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Biblical Names and their MeaningsHITCHCOCK'S BIBLE NAMES DICTIONARYThis dictionary is from "Hitchcock's New and Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible,"published in the late 1800s. It contains more than 2,500 Bible and Bible-related proper namesand their meanings. Some Hebrew words of uncertain meaning have been left out. It is out ofcopyright, so feel free to copy and distribute it. I pray it will help in your study of God'sWord.--Brad ------------------------------------AAaron, a teacher; lofty; mountain of strengthAbaddon, the destroyerAbagtha, father of the wine-pressAbana, made of stone; a buildingAbarim, passages; passengersAbba, fatherAbda, a servant; servitudeAbdeel, a vapor; a cloud of GodAbdi, my servantAbdiel, servant of GodAbdon, servant; cloud of judgmentAbednego, servant of light; shiningAbel, vanity; breath; vaporAbel, a city; mourningAbel-beth-maachah, mourning to the house of MaachahAbel-maim, mourning of watersAbel-meholah, mourning of sicknessAbel-mizraim, the mourning of EgyptiansAbel-shittim, mourning of thornsAbez, an egg; muddyAbi, my fatherAbiah, the Lord is my fatherAbi-albon, most intelligent fatherAbiasaph, consuming father; gatheringAbiathar, excellent father; father of the remnantAbib, green fruit; ears of cornAbidah, father of knowledgeAbidan, father of judgmentAbiel, God my fatherAbiezer, father of helpAbigail, the father's joyAbihail, the father of strength1
Abihu, he is my fatherAbihud, father of praise; confessionAbijah, the Lord is my fatherAbijam, father of the seaAbilene, the father of mourningAbimael, a father sent from GodAbimelech, father of the kingAbinadab, father of a vow, or of willingnessAbinoam, father of beautyAbiram, high father; father of deceitAbishag, ignorance of the fatherAbishai, the present of my fatherAbishalom, father of peaceAbishua, father of salvationAbishur, father of the wall; father of uprightnessAbital, the father of the dew; or of the shadowAbitub, father of goodnessAbiud, father of praiseAbner, father of lightAbram, high fatherAbraham, father of a great multitudeAbsalom, father of peaceAccad, a vessel; pitcher; sparkAccho, close; pressed togetherAceldama, field of bloodAchab, brother of the fatherAchaia, grief; troubleAchaicus, a native of Achaia; sorrowing; sadAchan, or Achar, he that troublethAchaz, one that takes, or possessesAchbor, a rat; bruisingAchim, preparing; revenging; confirmingAchish, thus it is; how is thisAchmetha, brother of deathAchor, troubleAchsah, adorned; bursting the veilAchshaph, poison; tricksAchzib, liar; lying; one that runsAdadah, testimony of the assemblyAdah, an assemblyAdaiah, the witness of the LordAdaliah, one that draws water; poverty; cloud; deathAdam, earthy; redAdamah, red earth; of bloodAdami, my man; red; earthy; humanAdar, high; eminentAdbeel, vapor, or cloud of God2
Addi, my witness; adorned; preyAddin, adorned; delicious; voluptuousAddon, basis; foundation; the LordAdiel, the witness of the LordAdin, Adina, adorned; voluptuous; daintyAdithaim, assemblies; testimoniesAdlai, my witness; my ornamentAdmah, earthy; red; bloodyAdmatha, a cloud of death; a mortal vaporAdna, pleasure; delightAdnah, eternal restAdoni-bezek, the lightning of the Lord; the Lord of lightningAdonijah, the Lord is my masterAdonikam, the Lord is raisedAdoniram, my Lord is most high; Lord of might and elevationAdoni-zedek, justice of the Lord; lord of justiceAdoraim, strength of the seaAdoram, their beauty; their powerAdrammelech, the cloak, glory, grandeur or power of the kingAdramyttium, the court of deathAdriel, the flock of GodAdullam, their testimony; their prey; their ornamentAdummim, earthy; red; bloody thingsAeneas, praised; praiseworthyAenon, a cloud; fountain; his eyeAgabus, a locust; the father's joy or feastAgag, roof; upper floorAgar, or Hagar, a stranger; one that fearsAgee, a valley; deepnessAgrippa, one who causes great pain at his birthAgur, stranger; gathered togetherAhab, uncle, or father's brotherAharah, a smiling brother; a meadow of a sweet savorAharhel, another host; the last sorrow; a brother's sheepAhasbai, trusting in me; a grown-up brotherAhasuerus, prince; head; chiefAhava, essence; being; generationAhaz, one that takes or possessesAhaziah, seizure; vision of the LordAhi, my brother; my brethrenAhiah, brother of the LordAhiam, mother's brother; brother of a nationAhian, brother of wineAhiezer, brother of assistanceAhihud, brother of vanity, or of darkness, or of joy, or of praise; witty brotherAhijah, same with AhiahAhikam, a brother who raises up or avenges3
Ahilud, a brother born, or begottenAhimaaz, a brother of the councilAhiman, brother of the right handAhimelech, my brother is a king; my king's brotherAhimoth, brother of deathAhinadab, a willing brother; brother of a vowAhinoam, beauty of the brother; brother of motionAhio, his brother; his brethrenAhira, brother of iniquity; brother of the shepherdAhiram, brother of craft, or of protectionAhisamach, brother of strengthAhishahur, brother of the morning or dew; brother of blacknessAhishar, brother of a prince; brother of a songAhithophel, brother of ruin or follyAhitub, brother of goodnessAhlab, made of milk, or of fat; brother of the heartAhlai, beseeching; sorrowing; expectingAhoah, a live brother; my thorn or thistleAholah, his tabernacle; his tentAholiab, the tent of the fatherAholibah, my tent, or my tabernacle, in herAholibamah, my tabernacle is exaltedAhumai, a meadow of waters; a brother of watersAhuzam, their taking or possessing visionAhuzzah, possession; seizing; collectingAi, or Hai, mass; heapAiah, vulture, raven; an isle; alas, where is it?Aiath, same as Ai; an hour; eye; fountainAijeleth-Shahar, the land of the morningAin, same as AiathAjalon, a chain; strength; a stagAkkub, foot-print; supplanting; crookedness; lewdnessAkrabbim, scorpionsAlammelech, God is kingAlemeth, hiding; youth; worlds; upon the deadAlexander, one who assists menAlian, highAlleluia, praise the LordAllon, an oak; strongAllon-bachuth, the oak of weepingAlmodad, measure of GodAlmon, hiddenAlmon-diblathaim, hidden in a cluster of fig treesAlpheus, a thousand; learned; chiefAlush, mingling togetherAlvah, his rising up; his highnessAmad, people of witness; a prey4
Amal, labor; iniquityAmalek, a people that licks upAman, mother; fear of themAmana, integrity; truth; a nurseAmariah, the Lord says; the integrity of the LordAmasa, sparing the peopleAmasai, strongAmashai, the people's giftAmashi-ali, same as AmaziahAmi, mother; fear; peopleAmaziah, the strength of the LordAminadab, same as AmminadabAmittai, true; fearingAmmah, my, or his, peopleAmmi, same as AmmahAmmiel, the people of GodAmmihud, people of praiseAmmi-nadab, my people is liberalAmmishaddai, the people of the Almighty; the Almighty is with meAmmizabad, dowry of the peopleAmmon, a people; the son of my peopleAmnon, faithful and true; tutorAmok, a valley; a depthAmon, faithful; trueAmorite, bitter; a rebel; a babblerAmos, loading; weightyAmoz, strong; robustAmplias, large; extensiveAmram, an exalted people; their sheaves; handfuls of cornAmraphel, one that speaks of secretsAmzi, strong, mightyAnab, a grape; a knotAnah, one who answers; afflictedAnaharath, dryness, burning, wrathAnak, a collar; ornamentAnamim, a fountain; answer; afflictionAnammelech, answer; poverty of the kingAnani, a cloud; prophecy; divinationAnanias, or Ananiah, the cloud of the LordAnathema, separated; set apartAnathoth, or Anath, answer; song; povertyAndrew, a strong manAndronicus, a man excelling othersAnem, or Anen, an answer; their afflictionAner, answer; song; afflictionAniam, a people; the strength or sorrow of peopleAnim, answerings; singings; afflicted5
Anna, gracious; one who givesAnnas, one who answers; humbleAntichrist, an adversary to ChristAntioch, speedy as a chariotAntipas, for all, or against allAntipatris, for, or against the fatherAntothijah, answers or songs of the Lord; afflictionsAnub, same as AnabApelles, exclusion; separationApharsathchites, Apharsites (from a root meaning) dividing or rendingAphek, Aphekah, Aphik, strength; a rapid torrentAphiah, speaking, blowingApocalypse, uncovering, revelationApocrypha, hiddenApollonia, perdition, destructionApollonius, destroyingApollos, one who destroys; destroyerApollyon, a destroyerAppaim, face; nostrilsApphia, productive; fruitfulAquila, an eagleAr, awakening; uncoveringAra, cursing; seeingArab, multiplying; sowing sedition; a window; a locustArabia, evening; desert; ravensArad, a wild ass; a dragonArah, the way; a travelerAram, highness, magnificence, one that deceives; curseAran, an ark; their curseArarat, the curse of tremblingAraunah, ark; song; joyful cryArba, fourArchelaus, the prince of the peopleArchippus, a master of horsesArcturus, a gathering togetherArd, one that commands; he that descendsArdon, ruling; a judgment of maledictionAreli, the light or vision of GodAreopagus, the hill of MarsAretas, agreeable, virtuousArgob, a turf, or fat landAriel, altar; light or lion of GodArimathea, a lion dead to the LordArioch, long; great; tallAristarchus, the best princeAristobulus, a good counselorArmageddon, hill of fruits; mountain of Megiddo6
Arnon, rejoicing; sunlightAroer, heath; tamariskArpad, the light of redemptionArphaxad, a healer; a releaserArtaxerxes, the silence of light; fervent to spoilArtemas, whole, soundArumah, high; exaltedAsa, physician; cureAsahel, creature of GodAsaiah, the Lord hath wroughtAsaph, who gathers togetherAsareel, the beatitude of GodAsenath, peril; misfortuneAshan, smokeAshbel, an old fireAshdod, effusion; inclination; theftAsher, happinessAshima, crime; offenseAshkenaz, a fire that spreadsAshnah, changeAshriel, same as AsareelAshtaroth, Ashtoreth, flocks; sheep; richesAshur, who is happy; or walks; or looksAsia, muddy; boggyAsiel, the work of GodAskelon, weight; balance; fire of infamyAsnapper, unhappiness; increase of dangerAsriel, help of GodAssir, prisoner; fetteredAsshurim, liers in want; beholdersAssos, approaching; coming nearAssur, same as AshurAssyria, country of Assur or AshurAsuppim, gatheringsAsyncritus, incomparableAtad, a thornAtarah, a crownAtaroth, crownsAtaroth-addar, crowns of powerAter, left hand; shutAthach, thy timeAthaiah, the Lord's timeAthaliah, the time of the LordAthlai, my hour or timeAttai, same as AthlaiAttalia, that increases or sendsAttalus, increased, nourished7
Augustus, increased, augmentedAva, or Ivah, iniquityAven, iniquity; force; riches; sorrowAvim, wicked or perverse menAvith, wicked, perverseAzaliah, near the LordAzaniah, hearing the Lord; the Lord's weaponsAzareel, help of GodAzariah, he that hears the LordAzaz, strong oneAzazel, the scape-goatAzaziah, strength of the LordAzekah, strength of wallsAzgad, a strong army; a gang of robbersAzmaveth, strong death; a he-goatAzmon, bone of a bone; our strengthAznoth-tabor, the ears of Tabor; the ears of purity or contritionAzor, a helper; a courtAzotus, the same as AshdodAzriel, same as AsrielAzrikam, help, revengingAzubah, forsakenAzur, he that assists or is assistedAzzan, their strengthAzzur, same as ---------------------------------BBaal, master; lordBaalah, her idol; she that is governed or subdued; a spouseBaalath, a rejoicing; our proud lordBaalath-beer, subjected pitBaal-berith, idol of the covenantBaale, same as BaalathBaal-gad, idol of fortune or felicityBaal-hamon, who rules a crowdBaal-hermon, possessor of destruction or of a thing cursedBaali, my idol; lord over meBaalim, idols; masters; false godsBaalis, a rejoicing; a proud lordBaal-meon, idol or master of the houseBaal-peor, master of the openingBaal-perazim, god of divisionsBaal-shalisha, the god that presides over three; the third idolBaal-tamar, master of the palm-treeBaal-zebub, god of the flyBaal-zephon, the idol or possession of the north; hidden; secret8
Baanah, in the answer; in afflictionBaara, a flame; purgingBaaseiah, in making; in pressing togetherBaasha, he that seeks, or lays wasteBabel, confusion; mixtureBabylon, same as BabelBaca, a mulberry-treeBahurim, choice; warlike; valiantBajith, a houseBalaam, the ancient of the people; the destruction of the peopleBaladan, one without judgmentBalak, who lays waste or destroysBamah, an eminence or high placeBarabbas, son of shame, confusionBarachel, that bows before GodBarachias, same as BarachelBarak, thunder, or in vainBarjesus, son of Jesus or JoshuaBarjona, son of a Jona; of a doveBarnabas, son of the prophet, or of consolationBarsabas, son of return; son of restBartholomew, a son that suspends the watersBartimeus, son of the honorableBaruch, who is blessedBarzillai, son of contempt; made of ironBashan, in the tooth, in ivoryBashemath, perfumed; confusion of death; in desolationBathsheba, the seventh daughter; the daughter of satietyBathsuha, same as BathshebaBealiah, the god of an idol; in an assemblyBealoth, cast underBebai, void, emptyBecher, first begotten; first fruitsBechorath, first fruitsBedad, alone; solitaryBedaiah, Bedeiah, the only LordBedan, according to judgmentBeeliada, an open idolBeelzebub, same as BaalzebubBeer, a wellBeera, a well; declaringBeerelim, the well of Elim, or of rainsBeeri, my wellBeer-lahai-roi, the well of him that liveth and seeth meBeeroth, wells; explainingBeersheba, the well of an oath; the seventh wellBehemoth, beasts9
Bekah, half a shekelBelah, destroyingBelial, wicked, worthlessBelshazzar, master of the treasureBelteshazzar, who lays up treasures in secretBen, a sonBenaiah, son of the LordBen-ammi, son of my peopleBeneberak, sons of lightningBene-jaakan, sons of sorrowBenhadad, son of Hadad, or noiseBenhail, son of strengthBenhanan, son of graceBenjamin, son of the right handBenimi, our sonsBeno, his sonBenoni, son of my sorrow, or painBenzoheth, son of separationBeon, in afflictionBeor, burning; foolish; madBera, a well; declaringBerachah, blessing; bending the kneeBerachiah, speaking well of the LordBeraiah, the choosing of the LordBerea, heavy; weightyBered, hailBeri, my son; my cornBeriah, in fellowship; in envyBerith, covenantBernice, one that brings victoryBerodach-baladan, the son of deathBerothai, wells; a cypressBerothath, of a wellBesai, a despising; dirtyBesodeiah, counsel of the LordBesor, glad news; incarnationBetah, confidenceBeten, bellyBethabara, the house of confidenceBethanath, house of afflictionBethany, the house of song; the house of afflictionBetharabah, house of sweet smellBeth-aram, house of heightBeth-aven, the house of vanity; of iniquity of troubleBeth-azmaveth, house of death's strengthBeth-baalmeon, an idol of the dwelling-placeBeth-barah, the chosen house10
Beth-birei, the house of my Creator, the house of my healthBeth-car, the house of the lambBeth-dagon, the house of corn, or of fishBeth-diblathaim, house of dry figsBeth-el, the house of GodBethemek, house of deepnessBether, division, or in the trialBethesda, house of pity or mercyBeth-ezal, a neighbor's houseBeth-gader, a house for a mouseBeth-gamul, house of recompense, or of the camelBeth-haccerem, house of the vineyardBeth-haran, house of graceBeth-horon, house of wrathBeth-lebaoth, house of lionessesBeth-lehem, house of breadBeth-marcaboth, house of bitterness wiped outBeth-meon, house of the dwelling-placeBeth-nimrah, house of rebellionBeth-palet, house of expulsionBeth-pazzez, house of dividing asunderBeth-peor, house of gaping, or openingBethphage, house of my month, or of early figsBeth-phelet, same as Beth-paletBeth-rapha, house of healthBethsaida, house of fruits, or of food, or of snaresBethshan, Beth-shean, house of the tooth, or of ivory, or of sleepBeth-shemesh, house of the sunBethuel, filiation of GodBeth-zur, house of a rockBetonim, belliesBeulah, marriedBezai, eggsBezaleel, in the shadow of GodBezek, lightning; in the chainsBezer, vine branchesBichri, first-born; first fruitsBidkar, in compunction, or sharp painBigthan, in the press; giving meatBigvai, in my bodyBildad, old friendshipBileam, the ancient of the people; the devourerBilgah, ancient countenanceBilhah, Bilhan, who is old or confusedBilshan, in the tongueBinea, son of the LordBinnui, building11
Birsha, an evil; a son who beholdsBishlam, in peaceBithiah, daughter of the LordBithron, divisionsBithynia, violent precipitationBizjothjah, despiteBlastus, that buds or brings forthBoanerges, son of thunderBoaz, or Booz, in strengthBocheru, the first bornBochim, the place of weeping; or of mulberry-treesBohan, in themBoskath, in povertyBoson, taking awayBozez, mud; bogBozrah, in tribulation or distressBukki, voidBukkiah, the dissipation of the LordBul, old age; perishingBunah, building; understandingBunni, building meBuz, despised; plunderedBuzi, my -----------------------------------CCabbon, as though understandingCabul, displeasing; dirtyCaiphas, he that seeks with diligence; one that vomitethCain, possession, or possessedCainan, possessor; purchaserCalah, favorable; opportunityCalcol, nourishingCaleb, a dog; a crow; a basketCaleb-Ephratah, see EphratahCalneh, our consummationCalno, our consummation; altogether himselfCalvary, the place of a skullCamon, his resurrectionCana, zeal; jealousy; possessionCanaan, merchant; trader; or that humbles and subduesCandace, who possesses contritionCapernaum, the field of repentance; city of comfortCaphtor, a sphere, buckle, or handCappadocia, the same as CaphtorCarcas, the covering of a lamb12
Charchemish, a lamb; as taken away; withdrawnCareah, bald; iceCarmel, circumcised lamb; harvest; full of ears of cornCarmi, my vineyard; lamb of the watersCarpus, fruit; fruitfulCarshena, a lamb; sleepingCasiphia, money; covetousnessCasluhim, hopes of lifeCedron, black; sadCenchrea, millet; small pulseCephas, a rock or stoneCesar, a name applied to those who are cut out of the wombChalcol, who nourishes, consumes, and sustains the wholeChaldea, as demons, or as robbersCharran, a singing or calling outChebar, force or strengthChedorlaomer, roundness of a sheafChelal, as nightChelub, a basketChelluh, allChelubai, he altogether against meChemarims, black onesChemosh, handling; stroking; taking awayChenaanah, broken in piecesChenani, my pillarChenaniah, preparation, or disposition, or strength, of the LordChephirah, a little lionessCheran, angerCherethims, Cherethites, who cut or tear awayCherith, cutting; piercing; slayingChesed, as a devil, or a destroyerChesil, foolishnessChesulloth, fearfulnessChidon, a dartChiliab, totality; or the perfection of the fatherChilion, finished; complete; perfectChilmad, teaching or learningChimham, as they; like to themChios, open; openingChisleu, Cisleu, Casleu, rashness; confidenceChislon, hope, trustChisloth-tabor, fears; purityChittem, those that bruise; goldChloe, green herbChorazin, the secret; here is a mysteryChozeba, men liers in waitChrist, anointed13
Chun, making readyChushan-rishathaim, blackness of iniquitiesChuza, the seer or prophetCilicia, which rolls or overturnsCis, same as KishClauda, a lamentable voiceClaudia, Claudius, lameClement, mild; good; mercifulCleophas, the whole gloryCnidus, ageColhozeh, every prophetColosse, punishment; correctionConiah, strength of the LordCoos, top, summitCorinth, which is satisfied; ornament; beautyCornelius, of a hornCosam, diviningCoz, a thornCozbi, a liar; sliding awayCrescens, growing; increasingCrete, carnal; fleshlyCrispus, curledCush, Cushan, Cushi, Ethiopians; blacknessCuth, Cuthah, burningCyprus, fair; fairnessCyrene, a wall; coldness; the floorCyrenius, who governsCyrus, as miserable; as ---------------------------------DDabareh, the word; the thing; a bee; obedientDabbasheth, flowing with honeyDaberath, same as DabarehDagon, corn; a fishDalaiah, the poor of the LordDalmanutha, a bucket; a branchDalmatia, deceitful lamps; vain brightnessDalphon, the house of cavesDamaris, a little womanDamascus, a sack full of blood; the similitude of burningDan, judgment; he that judgesDaniel, judgment of God; God my judgeDannah, judgingDarah, generation; house of the shepherd or of the companionDarda, home of knowledgeDarius, he that informs himself14
Darkon, of generation; of possessionDathan, laws or ritesDavid, well-beloved, dearDebir, an orator; a wordDeborah, word; thing; a beeDecapolis, containing ten citiesDedan, their breasts; friendship; a judgeDedanim, the descendants of DedanDekar, forceDelaiah, the poor of the LordDelilah, poor; small; head of hairDemas, popularDemetrius, belonging to corn, or to CeresDerbe, a stingDeuel, the knowledge of GodDeuteronomy, repetition of the lawDiana, luminous, perfectDiblaim, cluster of figsDiblath, paste of dry figsDibon, abundance of knowledgeDibon-gad, great understanding; abundance of sonsDibri, an oratorDibzahab, Dizahab, where much gold isDidymus, a twin; doubleDiklah, Dildah, his diminishingDilean, that is poorDimon, where it is redDimonah, dunghillDinah, judgment; who judgesDinhabah, he gives judgmentDionysius, divinely touchedDiotrephes, nourished by JupiterDishan, a threshingDishon, fatness; ashesDodai, Dodanim, belovedDodavah, loveDodo, his uncleDoeg, careful, who acts with uneasinessDophkah, a knockingDor, generation, habitationDorcas, a female roe-deerDothan, the law; customDrusilla, watered by the dewDumali, silence; resemblanceDura, same as ---------------------------------15
EEbal, ancient heapsEbed, a servant; laborerEbed-melech, the king's servantEben-ezer, the stone of helpEber, one that passes; angerEbiasaph, a father that gathers or addsEbronah, passage over; being angryEcclesiastes, a preacherEd, witnessEden, pleasure; delightEder, a flockEdom, red, earthy; of bloodEdrei, a very great mass, or cloudEglah, heifer; chariot; roundEglaim, drops of the seaEglon, same as EglahEgypt, that troubles or oppresses; anguishEhud, he that praisesEker, barren, feebleEkron, barrenness; torn awayEladah, the eternity of GodElah, an oak; a curse; perjuryElam, a young man; a virgin; a secretElasah, the doings of GodElath, a hind; strength; an oakEl-beth-el, the God of BethelEldaah, knowledge of GodEldad, favored of God; love of GodElead, witness of GodElealeh, burnt-offering of GodEleazar, help of God, court of GodEl-elohe-Israel, God, the God of IsraelEleph, learningElhanan, grace, or gift, or mercy of GodEli, the offering or lifting upEli, Eli, my God, my GodEliab, God is my father; God is the fatherEliada, knowledge of GodEliah, God the LordEliahba, my God the FatherEliakim, resurrection of GodEliam, the people of GodElias, same as ElijahEliasaph, the Lord increasethEliashib, the God of conversionEliathah, thou art my God16
Elidad, beloved of GodEliel, God, my GodElienai, the God of my eyesEliezer, help, or court, of my GodElihoreph, god of winter, or of youthElihu,he is my God himselfElijah, God the Lord, the strong LordElika, pelican of GodElim, the rams; the strong; stagsElimelech, my God is kingElioenai, toward him are mine eyes; or to him are my fountainsEliphal, a miracle of GodEliphalet, the God of deliveranceEliphaz, the endeavor of GodElisabeth, Elizabeth, the oath, or fullness, of GodElisha, salvation of GodElishah, it is God; the lamb of God: God that gives helpElishama, God hearingElishaphat, my God judgethElisheba, same as ElisabethElishua, God is my salvationEliud, God is my praiseElizur, God is my strength; my rock; rock of GodElkanah, God the zealous; the zeal of GodElkeshai, hardiness or rigor of GodEllasar, revolting from GodElkoshite, a man of ElkeshaiElmodam, the God of measure, or of the garmentElnaam, God's fairnessElnathan, God hath given; the gift of GodElohi, Elohim, GodElon, oak; grove; strongElon-beth-hanan, the house of grace or mercyElpaal, God's workElpalet, same as EliphaletEltekeh, of grace or mercyElteketh, the case of GodEltolad, the generation of GodElul, cry or outcryEluzai, God is my strengthElymas, a magician, a corrupterElzabad, the dowry of GodElzaphan, God of the northeast windEmims, fears; terrors; formidable; peopleEmmanuel, God with usEmmaus, people despised or obscureEmmor, an ass17
Enam, fountain, open placeEnan, cloudEn-dor, fountain, eye of generation, or of habitationEneas, laudableEn-eglaim, eye, or fountain, of calvesEn-gannim, eye, or fountain, of protection or of gardensEn-gedi, eye, or fountain, of the goat, or of happinessEn-haddah, quick sight; well of gladnessEn-hakkore, fountain of him that called or prayedEn-hazor, the grass of the wellEn-mishpat, fountain of judgmentEnoch, dedicated; disciplinedEnon, cloud; mass of darkness; fountain; eyeEnos, mortal man; sick; despaired of; forgetfulEn-rimmon, well of weightEn-rogel, the fuller's fountain; the well of searchingEn-shemesh, fountain, or eye, of the sunEn-tappuah, fountain of an apple, or of inflationEpaphras, covered with foamEpaphroditus, agreeable; handsomeEpenetus, laudable; worthy of praiseEphah, weary; tiredEpher, dust; leadEphes-dammim, effusion of bloodEphesus, desirableEph-lal, judging; prayingEphphatha, be openedEphraim, fruitful; increasingEphratah, Ephrath, abundance; bearing fruitEphron, dustEpicurean, follower of Epicurus, i.e., of one who gives assistanceEr, watchmanEran, followerErastus, lovely, amiableErech; length; health; physicEri, my cityEsaias, same as IsaiahEsar-haddon, that closes the point; joy; cheerfulnessEsau, he that acts or finishesEsek, contentionEsh-baal, the fire of the idol, or of the rulerEsh-ban, fire of the sunEshcol, bunch of grapesEshean, held upEshek, violence, forceEshkalon, same as AskelonEshtaol, a strong woman18
Eshtemoa, the bosom of a womanEsli, near me; he who separatesEsmachiah, joined to the LordEsrom, dart of joy; division of a songEsther, secret; hiddenEtam, their bird, their coveringEtham, their strength; their signEthan, strong; the gift of the islandEthanim, strong; valiantEthbaal, toward the idol, or with BaalEther, talkEthiopia, blackness; heatEthnan, giftEthni, strongEubulus, prudent; good counselorEunice, good victoryEuodias, sweet scentEuphrates, that makes fruitfulEutychus, happy; fortunateEve, living; enliveningEvi, unjustEvil-merodach, the fool of Merodach; the fool grinds bitterlyExodus, going out, departureEzbon, hastening to understandEzekiel, the strength of GodEzel, going abroad; walkEzem, a boneEzer, a helpEzion-geber, the wood of the manEzra, help; courtEzri, my ---------------------------------FFelix, happy, prosperousFestus, festive, joyfulFortunatus, lucky, --------------------------------------GGaal, contempt; abominationGaash, tempest; commotionGabbai, the backGabbatha, high; elevatedGabriel, God is my strengthGad, a band; a troopGadarenes, men of Gadara, i.e., a place surrounded or walledGaddi, my troop; a kid19
Gaddiel, goat of God; the Lord my happinessGaius, lord; an earthly manGalal, a roll, a wheelGalatia, white; the color of milkGaleed, the heap of witnessGalilee, wheel; revolutionGallim, who heap up; who coverGallio, who sucks, or lives on milkGamaliel, recompense of God; camel of GodGammadims, dwarfsGamul, a recompenseGareb, a scabGarmites, men of Garmi, ie., bones, or, my causeGatam, their lowing; their touchGath, a wine-pressGath-rimmon, the high wine-pressGaza, strong; a goatGazabar, a treasurerGazer, a dividing; a sentenceGazez, a passing overGazzam, the fleece of themGeba, a hill; cupGebal, bound; limitGeber, manly, strongGebim, grasshoppers; heightGedaliah, God is my greatnessGeder, Gederah, Gederoth, a wallGederothaim, hedgesGehazi, valley of sightGeliloth, rolling, wheel, heapGemalli, wares; a camelGemariah, accomplishment or perfection of the LordGennesaret, garden of the princeGenesis, beginningGenubath, theft; robberyGera, pilgrimage, combat; disputeGerar, same as GeraGergesenes, those who come from pilgrimage or fightGerizim, cutters, hatchetsGershom, a stranger hereGershon, his banishment; the change of pilgrimageGeshur, Geshuri, sight of the valley; a walled valleyGether, the vale of trial or searchingGethsemane, a very fat or plentiful valeGeuel, God's redemptionGezer, dividing, sentenceGiah, to guide; draw out; produce; a groan or sighGibbar, strong, manlyGibbethon, a back; a high houseGibeah, a hillGibeon, hill; cup; thing lifted upGiddel, greatGideon, he that bruises or breaks; a destroyerGideoni, same as Gideon20
Gihon, valley of graceGilalai, a wheelGilboa, revolution of inquiryGilead, the heap or mass of testimonyGilgal, wheel; rolling; heapGiloh, he that rejoices; he that overturnsGimzo, that bulrushGinath, Ginnetho, a gardenGirgashite, who arrives from pilgrimageGispa, coming hitherGittah-hepher, digging; a wine-pressGittaim, a wine-pressGittites, men of Gath, ie., of a wine-pressGoath, his touching; his roaringGob, cistern; grasshopperGog, roof; coveringGolan, passage; revolutionGolgotha, a heap of skulls; something skull-shapedGoliath, passage; revolution; heapGomer, to finish; completeGomorrah, rebellious peopleGoshen, approaching; drawing nearGozan, fleece; pasture; who nourisheth the bodyGudgodah, happinessGuni, a garden; a coveringGur, the young of a beast; a whelpGur-baal, the governor's ----------------------------------HHaahashtari, a runnerHabaiah, the hiding of the LordHabakkuk, he that embraces; a wrestlerHabazinaiah, a hiding of the shield of the LordHabor, a partaker; a companionHachaliah, who waits for the LordHachilah, my hope is in herHachmoni, a wise manHadad, joy; noise; clamorHadadezer, beauty of assistanceHadadrimmon, invocation to the god RimmonHadar, power; greatnessHadarezer, same as HadadezerHadashah, news; a monthHadassah, a myrtle; joyHadid; rejoicing; sharpHadlai, loitering; hindering21
Hadoram, their beauty; their powerHadrach, point; joy of tendernessHagab, Hagabah, a
Biblical Names and their Meanings HITCHCOCK'S BIBLE NAMES DICTIONARY This dictionary is from "Hitchcock's New and Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible," published in the late 1800s. It contains more than 2,500 Bible and Bible-related proper names and their meanings. Some Hebrew words of uncertain meaning have been left out. It is out of
