Names of People: J to L

273 names, from Jaakobah to Lysias. Tap a name to open its card.

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220 names.

Jaakobah יַעֲקֹ֫בָה1 person"⁠toward Jacob" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaakobahיַעֲקֹ֫בָה

Say it: ya-a-qo-vah

BDB: "⁠toward Jacob"

Strong’s (H3291): from H3290 (יַעֲקֹב)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:36 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:36. Open the verse
Jaala — another name of Jaalah.
Jaalah יַעְלָה1 person"⁠ascending" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaalahיַעְלָה

Say it: ya-a-la

BDB: "⁠ascending"

Strong’s (H3279): or יַעֲלָה; the same as H3280 (יַעֲלָה) or direct from H3276 (יַעַל)

First in: Ezra 2:56 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jaalaיַעֲלָא

Say it: ya-a-la

BDB: "⁠ascending"

Strong’s (H3279): or יַעֲלָה; the same as H3280 (יַעֲלָה) or direct from H3276 (יַעַל)

First in: Nehemiah 7:58 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Jaala. First named in Ezra 2:56. Open the verse
Jaare-oregim יַעֲרֵי אֹרְגִים1 person"⁠forests of weaver" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaare-oregimיַעֲרֵי אֹרְגִים

Say it: ya-a-re o-re-gim

BDB: "⁠forests of weaver"

Strong’s (H3296): from the plural of H3293 (יַעַר) and the masculine plural active participle of H707 (אָרַג); woods of weavers

First in: 2 Samuel 21:19 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jairיָעִיר

Say it: ya-ur

BDB: "⁠forested"

Strong’s (H3265): apparently the passive participle of the same as H3293 (יַעַר); wooded

First in: 1 Chronicles 20:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy. Also called Jair. First named in 2 Samuel 21:19. Open the verse
Jaareshiah יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה1 person"⁠whom YHWH nourishes" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaareshiahיַעֲרֶשְׁיָה

Say it: ya-a-resh-yah

King James Version spelling: Jaresiah

BDB: "⁠whom YHWH nourishes"

Strong’s (H3298): from an unused root of uncertain signification and H3050 (יָהּ)

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:27 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jeroham. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:27. Open the verse
Jaasiel יַעֲשִׂיאֵל2 people"⁠God is maker" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaasielיַעֲשִׂיאֵל

Say it: ya-a-si-el

King James Version spelling: Jasiel

BDB: "⁠God is maker"

Strong’s (H3300): from H6213 (עָשָׂה) and H410 (אֵל); made of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 11:47 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:47. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Abner. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:21. Open the verse
Jaasu וְיַעֲשׂוֹ1 person"⁠they will do" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaasuוְיַעֲשׂוֹ

Say it: ya-a-su

King James Version spelling: Jaasau

BDB: "⁠they will do"

Strong’s (H3299): from H6213 (עָשָׂה); they will do

First in: Ezra 10:37 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:37. Open the verse
Jaazaniah יַאֲזַנְיָ֫הוּ3 people"⁠YHWH hears" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaazaniahיַאֲזַנְיָ֫הוּ

Say it: ya-a-zan-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH hears"

Strong’s (H2970): or יַאֲזַנְיָהוּ; from H238 (אָזַן) and H3050 (יָהּ); heard of Yah

First in: Jeremiah 35:3 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jeremiah. First named in Jeremiah 35:3. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Shaphan. First named in Ezekiel 8:11. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Azzur. First named in Ezekiel 11:1. Open the verse
Jaaziah יַעֲזִיָּ֫הוּ1 person"⁠made bold by YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaaziahיַעֲזִיָּ֫הוּ

Say it: ya-a-ziy-ya-hu

BDB: "⁠made bold by YHWH"

Strong’s (H3269): from H3267 (יָעַז) and H3050 (יָהּ); emboldened of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 24:26 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Merari. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:26. Open the verse
Jaaziel יַעֲזִיאֵל1 person"⁠made bold by God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaazielיַעֲזִיאֵל

Say it: ya-a-zi-el

BDB: "⁠made bold by God"

Strong’s (H3268): from H3267 (יָעַז) and H410 (אֵל); emboldened of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 15:18 Open the verse

Hebrew · Azielעֲזִיאֵל

Say it: a-zi-el

BDB: "⁠whom God comforts"

Strong’s (H5815): from H5756 (עוּז) and H410 (אֵל); strengthened of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 15:20 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jeielיְעִיאֵל

Say it: ye-i-el

BDB: "⁠God sweeps away"

Strong’s (H3273): from H3261 (יָעָה) and H410 (אֵל); carried away of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 16:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Singer living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Also called Jeiel, Aziel. First named in 1 Chronicles 15:18. Open the verse
Jabal יָבָל1 person"⁠stream of water" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jabalיָבָל

Say it: ya-val

BDB: "⁠stream of water"

Strong’s (H2989): the same as H2988 (יָבָל)

First in: Genesis 4:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time before the Flood. Son of Lamech and Adah. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 4:20. Open the verse
Jabesh יָבֵשׁ1 person"⁠dry" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jabeshיָבֵשׁ

Say it: ya-vesh

BDB: "⁠dry"

Strong’s (H3003): the same as H3002 (יָבֵשׁ) (also יָבֵישׁ; often with the addition of H1568 (גִּלְעָד), i.e. Jabesh of Gilad)

First in: 2 Kings 15:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 15:10. Open the verse
Jabez יַעְבֵּץ1 person"⁠sorrow" (BDB)

“And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.”

The Bible says: 1 Chronicles 4:9 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jabezיַעְבֵּץ

Say it: ya-bets

BDB: "⁠sorrow"

Strong’s (H3258): from an unused root probably meaning to grieve; sorrowful

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:9 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Koz (uncertain). Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 4:9. Open the verse
Jabin יָבִין2 people"⁠whom God observes" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jabinיָבִין

Say it: ya-vin

BDB: "⁠whom God observes"

Strong’s (H2985): from H995 (בִּין); intelligent

First in: Joshua 11:1 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. King living before Israel's Monarchy. Canaan. First named in Joshua 11:1. Open the verse
  2. King living before Israel's Monarchy. Canaan. First named in Judges 4:2. Open the verse
Jacan יַעְכָּן1 person"⁠troublesome" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jacanיַעְכָּן

Say it: ya-kan

King James Version spelling: Jachan

BDB: "⁠troublesome"

Strong’s (H3275): from the same as H5912 (עָכָן); troublesome

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Abihail. Tribe of Gad. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:13. Open the verse
Jachin יָכִין3 people"⁠He will establish" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jachinיָכִין

Say it: ya-khin

BDB: "⁠He will establish"

Strong’s (H3199): from H3559 (כּוּן); he (or it) will establish

First in: Genesis 46:10 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jaribיָרִיב

Say it: ya-riv

BDB: "⁠he contends"

Strong’s (H3402): the same as H3401 (יָרִיב)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:24 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Simeon. Tribe of Simeon. Also called Jarib. First named in Genesis 46:10. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:10. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:17. Open the verse
Jacob Ἰακώβ1 person"⁠heel holder" or "⁠supplanter" (BDB)

“And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?”

The Bible says: Genesis 27:36 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Greek

Greek · JacobἸακώβ

Say it: Iakōb

Strong’s (G2384): of Hebrew origin (H3290)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (H3290): "⁠heel holder" or "⁠supplanter"

First in: Matthew 1:15 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Tribe of Judah. First named in Matthew 1:15. Open the verse
Jada יָדָע1 person"⁠He knows" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jadaיָדָע

Say it: ya-da

BDB: "⁠He knows"

Strong’s (H3047): from H3045 (יָדַע); knowing

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:28 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Onam. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:28. Open the verse
Jaddai יִדּוֹ1 person"⁠timely" or "⁠lovely" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaddaiיִדּוֹ

Say it: yid-do

King James Version spelling: Jadau

BDB: "⁠timely" or "⁠lovely"

Strong’s (H3035): from H3034 (יָדָה); praised

First in: Ezra 10:43 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:43. Open the verse
Jaddua יַדּוּעַ2 people"⁠knowing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jadduaיַדּוּעַ

Say it: yad-du-a

BDB: "⁠knowing"

Strong’s (H3037): from H3045 (יָדַע); knowing

First in: Nehemiah 10:21 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:21. Open the verse
  2. Priest living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Johanan. Tribe of Levi. First named in Nehemiah 12:11. Open the verse
Jadon יָדוֹן1 person"⁠thankful" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jadonיָדוֹן

Say it: ya-don

BDB: "⁠thankful"

Strong’s (H3036): from H3034 (יָדָה); thankful

First in: Nehemiah 3:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 3:7. Open the verse
Jael יָעֵל1 person"⁠mountain goat" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaelיָעֵל

Say it: ya-el

BDB: "⁠mountain goat"

Strong’s (H3278): the same as H3277 (יָעֵל)

First in: Judges 4:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living before Israel's Monarchy. First named in Judges 4:17. Open the verse
Jahath יַ֫חַת4 people"⁠He will snatch up" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahathיַ֫חַת

Say it: ya-chat

BDB: "⁠He will snatch up"

Strong’s (H3189): from H3161 (יָחַד); unity

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:2 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Haroeh. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:2. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Shimei. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 23:10. Open the verse
  3. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shelomith. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:22. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 34:12. Open the verse
Jahaziel יַחֲזִיאֵל5 people"⁠beheld of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahazielיַחֲזִיאֵל

Say it: ya-cha-zi-el

BDB: "⁠beheld of God"

Strong’s (H3166): from H2372 (חָזָה) and H410 (אֵל); beheld of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 12:4 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:4. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 16:6. Open the verse
  3. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Hebron. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 23:19. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Zechariah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Chronicles 20:14. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:5. Open the verse
Jahdai יַהְדַּי1 personJudaistic (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahdaiיַהְדַּי

Say it: yeh-day

Strong’s (H3056): perhaps from a form corresponding to H3061 (יְהוּד)lemma יְהיּד yod, corrected to יְהוּד; Judaistic

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:47 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:47. Open the verse
Jahdiel יַחְדִּיאֵל1 person"⁠my unity is God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahdielיַחְדִּיאֵל

Say it: yach-di-el

BDB: "⁠my unity is God"

Strong’s (H3164): from H3162 (יַחַד) and H410 (אֵל); unity of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:24 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:24. Open the verse
Jahdo יַחְדּוֹ1 person"⁠His unity" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahdoיַחְדּוֹ

Say it: yach-do

BDB: "⁠His unity"

Strong’s (H3163): from H3162 (יַחַד) with pronominal suffix; his unity, i.e. (adverb) together

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Buz. Tribe of Gad. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:14. Open the verse
Jahleel יַחְלְאֵל1 person"⁠God waits" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahleelיַחְלְאֵל

Say it: yach-le-el

BDB: "⁠God waits"

Strong’s (H3177): from H3176 (יָחַל) and H410 (אֵל); expectant of God

First in: Genesis 46:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Zebulun. Tribe of Zebulun. First named in Genesis 46:14. Open the verse
Jahmai יַחְמַי1 person"⁠whom YHWH guards" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahmaiיַחְמַי

Say it: yach-may

BDB: "⁠whom YHWH guards"

Strong’s (H3181): probably from H3179 (יָחַם); hot

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Tola. Tribe of Issachar. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:2. Open the verse
Jahzeel יַחְצְאֵל1 person"⁠God divides" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahzeelיַחְצְאֵל

Say it: yach-tse-el

BDB: "⁠God divides"

Strong’s (H3183): from H2673 (חָצָה)lemma חָעָה ayin, corrected to חָצָה and H410 (אֵל); God will allot

First in: Genesis 46:24 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jahzielיַחְצִיאֵל

Say it: yach-tsi-el

BDB: "⁠God divides"

Strong’s (H3185): from H2673 (חָצָה)lemma חָעָה ayin, corrected to חָצָה and H410 (אֵל); allotted of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Naphtali. Tribe of Naphtali. Also called Jahziel. First named in Genesis 46:24. Open the verse
Jahzeiah יַחְזְיָה1 person"⁠YHWH views" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahzeiahיַחְזְיָה

Say it: yach-ze-yah

King James Version spelling: Jahaziah

BDB: "⁠YHWH views"

Strong’s (H3167): from H2372 (חָזָה) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah will behold

First in: Ezra 10:15 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Tikvah. First named in Ezra 10:15. Open the verse
Jahzerah יַחְזֵרָה1 person"⁠whom God leads back" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jahzerahיַחְזֵרָה

Say it: yach-ze-rah

BDB: "⁠whom God leads back"

Strong’s (H3170): from the same as H2386 (חֲזִיר); perhaps protection

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Meshullam. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:12. Open the verse
Jahziel — another name of Jahzeel.
Jair יָאִיר3 people"⁠he enlightens" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jairיָאִיר

Say it: ya-ir

BDB: "⁠he enlightens"

Strong’s (H2971): from H215 (אוֹר); enlightener

First in: Numbers 32:41 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Segub. Tribe of Judah. First named in Numbers 32:41. Open the verse
  2. Judge living before Israel's Monarchy. First named in Judges 10:3. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Shimei. First named in Esther 2:5. Open the verse
Jairus Ἰάειρος1 person"⁠he enlightens" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · JairusἸάειρος

Say it: Iaeiros

Strong’s (G2383): of Hebrew origin (H2971)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יָאִיר (H2971): "⁠he enlightens"

First in: Mark 5:22 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Mark 5:22. Open the verse
Jakeh יָקֶה1 person"⁠blameless" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jakehיָקֶה

Say it: ya-qeh

BDB: "⁠blameless"

Strong’s (H3348): from an unused root probably meaning to obey; obedient

First in: Proverbs 30:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in Proverbs 30:1. Open the verse
Jakim יָקִים2 people"⁠He will raise" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jakimיָקִים

Say it: ya-qim

BDB: "⁠He will raise"

Strong’s (H3356): from H6965 (קוּם); he will raise

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:19 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shimei. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:19. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:12. Open the verse
Jalam יַעְלָם1 person"⁠concealed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jalamיַעְלָם

Say it: ya-lam

King James Version spelling: Jaalam

BDB: "⁠concealed"

Strong’s (H3281): from H5956 (עָלַם); occult

First in: Genesis 36:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Esau and Oholibamah. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:5. Open the verse
Jalon יָלוֹן1 person"⁠YHWH lodges" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jalonיָלוֹן

Say it: ya-lon

BDB: "⁠YHWH lodges"

Strong’s (H3210): from H3885 (לוּן); lodging

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ezrah. Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 4:17. Open the verse
Jambres Ἰαμβρῆς1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · JambresἸαμβρῆς

Say it: Iambrēs

Strong’s (G2387): of Egyptian origin

First in: 2 Timothy 3:8 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in 2 Timothy 3:8. Open the verse
James Ἰάκωβος4 people"⁠heel holder" or "⁠supplanter" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · JamesἸάκωβος

Say it: Iakōbos

Strong’s (G2385): the same as G2384 (Ἰακώβ) Græcized

BDB, for the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (H3290, through Strong’s G2384): "⁠heel holder" or "⁠supplanter"

First in: Matthew 4:21 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Apostle living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Zebedee and Salome. First named in Matthew 4:21. Open the verse
  2. Apostle living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Alphaeus and Mary (uncertain). First named in Matthew 10:3. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Tribe of Judah. First named in Matthew 13:55. Open the verse
  4. Father of an apostle living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Luke 6:16. Open the verse
Jamin יָמִין3 people"⁠right hand" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaminיָמִין

Say it: ya-min

BDB: "⁠right hand"

Strong’s (H3226): the same as H3225 (יָמִין)

First in: Genesis 46:10 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Simeon. Tribe of Simeon. First named in Genesis 46:10. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ram. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:27. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:7. Open the verse
Jamlech יַמְלֵךְ1 person"⁠He will reign" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jamlechיַמְלֵךְ

Say it: yam-lekh

BDB: "⁠He will reign"

Strong’s (H3230): from H4427 (מָלַךְ); he will make king

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:34 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:34. Open the verse
Janai יַעֲנַי1 person"⁠whom YHWH answers" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Janaiיַעֲנַי

Say it: ya-a-nay

King James Version spelling: Jaanai

BDB: "⁠whom YHWH answers"

Strong’s (H3285): from the same as H3283 (יָעֵן); responsive

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Gad. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:12. Open the verse
Jannai Ἰαννά1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · JannaiἸαννά

Say it: Ianna

King James Version spelling: Janna

Strong’s (G2388): probably of Hebrew origin (compare H3238)

First in: Luke 3:24 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Joseph. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:24. Open the verse
Jannes Ἰαννῆς1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · JannesἸαννῆς

Say it: Iannēs

Strong’s (G2389): of Egyptian origin

First in: 2 Timothy 3:8 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in 2 Timothy 3:8. Open the verse
Japheth יֶ֫פֶת1 person"⁠opened" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Japhethיֶ֫פֶת

Say it: ye-phet

BDB: "⁠opened"

Strong’s (H3315): from H6601 (פָּתָה); expansion

First in: Genesis 5:32 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Noah and Naamah (uncertain). Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 5:32. Open the verse
Japhia יָפִיעַ2 people"⁠shining" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Japhiaיָפִיעַ

Say it: ya-phi-a

BDB: "⁠shining"

Strong’s (H3309): from H3313 (יָפַע); bright

First in: Joshua 10:3 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. King living before Israel's Monarchy. Canaan. First named in Joshua 10:3. Open the verse
  2. David's son living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of David and Jerusalem wives. Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Samuel 5:15. Open the verse
Japhlet יַפְלֵט1 person"⁠he will deliver" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Japhletיַפְלֵט

Say it: yaph-let

BDB: "⁠he will deliver"

Strong’s (H3310): from H6403 (פָּלַט); he will deliver

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:32 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Heber. Tribe of Asher. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:32. Open the verse
Jarah — another name of Jehoaddah.
Jared יָֽרֶד1 person"⁠descent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jaredיָֽרֶד

Say it: ye-red

King James Version spelling: Jered

BDB: "⁠descent"

Strong’s (H3382): from H3381 (יָרַד); a descent

First in: Genesis 5:15 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jaredיֶ֫רֶד

Say it: ye-red

BDB: "⁠descent"

Strong’s (H3382): from H3381 (יָרַד); a descent

First in: Genesis 5:16 Open the verse

Greek · JaredἸάρεδ

Say it: Iared

Strong’s (G2391): of Hebrew origin (H3382)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יֶ֫רֶד (H3382): "⁠descent"

First in: Luke 3:37 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time before the Flood. Son of Mahalalel. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 5:15. Open the verse
Jarha יַרְחָע1 person"⁠the month of sweeping away" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jarhaיַרְחָע

Say it: yar-ach

BDB: "⁠the month of sweeping away"

Strong’s (H3398): probably of Egyptian origin

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:34 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Egyptian living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Egypt. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:34. Open the verse
Jarib יָרִיב2 people"⁠he contends" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaribיָרִיב

Say it: ya-riv

BDB: "⁠he contends"

Strong’s (H3402): the same as H3401 (יָרִיב)

First in: Ezra 8:16 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:16. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:18. Open the verse
Jaroah יָרוֹחַ1 person"⁠new moon" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jaroahיָרוֹחַ

Say it: ya-ro-ach

BDB: "⁠new moon"

Strong’s (H3386): perhaps denominative from H3394 (יָרֵחַ); (born at the) new moon

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Gilead. Tribe of Gad. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:14. Open the verse
Jashar יָשָׁר1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jasharיָשָׁר

Say it: ya-shar

King James Version spelling: Jasher

Strong’s (H3477): from H3474 (יָשַׁר)

First in: Joshua 10:13 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. First named in Joshua 10:13. Open the verse
Jashen יָשֵׁן1 person"⁠sleeping" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jashenיָשֵׁן

Say it: ya-shen

BDB: "⁠sleeping"

Strong’s (H3464): the same as H3463 (יָשֵׁן)

First in: 2 Samuel 23:32 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hashemהָשֵׁם

Say it: ha-shem

BDB: "⁠fat"

Strong’s (H2044): perhaps from the same as H2828 (חָשֻׁם); wealthy

First in: 1 Chronicles 11:34 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy. Also called Hashem. First named in 2 Samuel 23:32. Open the verse
Jashobeam יָשׇׁבְעָם2 people"⁠the people will return" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jashobeamיָשׇׁבְעָם

Say it: ya-shov-am

BDB: "⁠the people will return"

Strong’s (H3434): from H7725 (שׁוּב) and H5971 (עַם); people will return

First in: 1 Chronicles 11:11 Open the verse

Hebrew · Josheb-basshebethיֹשֵׁב בַּשֶּׁ֫בֶת

Say it: yo-shev bash-she-vet

BDB: "⁠dwelling in rest"

Strong’s (H3429): from the active participle of H3427 (יָשַׁב) and H7674 (שֶׁבֶת), with a preposition and the article interposed; sitting in the seat

First in: 2 Samuel 23:8 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Zabdiel. Also called Josheb-basshebeth. First named in 2 Samuel 23:8. Open the verse
  2. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:6. Open the verse
Jashub יָשׁוּב2 people"⁠he will return" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jashubיָשׁוּב

Say it: ya-shuv

BDB: "⁠he will return"

Strong’s (H3437): or יָשִׁיב; from H7725 (שׁוּב); he will return

First in: Numbers 26:24 Open the verse

Hebrew · Yobיוֹב

Say it: yov

King James Version spelling: Job

BDB: "⁠persecuted"

Strong’s (H3102): perhaps a form of H3103 (יוֹבָב), but more probably by erroneous transcription for H3437 (יָשׁוּב)

First in: Genesis 46:13 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Issachar. Tribe of Issachar. Also called Yob. First named in Genesis 46:13. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:29. Open the verse
Jason Ἰάσων1 personabout to cure (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · JasonἸάσων

Say it: Iasōn

Strong’s (G2394): future active participle masculine of G2390 (ἰάομαι); about to cure

First in: Acts 17:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 17:5. Open the verse
Jathniel יַתְנִיאֵל1 person"⁠God hires me" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jathnielיַתְנִיאֵל

Say it: yat-ni-el

BDB: "⁠God hires me"

Strong’s (H3496): from an unused root meaning to endure, and H410 (אֵל); continued of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 26:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Meshelemiah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:2. Open the verse
Javan יָוָן1 person"⁠Ionia" or "⁠Greece" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Javanיָוָן

Say it: ya-van

BDB: "⁠Ionia" or "⁠Greece"

Strong’s (H3120): probably from the same as H3196 (יַיִן); effervescing (i.e. hot and active)

First in: Genesis 10:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Japheth. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:2. Open the verse
Jaziz יָזִיז1 person"⁠He makes prominent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jazizיָזִיז

Say it: ya-ziz

BDB: "⁠He makes prominent"

Strong’s (H3151): from the same as H2123 (זִיז); he will make prominent

First in: 1 Chronicles 27:31 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:31. Open the verse
Jeatherai יְאָֽתְרַי1 person"⁠whom YHWH leads" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeatheraiיְאָֽתְרַי

Say it: ye-a-te-ray

King James Version spelling: Jeaterai

BDB: "⁠whom YHWH leads"

Strong’s (H2979): from the same as H871 (אֲתָרִים); stepping

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:21 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ethniאֶתְנִי

Say it: et-ni

BDB: "⁠my hire"

Strong’s (H867): perhaps from H866 (אֶתְנָה); munificence

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:41 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Zerah. Tribe of Levi. Also called Ethni. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:21. Open the verse
Jeberechiah יְבֶרֶכְיָ֫הוּ1 person"⁠YHWH blesses" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeberechiahיְבֶרֶכְיָ֫הוּ

Say it: ye-ve-rekh-ya-hu

BDB: "⁠YHWH blesses"

Strong’s (H3000): from H1288 (בָרַךְ) and H3050 (יָהּ); blessed of Yah

First in: Isaiah 8:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Isaiah 8:2. Open the verse
Jechoniah — another name of Jehoiachin.
Jecoliah יְכָלְיָהוּ1 person"⁠YHWH is able" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jecoliahיְכָלְיָהוּ

Say it: ye-khol-yah

King James Version spelling: Jecholiah

BDB: "⁠YHWH is able"

Strong’s (H3203): and יְכׇלְיָהוּ; or (2 Chronicles 26:3) יְכִילְיָה; from H3201 (יָכֹל) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah will enable

First in: 2 Kings 15:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 15:2. Open the verse
Jeconiah — another name of Jehoiachin.
Jedaiah יְדָיָה6 people"⁠praised of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jedaiahיְדָיָה

Say it: ye-da-yah

BDB: "⁠praised of YHWH"

Strong’s (H3042): from H3034 (יָדָה) and H3050 (יָהּ); praised of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:37 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jedaiahיְדַעְיָה

Say it: ye-da-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has known"

Strong’s (H3048): from H3045 (יָדַע) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has known

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:10 Open the verse

The 6 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shimri. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:37. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Joiarib. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:10. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:7. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Harumaph. First named in Nehemiah 3:10. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:7. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Zechariah 6:10. Open the verse
Jediael יְדִיעֲאֵל4 people"⁠God makes known" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jediaelיְדִיעֲאֵל

Say it: ye-di-a-el

BDB: "⁠God makes known"

Strong’s (H3043): from H3045 (יָדַע) and H410 (אֵל); knowing God

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:6 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Benjamin. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:6. Open the verse
  2. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shimri. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:45. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:20. Open the verse
  4. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Meshelemiah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:2. Open the verse
Jedidah יְדִידָה1 person"⁠beloved" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jedidahיְדִידָה

Say it: ye-di-dah

BDB: "⁠beloved"

Strong’s (H3040): feminine of H3039 (יְדִיד); beloved

First in: 2 Kings 22:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Adaiah. First named in 2 Kings 22:1. Open the verse
Jedidiah — another name of Solomon (S page).
Jeduthun יְדוּתוּן2 people"⁠praising" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeduthunיְדוּתוּן

Say it: ye-du-tun

BDB: "⁠praising"

Strong’s (H3038): or יְדֻתוּן; or יְדִיתוּן; probably from H3034 (יָדָה); laudatory

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:16 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ethanאֵיתָן

Say it: e-tan

BDB: "⁠enduring"

Strong’s (H387): the same as H386 (אֵיתָן); permanent

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:44 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Singer living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Kishi. Tribe of Levi. Also called Ethan. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:44. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:16. Open the verse
Jehallelel יְהַלֶּלְאֵל2 people"⁠God is praised" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehallelelיְהַלֶּלְאֵל

Say it: ye-hal-lel-el

King James Version spelling: Jehaleleel

BDB: "⁠God is praised"

Strong’s (H3094): from H1984 (הָלַל) and H410 (אֵל); praising God

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:16 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Elah (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:16. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Open the verse
Jehdeiah יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ2 people"⁠YHWH is unity" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehdeiahיֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ

Say it: yech-diy-ya-hu

BDB: "⁠YHWH is unity"

Strong’s (H3165): from H3162 (יַחַד) and H3050 (יָהּ); unity of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 24:20 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shebuel. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:20. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:30. Open the verse
Jehezekiah — another name of Hezekiah (H and I page).
Jehezkel יְחֶזְקֵאל1 person"⁠God strengthens" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehezkelיְחֶזְקֵאל

Say it: ye-chez-qel

King James Version spelling: Jehezekel

BDB: "⁠God strengthens"

Strong’s (H3168): from H2388 (חָזַק) and H410 (אֵל); God will strengthen

First in: 1 Chronicles 24:16 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:16. Open the verse
Jehiah — another name of Jeiel.
Jehiel יְחִיאֵל10 people"⁠God lives" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehielיְחִיאֵל

Say it: ye-chi-el

BDB: "⁠God lives"

Strong’s (H3171): or (2 Chronicles 29:14) יְחַוְאֵל; from H2421 (חָיָה) and H410 (אֵל); God will live

First in: 1 Chronicles 15:18 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jahathיַ֫חַת

Say it: ya-chat

BDB: "⁠He will snatch up"

Strong’s (H3189): from H3161 (יָחַד); unity

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:20 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jehieliיְחִיאֵלִי

Say it: ye-chi-e-li

BDB: "⁠God shall save alive" or "⁠swept away of God"

Strong’s (H3172): patronymically from H3171 (יְחִיאֵל)

First in: 1 Chronicles 26:21 Open the verse

The 10 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Libni (uncertain). Tribe of Levi. Also called Jehieli, Jahath. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:20. Open the verse
  2. Singer living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 15:18. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hachmoni. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:32. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jehoshaphat. Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Chronicles 21:2. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 31:13. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 35:8. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:9. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:2. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:21. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:26. Open the verse
Jehieli — another name of Jehiel.
Jehizkiah יְחִזְקִיָּה1 person"⁠YHWH has made strong" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehizkiahיְחִזְקִיָּה

Say it: ye-chiz-qiy-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has made strong"

Strong’s (H3169): or יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ; from H3388 (יְרוּשָׁא) and H3050 (יָהּ); strengthened of Yah

First in: 2 Chronicles 28:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shallum. First named in 2 Chronicles 28:12. Open the verse
Jehoaddah יְהוֹעַדָּה1 person"⁠YHWH has adorned" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehoaddahיְהוֹעַדָּה

Say it: ye-ho-ad-dah

King James Version spelling: Jehoadah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has adorned"

Strong’s (H3085): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H5710 (עָדָה); YHWH-adorned

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:36 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jarahיַעְרָה

Say it: ya-rah

BDB: "⁠forested"

Strong’s (H3294): a form of H3295 (יַעֲרָה)

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:42 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ahaz. Tribe of Benjamin. Also called Jarah. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:36. Open the verse
Jehoaddan יְהוֹעַדָּן1 person"⁠YHWH delights" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehoaddanיְהוֹעַדָּן

Say it: ye-ho-ad-din

BDB: "⁠YHWH delights"

Strong’s (H3086): or יְהוֹעַדָּן; from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H5727 (עָדַן); Jehovahpleased

First in: 2 Chronicles 25:1 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jehoaddinיְהוֹעַדִּין

Say it: ye-ho-ad-din

King James Version spelling: Jehoaddan

BDB: "⁠YHWH delights"

Strong’s (H3086): or יְהוֹעַדָּן; from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H5727 (עָדַן); Jehovahpleased

First in: 2 Kings 14:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Also called Jehoaddin. First named in 2 Kings 14:2. Open the verse
Jehoaddin — another name of Jehoaddan.
Jehoahaz יְהוֹאָחָז2 people"⁠YHWH has seized" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehoahazיְהוֹאָחָז

Say it: ye-ho-a-chaz

BDB: "⁠YHWH has seized"

Strong’s (H3059): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H270 (אָחַז); YHWH-seized

First in: 2 Kings 10:35 Open the verse

Hebrew · Johananיוֹחָנָן

Say it: yo-cha-nan

BDB: "⁠YHWH has graced"

Strong’s (H3110): a form of H3076 (יְהוֹחָנָן)

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:15 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Joahazיוֹאָחָז

Say it: yo-a-chaz

King James Version spelling: Jehoahaz

BDB: "⁠YHWH has grasped"

Strong’s (H3099): a form of H3059 (יְהוֹאָחָז)

First in: 2 Kings 14:1 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jehu. Israel. Also called Joahaz. First named in 2 Kings 10:35. Open the verse
  2. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Josiah and Hamutal. Tribe of Judah. Also called Joahaz, Johanan. First named in 2 Kings 23:30. Open the verse
Jehoash — another name of Joash.
Jehohanan יְהוֹחָנָן8 people"⁠YHWH has graced" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehohananיְהוֹחָנָן

Say it: ye-ho-cha-nan

BDB: "⁠YHWH has graced"

Strong’s (H3076): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H2603 (חָנַן); YHWH-favored

First in: 1 Chronicles 26:3 Open the verse

The 8 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Meshelemiah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:3. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 17:15. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 23:1. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Eliashib. First named in Ezra 10:6. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:28. Open the verse
  6. Ammonite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Tobiah. Ammon. First named in Nehemiah 6:18. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:13. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:42. Open the verse
Jehoiachin יְהוֹיָכִין1 person"⁠YHWH establishes" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jehoiachinיְהוֹיָכִין

Say it: ye-ho-ya-khin

BDB: "⁠YHWH establishes"

Strong’s (H3078): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H3559 (כּוּן); YHWH will establish

First in: 2 Kings 24:6 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jeconiahיְכוֹנְיָה

Say it: ye-khon-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH will establish"

Strong’s (H3204): and יְכׇנְיָהוּ; or (Jeremiah 27:20) יְכוֹנְיָה; from H3559 (כּוּן) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah will establish

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:16 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shallumשַׁלּוּם

Say it: shal-lum

BDB: "⁠retribution"

Strong’s (H7967): or (shorter) שַׁלֻּם; the same as H7966 (שִׁלּוּם)

First in: Jeremiah 22:11 Open the verse

Hebrew · Coniahכׇּנְיָהוּ

Say it: kon-ya-hu

BDB: "⁠YHWH will establish"

Strong’s (H3659): for H3204 (יְכׇנְיָה)

First in: Jeremiah 22:24 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Joyachinיוֹיָכִין

Say it: yo-ya-khin

King James Version spelling: Jehoiachin

BDB: "⁠YHWH establishes"

Strong’s (H3112): a form of H3078 (יְהוֹיָכִין)

First in: Ezekiel 1:2 Open the verse

Greek · JechoniahἸεχονίας

Say it: Iechonias

King James Version spelling: Jechonias

Strong’s (G2423): of Hebrew origin (H3204)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְכוֹנְיָה (H3204): "⁠YHWH will establish"

First in: Matthew 1:11 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jehoiakim and Nehushta. Tribe of Judah. Also called Joyachin, Jeconiah, Coniah, Shallum, Jechoniah. First named in 2 Kings 24:6. Open the verse
Jehoiada יְהוֹיָדָע4 people"⁠YHWH knows" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehoiadaיְהוֹיָדָע

Say it: ye-ho-ya-da

BDB: "⁠YHWH knows"

Strong’s (H3077): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H3045 (יָדַע); YHWH-known

First in: 2 Samuel 8:18 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 2 Samuel 8:18. Open the verse
  2. High Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Levi. First named in 2 Kings 11:4. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Benaiah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:34. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 29:26. Open the verse
Jehoiakim יְהוֹיָקִים1 person"⁠YHWH raises up" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehoiakimיְהוֹיָקִים

Say it: ye-ho-ya-qim

BDB: "⁠YHWH raises up"

Strong’s (H3079): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) abbreviated and H6965 (קוּם); YHWH will raise

First in: 2 Kings 23:34 Open the verse

Hebrew · Eliakimאֶלְיָקִים

Say it: el-ya-qim

BDB: "⁠God raises" or "⁠God sets up"

Strong’s (H471): from H410 (אֵל) and H6965 (קוּם); God of raising

First in: 2 Kings 23:34 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Josiah and Zebidah. Tribe of Judah. Also called Eliakim. First named in 2 Kings 23:34. Open the verse
Jehoiarib יְהוֹיָרִיב1 person"⁠YHWH contends" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehoiaribיְהוֹיָרִיב

Say it: ye-ho-ya-riv

BDB: "⁠YHWH contends"

Strong’s (H3080): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H7378 (רִיב); YHWH will contend

First in: 1 Chronicles 24:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:7. Open the verse
Jehonadab — another name of Jonadab.
Jehonathan יְהוֹנָתָן2 people"⁠YHWH has given" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehonathanיְהוֹנָתָן

Say it: ye-ho-na-tan

BDB: "⁠YHWH has given"

Strong’s (H3083): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H5414 (נָתַן); YHWH-given

First in: 2 Chronicles 17:8 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 17:8. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:18. Open the verse
Jehoram יְהוֹרָם2 people"⁠YHWH is exalted" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jehoramיְהוֹרָם

Say it: ye-ho-ram

BDB: "⁠YHWH is exalted"

Strong’s (H3088): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H7311 (רוּם); YHWH-raised

First in: 1 Kings 22:50 Open the verse

Hebrew · Joramיוֹרָם

Say it: yo-ram

BDB: "⁠YHWH is exalted"

Strong’s (H3141): a form of H3088 (יְהוֹרָם)

First in: 2 Kings 8:21 Open the verse

Greek · JoramἸωράμ

Say it: Iōram

Strong’s (G2496): of Hebrew origin (H3141)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יוֹרָם (H3141): "⁠YHWH is exalted"

First in: Matthew 1:8 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jehoshaphat. Tribe of Judah. Also called Joram. First named in 1 Kings 22:50. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 17:8. Open the verse
Jehoshabeath — another name of Jehosheba.
Jehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָט4 people"⁠YHWH has judged" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jehoshaphatיְהוֹשָׁפָט

Say it: ye-ho-sha-phat

BDB: "⁠YHWH has judged"

Strong’s (H3092): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H8199 (שָׁפַט); YHWH-judged

First in: 2 Samuel 8:16 Open the verse

Greek · JehoshaphatἸωσαφάτ

Say it: Iōsaphat

King James Version spelling: Josaphat

Strong’s (G2498): of Hebrew origin (H3092)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְהוֹשָׁפָט (H3092): "⁠YHWH has judged"

First in: Matthew 1:8 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Ahilud. First named in 2 Samuel 8:16. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Paruah. First named in 1 Kings 4:17. Open the verse
  3. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Asa and Azubah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Kings 15:24. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Nimshi. Israel. First named in 2 Kings 9:2. Open the verse
Jehosheba יְהוֹשֶׁבַע1 person"⁠YHWH has sworn" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehoshebaיְהוֹשֶׁבַע

Say it: ye-ho-she-va

BDB: "⁠YHWH has sworn"

Strong’s (H3089): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H7650 (שָׁבַע); YHWH-sworn

First in: 2 Kings 11:2 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jehoshabeathיְהוֹשַׁבְעַת

Say it: ye-ho-shav-at

BDB: "⁠YHWH is an oath"

Strong’s (H3090): a form of H3089 (יְהוֹשֶׁבַע)

First in: 2 Chronicles 22:11 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Jehoram and Athaliah. Tribe of Judah. Also called Jehoshabeath. First named in 2 Kings 11:2. Open the verse
Jehozabad יְהוֹזָבָד3 people"⁠YHWH has endowed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehozabadיְהוֹזָבָד

Say it: ye-ho-za-vad

BDB: "⁠YHWH has endowed"

Strong’s (H3075): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H2064 (זָבַד); YHWH-endowed

First in: 2 Kings 12:21 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Moabite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shomer. Moab. First named in 2 Kings 12:21. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Obed-edom. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:4. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 17:18. Open the verse
Jehozadak יְהוֹצָדָק1 person"⁠YHWH is righteous" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Aramaic

Hebrew · Jehozadakיְהוֹצָדָק

Say it: ye-ho-tsa-daq

King James Version spelling: Josedech

BDB: "⁠YHWH is righteous"

Strong’s (H3087): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H6663 (צָדַק); YHWH-righted

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:14 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jozadakיוֹצָדָק

Say it: yo-tsa-daq

BDB: "⁠YHWH is righteous"

Strong’s (H3136): a form of H3087 (יְהוֹצָדָק)

First in: Ezra 3:2 Open the verse

Aramaic · Jozadakיוֹצָדָק

Say it: yo-tsa-daq

BDB: "⁠YHWH is righteous"

Strong’s (H3136): a form of H3087 (יְהוֹצָדָק)

First in: Ezra 5:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. High Priest living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Seraiah. Tribe of Levi. Also called Jozadak. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:14. Open the verse
Jehu יֵהוּא5 people"⁠YHWH is He" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehuיֵהוּא

Say it: ye-hu

BDB: "⁠YHWH is He"

Strong’s (H3058): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H1931 (הוּא); YHWH (is) He

First in: 1 Kings 16:1 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hanani. First named in 1 Kings 16:1. Open the verse
  2. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jehoshaphat. Israel. First named in 1 Kings 19:16. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Obed. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:38. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Joshibiah. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:35. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:3. Open the verse
Jehubbah חֻבָּה1 person"⁠hidden" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehubbahחֻבָּה

Say it: ye-chub-bah

BDB: "⁠hidden"

Strong’s (H3160): from H2247 (חָבָה); hidden

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:34 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shomer. Tribe of Asher. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:34. Open the verse
Jehucal יְהוּכַל1 person"⁠YHWH is able" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehucalיְהוּכַל

Say it: ye-hu-khal

BDB: "⁠YHWH is able"

Strong’s (H3081): from H3201 (יָכֹל); potent

First in: Jeremiah 37:3 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jucalיוּכַל

Say it: yu-khal

BDB: "⁠YHWH is able"

Strong’s (H3116): a form of H3081 (יְהוּכַל)

First in: Jeremiah 38:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shelemiah. Also called Jucal. First named in Jeremiah 37:3. Open the verse
Jehudi יְהוּדִי1 person"⁠Jew" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehudiיְהוּדִי

Say it: ye-hu-di

BDB: "⁠Jew"

Strong’s (H3065): the same as H3064 (יְהוּדִי)

First in: Jeremiah 36:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Nethaniah. First named in Jeremiah 36:14. Open the verse
Jehudijah יְהֻדִיָּה1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Judahite wifeיְהֻדִיָּה

Say it: ye-hu-diy-yah

King James Version spelling: Jehudijah

Strong’s (H3057): feminine of H3064 (יְהוּדִי)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:18 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Woman descended from Judah@Gen.29.35-Rev. Tribe of Judah. Also called Judahite wife. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:18. Open the verse
Jehuel יְחִיאֵל1 person"⁠God lives" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jehuelיְחִיאֵל

Say it: ye-chi-el

King James Version spelling: Jehiel

BDB: "⁠God lives"

Strong’s (H3171): or (2 Chronicles 29:14) יְחַוְאֵל; from H2421 (חָיָה) and H410 (אֵל); God will live

First in: 2 Chronicles 29:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Heman. Tribe of Levi. First named in 2 Chronicles 29:14. Open the verse
Jeiel יְעִיאֵל7 people"⁠God sweeps away" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeielיְעִיאֵל

Say it: ye-i-el

King James Version spelling: Jehiel

BDB: "⁠God sweeps away"

Strong’s (H3273): from H3261 (יָעָה) and H410 (אֵל); carried away of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jehiahיְחִיָּה

Say it: ye-chiy-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH lives"

Strong’s (H3174): from H2421 (חָיָה) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah will live

First in: 1 Chronicles 15:24 Open the verse

The 7 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Reuben. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:7. Open the verse
  2. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hotham. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:44. Open the verse
  3. Singer living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Also called Jehiah. First named in 1 Chronicles 15:18. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Mattaniah. First named in 2 Chronicles 20:14. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 26:11. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 35:9. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:43. Open the verse
Jekameam יְקַמְעָם1 person"⁠let the people rise" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jekameamיְקַמְעָם

Say it: ye-qam-am

BDB: "⁠let the people rise"

Strong’s (H3360): from H6965 (קוּם) and H5971 (עַם); (the) people will rise

First in: 1 Chronicles 23:19 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Hebron. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 23:19. Open the verse
Jekamiah יְקַמְיָה2 people"⁠YHWH raises" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jekamiahיְקַמְיָה

Say it: ye-qam-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH raises"

Strong’s (H3359): from H6965 (קוּם) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah will rise

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:41 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shallum. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:41. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shealtiel (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:18. Open the verse
Jekuthiel יְקוּתִיאֵל1 person"⁠cleansing of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jekuthielיְקוּתִיאֵל

Say it: ye-qu-ti-el

BDB: "⁠cleansing of God"

Strong’s (H3354): from the same as H3348 (יָקֶה) and H410 (אֵל); obedience of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Mered (uncertain) and Jehudijah. Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 4:18. Open the verse
Jemimah יְמִימָה1 person"⁠day by day" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jemimahיְמִימָה

Say it: ye-mi-mah

King James Version spelling: Jemima

BDB: "⁠day by day"

Strong’s (H3224): perhaps from the same as H3117 (יוֹם); properly, warm, i.e. affectionate; hence, dove (compare H3123 (יוֹנָה))

First in: Job 42:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Job. First named in Job 42:14. Open the verse
Jeminite — another name of Benjamin (B to D page).
Jemuel יְמוּאֵל1 person"⁠day of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jemuelיְמוּאֵל

Say it: ye-mu-el

BDB: "⁠day of God"

Strong’s (H3223): from H3117 (יוֹם) and H410 (אֵל); day of God

First in: Genesis 46:10 Open the verse

Hebrew · Nemuelנְמוּאֵל

Say it: ne-mu-el

BDB: "⁠day of God"

Strong’s (H5241): apparently for H3223 (יְמוּאֵל)

First in: Numbers 26:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Simeon. Tribe of Simeon. Also called Nemuel. First named in Genesis 46:10. Open the verse
Jephthah יִפְתָּח1 person"⁠he opens" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jephthahיִפְתָּח

Say it: yiph-tach

BDB: "⁠he opens"

Strong’s (H3316): from H6605 (פָּתַח); he will open

First in: Judges 11:1 Open the verse

Greek · JephthahἸεφθάε

Say it: Iephthae

King James Version spelling: Jephthae

Strong’s (G2422): of Hebrew origin (H3316)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יִפְתָּח (H3316): "⁠he opens"

First in: Hebrews 11:32 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Judge living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Gilead. First named in Judges 11:1. Open the verse
Jephunneh יְפֻנֶּה2 people"⁠He will be facing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jephunnehיְפֻנֶּה

Say it: ye-phun-neh

BDB: "⁠He will be facing"

Strong’s (H3312): from H6437 (פָּנָה); he will be prepared

First in: Numbers 13:6 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Caleb's father living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 13:6. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ithran. Tribe of Asher. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:38. Open the verse
Jerah יֶ֫רַח1 person"⁠new moon" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jerahיֶ֫רַח

Say it: ye-rach

BDB: "⁠new moon"

Strong’s (H3392): the same as H3391 (יֶרַח)

First in: Genesis 10:26 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Joktan. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:26. Open the verse
Jerahmeel יְרַחְמְאֵל3 people"⁠may God have pity" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jerahmeelיְרַחְמְאֵל

Say it: ye-rach-me-el

BDB: "⁠may God have pity"

Strong’s (H3396): from H7355 (רָחַם) and H410 (אֵל); God will compassionate

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:9 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Hezron. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:9. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Kish. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:29. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hammelech. First named in Jeremiah 36:26. Open the verse
Jered יֶ֫רֶד1 person"⁠descent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeredיֶ֫רֶד

Say it: ye-red

BDB: "⁠descent"

Strong’s (H3382): from H3381 (יָרַד); a descent

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Mered (uncertain) and Jehudijah. Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 4:18. Open the verse
Jeremai יְרֵמַי1 person"⁠my exaltations" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeremaiיְרֵמַי

Say it: ye-re-may

BDB: "⁠my exaltations"

Strong’s (H3413): from H7311 (רוּם); elevated

First in: Ezra 10:33 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:33. Open the verse
Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֫הוּ8 people"⁠whom YHWH has appointed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jeremiahיִרְמְיָ֫הוּ

Say it: yir-me-yah

BDB: "⁠whom YHWH has appointed"

Strong’s (H3414): or יִרְמְיָהוּ; from H7311 (רוּם) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah will rise

First in: 2 Kings 23:31 Open the verse

Greek · JeremiahἹερεμίας

Say it: Hieremias

King James Version spelling: Jeremy

Strong’s (G2408): of Hebrew origin (H3414)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יִרְמְיָ֫הוּ (H3414): "⁠whom YHWH has appointed"

First in: Matthew 2:17 Open the verse

The 8 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 23:31. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:24. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:4. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:10. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:13. Open the verse
  6. Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hilkiah. First named in 2 Chronicles 35:25. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:2. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Habazziniah. First named in Jeremiah 35:3. Open the verse
Jeremoth יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת5 people"⁠He is Most High" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeremothיְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת

Say it: ye-ri-mot

King James Version spelling: Jerimoth

BDB: "⁠He is Most High"

Strong’s (H3406): or יְרֵימוֹת; or יְרֵמוֹת; feminine plural from H7311 (רוּם); elevations

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:8 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Becher. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:8. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Beriah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:14. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:26. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:27. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:29. Open the verse
Jeriah יְרִיָּהוּ1 person" taught by YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeriahיְרִיָּהוּ

Say it: ye-riy-yah

BDB: " taught by YHWH"

Strong’s (H3404): or יְרִיָּהוּ; from H3384 (יָרָה) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah will throw

First in: 1 Chronicles 23:19 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Hebron. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 23:19. Open the verse
Jeribai יְרִיבַי1 person"⁠my contentions" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeribaiיְרִיבַי

Say it: ye-ri-vay

BDB: "⁠my contentions"

Strong’s (H3403): from H3401 (יָרִיב); contentious

First in: 1 Chronicles 11:46 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Elnaam. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:46. Open the verse
Jeriel יְרִיאֵל1 person"⁠taught by God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jerielיְרִיאֵל

Say it: ye-ri-el

BDB: "⁠taught by God"

Strong’s (H3400): from H3384 (יָרָה) and H410 (אֵל); thrown of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Tola. Tribe of Issachar. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:2. Open the verse
Jerijah יְרִיָּהוּ1 person" taught by YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jerijahיְרִיָּהוּ

Say it: ye-riy-yah

BDB: " taught by YHWH"

Strong’s (H3404): or יְרִיָּהוּ; from H3384 (יָרָה) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah will throw

First in: 1 Chronicles 26:31 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:31. Open the verse
Jerimoth יְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת7 people"⁠He is Most High" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jerimothיְרֵמוֹת, יְרִימוֹת

Say it: ye-ri-mot

BDB: "⁠He is Most High"

Strong’s (H3406): or יְרֵימוֹת; or יְרֵמוֹת; feminine plural from H7311 (רוּם); elevations

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jerimothיְרִימוֹת

Say it: ye-ri-mot

BDB: "⁠He is Most High"

Strong’s (H3406): or יְרֵימוֹת; or יְרֵמוֹת; feminine plural from H7311 (רוּם); elevations

First in: 1 Chronicles 24:30 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jerimothוִֽירִימוֹת

Say it: ye-ri-mot

BDB: "⁠He is Most High"

Strong’s (H3406): or יְרֵימוֹת; or יְרֵמוֹת; feminine plural from H7311 (רוּם); elevations

First in: 1 Chronicles 25:4 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jeremothיְרֵמוֹת

Say it: ye-ri-mot

BDB: "⁠He is Most High"

Strong’s (H3406): or יְרֵימוֹת; or יְרֵמוֹת; feminine plural from H7311 (רוּם); elevations

First in: 1 Chronicles 23:23 Open the verse

The 7 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Bela. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:7. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:5. Open the verse
  3. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Mushi. Tribe of Levi. Also called Jeremoth. First named in 1 Chronicles 23:23. Open the verse
  4. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Heman. Tribe of Levi. Also called Jeremoth. First named in 1 Chronicles 25:4. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Azriel. Also called Jeremoth. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:19. Open the verse
  6. David's son living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of David and Jerusalem wives (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Chronicles 11:18. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 31:13. Open the verse
Jerioth יְרִיעוֹת1 person"⁠curtains" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeriothיְרִיעוֹת

Say it: ye-ri-ot

BDB: "⁠curtains"

Strong’s (H3408): plural of H3407 (יְרִיעָה); curtains

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 2:18. Open the verse
Jeroboam יָֽרָבְעָם2 people"⁠the people will contend" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeroboamיָֽרָבְעָם

Say it: ya-rov-am

BDB: "⁠the people will contend"

Strong’s (H3379): from H7378 (רִיב) and H5971 (עַם); (the) people will contend

First in: 1 Kings 11:26 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. King living at the time of United Monarchyand Divided Monarchy. Son of Nebat and Zeruah. Israel. First named in 1 Kings 11:26. Open the verse
  2. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Joash. Israel. First named in 2 Kings 13:13. Open the verse
Jeroham יְרֹחָם7 people"⁠showing pity" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jerohamיְרֹחָם

Say it: ye-ro-cham

BDB: "⁠showing pity"

Strong’s (H3395): from H7355 (רָחַם); compassionate

First in: 1 Samuel 1:1 Open the verse

The 7 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Elihu. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Samuel 1:1. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:27. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:8. Open the verse
  4. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Pelaliah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:12. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:7. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:22. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 23:1. Open the verse
Jerubbaal — another name of Gideon (E to G page).
Jerubbesheth — another name of Gideon (E to G page).
Jerusha יְרוּשָׁא1 person"⁠dispossessor" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jerushaיְרוּשָׁא

Say it: ye-ru-sah

BDB: "⁠dispossessor"

Strong’s (H3388): or יְרוּשָׁה feminine passive participle of H3423 (יָרַשׁ); possessed

First in: 2 Kings 15:33 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jerushahיְרוּשָׁה

Say it: ye-ru-sah

BDB: "⁠dispossessor"

Strong’s (H3388): or יְרוּשָׁה feminine passive participle of H3423 (יָרַשׁ); possessed

First in: 2 Chronicles 27:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Zadok. Also called Jerushah. First named in 2 Kings 15:33. Open the verse
Jerushah — another name of Jerusha.
Jeshaiah יְשַׁעְיָה5 people"⁠YHWH has saved" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeshaiahיְשַׁעְיָה

Say it: ye-sha-yah

King James Version spelling: Jesaiah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has saved"

Strong’s (H3470): or יְשַׁעְיָהוּ; from H3467 (יָשַׁע) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has saved

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:21 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jeshaiahיְשַׁעְיָ֫הוּ

Say it: ye-sha-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has saved"

Strong’s (H3470): or יְשַׁעְיָהוּ; from H3467 (יָשַׁע) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has saved

First in: 1 Chronicles 25:3 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hananiah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:21. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Jeduthun. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 25:3. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Athaliah. First named in Ezra 8:7. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:19. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 11:7. Open the verse
Jesharelah — another name of Asharelah (A page).
Jeshebeab יֶֽשֶׁבְאָב1 person"⁠dwelling of the father" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeshebeabיֶֽשֶׁבְאָב

Say it: ye-shev-av

BDB: "⁠dwelling of the father"

Strong’s (H3428): from H3427 (יָשַׁב) and H1 (אָב); seat of (his) father

First in: 1 Chronicles 24:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:13. Open the verse
Jesher יֶ֫שֶׁר1 person"⁠upright" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jesherיֶ֫שֶׁר

Say it: ye-sher

BDB: "⁠upright"

Strong’s (H3475): from H3474 (יָשַׁר); the right

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Caleb and Azubah (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:18. Open the verse
Jeshishai יְשִׁישַׁי1 person"⁠my old one" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeshishaiיְשִׁישַׁי

Say it: ye-shi-sah

BDB: "⁠my old one"

Strong’s (H3454): from H3453 (יָשִׁישׁ); aged

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jahdo. Tribe of Gad. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:14. Open the verse
Jeshohaiah יְשׁוֹחָיָה1 person"⁠YHWH humbles" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeshohaiahיְשׁוֹחָיָה

Say it: ye-sho-cha-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH humbles"

Strong’s (H3439): from the same as H3445 (יֶשַׁח) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah will empty

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:36 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:36. Open the verse
Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ7 people"⁠he is saved" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeshuaיֵשׁוּעַ

Say it: ye-shu-a

BDB: "⁠he is saved"

Strong’s (H3442): for H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); he will save

First in: 1 Chronicles 24:11 Open the verse

The 7 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jozadak. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:11. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 31:15. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Pahath-moab. First named in Ezra 2:6. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Azaniah. First named in Ezra 2:40. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:33. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 3:19. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Kadmiel. First named in Nehemiah 12:24. Open the verse
Jeshurun — another name of Israel (H and I page).
Jesimiel יְשִׁימִאֵל1 person"⁠God will place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jesimielיְשִׁימִאֵל

Say it: ye-shi-ma-el

BDB: "⁠God will place"

Strong’s (H3450): from H7760 (שׂוּם) and H410 (אֵל); God will place

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:36 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:36. Open the verse
Jesse יִשַׁי1 person"⁠I possess" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jesseיִשַׁי

Say it: yi-shay

BDB: "⁠I possess"

Strong’s (H3448): by Aramaic אִישַׁי; from the same as H3426 (יֵשׁ); extant

First in: Ruth 4:17 Open the verse

Greek · JesseἸεσσαί

Say it: Iessai

Strong’s (G2421): of Hebrew origin (H3448)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (H3448): "⁠I possess"

First in: Matthew 1:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. David's father living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Obed. Tribe of Judah. First named in Ruth 4:17. Open the verse
Yeshua (Jesus) Ἰησοῦς1 person"⁠YHWH is salvation" (BDB)

“And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.”

The Bible says: Matthew 1:21 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Greek

Greek · JesusἸησοῦς

Say it: Iēsous

Strong’s (G2424): of Hebrew origin (H3091)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (H3091): "⁠YHWH is salvation"

First in: Matthew 1:1 Open the verse

Greek · ChristΧριστός

Say it: Christos

Strong’s (G5547): from G5548 (χρίω); anointed

First in: Matthew 1:1 Open the verse

Greek · ImmanuelἘμμανουήλ

Say it: Emmanouēl

King James Version spelling: Emmanuel

Strong’s (G1694): of Hebrew origin (H6005)

BDB, for the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (H6005): "⁠God with us" or "⁠with us is God"

First in: Matthew 1:23 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Tribe of Judah. Also called Christ, Immanuel. First named in Matthew 1:1. Open the verse
Jether יֶ֫תֶר4 people"⁠abundance" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jetherיֶ֫תֶר

Say it: ye-ter

BDB: "⁠abundance"

Strong’s (H3500): the same as H3499 (יֶתֶר)

First in: Judges 8:20 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ithraיִתְרָא

Say it: yit-ra

BDB: "⁠abundance"

Strong’s (H3501): by variation for H3502 (יִתְרָה)

First in: 2 Samuel 17:25 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Gideon. First named in Judges 8:20. Open the verse
  2. Ishmaelite living at the time of United Monarchy. Arabia. Also called Ithra. First named in 2 Samuel 17:25. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jada. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:32. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ezrah. Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 4:17. Open the verse
Jetheth יְתֵת1 person"⁠a nail" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jethethיְתֵת

Say it: ye-tet

BDB: "⁠a nail"

Strong’s (H3509): of uncertain derivation

First in: Genesis 36:40 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:40. Open the verse
Jethro יִתְרוֹ1 person"⁠his abundance" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jethroיִתְרוֹ

Say it: yit-ro

BDB: "⁠his abundance"

Strong’s (H3503): from H3499 (יֶתֶר) with pron. suffix; his excellence

First in: Exodus 3:1 Open the verse

Hebrew · Reuelרְעוּאֵל

Say it: re-u-el

King James Version spelling: Raguel

BDB: "⁠friend of God"

Strong’s (H7467): from the same as H7466 (רְעוּ) and H410 (אֵל); friend of God

First in: Exodus 2:18 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jetherיֶ֫תֶר

Say it: ye-ter

King James Version spelling: Jethro

BDB: "⁠abundance"

Strong’s (H3500): the same as H3499 (יֶתֶר)

First in: Exodus 4:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Midianite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Midian. Also called Jether, Reuel. First named in Exodus 2:18. Open the verse
Jetur יְטוּר1 person"⁠enclosed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeturיְטוּר

Say it: ye-tur

BDB: "⁠enclosed"

Strong’s (H3195): probably from the same as H2905 (טוּר); encircled (i.e. inclosed)

First in: Genesis 25:15 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Ishmael. Arabia. First named in Genesis 25:15. Open the verse
Jeuel יְעוּאֵל3 people"⁠God sweeps away" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeuelיְעוּאֵל

Say it: ye-u-el

BDB: "⁠God sweeps away"

Strong’s (H3262): from H3261 (יָעָה) and H410 (אֵל); carried away of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:6 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jeuelיְעִיאֵל

Say it: ye-i-el

King James Version spelling: Jeiel

BDB: "⁠God sweeps away"

Strong’s (H3273): from H3261 (יָעָה) and H410 (אֵל); carried away of God

First in: 2 Chronicles 29:13 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:6. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 29:13. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:13. Open the verse
Jeush יְעוּשׁ5 people"⁠He hurries to aid" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeushיְעוּשׁ

Say it: ye-ush

BDB: "⁠He hurries to aid"

Strong’s (H3266): from H5789 (עוּשׁ); hasty

First in: Genesis 36:18 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jeushיְעִישׁ

Say it: ye-ish

BDB: "⁠assembler"

Strong’s (H3274): from H5789 (עוּשׁ); hasty

First in: Genesis 36:5 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Esau and Oholibamah. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:5. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Bilhan. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:10. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Eleasah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:39. Open the verse
  4. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Shimei. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 23:10. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Rehoboam and Mahalath. Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Chronicles 11:19. Open the verse
Jeuz יְעוּץ1 person"⁠counsellor" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jeuzיְעוּץ

Say it: ye-uts

BDB: "⁠counsellor"

Strong’s (H3263): from H5779 (עוּץ); counsellor

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shaharaim and Hodesh. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:10. Open the verse
Jew — another name of Judah.
Jewish — another name of Judah.
Jezaniah יְזַנְיָה1 person"⁠YHWH has listened" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jezaniahיְזַנְיָה

Say it: ye-zan-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has listened"

Strong’s (H3153): or יְזַנְיָהוּ; probably for H2970 (יַאֲזַנְיָה)

First in: Jeremiah 42:1 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jezaniahוִֽיזַנְיָהוּ

Say it: ya-a-zan-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH hears"

Strong’s (H2970): or יַאֲזַנְיָהוּ; from H238 (אָזַן) and H3050 (יָהּ); heard of Yah

First in: Jeremiah 40:8 Open the verse

Hebrew · Azariahעֲזַרְיָה

Say it: a-zar-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has helped"

Strong’s (H5838): or עֲזַרְיָהוּ; from H5826 (עָזַר) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has helped

First in: Jeremiah 43:2 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jaazaniahיַאֲזַנְיָ֫הוּ

Say it: ya-a-zan-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH hears"

Strong’s (H2970): or יַאֲזַנְיָהוּ; from H238 (אָזַן) and H3050 (יָהּ); heard of Yah

First in: 2 Kings 25:23 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hoshaiah. Also called Jaazaniah, Azariah. First named in 2 Kings 25:23. Open the verse
Jezebel אִיזֶבֶל1 person"⁠Baal exalts" or "⁠Baal is husband to" or "⁠unchaste" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jezebelאִיזֶבֶל

Say it: i-ze-vel

BDB: "⁠Baal exalts" or "⁠Baal is husband to" or "⁠unchaste"

Strong’s (H348): from H336 (אִי)lemma אי missing vowel, corrected to אִי and H2083 (זְבֻל)

First in: 1 Kings 16:31 Open the verse

Greek · JezebelἸεζαβήλ

Say it: Iezabēl

Strong’s (G2403): of Hebrew origin (H348)

BDB, for the Hebrew name אִיזֶבֶל (H348): "⁠Baal exalts" or "⁠Baal is husband to" or "⁠unchaste"

First in: Revelation 2:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Queen living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Ethbaal. Israel. First named in 1 Kings 16:31. Open the verse
Jezer יֵ֫צֶר1 person"⁠forming" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jezerיֵ֫צֶר

Say it: ye-tser

BDB: "⁠forming"

Strong’s (H3337): the same as H3336 (יֵצֶר)

First in: Genesis 46:24 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Naphtali. Tribe of Naphtali. First named in Genesis 46:24. Open the verse
Jeziel יְזִיאֵל1 person"⁠the assembly of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jezielיְזִיאֵל

Say it: ye-zav-el

BDB: "⁠the assembly of God"

Strong’s (H3149): from an unused root (meaning to sprinkle) and H410 (אֵל); sprinkled of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 12:3 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Azmaveth. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:3. Open the verse
Jezrahiah יִזְרַחְיָה1 person"⁠YHWH will shine" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jezrahiahיִזְרַחְיָה

Say it: yiz-rach-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH will shine"

Strong’s (H3156): from H2224 (זָרַח) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah will shine

First in: Nehemiah 12:42 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:42. Open the verse
Jezreel יִזְרְעֶאל2 people"⁠God sows" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jezreelיִזְרְעֶאל

Say it: yiz-re-el

BDB: "⁠God sows"

Strong’s (H3157): from H2232 (זָרַע) and H410 (אֵל); God will sow

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:3 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Hur (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:3. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hosea and Gomer. First named in Hosea 1:4. Open the verse
Jidlaph יִדְלָ֑ף1 person"⁠weeping" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jidlaphיִדְלָ֑ף

Say it: yid-laph

BDB: "⁠weeping"

Strong’s (H3044): from H1811 (דָּלַף); tearful

First in: Genesis 22:22 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Nahor and Milcah. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 22:22. Open the verse
Joab יוֹאָב4 people"⁠YHWH is father" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joabיוֹאָב

Say it: yo-av

BDB: "⁠YHWH is father"

Strong’s (H3097): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H1 (אָב); YHWH-fathered

First in: 1 Samuel 26:6 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Zeruiah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Samuel 26:6. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Seraiah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:14. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Pahath-moab. First named in Ezra 2:6. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:9. Open the verse
Joah יוֹאָח6 people"⁠YHWH is brother" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joahיוֹאָח

Say it: yo-ach

BDB: "⁠YHWH is brother"

Strong’s (H3098): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H251 (אָח); Jehovahbrothered

First in: 2 Kings 18:18 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ethanאֵיתָן

Say it: e-tan

BDB: "⁠enduring"

Strong’s (H387): the same as H386 (אֵיתָן); permanent

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:42 Open the verse

The 6 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Asaph. First named in 2 Kings 18:18. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Zimmah. Tribe of Levi. Also called Ethan. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:21. Open the verse
  3. Levite living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Obed-edom. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:4. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Zimmah. First named in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Joahaz. First named in 2 Chronicles 34:8. Open the verse
Joahaz יוֹאָחָז1 person"⁠YHWH has grasped" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joahazיוֹאָחָז

Say it: yo-a-chaz

BDB: "⁠YHWH has grasped"

Strong’s (H3099): a form of H3059 (יְהוֹאָחָז)

First in: 2 Chronicles 34:8 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 34:8. Open the verse
Joanan Ἰωαννᾶς1 person"⁠YHWH has graced" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · JoananἸωαννᾶς

Say it: Iōannas

King James Version spelling: Joanna

Strong’s (G2490): a form of G2491 (Ἰωάννης)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (H3110, through Strong’s G2491): "⁠YHWH has graced"

First in: Luke 3:27 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Rhesa. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:27. Open the verse
Joanna Ἰωάννα, Ἰωανάν1 person"⁠YHWH has graced" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · JoannaἸωάννα, Ἰωανάν

Say it: Iōanna, Iōanan

Strong’s (G2489): feminine of the same as G2491 (Ἰωάννης)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (H3110, through Strong’s G2491): "⁠YHWH has graced"

First in: Luke 8:3 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Luke 8:3. Open the verse
Joash יוֹאָשׁ8 people"⁠given by the Lord" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joashיוֹאָשׁ

Say it: yo-ash

BDB: "⁠given by the Lord"

Strong’s (H3101): or יֹאָשׁ; (2 Chronicles 24:1), a form of H3060 (יְהוֹאָשׁ)

First in: Judges 6:11 Open the verse

Hebrew · Joashיוֹעָשׁ

Say it: yo-ash

BDB: "⁠YHWH hastens"

Strong’s (H3135): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H5789 (עוּשׁ); Jehovahhastened

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:8 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jehoashיְהוֹאָשׁ

Say it: ye-ho-ash

BDB: "⁠given by the Lord"

Strong’s (H3060): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and (perhaps) H784 (אֵשׁ); YHWH-fired

First in: 2 Kings 11:21 Open the verse

The 8 people with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. First named in Judges 6:11. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ahab and Jezebel (uncertain). Israel. First named in 1 Kings 22:26. Open the verse
  3. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ahaziah and Zibiah. Tribe of Judah. Also called Jehoash. First named in 2 Kings 11:2. Open the verse
  4. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jehoahaz. Israel. Also called Jehoash. First named in 2 Kings 13:9. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Shelah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:22. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Becher. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:8. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shemaah. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:3. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:28. Open the verse
Job אִיּוֹב1 person"⁠hated" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jobאִיּוֹב

Say it: iy-yov

BDB: "⁠hated"

Strong’s (H347): from H340 (אָיַב); hated (i.e. persecuted)

First in: Job 1:1 Open the verse

Greek · JobἸώβ

Say it: Iōb

Strong’s (G2492): of Hebrew origin (H347)

BDB, for the Hebrew name אִיּוֹב (H347): "⁠hated"

First in: James 5:11 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. First named in Job 1:1. Open the verse
Jobab יוֹבָב5 people"⁠a desert" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jobabיוֹבָב

Say it: yo-vav

BDB: "⁠a desert"

Strong’s (H3103): from H2980 (יָבַב); howler

First in: Genesis 10:29 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Joktan. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:29. Open the verse
  2. King living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Zerah. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:33. Open the verse
  3. King living before Israel's Monarchy. Canaan. First named in Joshua 11:1. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shaharaim and Hodesh. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:9. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Elpaal. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:18. Open the verse
Jochebed יוֹכֶ֫בֶד1 person"⁠YHWH is glory" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jochebedיוֹכֶ֫בֶד

Say it: yo-khe-ved

BDB: "⁠YHWH is glory"

Strong’s (H3115): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) contracted and H3513 (כָּבַד); YHWH-gloried

First in: Exodus 6:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Daughter of Levi. Tribe of Levi. First named in Exodus 6:20. Open the verse
Joda Ἰωδά1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · JodaἸωδά

Say it: Iōda

First in: Luke 3:26 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Joanan. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:26. Open the verse
Joed יוֹעֵד1 person"⁠YHWH is witness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joedיוֹעֵד

Say it: yo-ed

BDB: "⁠YHWH is witness"

Strong’s (H3133): apparently the active participle of H3259 (יָעַד); appointer

First in: Nehemiah 11:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Pedaiah. First named in Nehemiah 11:7. Open the verse
Joel יוֹאֵל14 people"⁠YHWH is God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Joelיוֹאֵל

Say it: yo-el

BDB: "⁠YHWH is God"

Strong’s (H3100): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H410 (אֵל); YHWH (is his) God

First in: 1 Samuel 8:2 Open the verse

Greek · JoelἸωήλ

Say it: Iōēl

Strong’s (G2493): of Hebrew origin (H3100)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יוֹאֵל (H3100): "⁠YHWH is God"

First in: Acts 2:16 Open the verse

Hebrew · secondוַשְׁנִי

Say it: vash-ni

King James Version spelling: Vashni

BDB: "⁠strong"

Strong’s (H2059): probably from H3461 (יִשְׁמְרַי); weak

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:28 Open the verse

The 14 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Samuel. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Samuel 8:2. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:35. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Reuben. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:4. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Reuben. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:8. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Gad. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:12. Open the verse
  6. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Izrahiah. Tribe of Issachar. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:3. Open the verse
  7. Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:38. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 15:7. Open the verse
  9. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Libni (uncertain). Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 23:8. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Pedaiah. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:20. Open the verse
  11. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Azariah. First named in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Open the verse
  12. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:43. Open the verse
  13. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Zichri. First named in Nehemiah 11:9. Open the verse
  14. Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Pethuel. First named in Joel 1:1. Open the verse
Joelah יוֹעֵאלָה1 person"⁠may he avail" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joelahיוֹעֵאלָה

Say it: yo-e-lah

BDB: "⁠may he avail"

Strong’s (H3132): perhaps feminine active participle of H3276 (יַעַל); furthermore

First in: 1 Chronicles 12:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jeroham. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:7. Open the verse
Joezer יוֹעֶ֫זֶר1 person"⁠YHWH is help" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joezerיוֹעֶ֫זֶר

Say it: yo-e-zer

BDB: "⁠YHWH is help"

Strong’s (H3134): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H5828 (עֵזֶר); YHWH (is his) help

First in: 1 Chronicles 12:6 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:6. Open the verse
Jogli יׇגְלִי1 person"⁠he is exiled" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jogliיׇגְלִי

Say it: yog-li

BDB: "⁠he is exiled"

Strong’s (H3020): from H1540 (גָּלָה); exiled

First in: Numbers 34:22 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 34:22. Open the verse
Joha יוֹחָא2 people"⁠YHWH gives life" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Johaיוֹחָא

Say it: yo-ach

BDB: "⁠YHWH gives life"

Strong’s (H3109): probably from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and a variation of H2421 (חָיָה); YHWH-revived

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:16 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Beriah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:16. Open the verse
  2. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shimri. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:45. Open the verse
Johanan יוֹחָנָן8 people"⁠YHWH has graced" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Johananיוֹחָנָן

Say it: yo-cha-nan

BDB: "⁠YHWH has graced"

Strong’s (H3110): a form of H3076 (יְהוֹחָנָן)

First in: 2 Kings 25:23 Open the verse

Hebrew · Johananיְהוֹחָנָן

Say it: ye-ho-cha-nan

BDB: "⁠YHWH has graced"

Strong’s (H3076): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H2603 (חָנַן); YHWH-favored

First in: 1 Chronicles 12:4 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jonathanיוֹנָתָן

Say it: yo-na-tan

BDB: "⁠YHWH has given"

Strong’s (H3129): a form of H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן)

First in: Nehemiah 12:11 Open the verse

The 8 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Kareah. First named in 2 Kings 25:23. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Elioenai. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:24. Open the verse
  3. Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Azariah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:9. Open the verse
  4. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:4. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:12. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 28:12. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Hakkatan. First named in Ezra 8:12. Open the verse
  8. Priest living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Joiada. Tribe of Levi. Also called Jonathan. First named in Nehemiah 12:11. Open the verse
John Ἰωάννης4 people"⁠YHWH has graced" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · JohnἸωάννης

Say it: Iōannēs

Strong’s (G2491): of Hebrew origin (H3110)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (H3110): "⁠YHWH has graced"

First in: Matthew 3:1 Open the verse

Greek · BoanergesΒοανεργές

Say it: Boanerges

Strong’s (G993): of Chaldee origin (H1123 and H7266); sons of commotion

First in: Mark 3:17 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · JonahἸωνᾶς

Say it: Iōnas

King James Version spelling: Jona

Strong’s (G2495): of Hebrew origin (H3124)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יוֹנָה (H3124): "⁠dove"

First in: Matthew 16:17 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Prophet living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Tribe of Judah. First named in Matthew 3:1. Open the verse
  2. Apostle living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Zebedee and Salome. Also called Boanerges. First named in Matthew 4:21. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Also called Jonah. First named in Matthew 16:17. Open the verse
  4. Priest living at the time of the New Testament. Tribe of Levi. First named in Acts 4:6. Open the verse
Joiada יוֹיָדָע2 people"⁠YHWH knows" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joiadaיוֹיָדָע

Say it: yo-ya-da

BDB: "⁠YHWH knows"

Strong’s (H3111): a form of H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע)

First in: Nehemiah 3:6 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Paseah. First named in Nehemiah 3:6. Open the verse
  2. Priest living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Eliashib. Tribe of Levi. First named in Nehemiah 12:10. Open the verse
Joiakim יוֹיָקִים1 person"⁠YHWH raises up" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joiakimיוֹיָקִים

Say it: yo-ya-qim

BDB: "⁠YHWH raises up"

Strong’s (H3113): a form of H3079 (יְהוֹיָקִים)

First in: Nehemiah 12:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Priest living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Joshua. Tribe of Levi. First named in Nehemiah 12:10. Open the verse
Joiarib יוֹיָרִיב3 people"⁠YHWH contends" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joiaribיוֹיָרִיב

Say it: yo-ya-riv

BDB: "⁠YHWH contends"

Strong’s (H3114): a form of H3080 (יְהוֹיָרִיב)

First in: Ezra 8:16 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jehoiaribיְהוֹיָרִיב

Say it: ye-ho-ya-riv

BDB: "⁠YHWH contends"

Strong’s (H3080): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H7378 (רִיב); YHWH will contend

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:10 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Tribe of Levi. Also called Jehoiarib. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:10. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:16. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Zechariah. Tribe of Judah. First named in Nehemiah 11:5. Open the verse
Jokim יוֹקִים1 person"⁠YHWH raises up" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jokimיוֹקִים

Say it: yo-qim

BDB: "⁠YHWH raises up"

Strong’s (H3137): a form of H3113 (יוֹיָקִים)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:22 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Shelah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:22. Open the verse
Jokshan יׇקְשָׁן1 person"⁠snarer" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jokshanיׇקְשָׁן

Say it: yoq-shan

BDB: "⁠snarer"

Strong’s (H3370): from H3369 (יָקֹשׁ); insidious

First in: Genesis 25:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Abraham and Keturah. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 25:2. Open the verse
Joktan יׇקְטָן1 person"⁠smallness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joktanיׇקְטָן

Say it: yoq-tan

BDB: "⁠smallness"

Strong’s (H3355): from H6994 (קָטֹן); he will be made little

First in: Genesis 10:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Eber. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:25. Open the verse
Jonadab יוֹנָדָב2 people"⁠YHWH is willing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jonadabיוֹנָדָב

Say it: yo-na-dav

BDB: "⁠YHWH is willing"

Strong’s (H3122): a form of H3082 (יְהוֹנָדָב)

First in: 2 Samuel 13:3 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jehonadabיְהוֹנָדָב

Say it: ye-ho-na-dav

King James Version spelling: Jonadab

BDB: "⁠YHWH is willing"

Strong’s (H3082): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H5068 (נָדַב); YHWH-largessed

First in: 2 Samuel 13:5 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jonathanיְהוֹנָתָן

Say it: ye-ho-na-tan

BDB: "⁠YHWH has given"

Strong’s (H3083): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H5414 (נָתַן); YHWH-given

First in: 2 Samuel 21:21 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. David's nephew living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Shimeah. Tribe of Judah. Also called Jonathan. First named in 2 Samuel 13:3. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Rechab. Tribe of Judah. Also called Jehonadab. First named in 2 Kings 10:15. Open the verse
Jonah יוֹנָה1 person"⁠dove" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jonahיוֹנָה

Say it: yo-nah

BDB: "⁠dove"

Strong’s (H3124): the same as H3123 (יוֹנָה)

First in: 2 Kings 14:25 Open the verse

Greek · JonahἸωνᾶς

Say it: Iōnas

King James Version spelling: Jonas

Strong’s (G2495): of Hebrew origin (H3124)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יוֹנָה (H3124): "⁠dove"

First in: Matthew 12:39 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Amittai. First named in 2 Kings 14:25. Open the verse
Jonam Ἰωνάν1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · JonamἸωνάν

Say it: Iōnan

King James Version spelling: Jonan

Strong’s (G2494): probably for G2491 (Ἰωάννης) or G2495 (Ἰωνᾶς)

First in: Luke 3:30 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Eliakim. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:30. Open the verse
Jonathan יְהוֹנָתָן12 people"⁠YHWH has given" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jonathanיְהוֹנָתָן

Say it: ye-ho-na-tan

King James Version spelling: Jehonathan

BDB: "⁠YHWH has given"

Strong’s (H3083): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H5414 (נָתַן); YHWH-given

First in: Judges 18:30 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jonathanיוֹנָתָן

Say it: yo-na-tan

BDB: "⁠YHWH has given"

Strong’s (H3129): a form of H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן)

First in: 1 Samuel 13:2 Open the verse

The 12 people with this name

  1. Levite living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Gershom (uncertain). Tribe of Levi. First named in Judges 18:30. Open the verse
  2. David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Saul and Ahinoam. Tribe of Benjamin. Also called Jehonathan. First named in 1 Samuel 13:2. Open the verse
  3. Priest living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Abiathar. Tribe of Levi. Also called Jehonathan. First named in 2 Samuel 15:27. Open the verse
  4. Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Shammah. Also called Jehonathan. First named in 2 Samuel 23:32. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jada. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:32. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Uzziah. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:25. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:6. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Asahel. First named in Ezra 10:15. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:14. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Shemaiah. First named in Nehemiah 12:35. Open the verse
  11. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 37:15. Open the verse
  12. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Kareah. First named in Jeremiah 40:8. Open the verse
Jorah יוֹרָה1 person"⁠he instructs" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jorahיוֹרָה

Say it: yo-rah

BDB: "⁠he instructs"

Strong’s (H3139): from H3384 (יָרָה); rainy

First in: Ezra 2:18 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hariphחָרִיף

Say it: cha-riph

BDB: "⁠a plucking off"

Strong’s (H2756): from H2778 (חָרַף); autumnal

First in: Nehemiah 7:24 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Hariph. First named in Ezra 2:18. Open the verse
Jorai יוֹרַי1 person"⁠YHWH has taught me" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joraiיוֹרַי

Say it: yo-ray

BDB: "⁠YHWH has taught me"

Strong’s (H3140): from H3384 (יָרָה); rainy

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Abihail. Tribe of Gad. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:13. Open the verse
Joram יוֹרָם3 people"⁠YHWH is exalted" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joramיוֹרָם

Say it: yo-ram

BDB: "⁠YHWH is exalted"

Strong’s (H3141): a form of H3088 (יְהוֹרָם)

First in: 2 Samuel 8:10 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hadoramהֲדוֹרָם

Say it: ha-do-ram

BDB: "⁠noble honour"

Strong’s (H1913): or הֲדֹרָם; probably of foreign derivation

First in: 1 Chronicles 18:10 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Jehoramיְהוֹרָם

Say it: ye-ho-ram

BDB: "⁠YHWH is exalted"

Strong’s (H3088): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H7311 (רוּם); YHWH-raised

First in: 2 Kings 1:17 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Toi. Also called Hadoram. First named in 2 Samuel 8:10. Open the verse
  2. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ahab and Jezebel. Israel. Also called Jehoram. First named in 2 Kings 1:17. Open the verse
  3. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Isshiah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:25. Open the verse
Jorim Ἰωρείμ1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · JorimἸωρείμ

Say it: Iōreim

Strong’s (G2497): perhaps for G2496 (Ἰωράμ)

First in: Luke 3:29 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Matthat. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:29. Open the verse
Jorkeam יׇרְקְעָ֑ם1 person"⁠the people empty" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jorkeamיׇרְקְעָ֑ם

Say it: yor-qe-am

King James Version spelling: Jorkoam

BDB: "⁠the people empty"

Strong’s (H3421): from H7324 (רוּק) and H5971 (עַם); people will be poured forth

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:44 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man or town at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Raham. Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 2:44. Open the verse
Josech Ἰωσήχ1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · JosechἸωσήχ

Say it: Iōsēch

First in: Luke 3:26 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Joda. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:26. Open the verse
Joseph יוֹסֵף10 people"⁠YHWH has added" (BDB)

“and she called his name Joseph, saying, Jehovah add to me another son.”

The Bible says: Genesis 30:24 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Josephיוֹסֵף

Say it: yo-seph

BDB: "⁠YHWH has added"

Strong’s (H3130): future of H3254 (יָסַף); let him add (or perhaps simply active participle adding)

First in: Genesis 30:24 Open the verse

Hebrew · Josephיְהוֹסֵף

Say it: ye-ho-seph

BDB: "⁠YHWH has added"

Strong’s (H3084): a fuller form of H3130 (יוֹסֵף)

First in: Psalm 81:5 Open the verse

Greek · JosephἸωσήφ

Say it: Iōsēph

Strong’s (G2501): of Hebrew origin (H3130)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף (H3130): "⁠YHWH has added"

First in: Matthew 1:16 Open the verse

Hebrew · Zaphenath-paneahצָֽפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ

Say it: tsoph-nat pa-ne-ach

King James Version spelling: Zaphnath-paaneah

BDB: "⁠treasury of the glorious rest"

Strong’s (H6847): of Egyptian derivation

First in: Genesis 41:45 Open the verse

Greek · BarsabbasΒαρσαβᾶς

Say it: Barsabas

King James Version spelling: Barsabas

Strong’s (G923): of Chaldee origin (H1247 and probably H6634); son of Sabas (or Tsaba)

First in: Acts 1:23 Open the verse

Greek · JustusἸοῦστος

Say it: Ioustos

Strong’s (G2459): of Latin origin ("⁠just")

First in: Acts 1:23 Open the verse

The 10 people with this name

  1. Jacob's son living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Israel and Rachel. Early Patriarch. Also called Zaphenath-paneah. First named in Genesis 30:24. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 13:7. Open the verse
  3. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Asaph. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 25:2. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:42. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:14. Open the verse
  6. Mary's husband living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Jacob. Tribe of Judah. First named in Matthew 1:16. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Matthew 27:57. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Mattathias. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:24. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jonam. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:30. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Also called Barsabbas, Justus. First named in Acts 1:23. Open the verse
Joses Ἰωσῆς2 people"⁠YHWH has added" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · JosesἸωσῆς

Say it: Iōsēs

Strong’s (G2500): perhaps for G2501 (Ἰωσήφ)

First in: Mark 6:3 Open the verse

Greek · JosephἸωσήφ

Say it: Iōsēph

King James Version spelling: Joses

Strong’s (G2501): of Hebrew origin (H3130)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף (H3130): "⁠YHWH has added"

First in: Matthew 13:55 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Tribe of Judah. Also called Joseph. First named in Matthew 13:55. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Alphaeus and Mary. Tribe of Judah. Also called Joseph. First named in Matthew 27:56. Open the verse
Joshah יוֹשָׁה1 person"⁠YHWH makes equal" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joshahיוֹשָׁה

Say it: yo-shah

BDB: "⁠YHWH makes equal"

Strong’s (H3144): probably a form of H3145 (יוֹשַׁוְיָה)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:34 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Amaziah. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:34. Open the verse
Joshaphat יוֹשָׁפָט2 people"⁠YHWH judges" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joshaphatיוֹשָׁפָט

Say it: yo-sha-phat

BDB: "⁠YHWH judges"

Strong’s (H3146): a form of H3092 (יְהוֹשָׁפָט)

First in: 1 Chronicles 11:43 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:43. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 15:24. Open the verse
Joshaviah יוֹשַׁוְיָה1 person"⁠YHWH makes equal" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joshaviahיוֹשַׁוְיָה

Say it: yo-shav-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH makes equal"

Strong’s (H3145): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H7737 (שָׁוָה); YHWH-set

First in: 1 Chronicles 11:46 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Elnaam. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:46. Open the verse
Joshbekashah יׇשְׁבְּקָ֫שָׁה1 person"⁠seated in hardness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joshbekashahיׇשְׁבְּקָ֫שָׁה

Say it: yosh-be-qa-shah

BDB: "⁠seated in hardness"

Strong’s (H3436): from H3427 (יָשַׁב) and H7186 (קָשֶׁה); a hard seat

First in: 1 Chronicles 25:4 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Heman. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 25:4. Open the verse
Josheb-basshebeth — another name of Jashobeam.
Joshibiah יוֹשִׁבְיָה1 person"⁠YHWH causes to dwell" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Joshibiahיוֹשִׁבְיָה

Say it: yo-shiv-yah

King James Version spelling: Josibiah

BDB: "⁠YHWH causes to dwell"

Strong’s (H3143): from H3427 (יָשַׁב) and H3050 (יָהּ); YHWH will cause to dwell

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:35 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Seraiah. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:35. Open the verse
Joshua יְהוֹשׁוּעַ5 people"⁠YHWH is salvation" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

Hebrew · Joshuaיְהוֹשׁוּעַ

Say it: ye-ho-shu-a

BDB: "⁠YHWH is salvation"

Strong’s (H3091): or יְהוֹשֻׁעַ; from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H3467 (יָשַׁע); YHWH-saved

First in: Exodus 17:9 Open the verse

Greek · JoshuaἸησοῦς

Say it: Iēsous

King James Version spelling: Jesus

Strong’s (G2424): of Hebrew origin (H3091)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (H3091): "⁠YHWH is salvation"

First in: Luke 3:29 Open the verse

Hebrew · Hosheaהוֹשֵׁעַ

Say it: ho-she-a

King James Version spelling: Oshea

BDB: "⁠salvation"

Strong’s (H1954): from H3467 (יָשַׁע); deliverer

First in: Numbers 13:8 Open the verse

Hebrew · Jeshuaיֵשׁוּעַ

Say it: ye-shu-a

BDB: "⁠he is saved"

Strong’s (H3442): for H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); he will save

First in: Ezra 2:2 Open the verse

Aramaic · Jeshuaיֵשׁוּעַ

Say it: ye-shu-a

BDB: "⁠he is saved"

Strong’s (H3443): (Aramaic) corresponding to H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ)

First in: Ezra 5:2 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Judge living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness and Conquest. Son of Nun. Tribe of Ephraim. Also called Hoshea, Jeshua. First named in Exodus 17:9. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 1 Samuel 6:14. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 23:8. Open the verse
  4. High Priest living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Jehozadak. Tribe of Levi. Also called Jeshua. First named in Ezra 2:2. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Eliezer. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:29. Open the verse
Josiah יֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּ2 people"⁠whom YHWH heals" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Josiahיֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּ

Say it: yo-shiy-yah

BDB: "⁠whom YHWH heals"

Strong’s (H2977): or יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ; from the same root as H803 (אֲשׁוּיָה) and H3050 (יָהּ); founded of Yah

First in: 1 Kings 13:2 Open the verse

Greek · JosiahἸωσίας

Say it: Iōsias

King James Version spelling: Josias

Strong’s (G2502): of Hebrew origin (H2977)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּ (H2977): "⁠whom YHWH heals"

First in: Matthew 1:10 Open the verse

Hebrew · Henחֵן

Say it: chen

BDB: "⁠favour"

Strong’s (H2581): the same as H2580 (חֵן); grace

First in: Zechariah 6:14 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Amon and Jedidah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Kings 13:2. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Zephaniah. Also called Hen. First named in Zechariah 6:10. Open the verse
Josiphiah יוֹסִפְיָה1 person"⁠YHWH adds" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Josiphiahיוֹסִפְיָה

Say it: yo-siph-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH adds"

Strong’s (H3131): from active participle of H3254 (יָסַף) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah (is) adding

First in: Ezra 8:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:10. Open the verse
Jotham יוֹתָם3 people"⁠YHWH is perfect" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Jothamיוֹתָם

Say it: yo-tam

BDB: "⁠YHWH is perfect"

Strong’s (H3147): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H8535 (תָּם); YHWH (is) perfect

First in: Judges 9:5 Open the verse

Greek · JothamἸωάθαμ

Say it: Iōatham

King James Version spelling: Joatham

Strong’s (G2488): of Hebrew origin (H3147)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יוֹתָם (H3147): "⁠YHWH is perfect"

First in: Matthew 1:9 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Gideon. First named in Judges 9:5. Open the verse
  2. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Uzziah and Jerusha. Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Kings 15:5. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Caleb and Jahdai (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:47. Open the verse
Joyachin — another name of Jehoiachin.
Jozabad יוֹזָבָד10 people"⁠YHWH has endowed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jozabadיוֹזָבָד

Say it: yo-za-vad

BDB: "⁠YHWH has endowed"

Strong’s (H3107): a form of H3075 (יְהוֹזָבָד)

First in: 1 Chronicles 12:4 Open the verse

The 10 people with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:4. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:20. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:20. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 31:13. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 35:9. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Jeshua. First named in Ezra 8:33. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:22. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:23. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:7. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 11:16. Open the verse
Jozacar יוֹזָכָר1 person"⁠YHWH remembers" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jozacarיוֹזָכָר

Say it: yo-za-khar

King James Version spelling: Jozachar

BDB: "⁠YHWH remembers"

Strong’s (H3108): from H3068 (יְהֹוָה) and H2142 (זָכַר); YHWH-remembered

First in: 2 Kings 12:21 Open the verse

Hebrew · Zabadזָבָד

Say it: za-vad

BDB: "⁠he endows"

Strong’s (H2066): from H2064 (זָבַד); giver

First in: 2 Chronicles 24:26 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Ammonite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shimeath. Ammon. Also called Zabad. First named in 2 Kings 12:21. Open the verse
Jozadak יוֹצָדָק1 person"⁠YHWH is righteous" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jozadakיוֹצָדָק

Say it: yo-tsa-daq

BDB: "⁠YHWH is righteous"

Strong’s (H3136): a form of H3087 (יְהוֹצָדָק)

First in: Ezra 10:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:18. Open the verse
Jubal יוּבָ֑ל1 person"⁠stream" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jubalיוּבָ֑ל

Say it: yu-val

BDB: "⁠stream"

Strong’s (H3106): from H2986 (יָבַל); stream

First in: Genesis 4:21 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time before the Flood. Son of Lamech and Adah. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 4:21. Open the verse
Jucal — another name of Jehucal.
Judah יְהוּדָה6 people"⁠praised" (BDB)

“And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, This time will I praise Jehovah: therefore she called his name Judah; and she left off bearing.”

The Bible says: Genesis 29:35 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

Hebrew · Judahיְהוּדָה

Say it: ye-hu-dah

BDB: "⁠praised"

Strong’s (H3063): from H3034 (יָדָה); celebrated

First in: Genesis 29:35 Open the verse

Greek · JudahἸουδά

Say it: Iouda

King James Version spelling: Juda

Strong’s (G2448): of Hebrew origin (H3063 or perhaps H3194)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְהוּדָה (H3063): "⁠praised"

First in: Matthew 2:6 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · JudahἸούδας

Say it: Ioudas

King James Version spelling: Judas

Strong’s (G2455): of Hebrew origin (H3063)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְהוּדָה (H3063): "⁠praised"

First in: Matthew 1:2 Open the verse

Aramaic · Jewיְהוּדַי

Say it: ye-hu-da-i

Strong’s (H3062): (Aramaic) patrial from H3061 (יְהוּד)lemma יְהיּד yod, corrected to יְהוּד

First in: Ezra 4:12 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · JewἸουδαΐζω

Say it: Ioudaizō

Strong’s (G2450): from G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος); to become a Judæan

First in: Galatians 2:14 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · JewἸουδαϊκῶς

Say it: Ioudaikōs

Strong’s (G2452): adverb from G2451 (Ἰουδαϊκός)

First in: Galatians 2:14 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · JewishἸουδαϊκός

Say it: Ioudaikos

Strong’s (G2451): from G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος)

First in: Titus 1:14 Open the verse

The 6 people with this name

  1. Jacob's son living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Israel and Leah. Tribe of Judah. Also called Jew, Jewish. First named in Genesis 29:35. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:23. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. From the family of Senaah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in Nehemiah 11:9. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:34. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Jonathan. First named in Nehemiah 12:36. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Joseph. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:30. Open the verse
Judahite wife — another name of Jehudijah.
Judas Ἰούδας5 people"⁠praised" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · JudasἸούδας

Say it: Ioudas

Strong’s (G2455): of Hebrew origin (H3063)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְהוּדָה (H3063): "⁠praised"

First in: Matthew 10:4 Open the verse

Greek · LebbeusΛεββαῖος

Say it: Lebbaios

Strong’s (G3002): of uncertain origin

First in: Matthew 10:3 Open the verse

Greek · ThaddaeusΘαδδαῖος

Say it: Thaddaios

King James Version spelling: Thaddeus

Strong’s (G2280): of uncertain origin

First in: Matthew 10:3 Open the verse

Greek · IscariotἸσκαριώτης, Ἰσκαριώθ

Say it: Iskariōtēs, Iskariōth

Strong’s (G2469): of Hebrew origin (probably H377 and H7149); inhabitant of Kerioth

First in: Matthew 10:4 Open the verse

Greek · BarsabbasΒαρσαβᾶς

Say it: Barsabas

King James Version spelling: Barsabas

Strong’s (G923): of Chaldee origin (H1247 and probably H6634); son of Sabas (or Tsaba)

First in: Acts 15:22 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Apostle living at the time of the New Testament. Son of James. Also called Lebbeus, Thaddaeus. First named in Matthew 10:3. Open the verse
  2. Apostle living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Simon. Also called Iscariot. First named in Matthew 10:4. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 5:37. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 9:11. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Also called Barsabbas. First named in Acts 15:22. Open the verse
Jude Ἰούδας1 person"⁠praised" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · JudeἸούδας

Say it: Ioudas

Strong’s (G2455): of Hebrew origin (H3063)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְהוּדָה (H3063): "⁠praised"

First in: Matthew 13:55 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · JudasἸούδα

Say it: Ioudas

King James Version spelling: Juda

Strong’s (G2455): of Hebrew origin (H3063)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְהוּדָה (H3063): "⁠praised"

First in: Mark 6:3 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Tribe of Judah. Also called Judas. First named in Matthew 13:55. Open the verse
Judith יְהוּדִית1 person"⁠Jewess" or "⁠praised" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Judithיְהוּדִית

Say it: ye-hu-dit

BDB: "⁠Jewess" or "⁠praised"

Strong’s (H3067): the same as H3066 (יְהוּדִית); Jewess

First in: Genesis 26:34 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Beeri. Edom. First named in Genesis 26:34. Open the verse
Julia Ἰουλία1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · JuliaἸουλία

Say it: Ioulia

Strong’s (G2456): feminine of the same as G2457 (Ἰούλιος)

First in: Romans 16:15 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Romans 16:15. Open the verse
Julius Ἰούλιος1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · JuliusἸούλιος

Say it: Ioulios

Strong’s (G2457): of Latin origin

First in: Acts 27:1 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 27:1. Open the verse
Junia Ἰουνιᾶς1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · JuniaἸουνιᾶς

Say it: Iounias

Strong’s (G2458): of Latin origin

First in: Romans 16:7 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Romans 16:7. Open the verse
Jushab-hesed י֥וּשַׁב חֶ֖סֶד1 person"⁠whose love is returned" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Jushab-hesedי֥וּשַׁב חֶ֖סֶד

Say it: yu-shav che-sed

BDB: "⁠whose love is returned"

Strong’s (H3142): from H7725 (שׁוּב) and H2617 (חֵסֵד); kindness will be returned

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Zerubbabel. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:20. Open the verse
Justus Ἰοῦστος2 people"⁠YHWH is salvation" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · JustusἸοῦστος

Say it: Ioustos

Strong’s (G2459): of Latin origin ("⁠just")

First in: Acts 18:7 Open the verse

Greek · TitiusΤιτίος

Say it: Titios

First in: Acts 18:7 Open the verse

Greek · JesusἸησοῦς

Say it: Iēsous

Strong’s (G2424): of Hebrew origin (H3091)

BDB, for the Hebrew name יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (H3091): "⁠YHWH is salvation"

First in: Colossians 4:11 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Also called Titius. First named in Acts 18:7. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Also called Jesus. First named in Colossians 4:11. Open the verse

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22 names.

Kadmiel קַדְמִיאֵל1 person"⁠God is the ancient one" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kadmielקַדְמִיאֵל

Say it: qad-mi-el

BDB: "⁠God is the ancient one"

Strong’s (H6934): from H6924 (קֶדֶם) and H410 (אֵל); presence of God

First in: Ezra 2:40 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:40. Open the verse
Kallai קַלַּי1 person"⁠swift" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kallaiקַלַּי

Say it: qal-lay

BDB: "⁠swift"

Strong’s (H7040): from H7043 (קָלַל); frivolous

First in: Nehemiah 12:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:20. Open the verse
Kareah קָרֵחַ1 person"⁠bald" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kareahקָרֵחַ

Say it: qa-re-ach

King James Version spelling: Careah

BDB: "⁠bald"

Strong’s (H7143): from H7139 (קָרַח); bald

First in: 2 Kings 25:23 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 25:23. Open the verse
Kedar קֵדָר1 person"⁠dark" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kedarקֵדָר

Say it: qe-dar

BDB: "⁠dark"

Strong’s (H6938): from H6937 (קָדַר); dusky (of the skin or the tent)

First in: Genesis 25:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Ishmael. Arabia. First named in Genesis 25:13. Open the verse
Kedemah קֵ֑דְמָה1 person"⁠original" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kedemahקֵ֑דְמָה

Say it: qe-de-mah

BDB: "⁠original"

Strong’s (H6929): from H6923 (קָדַם); precedence

First in: Genesis 25:15 Open the verse

Hebrew · Nodabנוֹדָ֑ב

Say it: no-dav

BDB: "⁠nobility"

Strong’s (H5114): from H5068 (נָדַב); noble

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:19 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Ishmael. Arabia. Also called Nodab. First named in Genesis 25:15. Open the verse
Kelaiah קֵלָיָה1 person"⁠YHWH has dishonoured" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kelaiahקֵלָיָה

Say it: qe-la-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has dishonoured"

Strong’s (H7041): from H7034 (קָלָה); insignificance

First in: Ezra 10:23 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kelitaקְלִיטָא

Say it: qe-li-ta

BDB: "⁠crippled"

Strong’s (H7042): from H7038 (קָלַט); maiming

First in: Ezra 10:23 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Kelita. First named in Ezra 10:23. Open the verse
Kelita קְלִיטָא1 person"⁠crippled" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kelitaקְלִיטָא

Say it: qe-li-ta

BDB: "⁠crippled"

Strong’s (H7042): from H7038 (קָלַט); maiming

First in: Nehemiah 8:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:7. Open the verse
Kemuel קְמוּאֵל3 people"⁠raised of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kemuelקְמוּאֵל

Say it: qe-mu-el

BDB: "⁠raised of God"

Strong’s (H7055): from H6965 (קוּם) and H410 (אֵל); raised of God

First in: Genesis 22:21 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Nahor and Milcah. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 22:21. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Shiphtan. First named in Numbers 34:24. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:17. Open the verse
Kenan קֵינָן1 person"⁠possession" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Kenanקֵינָן

Say it: qe-nan

King James Version spelling: Cainan

BDB: "⁠possession"

Strong’s (H7018): from the same as H7064 (קֵן); fixed

First in: Genesis 5:9 Open the verse

Greek · CainanΚαϊνάν, Καϊνάμ

Say it: Kainan, Kainam

Strong’s (G2536): of Hebrew origin (H7018)

BDB, for the Hebrew name קֵינָן (H7018): "⁠possession"

First in: Luke 3:37 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time before the Flood. Son of Enosh. Early Patriarch. Also called Cainan. First named in Genesis 5:9. Open the verse
Kenaz קְנַז3 people"⁠hunter" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kenazקְנַז

Say it: qe-naz

BDB: "⁠hunter"

Strong’s (H7073): probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter

First in: Genesis 36:11 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Eliphaz. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:11. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Jephunneh. First named in Joshua 15:17. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Elah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:15. Open the verse
Keren-happuch קֶרֶן הַפּוּךְ1 person"⁠horn of antimony" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Keren-happuchקֶרֶן הַפּוּךְ

Say it: qe-ren hap-pukh

BDB: "⁠horn of antimony"

Strong’s (H7163): from H7161 (קֶרֶן) and H6320 (פּוּךְ); horn of cosmetic

First in: Job 42:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Job. First named in Job 42:14. Open the verse
Keros קֵרֹס1 person"⁠ankle" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kerosקֵרֹס

Say it: qe-ros

BDB: "⁠ankle"

Strong’s (H7026): or קֵרֹס; from the same as H7166 (קַרְסֹל); ankled

First in: Ezra 2:44 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:44. Open the verse
Keturah קְטוּרָה1 person"⁠incense" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Keturahקְטוּרָה

Say it: qe-tu-rah

BDB: "⁠incense"

Strong’s (H6989): feminine passive participle of H6999 (קָטַר); perfumed

First in: Genesis 25:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. First named in Genesis 25:1. Open the verse
Keziah קְצִיעָה1 person"⁠cassia" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Keziahקְצִיעָה

Say it: qe-tsi-ah

King James Version spelling: Kezia

BDB: "⁠cassia"

Strong’s (H7103): the same as H7102 (קְצִיעָה)

First in: Job 42:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Job. First named in Job 42:14. Open the verse
Kish קִישׁ4 people"⁠bent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Kishקִישׁ

Say it: qish

BDB: "⁠bent"

Strong’s (H7027): from H6983 (קוֹשׁ); a bow

First in: 1 Samuel 9:1 Open the verse

Greek · KishΚίς

Say it: Kis

King James Version spelling: Cis

Strong’s (G2797): of Hebrew origin (H7027)

BDB, for the Hebrew name קִישׁ (H7027): "⁠bent"

First in: Acts 13:21 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Saul's father living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Abiel and Maacah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Samuel 9:1. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Mahli. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 23:21. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Abdi. First named in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Esther 2:5. Open the verse
Kishi קִישִׁי1 person"⁠bow of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kishiקִישִׁי

Say it: qi-shi

BDB: "⁠bow of YHWH"

Strong’s (H7029): from H6983 (קוֹשׁ); bowed

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:44 Open the verse

Hebrew · Kushaiahקוּשָׁיָ֫הוּ

Say it: qu-sha-ya-hu

BDB: "⁠bow of YHWH"

Strong’s (H6984): from the passive participle of H6983 (קוֹשׁ) and H3050 (יָהּ); entrapped of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 15:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Abdi. Tribe of Levi. Also called Kushaiah. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:44. Open the verse
Kohath קְהָת1 person"⁠assembly" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kohathקְהָת

Say it: qe-hat

BDB: "⁠assembly"

Strong’s (H6955): from an unused root meaning to ally oneself; allied

First in: Genesis 46:11 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levi's son living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Levi. Tribe of Levi. First named in Genesis 46:11. Open the verse
Kolaiah קוֹלָיָה2 people"⁠voice of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kolaiahקוֹלָיָה

Say it: qo-la-yah

BDB: "⁠voice of YHWH"

Strong’s (H6964): from H6963 (קוֹל) and H3050 (יָהּ); voice of Yah

First in: Nehemiah 11:7 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Maaseiah. First named in Nehemiah 11:7. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 29:21. Open the verse
Korah קֹ֫רַח4 people"⁠bald" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Korahקֹ֫רַח

Say it: qo-rach

BDB: "⁠bald"

Strong’s (H7141): from H7139 (קָרַח); ice

First in: Genesis 36:5 Open the verse

Greek · KorahΚορέ

Say it: Kore

King James Version spelling: Core

Strong’s (G2879): of Hebrew origin (H7141)

BDB, for the Hebrew name קֹ֫רַח (H7141): "⁠bald"

First in: Jude 1:11 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Esau and Oholibamah. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:5. Open the verse
  2. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Eliphaz. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:16. Open the verse
  3. Aaron's adversary living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Izhar. Tribe of Levi. First named in Exodus 6:21. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hebron. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:43. Open the verse
Kore קוֹרֵא2 people"⁠crier" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Koreקוֹרֵא

Say it: qo-re

BDB: "⁠crier"

Strong’s (H6981): or קֹרֵא; (1 Chronicles 26:1), active participle of H7121 (קָרָא); crier

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:19 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Ebiasaph. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:19. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Imnah. First named in 2 Chronicles 31:14. Open the verse
Koz קוֹץ1 person"⁠thorn" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Kozקוֹץ

Say it: qots

King James Version spelling: Coz

BDB: "⁠thorn"

Strong’s (H6976): the same as H6975 (קוֹץ)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:8 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Ashhur and Helah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:8. Open the verse
Kushaiah — another name of Kishi.

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31 names.

Laadah לַעְדָּה1 person"⁠order" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Laadahלַעְדָּה

Say it: la-dah

BDB: "⁠order"

Strong’s (H3935): from an unused root of uncertain meaning

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:21 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Shelah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:21. Open the verse
Laban לָבָן1 person"⁠white" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Labanלָבָן

Say it: la-van

BDB: "⁠white"

Strong’s (H3837): the same as H3836 (לָבָן)

First in: Genesis 24:29 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Bethuel. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 24:29. Open the verse
Ladan לַעְדָּן1 person"⁠put in order" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ladanלַעְדָּן

Say it: la-dan

King James Version spelling: Laadan

BDB: "⁠put in order"

Strong’s (H3936): from the same as H3935 (לַעְדָּה)

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:26 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Tahan. Tribe of Ephraim. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:26. Open the verse
Lael לָאֵל1 person"⁠belonging to God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Laelלָאֵל

Say it: la-el

BDB: "⁠belonging to God"

Strong’s (H3815): from the prepositional prefix and H410 (אֵל); (belonging) to God

First in: Numbers 3:24 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 3:24. Open the verse
Lahad לָ֑הַד1 person"⁠oppression" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lahadלָ֑הַד

Say it: la-had

BDB: "⁠oppression"

Strong’s (H3855): from an unused root meaning to glow (compare H3851 (לַהַב)) or else to be earnest (compare H3854 (לַהַג))

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jahath. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:2. Open the verse
Lahmi לַחְמִי1 person"⁠my bread" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lahmiלַחְמִי

Say it: lach-mi

BDB: "⁠my bread"

Strong’s (H3902): from H3899 (לֶחֶם); foodful; (or perhaps erroneous transcription) for H1022 (בֵּית הַלַּחְמִי)

First in: 1 Chronicles 20:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Giant living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Rapha. First named in 1 Chronicles 20:5. Open the verse
Laish לַ֫יִשׁ1 person"⁠lion" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Laishלַ֫יִשׁ

Say it: la-yish

BDB: "⁠lion"

Strong’s (H3919): the same as H3918 (לַיִשׁ)

First in: 1 Samuel 25:44 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Laishלוּשׁ

Say it: lush

BDB: "⁠lion"

Strong’s (H3889): from H3888 (לוּשׁ); kneading

First in: 2 Samuel 3:15 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 1 Samuel 25:44. Open the verse
Lamech לֶ֫מֶךְ2 people"⁠powerful" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Lamechלֶ֫מֶךְ

Say it: le-mekh

BDB: "⁠powerful"

Strong’s (H3929): from an unused root of uncertain meaning

First in: Genesis 4:18 Open the verse

Greek · LamechΛάμεχ

Say it: Lamech

Strong’s (G2984): of Hebrew origin (H3929)

BDB, for the Hebrew name לֶ֫מֶךְ (H3929): "⁠powerful"

First in: Luke 3:36 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time before the Flood. Son of Methushael. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 4:18. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time before the Flood. Son of Methuselah. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 5:25. Open the verse
Lappidoth לַפִּידוֹת1 person"⁠torches" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lappidothלַפִּידוֹת

Say it: lap-pi-dot

King James Version spelling: Lapidoth

BDB: "⁠torches"

Strong’s (H3941): feminine plural of H3940 (לַפִּיד)

First in: Judges 4:4 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living before Israel's Monarchy. First named in Judges 4:4. Open the verse
Lazarus Λάζαρος2 people"⁠God has helped" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · LazarusΛάζαρος

Say it: Lazaros

Strong’s (G2976): probably of Hebrew origin (H499)

BDB, for the Hebrew name אֶלְעָזָר (H499): "⁠God has helped"

First in: Luke 16:20 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Luke 16:20. Open the verse
  2. Mary's brother living at the time of the New Testament. First named in John 11:1. Open the verse
Leah לֵאָה1 person"⁠weary" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Leahלֵאָה

Say it: le-ah

BDB: "⁠weary"

Strong’s (H3812): from H3811 (לָאָה); weary

First in: Genesis 29:16 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Laban. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 29:16. Open the verse
Lebanah לְבָנָא1 person"⁠moon-white" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lebanahלְבָנָא

Say it: le-va-na

BDB: "⁠moon-white"

Strong’s (H3838): or לְבָנָה; the same as H3842 (לְבָנָה)

First in: Ezra 2:45 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:45. Open the verse
Lebbeus — another name of Judas.
Lecah לֵכָה1 person"⁠journey" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lecahלֵכָה

Say it: le-khah

BDB: "⁠journey"

Strong’s (H3922): from H3212 (יָלַךְ); a journey

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:21 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man or town at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Er. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:21. Open the verse
Lemuel לְמוּאֵל1 person"⁠for God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lemuelלְמוּאֵל

Say it: le-mu-el

BDB: "⁠for God"

Strong’s (H3927): or לְמוֹאֵל; from H3926 (לְמוֹ) and H410 (אֵל); (belonging) to God

First in: Proverbs 31:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in Proverbs 31:1. Open the verse
Levi לֵוִי3 people"⁠joined to" (BDB)

“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have borne him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.”

The Bible says: Genesis 29:34 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

Hebrew · Leviלֵוִי

Say it: le-vi

King James Version spelling: Levite

BDB: "⁠joined to"

Strong’s (H3878): from H3867 (לָוָה); attached

First in: Genesis 29:34 Open the verse

Greek · LeviΛευΐ

Say it: Leui

Strong’s (G3017): of Hebrew origin (H3878)

BDB, for the Hebrew name לֵוִי (H3878): "⁠joined to"

First in: Luke 3:24 Open the verse

Aramaic · Leviteלֵוָי

Say it: le-vi

Strong’s (H3879): (Aramaic) corresponding to H3880 (לִוְיָה)

First in: Ezra 6:16 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Jacob's son living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Israel and Leah. Tribe of Levi. Also called Levite. First named in Genesis 29:34. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Melchi. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:24. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Simeon. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:29. Open the verse
Levite — another name of Levi.
Libni לִבְנִי2 people"⁠white" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Libniלִבְנִי

Say it: liv-ni

BDB: "⁠white"

Strong’s (H3845): from H3835 (לָבַן); white

First in: Exodus 6:17 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ladanלַעְדָּן

Say it: la-dan

King James Version spelling: Laadan

BDB: "⁠put in order"

Strong’s (H3936): from the same as H3935 (לַעְדָּה)

First in: 1 Chronicles 23:7 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Gershon. Tribe of Levi. Also called Ladan. First named in Exodus 6:17. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Mahli. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:29. Open the verse
Likhi לִקְחִי1 person"⁠learning" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Likhiלִקְחִי

Say it: liq-chi

BDB: "⁠learning"

Strong’s (H3949): from H3947 (לָקַח); learned

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:19 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Shemida. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:19. Open the verse
Linus Λίνος1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · LinusΛίνος

Say it: Linos

Strong’s (G3044): perhaps from G3043 (λίνον)

First in: 2 Timothy 4:21 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in 2 Timothy 4:21. Open the verse
Lo-ammi לֹא עַמִּי1 person"⁠not my people" (BDB)

“And Jehovah said, Call his name Lo-ammi; for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God.”

The Bible says: Hosea 1:9 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Not My Peopleלֹא עַמִּי

Say it: lo am-mi

King James Version spelling: Lo-ammi

BDB: "⁠not my people"

Strong’s (H3818): from H3808 (לֹא) and H5971 (עַם) with pronominal suffix; not my people

First in: Hosea 1:9 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hosea and Gomer. Also called Not My People. First named in Hosea 1:9. Open the verse
Lois Λωΐς1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · LoisΛωΐς

Say it: Lōis

Strong’s (G3090): of uncertain origin

First in: 2 Timothy 1:5 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in 2 Timothy 1:5. Open the verse
Lo-ruhamah לֹא רֻחָ֫מָה1 person"⁠no mercy" (BDB)

“And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And Jehovah said unto him, Call her name Lo-ruhamah; for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel, that I should in any wise pardon them.”

The Bible says: Hosea 1:6 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · No Mercyלֹא רֻחָ֫מָה

Say it: lo ru-cha-mah

King James Version spelling: Lo-ruhamah

BDB: "⁠no mercy"

Strong’s (H3819): from H3808 (לֹא) and H7355 (רָחַם); not pitied

First in: Hosea 1:6 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Hosea and Gomer. Also called No Mercy. First named in Hosea 1:6. Open the verse
Lot לוֹט1 person"⁠covering" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Lotלוֹט

Say it: lot

BDB: "⁠covering"

Strong’s (H3876): the same as H3875 (לוֹט)

First in: Genesis 11:27 Open the verse

Greek · LotΛώτ

Say it: Lōt

Strong’s (G3091): of Hebrew origin (H3876)

BDB, for the Hebrew name לוֹט (H3876): "⁠covering"

First in: Luke 17:28 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Haran. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 11:27. Open the verse
Lotan לוֹטָן1 person"⁠covering" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Lotanלוֹטָן

Say it: lo-tan

BDB: "⁠covering"

Strong’s (H3877): from H3875 (לוֹט); covering

First in: Genesis 36:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Seir. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:20. Open the verse
Lucius Λούκιος1 personilluminative (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · LuciusΛούκιος

Say it: Loukios

King James Version spelling: Luke

Strong’s (G3066): of Latin origin; illuminative

First in: Acts 13:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 13:1. Open the verse
Lud לוּד1 person"⁠strife" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ludלוּד

Say it: lud

King James Version spelling: Lydia

BDB: "⁠strife"

Strong’s (H3865): probably of foreign derivation

First in: Genesis 10:22 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Shem. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:22. Open the verse
Luke Λουκᾶς1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · LukeΛουκᾶς

Say it: Loukas

King James Version spelling: Lucas

Strong’s (G3065): contracted from Latin Lucanus

First in: Colossians 4:14 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Colossians 4:14. Open the verse
Lydia Λυδία1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · LydiaΛυδία

Say it: Ludia

Strong’s (G3070): properly, feminine of Ludios (of foreign origin) (a Lydian, in Asia Minor)

First in: Acts 16:14 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 16:14. Open the verse
Lysanias Λυσανίας1 persongrief-dispelling (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · LysaniasΛυσανίας

Say it: Lusanias

Strong’s (G3078): from G3080 (λύσις) and (trouble); grief-dispelling

First in: Luke 3:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Tetrarch of Abilene living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Luke 3:1. Open the verse
Lysias Λυσίας1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · LysiasΛυσίας

Say it: Lusias

Strong’s (G3079): of uncertain affinity

First in: Acts 23:26 Open the verse

Greek · ClaudiusΚλαύδιος

Say it: Klaudios

Strong’s (G2804): of Latin origin

First in: Acts 23:26 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Also called Claudius. First named in Acts 23:26. Open the verse

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