Biblical Names Directory
2899 proper names with their meanings and transliterations. Search by name, meaning, or transliteration.
| Name | Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siṓn G4622 | Σιών | Siṓn | Proper noun: 'Zion,' the designation for a prominent hill in Jerusalem, often extended to refer to the fortified city itself, its inhabitants, or the broader … | 7 |
| Skeuâs G4630 | Σκευᾶς | Skeuâs | A proper name referring to an individual called Sceuas/Sceva, specifically identified in Acts 19:14 and 19:16 as a prominent Israelite—described as a 'chief priest'. The … | 1 |
| Sódoma G4670 | Σόδομα | Sódoma | Name of an ancient city in the southern Levant, known primarily as a site of destruction in biblical literature; refers to the city of Sodom … | 9 |
| Solomṓn G4672 | Σολομών | Solomṓn | Personal name: Solomṓn; refers specifically to Solomon, the famed son of David, known for his kingship over all Israel and renowned wisdom. In contexts referencing … | 12 |
| Sousánna G4677 | Σουσάννα | Sousánna | Proper name referring to a woman; the name carries the meaning 'lily.' Used as a personal name, likely reflecting a positive or attractive quality (i.e., … | 1 |
| Stáchys G4720 | Στάχυς | Stáchys | Stáchys (as a proper noun): a personal name, 'Stachys,' likely meaning 'ear of grain' or 'spike' (of corn/wheat). Used in early Christian contexts as the … | 1 |
| Stephanâs G4734 | Στεφανᾶς | Stephanâs | Stephanas (proper name); the name of an individual, likely meaning 'crowned' or 'garlanded.' In the New Testament, refers specifically to a member of the Corinthian … | 3 |
| Stéphanos G4736 | Στέφανος | Stéphanos | Personal name Stephanos; originally meaning 'crown' or 'wreath,' this term is used as a proper noun to designate a male individual, notably a leading member … | 7 |
| sýzygos G4805 | σύζυγος | sýzygos | Companion joined together with another, one who is bound or coupled with another in a shared task or partnership. The term may refer generally to … | 1 |
| Symeṓn G4826 | Συμεών | Symeṓn | Proper name: Symeon. Used as a personal name, referring to several individuals of Israelite or Judean descent. The primary referent is the Israelite patriarch Simeon, … | 6 |
| Antípas G493 | Ἀντίπας | Antípas | A proper name: Antipas. Used as a personal name in early Christian communities; most notably, the name of a figure mentioned in the book of … | 1 |
| Syntýchē G4941 | Συντύχη | Syntýchē | Proper name, Syntychē; literally meaning 'fortunate' or 'with good fortune.' Used as a feminine personal name, probably alluding to good fortune or auspicious circumstance. In … | 1 |
| Syría G4947 | Συρία | Syría | Syria; a geographical designation referring to the region north and northeast of Judea, encompassing various territories under different political entities in antiquity. In the Hellenistic … | 8 |
| Sychár G4965 | Συχάρ | Sychár | Sychar; a site or settlement referenced in the Gospel of John, often identified with a specific locality near Mount Gerizim and Jacob's well. The word … | 1 |
| Sychém G4966 | Συχέμ | Sychém | Proper noun designating a city in central Samaria, known in biblical literature as Shechem. Occasionally used as a personal name. Primarily refers to a geographic … | 2 |
| Sṓpatros G4986 | Σώπατρος | Sṓpatros | Proper name; meaning 'of a safe father' or 'saviour-father.' Σώπατρος is a male personal name that was borne by an individual in the early Christian … | 1 |
| Sōsthénēs G4988 | Σωσθένης | Sōsthénēs | Sōsthénēs is a masculine proper name meaning 'of safe strength' or 'saving strength.' The name most fundamentally signifies someone whose strength is related to safety, … | 2 |
| Sōsípatros G4989 | Σωσίπατρος | Sōsípatros | A personal name: Sosipater. The name means 'saviour of his father' or 'the one who saves/helped his father.' In the New Testament and other contemporary … | 1 |
| Abbâ G5 | Ἀββᾶ | Abbâ | Vocative or emphatic form meaning 'father' or 'my father.' Used as a direct address to one's father or as an honorific for elders. In certain … | 3 |
| Tabithá G5000 | Ταβιθά | Tabithá | Personal name Tabitha, transliterating an Aramaic/Hebrew name meaning 'gazelle.' Used in the New Testament as the name of a woman known for acts of charity … | 2 |
| talithá G5008 | ταλιθά | talithá | A young girl; specifically a young female child. Used in a direct address to identify or call to a female child, especially in contexts of … | 1 |
| Tértios G5060 | Τέρτιος | Tértios | A proper name meaning 'third,' used as a personal name. Functions in the New Testament as the name of an individual associated with Paul. | 1 |
| Tértyllos G5061 | Τέρτυλλος | Tértyllos | A Roman personal name, Tertullus. In the context of the New Testament, refers specifically to an individual acting as a legal advocate or orator. The … | 2 |
| Tibérios G5086 | Τιβέριος | Tibérios | Tiberius; a personal name referring specifically to Tiberius Caesar, the second emperor of the Roman Empire (reigned AD 14–37). In Greek literature of the Hellenistic … | 1 |
| Timaîos G5090 | Τιμαῖος | Timaîos | A proper name: Timaeus. Used as the name of an individual, specifically Timaeus, identified as the father of Bartimaeus in the Gospel of Mark. Functions … | 1 |
| Timótheos G5095 | Τιμόθεος | Timótheos | Timótheos — a personal name meaning 'honoring God' or 'one who honors God.' In the New Testament, it refers specifically to a companion and co-worker … | 24 |
| Tímōn G5096 | Τίμων | Tímōn | Personal name; Timon. Used as a proper noun referring to an individual in early Christian communities. The underlying meaning of the name derives from the … | 1 |
| Títos G5103 | Τίτος | Títos | A personal name, Titus; specifically, a male individual who features in early Christian texts, particularly as a trusted companion and emissary of Paul. The name … | 13 |
| toúnoma G5122 | τοὔνομα | toúnoma | A contraction meaning 'the name'—specifically, a particular personal or proper name when cited, specified, or clarified in a text. Used to introduce someone’s actual name, … | 1 |
| Trachōnîtis G5139 | Τραχωνῖτις | Trachōnîtis | Trachonitis; a proper noun referring to a specific rough or stony district northeast of the Sea of Galilee, recognized as a geopolitical region in Roman … | 1 |
| Tróphimos G5161 | Τρόφιμος | Tróphimos | A personal name: Trophimos. The name means 'nourishing' or 'foster-child', derived from the sense of being 'nourished' or 'one related to nourishment.' Primarily used as … | 3 |
| Trýphaina G5170 | Τρύφαινα | Trýphaina | Proper name: Tryphaina. Female personal name, likely signifying 'refined' or 'delicate' in origin. In the New Testament, refers specifically to a woman greeted by Paul … | 1 |
| Tryphōsa G5173 | Τρυφῶσα | Tryphōsa | Tryphōsa: a female personal name; in the New Testament, identified as a woman commended by Paul in Romans 16:12 for her labor within the early … | 1 |
| Týrannos G5181 | Τύραννος | Týrannos | Týrannos is a masculine proper noun used as a personal name, most notably for an individual in Ephesus associated with Paul. As a common noun … | 1 |
| Týros G5184 | Τύρος | Týros | A prominent coastal city on the eastern Mediterranean, known for its stonework and trade; refers primarily to the city of Tyre, but also may indicate … | 11 |
| Tychikós G5190 | Τυχικός | Tychikós | Tychikos – a masculine proper name, originally meaning 'fortunate' or 'favored by fortune.' As a proper noun in the New Testament, it refers specifically to … | 5 |
| Hymenaîos G5211 | Ὑμεναῖος | Hymenaîos | Hymenaios; a personal name used in early Christian sources, referring specifically to an individual identified as an opponent of the apostolic teaching. In contextual use, … | 2 |
| Phálek G5317 | Φάλεκ | Phálek | A proper noun referring to the Israelite ancestor named Peleg, listed among the descendants of Shem in biblical genealogies. Primarily used as a personal name … | 1 |
| Phanouḗl G5323 | Φανουήλ | Phanouḗl | A proper name referring to an Israelite male, specifically the father of Anna mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. The name corresponds to the Hebrew … | 1 |
| Pháres G5329 | Φάρες | Pháres | Pháres is a personal name, referring to Perets (or Perez), a male descendant of Judah and ancestor within the Israelite genealogical line. The name functions … | 3 |
| Pharisaîos G5330 | Φαρισαῖος | Pharisaîos | Member of the Pharisees, a distinct socio-religious group in Judea during the late Second Temple period known for rigorous adherence to specific interpretations of Torah, … | 99 |
| Phēstos G5347 | Φῆστος | Phēstos | Proper name; referring to Porcius Festus, a Roman official who served as the procurator (governor) of Judea in the mid-first century CE. As a personal … | 13 |
| Philadélpheia G5359 | Φιλαδέλφεια | Philadélpheia | A city named for 'brotherly love'; specifically refers in the New Testament to the city of Philadelphia in the region of Lydia, Asia Minor. The … | 2 |
| Philḗmōn G5371 | Φιλήμων | Philḗmōn | A proper name, meaning 'affectionate' or 'friendly,' derived from the idea of being loving or kindly disposed. Used as a personal name in the Greco-Roman … | 1 |
| Phílētos G5372 | Φίλητος | Phílētos | Philetus (a personal name); primarily denotes 'one who is beloved' or 'amiable.' The name is formed from the root meaning 'to love' or 'to befriend,' … | 1 |
| Phílippos G5376 | Φίλιππος | Phílippos | A personal name meaning 'lover of horses' or 'fond of horses.' Used as a proper noun in the Greek-speaking world, notably for several historical and … | 37 |
| Philólogos G5378 | Φιλόλογος | Philólogos | A personal name meaning 'fond of words' or 'lover of discourse.' In the New Testament, it refers specifically to an individual in the list of … | 1 |
| Phlégōn G5393 | Φλέγων | Phlégōn | Proper name; Phlegon. The primary lexical sense is a personal name, derived from an active participle meaning 'burning' or 'blazing.' This name is used in … | 1 |
| Phoíbē G5402 | Φοίβη | Phoíbē | Proper name, Phoebe; a woman's personal name derived from a term meaning 'bright' or 'radiant.' In the New Testament, refers to a specific woman recognized … | 1 |
| phoînix G5404 | φοῖνιξ | phoînix | A palm tree; specifically, the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), common in regions along the eastern Mediterranean, valued for its tall, straight trunk and feathery fronds. … | 2 |