name of a woman known in biblical tradition as a wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin. In … | 1 |
| Rhebékka G4479 | Ῥεβέκκα | Rhebékka | Proper name referring to Rebekah (Hebrew: רִבְקָה), a prominent female ancestral figure in Israelite tradition, specifically the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and … | 1 |
| Rhemphán G4481 | Ῥεμφάν | Rhemphán | Ῥεμφάν is a transliterated term referring to a divinity or astral entity associated with astral worship, most likely an object of idolatrous reverence mentioned in … | 1 |
| Rhēsá G4488 | Ῥησά | Rhēsá | Proper name; Rhēsa, a personal name appearing in a genealogical context. Primarily used as a designation for an individual in a lineage, not as a … | 1 |
| Rhoboám G4497 | Ῥοβοάμ | Rhoboám | Rhoboam; a personal name referring to Rehoboam, the son of Solomon and grandson of David, noted as a king in the biblical tradition. Used as … | 2 |
| Rhódē G4498 | Ῥόδη | Rhódē | Rhódē is a proper feminine name; in extant sources, it designates a particular female individual. In the New Testament (Acts 12:13), the name refers to … | 1 |
| Rhoubḗn G4502 | Ῥουβήν | Rhoubḗn | Proper noun: Reuben. Refers to (1) the eldest son of Jacob (Israel) and Leah, one of the twelve patriarchs of the Israelites; (2) by extension, … | 1 |
| Rhoúth G4503 | Ῥούθ | Rhoúth | Proper name: Ruth—a Moabite woman. The personal name Ruth as used in the Greek tradition, primarily designating a Moabite woman known from the Hebrew Scriptures … | 1 |
| Rhoûphos G4504 | Ῥοῦφος | Rhoûphos | Personal name 'Rufus,' with the sense 'Red-haired' or 'Red'; used as a proper noun to designate an individual in the New Testament. Represents the Latin … | 2 |
| Ánna G451 | Ἄννα | Ánna | Proper name: Anna. A personal name referring to a specific woman in the New Testament; ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Channah (meaning 'favor, grace'), … | 1 |
| Rhṓmē G4516 | Ῥώμη | Rhṓmē | Proper name: the city of Rome, capital of the Roman Empire. Primary meaning designates the city itself, with secondary reference to the center of Roman … | 8 |
| Ánnas G452 | Ἄννας | Ánnas | Personal name; Annas, a notable Judean religious figure holding the office of high priest in the early first century CE. Primarily denotes the historical individual … | 4 |
| Sadṓk G4524 | Σαδώκ | Sadṓk | Personal name, Sadok or Zadok, referring to an Israelite individual; used primarily as a proper noun identifying notable priests or ancestors in Israelite tradition. In … | 2 |
| Salá G4527 | Σαλά | Salá | Proper name referring to an ancestral figure known from genealogies; Salá designates Shelach, a figure listed as an ancestor in biblical genealogical records. Used as … | 2 |
| Salathiḗl G4528 | Σαλαθιήλ | Salathiḗl | Proper name; Salathiel. The name refers to an individual listed in genealogical records, usually identified as a descendant of the royal line of David during … | 3 |
| Saleím G4530 | Σαλείμ | Saleím | A place name referring to a specific location, known from the New Testament passage John 3:23. The name Saleím designates a particular place, distinct from … | 1 |
| Salḗm G4532 | Σαλήμ | Salḗm | Proper name referring to a specific locality; Salem, a place identified in antiquity as a city or settlement. In Hellenistic and New Testament contexts, it … | 2 |
| Salmṓn G4533 | Σαλμών | Salmṓn | Proper name: Salmōn. Refers to a male Israelite ancestor listed in genealogies, notably as the father of Boaz and ancestor of King David in biblical … | 2 |
| Salṓmē G4539 | Σαλώμη | Salṓmē | A personal name, feminine, referring to a woman named Salome. The name signifies 'peaceful' or 'at peace' by derivation, but in the Greek and Jewish … | 2 |
| Samáreia G4540 | Σαμάρεια | Samáreia | Samaria; the name of both a major city and a region in central ancient Israel, typically denoting the capital city of the northern kingdom (built … | 11 |
| Samouḗl G4545 | Σαμουήλ | Samouḗl | A masculine proper name, referring to the individual known in Israelite tradition as Samuel—typically the prophet, priest, and leader mentioned in Hebrew Bible narratives. In … | 3 |
| Sampsṓn G4546 | Σαμψών | Sampsṓn | Proper name: Samson; personal name of a prominent figure from ancient Israelite tradition. Refers specifically to an individual known for extraordinary physical strength and narrative … | 1 |
| Sappheírē G4551 | Σαπφείρη | Sappheírē | A personal name, feminine; Sappheirē refers to a woman named 'Sapphira'. The name is likely derived from the gemstone sapphire, suggesting 'sapphire' or 'precious stone'. … | 1 |
| Sárepta G4558 | Σάρεπτα | Sárepta | A proper noun referring to the town of Sarepta, a small coastal settlement located between Sidon and Tyre. In biblical contexts, it specifically designates the … | 1 |
| Saroúch G4562 | Σαρούχ | Saroúch | A proper noun denoting Serug (also rendered as Saruch), an individual named in genealogical lists as an ancestor of Abraham. Used exclusively as a personal … | 1 |
| Sárrha G4564 | Σάῤῥα | Sárrha | Proper noun: the personal name 'Sarah' (Σάῤῥα), used to refer to the wife of Abraham. Denotes a specific individual recognized as a matriarch in biblical … | 4 |
| Sárōn G4565 | Σάρων | Sárōn | A plain or level tract of land, especially denoting the region known as Sharon, a broad fertile plain extending along the Mediterranean coast north of … | 1 |
| Satân G4566 | Σατᾶν | Satân | A personal name, primarily designating an adversarial figure or supernatural opponent. In Koine Greek texts, Σατᾶν (Satân) is used as a transliteration from Hebrew, typically … | 36 |
| Saûlos G4569 | Σαῦλος | Saûlos | Personal name Saulos, corresponding to the Hebrew Sha'ul. Used as a proper noun referring to individuals bearing this name. In the New Testament, specifically denotes … | 24 |
| Sekoûndos G4580 | Σεκοῦνδος | Sekoûndos | A personal name, Secundus; used as a proper noun to designate an individual, notably a companion in Paul's travels. The name itself indicates 'second' or … | 1 |
| Seleúkeia G4581 | Σελεύκεια | Seleúkeia | Seleucia, a prominent urban center founded during the Hellenistic period, specifically referring to the city located on the coast of Syria near the mouth of … | 1 |
| Semeḯ G4584 | Σεμεΐ | Semeḯ | Proper name: Semei. A personal name of Israelite origin, used to refer to various individuals in biblical genealogies and narratives. In the Greek context, this … | 1 |
| Sérgios G4588 | Σέργιος | Sérgios | A Roman personal name, used as a praenomen or nomen in the Roman naming system; when encountered in Greek sources such as the New Testament, … | 1 |
| Sḗth G4589 | Σήθ | Sḗth | Proper name of a male ancestor, Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve according to biblical tradition. In the New Testament and Septuagint, Σήθ … | 1 |
| Sḗm G4590 | Σήμ | Sḗm | Proper name: Sēm – Name of the biblical ancestor of several Near Eastern peoples, specifically identified as a son of Noah in genealogical lists; functions … | 1 |
| Sidṓn G4605 | Σιδών | Sidṓn | Sidon—a prominent ancient coastal city located on the eastern Mediterranean in the region north of Galilee, serving as a major Phoenician port and commercial center. … | 10 |
| Sílas G4609 | Σίλας | Sílas | A personal name; specifically, Silas, an early associate and companion of Paul in the apostolic mission. The name itself does not carry a lexical meaning … | 13 |
| Silouanós G4610 | Σιλουανός | Silouanós | A personal name: Silouanos (Silvanus). Refers to an individual known from early Christian texts, most notably as a companion and co-worker of Paul of Tarsus … | 4 |
| Silōám G4611 | Σιλωάμ | Silōám | The proper noun Σιλωάμ refers specifically to a pool or reservoir located in Jerusalem, known historically as 'Shiloach' or 'Siloam'. In the New Testament, it … | 3 |
| Símōn G4613 | Σίμων | Símōn | A personal name, transliterated from the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim‘on), commonly borne by Judean men in the Second Temple and early Roman periods. In the … | 76 |
| Sinâ G4614 | Σινᾶ | Sinâ | Proper noun referring to Mount Sinai, a specific mountain noted for its significance in biblical tradition as the place where Moses received the Law; in … | 4 |