Names of People: M and N

215 names, from Maacah to Nympha. Tap a name to open its card.

M

148 names.

Maacah מַעֲכָה8 people"⁠oppression" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maacahמַעֲכָה

Say it: ma-a-khah

King James Version spelling: Maachah

BDB: "⁠oppression"

Strong’s (H4601): or מַעֲכָת; (Joshua 13:13), from H4600 (מָעַךְ); depression

First in: Genesis 22:24 Open the verse

Hebrew · Micaiahמִיכָיָ֫הוּ

Say it: mi-kha-ya-hu

King James Version spelling: Michaiah

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4322): for H4320 (מִיכָיָה)

First in: 2 Chronicles 13:2 Open the verse

The 8 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Nahor and Reumah. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 22:24. Open the verse
  2. Woman living at the time of United Monarchy. Daughter of Talmai. First named in 2 Samuel 3:3. Open the verse
  3. Woman living at the time of United Monarchy. Daughter of Uriel and Tamar. Tribe of Judah. Also called Micaiah. First named in 1 Kings 15:2. Open the verse
  4. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 2:48. Open the verse
  5. Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Daughter of Ir. Tribe of Manasseh (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 7:15. Open the verse
  6. Woman living at the time of United Monarchy. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:29. Open the verse
  7. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:43. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:16. Open the verse
Maadai מַעֲדַי1 person"⁠ornament of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maadaiמַעֲדַי

Say it: ma-a-day

BDB: "⁠ornament of YHWH"

Strong’s (H4572): from H5710 (עָדָה); ornamental

First in: Ezra 10:34 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:34. Open the verse
Maadiah — another name of Maaziah.
Maai מָעַי1 person"⁠compassionate" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maaiמָעַי

Say it: ma-ay

BDB: "⁠compassionate"

Strong’s (H4597): probably from H4578 (מֵעֶה)xlit mêʻâh corrected to mêʻeh; sympathetic

First in: Nehemiah 12:36 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Jonathan. First named in Nehemiah 12:36. Open the verse
Maasai מַעֲשַׂי1 person"⁠work of the Lord" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maasaiמַעֲשַׂי

Say it: ma-a-say

King James Version spelling: Maasiai

BDB: "⁠work of the Lord"

Strong’s (H4640): from H6213 (עָשָׂה); operative

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:12 Open the verse

Hebrew · Amashsaiעֲמַשְׁסַי

Say it: a-mash-say

King James Version spelling: Amashai

BDB: "⁠burdensome"

Strong’s (H6023): probably from H6006 (עָמַס); burdensome

First in: Nehemiah 11:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Adiel. Tribe of Levi. Also called Amashsai. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:12. Open the verse
Maaseiah מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ20 people"⁠work of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maaseiahמַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ

Say it: ma-a-se-yah

BDB: "⁠work of YHWH"

Strong’s (H4641): or מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ; from H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) and H3050 (יָהּ); work of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 15:18 Open the verse

The 20 people with this name

  1. Singer living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 15:18. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Adaiah. First named in 2 Chronicles 23:1. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 26:11. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ahaz and Abi (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Chronicles 28:7. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 34:8. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:18. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:21. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:22. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:30. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Ananiah. First named in Nehemiah 3:23. Open the verse
  11. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:4. Open the verse
  12. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:7. Open the verse
  13. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:25. Open the verse
  14. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Baruch. First named in Nehemiah 11:5. Open the verse
  15. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Ithiel. First named in Nehemiah 11:7. Open the verse
  16. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:41. Open the verse
  17. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:42. Open the verse
  18. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 21:1. Open the verse
  19. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 29:21. Open the verse
  20. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shallum. First named in Jeremiah 35:4. Open the verse
Maath Μαάθ1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · MaathΜαάθ

Say it: Maath

Strong’s (G3092): probably of Hebrew origin

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 Mattathias. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:26. Open the verse
Maaz מַ֫עַץ1 person"⁠wrath" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maazמַ֫עַץ

Say it: ma-ats

BDB: "⁠wrath"

Strong’s (H4619): from H6095 (עָצָה); closure

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:27 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ram. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:27. Open the verse
Maaziah מַעַזְיָהוּ2 people"⁠consolation of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maaziahמַעַזְיָהוּ

Say it: ma-az-yah

BDB: "⁠consolation of YHWH"

Strong’s (H4590): or מַעַזְיָהוּ; probably from H5756 (עוּז) (in the sense of protection) and H3050 (יָהּ); rescue of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 24:18 Open the verse

Hebrew · Maadiahמַעֲדְיָה

Say it: ma-a-de-yah

BDB: "⁠adorned of JAH"

Strong’s (H4573): from H5710 (עָדָה) and H3050 (יָהּ); ornament of Yah

First in: Nehemiah 12:5 Open the verse

Hebrew · Moadiahמוֹעַדְיָה

Say it: mo-ad-yah

BDB: "⁠the set time of JAH"

Strong’s (H4153): from H4151 (מוֹעָד) and H3050 (יָהּ); assembly of Yah

First in: Nehemiah 12:17 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:18. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Maadiah, Moadiah. First named in Nehemiah 10:8. Open the verse
Machbannai מַכְבַּנַּי1 person"⁠bond of the Lord" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Machbannaiמַכְבַּנַּי

Say it: makh-ban-nay

King James Version spelling: Machbanai

BDB: "⁠bond of the Lord"

Strong’s (H4344): patrial from H4343 (מַכְבֵּנָא)

First in: 1 Chronicles 12:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:13. Open the verse
Machbenah מַכְבֵּנָה1 person"⁠bond" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Machbenahמַכְבֵּנָה

Say it: makh-be-nah

BDB: "⁠bond"

Strong’s (H4343): from the same as H3522 (כַּבּוֹן); knoll

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:49 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman or town of at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Sheva. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:49. Open the verse
Machi מָכִי1 person"⁠decrease" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Machiמָכִי

Say it: ma-khi

BDB: "⁠decrease"

Strong’s (H4352): probably from H4134 (מוּךְ); pining

First in: Numbers 13:15 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Tribe of Gad. First named in Numbers 13:15. Open the verse
Machir מָכִיר2 people"⁠sold" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Machirמָכִיר

Say it: ma-khir

BDB: "⁠sold"

Strong’s (H4353): from H4376 (מָכַר); salesman

First in: Genesis 50:23 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Manasseh's son living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Manasseh and Aramitess. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in Genesis 50:23. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Ammiel. First named in 2 Samuel 9:4. Open the verse
Machnadebai מַכְנַדְבַי1 person"⁠he brought low my willing ones" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Machnadebaiמַכְנַדְבַי

Say it: makh-nad-vay

BDB: "⁠he brought low my willing ones"

Strong’s (H4367): from H4100 (מָה) and H5068 (נָדַב) with a particle interposed; what (is) like (a) liberal (man) ?

First in: Ezra 10:40 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:40. Open the verse
Madai מָדַי1 person"⁠middle land" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Madaiמָדַי

Say it: ma-day

BDB: "⁠middle land"

Strong’s (H4074): of foreign derivation

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
Madmannah מַדְמַנָּה1 person"⁠dunghill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Madmannahמַדְמַנָּה

Say it: mad-man-nah

BDB: "⁠dunghill"

Strong’s (H4089): a variation for H4087 (מַדְמֵנָה)

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:49 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shaaph. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:49. Open the verse
Magdiel מַגְדִּיאֵל1 person"⁠prince of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Magdielמַגְדִּיאֵל

Say it: mag-di-el

BDB: "⁠prince of God"

Strong’s (H4025): from H4022 (מֶגֶד) and H410 (אֵל); preciousness of God

First in: Genesis 36:43 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:43. Open the verse
Magog מָגוֹג1 person"⁠land of Gog" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Magogמָגוֹג

Say it: ma-gog

BDB: "⁠land of Gog"

Strong’s (H4031): from H1463 (גּוֹג)

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
Magpiash מַגְפִּיעָשׁ1 person"⁠moth-killer" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Magpiashמַגְפִּיעָשׁ

Say it: mag-pi-ash

BDB: "⁠moth-killer"

Strong’s (H4047): apparently from H1479 (גּוּף) or H5062 (נָגַף) and H6211 (עָשׁ); exterminator of (the) moth

First in: Nehemiah 10:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:20. Open the verse
Mahalaleel — another name of Mahalalel.
Mahalalel מַהֲלַלְאֵל2 people"⁠praise of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Mahalalelמַהֲלַלְאֵל

Say it: ma-ha-lal-el

King James Version spelling: Mahalaleel

BDB: "⁠praise of God"

Strong’s (H4111): from H4110 (מַהֲלָל) and H410 (אֵל); praise of God

First in: Genesis 5:12 Open the verse

Greek · MahalaleelΜαλελεήλ

Say it: Maleleēl

King James Version spelling: Maleleel

Strong’s (G3121): of Hebrew origin (H4111)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מַהֲלַלְאֵל (H4111): "⁠praise of God"

First in: Luke 3:37 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time before the Flood. Son of Kenan. Early Patriarch. Also called Mahalaleel. First named in Genesis 5:12. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 11:4. Open the verse
Mahalath מַחֲלַת2 people"⁠stringed instrument" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mahalathמַחֲלַת

Say it: ma-cha-lat

BDB: "⁠stringed instrument"

Strong’s (H4258): the same as H4257 (מַחֲלַת); sickness

First in: Genesis 28:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Basemathבָּֽשְׂמַת

Say it: bos-mat

King James Version spelling: Bashemath

BDB: "⁠spice"

Strong’s (H1315): feminine of H1314 (בֶּשֶׂם) (the second form); fragrance

First in: Genesis 36:3 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Ishmael. Arabia. Also called Basemath. First named in Genesis 28:9. Open the verse
  2. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Jerimoth and Abihail. Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Chronicles 11:18. Open the verse
Maharai מַהֲרַי1 person"⁠impetuous" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maharaiמַהֲרַי

Say it: ma-ha-ray

BDB: "⁠impetuous"

Strong’s (H4121): from H4116 (מָהַר); hasty

First in: 2 Samuel 23:28 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy. Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 2 Samuel 23:28. Open the verse
Mahath מַ֫חַת2 people"⁠grasping" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mahathמַ֫חַת

Say it: ma-chat

BDB: "⁠grasping"

Strong’s (H4287): probably from H4229 (מָחָה); erasure

First in: 2 Chronicles 29:12 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Amasai. First named in 2 Chronicles 29:12. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 31:13. Open the verse
Mahazioth מַחֲזִיאֹת1 person"⁠visions" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mahaziothמַחֲזִיאֹת

Say it: ma-cha-zi-ot

BDB: "⁠visions"

Strong’s (H4238): feminine plural from H2372 (חָזָה); visions

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
Maher-shalal-hash-baz מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז1 personMaher-shalal-hash-baz "⁠swift is booty, speedy is prey" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maher-shalal-hash-bazמַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז

Say it: ma-her sha-lal chash baz

BDB: Maher-shalal-hash-baz "⁠swift is booty, speedy is prey"

Strong’s (H4122): from H4118 (מַהֵר) and H7998 (שָׁלָל) and H2363 (חוּשׁ) and H957 (בַּז); hasting (is he (the enemy) to the) booty, swift (to the) prey

First in: Isaiah 8:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Isaiah. First named in Isaiah 8:1. Open the verse
Mahlah מַחְלָה2 people"⁠disease" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mahlahמַחְלָה

Say it: mach-lah

King James Version spelling: Mahalah

BDB: "⁠disease"

Strong’s (H4244): from H2470 (חָלָה); sickness

First in: Numbers 26:33 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Daughter of Zelophehad. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in Numbers 26:33. Open the verse
  2. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Hammolecheth. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:18. Open the verse
Mahli מַחְלִי2 people"⁠sick" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mahliמַחְלִי

Say it: mach-li

BDB: "⁠sick"

Strong’s (H4249): from H2470 (חָלָה); sick

First in: Exodus 6:19 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Merari. Tribe of Levi. First named in Exodus 6:19. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Mushi. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:47. Open the verse
Mahlon מַחְלוֹן1 person"⁠sick" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mahlonמַחְלוֹן

Say it: mach-lon

BDB: "⁠sick"

Strong’s (H4248): from H2470 (חָלָה); sick

First in: Ruth 1:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Elimelech and Naomi. Tribe of Judah. First named in Ruth 1:2. Open the verse
Mahol מָחוֹל1 person"⁠dancing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maholמָחוֹל

Say it: ma-chol

BDB: "⁠dancing"

Strong’s (H4235): the same as H4234 (מָחוֹל); dancing

First in: 1 Kings 4:31 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Descendant of Zerah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Kings 4:31. Open the verse
Mahseiah מַחְסֵיָה1 person"⁠YHWH is a shelter" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mahseiahמַחְסֵיָה

Say it: mach-se-yah

King James Version spelling: Maaseiah

BDB: "⁠YHWH is a shelter"

Strong’s (H4271): from H4268 (מַחֲסֶה) and H3050 (יָהּ); refuge of (i.e. in) Yah

First in: Jeremiah 32:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 32:12. Open the verse
Malachi מַלְאָכִי1 person"⁠My messenger" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Malachiמַלְאָכִי

Say it: mal-a-khi

BDB: "⁠My messenger"

Strong’s (H4401): from the same as H4397 (מֲלְאָךְ); ministrative

First in: Malachi 1:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Prophet living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Malachi 1:1. Open the verse
Malcam מַלְכָּם1 person"⁠great king" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Malcamמַלְכָּם

Say it: mal-kam

King James Version spelling: Malcham

BDB: "⁠great king"

Strong’s (H4445): or מִלְכּוֹם; from H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) for H4432 (מֹלֶךְ)

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:9 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 8:9. Open the verse
Malchiah מַלְכִּיָּהוּ1 person"⁠my king is YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Malchiahמַלְכִּיָּהוּ

Say it: mal-kiy-yah

King James Version spelling: Melchiah

BDB: "⁠my king is YHWH"

Strong’s (H4441): or מַלְכִּיָּהוּlemma מַלְכִּיָהוּ missing dagesh, corrected to מַלְכִּיָּהוּ; (Jeremiah [38:6), from H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) and H3050 (יָהּ); king of (i.e. appointed by) Yah

First in: Jeremiah 21:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 21:1. Open the verse
Malchiel מַלְכִּיאֵל1 person"⁠my king is God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Malchielמַלְכִּיאֵל

Say it: mal-ki-el

BDB: "⁠my king is God"

Strong’s (H4439): from H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) and H410 (אֵל); king of (i.e. appointed by) God

First in: Genesis 46:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Beriah. Tribe of Asher. First named in Genesis 46:17. Open the verse
Malchijah מַלְכִּיָּהוּ12 people"⁠my king is YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Malchijahמַלְכִּיָּהוּ

Say it: mal-kiy-yah

BDB: "⁠my king is YHWH"

Strong’s (H4441): or מַלְכִּיָּהוּlemma מַלְכִּיָהוּ missing dagesh, corrected to מַלְכִּיָּהוּ; (Jeremiah [38:6), from H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) and H3050 (יָהּ); king of (i.e. appointed by) Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:40 Open the verse

The 12 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jeatherai. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:40. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Hammelech. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:12. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:9. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:25. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Hashabiah. First named in Ezra 10:25. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:31. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Harim. First named in Nehemiah 3:11. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Rechab. First named in Nehemiah 3:14. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 3:31. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:4. Open the verse
  11. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:3. Open the verse
  12. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:42. Open the verse
Malchiram מַלְכִּירָם1 person"⁠my king is high" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Malchiramמַלְכִּירָם

Say it: mal-ki-ram

BDB: "⁠my king is high"

Strong’s (H4443): from H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) and H7311 (רוּם); king of a high one (i.e. of exaltation)

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. 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
Malchi-shua מַלְכִּישׁוּעַ1 person"⁠my king is wealth" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Malchi-shuaמַלְכִּישׁוּעַ

Say it: mal-ki-shu-a

King James Version spelling: Melchi-shua

BDB: "⁠my king is wealth"

Strong’s (H4444): from H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) and H7769 (שׁוּעַ); king of wealth

First in: 1 Samuel 14:49 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Saul and Ahinoam. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Samuel 14:49. Open the verse
Malchus Μάλχος1 person"⁠king" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · MalchusΜάλχος

Say it: Malchos

Strong’s (G3124): of Hebrew origin (H4429)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מֶ֫לֶךְ (H4429): "⁠king"

First in: John 18:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in John 18:10. Open the verse
Mallothi מַלּוֹתִי1 person"⁠I have uttered" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mallothiמַלּוֹתִי

Say it: mal-lo-ti

BDB: "⁠I have uttered"

Strong’s (H4413): apparently from H4448 (מָלַל); I have talked (i.e. loquacious)

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
Malluch מַלּוּךְ5 people"⁠counsellor" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Malluchמַלּוּךְ

Say it: mal-lukh

BDB: "⁠counsellor"

Strong’s (H4409): or מַלּוּכִי; (Nehemiah 12:14), from H4427 (מָלַךְ); remnant

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:44 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Malluchiמְלוּכִי

Say it: me-li-khu

King James Version spelling: Melicu

BDB: "⁠counsellor"

Strong’s (H4409): or מַלּוּכִי; (Nehemiah 12:14), from H4427 (מָלַךְ); remnant

First in: Nehemiah 12:14 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hashabiah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:44. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:29. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:32. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Malluchi. First named in Nehemiah 10:4. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:27. Open the verse
Malluchi — another name of Malluch.
Mamre מַמְרֵא1 person"⁠strength" or "⁠fatness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mamreמַמְרֵא

Say it: mam-re

BDB: "⁠strength" or "⁠fatness"

Strong’s (H4471): from H4754 (מָרָא)(in the sense of vigor); lusty

First in: Genesis 14:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. First named in Genesis 14:13. Open the verse
Manaen Μαναήν1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · ManaenΜαναήν

Say it: Manaēn

Strong’s (G3127): of uncertain origin

First in: Acts 13:1 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 13:1. Open the verse
Manahath מָנַ֫חַת1 person"⁠rest" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Manahathמָנַ֫חַת

Say it: ma-na-chat

BDB: "⁠rest"

Strong’s (H4506): from H5117 (נוּחַ); rest

First in: Genesis 36:23 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Shobal. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:23. Open the verse
Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁה4 people"⁠causing to forget" (BDB)

“And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh: For, said he, God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.”

The Bible says: Genesis 41:51 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Manassehמְנַשֶּׁה

Say it: me-nash-sheh

BDB: "⁠causing to forget"

Strong’s (H4519): from H5382 (נָשָׁה); causing to forget

First in: Genesis 41:51 Open the verse

Greek · ManassehΜανασσῆς

Say it: Manassēs

King James Version spelling: Manasses

Strong’s (G3128): of Hebrew origin (H4519)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מְנַשֶּׁה (H4519): "⁠causing to forget"

First in: Matthew 1:10 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Joseph's son living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Joseph and Asenath. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in Genesis 41:51. Open the verse
  2. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hezekiah and Hephzibah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Kings 20:21. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:30. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:33. Open the verse
Manoah מָנוֹחַ1 person"⁠rest" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Manoahמָנוֹחַ

Say it: ma-no-ach

BDB: "⁠rest"

Strong’s (H4495): the same as H4494 (מָנוֹחַ); rest

First in: Judges 13:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Samson's father living before Israel's Monarchy. First named in Judges 13:2. Open the verse
Maoch מָעוֹךְ1 person"⁠oppression" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maochמָעוֹךְ

Say it: ma-okh

BDB: "⁠oppression"

Strong’s (H4582): from H4600 (מָעַךְ); oppressed

First in: 1 Samuel 27:2 Open the verse

Hebrew · Maacahמַעֲכָה

Say it: ma-a-khah

King James Version spelling: Maachah

BDB: "⁠oppression"

Strong’s (H4601): or מַעֲכָת; (Joshua 13:13), from H4600 (מָעַךְ); depression

First in: 1 Kings 2:39 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Also called Maacah. First named in 1 Samuel 27:2. Open the verse
Maon מָעוֹן1 person"⁠habitation" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Maonמָעוֹן

Say it: ma-on

BDB: "⁠habitation"

Strong’s (H4584): the same as H4583 (מָעוֹן); a residence

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:45 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shammai. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:45. Open the verse
Mara — another name of Naomi.
Mareshah מָרֵשָׁה2 people"⁠crest of a hill" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mareshahמָרֵשָׁה

Say it: mar-e-shah

King James Version spelling: Mesha

BDB: "⁠crest of a hill"

Strong’s (H4762): or מַרֵשָׁה; formed like H4761 (מַרְאָשָׁה); summit

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:42 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Mesha. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:42. Open the verse
  2. Man or town at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Laadah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:21. Open the verse
Mark Μάρκος1 person"⁠YHWH has graced" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · MarkΜάρκος

Say it: Markos

King James Version spelling: Marcus

Strong’s (G3138): of Latin origin

First in: Acts 12:12 Open the verse

Greek · JohnἸωάννης

Say it: Iōannēs

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

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

First in: Acts 12:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Mary. Tribe of Levi. Also called John. First named in Acts 12:12. Open the verse
Marsena מַרְסְנָא1 person"⁠worthy" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Marsenaמַרְסְנָא

Say it: mar-se-na

BDB: "⁠worthy"

Strong’s (H4826): of foreign derivation

First in: Esther 1:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Esther 1:14. Open the verse
Martha Μάρθα1 personmistress (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · MarthaΜάρθα

Say it: Martha

Strong’s (G3136): probably of Chaldee origin (meaning mistress)

First in: Luke 10:38 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Luke 10:38. Open the verse
Mary Μαρία5 people"⁠rebellion" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · MaryΜαρία

Say it: Maria

Strong’s (G3137): of Hebrew origin (H4813)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (H4813): "⁠rebellion"

First in: Matthew 1:16 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Jesus' mother living at the time of the New Testament. Daughter of Heli. Tribe of Levi. First named in Matthew 1:16. Open the verse
  2. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Matthew 27:56. Open the verse
  3. Lazarus' sister living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Luke 10:39. Open the verse
  4. Barnabus' relative living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 12:12. Open the verse
  5. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Romans 16:6. Open the verse
Mary Magdalene Μαρία1 person"⁠rebellion" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · MaryΜαρία

Say it: Maria

Strong’s (G3137): of Hebrew origin (H4813)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (H4813): "⁠rebellion"

First in: Matthew 27:56 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. Also called Mary. First named in Matthew 27:56. Open the verse
Mash מַשׁ1 person"⁠drawn out" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mashמַשׁ

Say it: mash

BDB: "⁠drawn out"

Strong’s (H4851): of foreign derivation

First in: Genesis 10:23 Open the verse

Hebrew · Meshechמֶ֫שֶׁךְ

Say it: me-shekh

BDB: "⁠drawing out"

Strong’s (H4902): the same in form as H4901 (מֶשֶׁךְ), but probably of foreign derivation

First in: 1 Chronicles 1:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Aram. Early Patriarch. Also called Meshech. First named in Genesis 10:23. Open the verse
Massa מַשָּׂא1 person"⁠burden" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Massaמַשָּׂא

Say it: mas-sa

BDB: "⁠burden"

Strong’s (H4854): the same as H4853 (מַשָּׂא); burden

First in: Genesis 25:14 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 25:14. Open the verse
Matred מַטְרֵד1 person"⁠pushing forward" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Matredמַטְרֵד

Say it: mat-red

BDB: "⁠pushing forward"

Strong’s (H4308): from H2956 (טָרַד); propulsive

First in: Genesis 36:39 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Mezahab. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:39. Open the verse
Matri מַטְרִי1 person"⁠rain of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Matriteמַטְרִי

Say it: mat-ri

King James Version spelling: Matri

BDB: "⁠rain of YHWH"

Strong’s (H4309): from H4305 (מָטַר); rainy

First in: 1 Samuel 10:21 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Also called Matrite. First named in 1 Samuel 10:21. Open the verse
Matrite — another name of Matri.
Mattan מַתָּן2 people"⁠a gift" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mattanמַתָּן

Say it: mat-tan

BDB: "⁠a gift"

Strong’s (H4977): the same as H4976 (מַתָּן)

First in: 2 Kings 11:18 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 11:18. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 38:1. Open the verse
Mattaniah מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ10 people"⁠gift of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mattaniahמַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ

Say it: mat-tan-yah

BDB: "⁠gift of YHWH"

Strong’s (H4983): or מַתַּנְיָהוּ; from H4976 (מַתָּן) and H3050 (יָהּ); gift of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:15 Open the verse

The 10 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Mica. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:15. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Heman. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 25:4. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 20:14. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 29:13. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:26. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:27. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:30. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:37. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Mica. First named in Nehemiah 11:22. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 13:13. Open the verse
Mattatha Ματταθά1 person"⁠gift of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · MattathaΜατταθά

Say it: Mattatha

Strong’s (G3160): probably a shortened form of G3161 (Ματταθίας) (compare G4992 (σωτήριον))

BDB, for the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָ֫הוּ (H4993, through Strong’s G3161): "⁠gift of YHWH"

First in: Luke 3:31 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Nathan. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:31. Open the verse
Mattathias Ματταθίας2 people"⁠gift of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · MattathiasΜατταθίας

Say it: Mattathias

Strong’s (G3161): of Hebrew origin (H4993)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָ֫הוּ (H4993): "⁠gift of YHWH"

First in: Luke 3:25 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Amos. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:25. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Semein. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:26. Open the verse
Mattattah מַתַּתָּה1 person"⁠gift of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mattattahמַתַּתָּה

Say it: mat-tat-tah

King James Version spelling: Mattathah

BDB: "⁠gift of YHWH"

Strong’s (H4992): for H4993 (מַתִּתְיָה); gift of Yah

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
Mattenai מַתְּנַי3 people"⁠gift of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mattenaiמַתְּנַי

Say it: mat-t-nay

BDB: "⁠gift of YHWH"

Strong’s (H4982): from H4976 (מַתָּן); liberal

First in: Ezra 10:33 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:33. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:37. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:19. Open the verse
Matthan Ματθάν1 person"⁠a gift" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · MatthanΜατθάν

Say it: Matthan

Strong’s (G3157): of Hebrew origin (H4977)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מַתָּן (H4977): "⁠a gift"

First in: Matthew 1:15 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Eleazar. Tribe of Judah. First named in Matthew 1:15. Open the verse
Matthat Ματθάτ, Μαθθάτ2 people"⁠gift of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · MatthatΜατθάτ, Μαθθάτ

Say it: Matthat, Maththat

Strong’s (G3158): probably a shortened form of G3161 (Ματταθίας)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָ֫הוּ (H4993, through Strong’s G3161): "⁠gift of YHWH"

First in: Luke 3:24 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Levi. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:24. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Levi. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:29. Open the verse
Matthew Ματθαῖος1 person"⁠joined to" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · MatthewΜατθαῖος

Say it: Matthaios

Strong’s (G3156): a shorter form of G3164 (μάχομαι)

First in: Matthew 9:9 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: Mark 2:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Apostle living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Alphaeus and Mary (uncertain). Also called Levi. First named in Matthew 9:9. Open the verse
Matthias Ματθίας, Μαθθίας1 person"⁠gift of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · MatthiasΜατθίας, Μαθθίας

Say it: Matthias, Maththias

Strong’s (G3159): apparently a shortened form of G3161 (Ματταθίας)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָ֫הוּ (H4993, through Strong’s G3161): "⁠gift of YHWH"

First in: Acts 1:23 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 1:23. Open the verse
Mattithiah מַתִּתְיָ֫הוּ4 people"⁠gift of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mattithiahמַתִּתְיָ֫הוּ

Say it: mat-tit-yah

BDB: "⁠gift of YHWH"

Strong’s (H4993): or מַתִּתְיָהוּ; from H4991 (מַתָּת) and H3050 (יָהּ); gift of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:31 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Shallum. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:31. Open the verse
  2. Singer living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Jeduthun. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 15:18. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:43. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:4. Open the verse
Mebunnai — another name of Sibbecai (S page).
Medad מֵידָד1 person"⁠love" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Medadמֵידָד

Say it: me-dad

BDB: "⁠love"

Strong’s (H4312): from H3032 (יָדַד) in the sense of loving; affectionate

First in: Numbers 11:26 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 11:26. Open the verse
Medan מְדָן1 person"⁠contention" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Medanמְדָן

Say it: me-dan

BDB: "⁠contention"

Strong’s (H4091): the same as H4090 (מְדָן)

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
Mehetabel מְהֵיטַבְאֵל2 people"⁠favoured of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mehetabelמְהֵיטַבְאֵל

Say it: me-he-tav-el

BDB: "⁠favoured of God"

Strong’s (H4105): from H3190 (יָטַב) (augmented) and H410 (אֵל); bettered of God

First in: Genesis 36:39 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Matred. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:39. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 6:10. Open the verse
Mehida מְחִידָא1 person"⁠famous" or "⁠noble" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mehidaמְחִידָא

Say it: me-chi-da

BDB: "⁠famous" or "⁠noble"

Strong’s (H4240): from H2330 (חוּד); junction

First in: Ezra 2:52 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:52. Open the verse
Mehir מְחִיר1 person"⁠price" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mehirמְחִיר

Say it: me-chir

BDB: "⁠price"

Strong’s (H4243): the same as H4242 (מְחִיר); price

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:11 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Chelub. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:11. Open the verse
Mehujael מְחוּיָאֵל1 person"⁠smitten by God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mehujaelמְחוּיָאֵל

Say it: me-chu-ya-el

BDB: "⁠smitten by God"

Strong’s (H4232): or מְחִיּיָאֵל; from H4229 (מָחָה) and H410 (אֵל); smitten of God

First in: Genesis 4:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time before the Flood. Son of Irad. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 4:18. Open the verse
Mehuman מְהוּמָן1 person"⁠faithful" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mehumanמְהוּמָן

Say it: me-hu-man

BDB: "⁠faithful"

Strong’s (H4104): of Persian origin

First in: Esther 1:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Esther 1:10. Open the verse
Melatiah מְלַטְיָה1 person"⁠YHWH delivered" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Melatiahמְלַטְיָה

Say it: me-lat-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH delivered"

Strong’s (H4424): from H4423 (מֶלֶט) and H3050 (יָהּ); (whom) Yah has delivered

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
Melchi Μελχί2 peopleNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · MelchiΜελχί

Say it: Melchi

Strong’s (G3197): of Hebrew origin (H4428 with pronominal suffix, my king)

First in: Luke 3:24 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Jannai. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:24. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Addi. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:28. Open the verse
Melchizedek מַלְכִּי־צֶ֫דֶק1 person"⁠my king is Sedek" (BDB)

“to whom also Abraham divided a tenth part of all (being first, by interpretation, King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;”

The Bible says: Hebrews 7:2 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Melchizedekמַלְכִּי־צֶ֫דֶק

Say it: mal-ki-tse-deq

BDB: "⁠my king is Sedek"

Strong’s (H4442): from H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) and H6664 (צֶדֶק); king of right

First in: Genesis 14:18 Open the verse

Greek · MelchizedekΜελχισεδέκ

Say it: Melchisedek

King James Version spelling: Melchisedec

Strong’s (G3198): of Hebrew origin (H4442)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מַלְכִּי־צֶ֫דֶק (H4442): "⁠my king is Sedek"

First in: Hebrews 5:6 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Priest living at the time of the Patriarchs. Canaan. First named in Genesis 14:18. Open the verse
Melea Μελεᾶς1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · MeleaΜελεᾶς

Say it: Meleas

Strong’s (G3190): of uncertain origin

First in: Luke 3:31 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 Menna. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:31. Open the verse
Melech מֶ֫לֶךְ1 person"⁠king" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Melechמֶ֫לֶךְ

Say it: me-lekh

BDB: "⁠king"

Strong’s (H4429): the same as H4428 (מֶלֶךְ); king

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:35 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Micah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:35. Open the verse
Melzar מֶלְצָר1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Melzarמֶלְצָר

Say it: mel-tsar

Strong’s (H4453): of Persian derivation

First in: Daniel 1:11 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. First named in Daniel 1:11. Open the verse
Memucan מְמוּכָן1 person"⁠dignified" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Memucanמְמוּכָן

Say it: me-mu-khan

BDB: "⁠dignified"

Strong’s (H4462): or (transp.) מוֹמֻכָן; (Esther 1:16), of Persian derivation

First in: Esther 1:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Esther 1:14. Open the verse
Menahem מְנַחֵם1 person"⁠comforter" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Menahemמְנַחֵם

Say it: me-na-chem

BDB: "⁠comforter"

Strong’s (H4505): from H5162 (נָחַם); comforter

First in: 2 Kings 15:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Gadi. Israel. First named in 2 Kings 15:14. Open the verse
Menna Μαϊνάν1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · MennaΜαϊνάν

Say it: Mainan

King James Version spelling: Menan

Strong’s (G3104): probably of Hebrew origin

First in: Luke 3:31 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 Mattatha. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:31. Open the verse
Meonothai מְעוֹנֹתַי1 person"⁠my habitations" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meonothaiמְעוֹנֹתַי

Say it: me-o-no-tay

BDB: "⁠my habitations"

Strong’s (H4587): plural of H4585 (מְעוֹנָה); habitative

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Othniel (uncertain) and Achsah (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:14. Open the verse
Mephibosheth מְפִיבֹשֶׁת2 people"⁠exterminating the idol" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mephiboshethמְפִיבֹשֶׁת

Say it: me-phi-vo-shet

BDB: "⁠exterminating the idol"

Strong’s (H4648): or מְפִבֹשֶׁת; probably from H6284 (פָּאָה) and H1322 (בֹּשֶׁת); dispeller of shame (i.e. of Baal)

First in: 2 Samuel 4:4 Open the verse

Hebrew · Merib-baalמְרִיב בַּ֫עַל

Say it: me-riv ba-al

BDB: "⁠Baal is my advocate"

Strong’s (H4807): from H7378 (רִיב) and H1168 (בַּעַל)

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:34 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Merib-baalמְרִי בַעַל

Say it: me-ri va-al

BDB: "⁠Baal is my advocate"

Strong’s (H4810): from H4805 (מְרִי) and H1168 (בַּעַל); rebellion of (i.e. against) Baal

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:40 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Jonathan's son living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Jonathan. Tribe of Benjamin. Also called Merib-baal. First named in 2 Samuel 4:4. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Saul and Rizpah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 2 Samuel 21:8. Open the verse
Merab מֵרָב1 person"⁠increase" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Merabמֵרָב

Say it: me-rav

BDB: "⁠increase"

Strong’s (H4764): from H7231 (רָבַב); increase

First in: 1 Samuel 14:49 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Merabמִיכַל

Say it: mi-khal

King James Version spelling: Michal

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4324): apparently the same as H4323 (מִיכָל); revulet

First in: 2 Samuel 21:8 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of United Monarchy. Daughter of Saul and Ahinoam. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Samuel 14:49. Open the verse
Meraiah מְרָיָה1 person"⁠rebellion" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meraiahמְרָיָה

Say it: me-ra-yah

BDB: "⁠rebellion"

Strong’s (H4811): from H4784 (מָרָה); rebellion

First in: Nehemiah 12:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:12. Open the verse
Meraioth מְרָיוֹת1 person"⁠rebellious" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meraiothמְרָיוֹת

Say it: me-ra-vot

BDB: "⁠rebellious"

Strong’s (H4812): plural of H4811 (מְרָיָה); rebellious

First in: 1 Chronicles 6:6 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Zerahiah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:6. Open the verse
Merari מְרָרִי1 person"⁠bitter" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Merariמְרָרִי

Say it: me-ra-ri

BDB: "⁠bitter"

Strong’s (H4847): from H4843 (מָרַר); bitter

First in: Genesis 46:11 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Levi. Tribe of Levi. First named in Genesis 46:11. Open the verse
Mered מֶ֫רֶד1 person"⁠rebellion" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meredמֶ֫רֶד

Say it: me-red

BDB: "⁠rebellion"

Strong’s (H4778): the same as H4777 (מֶרֶד)

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
Meremoth מְרֵמוֹת2 people"⁠elevations" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meremothמְרֵמוֹת

Say it: me-re-mot

BDB: "⁠elevations"

Strong’s (H4822): plural from H7311 (רוּם); heights

First in: Ezra 8:33 Open the verse

Hebrew · Meraiothמְרָיוֹת

Say it: me-ra-vot

BDB: "⁠rebellious"

Strong’s (H4812): plural of H4811 (מְרָיָה); rebellious

First in: Nehemiah 12:15 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Uriah. Also called Meraioth. First named in Ezra 8:33. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:36. Open the verse
Meres מֶ֫רֶס1 person"⁠lofty" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meresמֶ֫רֶס

Say it: me-res

BDB: "⁠lofty"

Strong’s (H4825): of foreign derivation

First in: Esther 1:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Esther 1:14. Open the verse
Merib-baal — another name of Mephibosheth.
Merodach-baladan מְרֹדַךְ בַּלְאֲדָן1 person"⁠Marduk has given a son" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Merodach-baladanמְרֹדַךְ בַּלְאֲדָן

Say it: me-ro-dakh bal-a-dan

BDB: "⁠Marduk has given a son"

Strong’s (H4757): of foreign derivation

First in: Isaiah 39:1 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Merodach-baladanבְּרֹאדַךְ בַּלְאֲדָן

Say it: be-ro-dakh bal-a-dan

King James Version spelling: Berodach-baladan

BDB: "⁠worshipper of Baal"

Strong’s (H1255): a variation of H4757 (מְרֹאדַךְ בַּלְאָדָן)

First in: 2 Kings 20:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Baladan. Mesopotamia. First named in 2 Kings 20:12. Open the verse
Mesha מֵישַׁע3 people"⁠deliverance" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshaמֵישַׁע

Say it: me-sah

BDB: "⁠deliverance"

Strong’s (H4338): a variation for H4337 (מֵישָׁע); safety

First in: 2 Kings 3:4 Open the verse

Hebrew · Meshaמֵישָׁא

Say it: me-sah

BDB: "⁠freedom"

Strong’s (H4331): from H4185 (מוּשׁ); departure

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Mareshahמֵישָׁע

Say it: me-sah

King James Version spelling: Mesha

BDB: "⁠deliverance"

Strong’s (H4337): from H3467 (יָשַׁע); safety

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:42 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Moab. First named in 2 Kings 3:4. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Caleb and Jerioth (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. Also called Mareshah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:42. Open the verse
  3. 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
Meshach — another name of Mishael.
Meshech מֶ֫שֶׁךְ1 person"⁠drawing out" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshechמֶ֫שֶׁךְ

Say it: me-shekh

BDB: "⁠drawing out"

Strong’s (H4902): the same in form as H4901 (מֶשֶׁךְ), but probably of foreign derivation

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
Meshelemiah מְשֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ1 person"⁠whom YHWH repays" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshelemiahמְשֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ

Say it: me-she-lem-yah

BDB: "⁠whom YHWH repays"

Strong’s (H4920): or מְשֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ; from H7999 (שָׁלַם) and H3050 (יָהּ); ally of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:21 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shelemiahשֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ

Say it: she-lem-yah

BDB: "⁠repaid by YHWH"

Strong’s (H8018): or שֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ; from H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) and H3050 (יָהּ); thankoffering of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 26:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Tribe of Levi. Also called Shelemiah. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:21. Open the verse
Meshezabel מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל3 people"⁠God delivers" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshezabelמְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל

Say it: me-she-zav-el

King James Version spelling: Meshezabeel

BDB: "⁠God delivers"

Strong’s (H4898): from an equiv. to H7804 (שְׁזַב) and H410 (אֵל); delivered of God

First in: Nehemiah 3:4 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 3:4. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:21. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 11:24. Open the verse
Meshillemith מְשִׁלֵּמִית1 person"⁠recompense" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshillemithמְשִׁלֵּמִית

Say it: me-shil-le-mit

BDB: "⁠recompense"

Strong’s (H4921): from H7999 (שָׁלַם); reconciliation

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:12 Open the verse

Hebrew · Meshillemothמְשִׁלֵּמוֹת

Say it: me-shil-le-mot

BDB: "⁠recompense"

Strong’s (H4919): plural from H7999 (שָׁלַם); reconciliations

First in: Nehemiah 11:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Immer. Tribe of Levi. Also called Meshillemoth. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:12. Open the verse
Meshillemoth מְשִׁלֵּמוֹת1 person"⁠recompense" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshillemothמְשִׁלֵּמוֹת

Say it: me-shil-le-mot

BDB: "⁠recompense"

Strong’s (H4919): plural from H7999 (שָׁלַם); reconciliations

First in: 2 Chronicles 28:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 28:12. Open the verse
Meshobab מְשׁוֹבָב1 person"⁠restored" or "⁠backsliding" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshobabמְשׁוֹבָב

Say it: me-sho-vav

BDB: "⁠restored" or "⁠backsliding"

Strong’s (H4877): from H7725 (שׁוּב); returned

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
Meshullam מְשֻׁלָּם20 people"⁠friend" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshullamמְשֻׁלָּם

Say it: me-shul-lam

BDB: "⁠friend"

Strong’s (H4918): from H7999 (שָׁלַם); allied

First in: 2 Kings 22:3 Open the verse

Hebrew · Ahzaiאַחְזַי

Say it: ach-zay

King James Version spelling: Ahasai

BDB: "⁠my holder, protector"

Strong’s (H273): from H270 (אָחַז); seizer

First in: Nehemiah 11:13 Open the verse

The 20 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 22:3. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Zerubbabel. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:19. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Abihail. Tribe of Gad. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:13. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Elpaal. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:17. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Hodaviah. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:7. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Shephatiah. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:8. Open the verse
  7. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Meshillemith. Tribe of Levi. Also called Ahzai. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:12. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 34:12. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:16. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:15. Open the verse
  11. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:29. Open the verse
  12. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Berechiah. First named in Nehemiah 3:4. Open the verse
  13. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Besodeiah. First named in Nehemiah 3:6. Open the verse
  14. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:4. Open the verse
  15. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:7. Open the verse
  16. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:20. Open the verse
  17. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Joed. First named in Nehemiah 11:7. Open the verse
  18. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:13. Open the verse
  19. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:16. Open the verse
  20. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:25. Open the verse
Meshullemeth מְשֻׁלֶּ֫מֶת1 person"⁠friend" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Meshullemethמְשֻׁלֶּ֫מֶת

Say it: me-shul-le-met

BDB: "⁠friend"

Strong’s (H4922): feminine of H4918 (מְשֻׁלָּם)

First in: 2 Kings 21:19 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Haruz. First named in 2 Kings 21:19. Open the verse
Methuselah מְתוּשֶׁ֫לַח1 person"⁠man of the dart" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Methuselahמְתוּשֶׁ֫לַח

Say it: me-tu-she-lach

BDB: "⁠man of the dart"

Strong’s (H4968): from H4962 (מַת) and H7973 (שֶׁלַח); man of a dart

First in: Genesis 5:21 Open the verse

Greek · MethuselahΜαθουσάλα

Say it: Mathousala

King James Version spelling: Mathusala

Strong’s (G3103): of Hebrew origin (H4968)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מְתוּשֶׁ֫לַח (H4968): "⁠man of the dart"

First in: Luke 3:37 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time before the Flood. Son of Enoch. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 5:21. Open the verse
Methushael מְתוּשָׁאֵל1 person"⁠who is of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Methushaelמְתוּשָׁאֵל

Say it: me-tu-sha-el

King James Version spelling: Methusael

BDB: "⁠who is of God"

Strong’s (H4967): from H4962 (מַת) and H410 (אֵל), with the relative interposed; man who (is) of God

First in: Genesis 4:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time before the Flood. Son of Mehujael. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 4:18. Open the verse
Mezahab מֵי זָהָב1 person"⁠waters of gold" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mezahabמֵי זָהָב

Say it: me za-hav

BDB: "⁠waters of gold"

Strong’s (H4314): from H4325 (מַיִם) and H2091 (זָהָב), water of gold

First in: Genesis 36:39 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:39. Open the verse
Mibhar מִבְחָר1 person"⁠choice" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mibharמִבְחָר

Say it: miv-char

BDB: "⁠choice"

Strong’s (H4006): the same as H4005 (מִבְחָר)

First in: 1 Chronicles 11:38 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hagri. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:38. Open the verse
Mibsam מִבְשָׂם2 people"⁠sweet odour" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mibsamמִבְשָׂם

Say it: miv-sam

BDB: "⁠sweet odour"

Strong’s (H4017): from the same as H1314 (בֶּשֶׂם); fragrant

First in: Genesis 25:13 Open the verse

The 2 people 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
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shallum. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:25. Open the verse
Mibzar מִבְצָר1 person"⁠fortress" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mibzarמִבְצָר

Say it: miv-tsar

BDB: "⁠fortress"

Strong’s (H4014): the same as H4013 (מִבְצָר)

First in: Genesis 36:42 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:42. Open the verse
Mica מִיכָא3 people"⁠who is like God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Micaמִיכָא

Say it: mi-kah

King James Version spelling: Micah

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4316): a variation for H4318 (מִיכָה)

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:15 Open the verse

Hebrew · Micahמִיכָה

Say it: mi-khah

King James Version spelling: Micha

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4318): an abbreviated form of H4320 (מִיכָיָה)

First in: Nehemiah 11:17 Open the verse

Hebrew · Micaiahמִיכָיָה

Say it: mi-kha-yah

King James Version spelling: Michaiah

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4320): from H4310 (מִי) and (the prefix derivative from) H3588 (כִּי) and H3050 (יָהּ); who (is) like Yah?

First in: Nehemiah 12:35 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Zichri. Tribe of Levi. Also called Micah. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:15. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:11. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Micaiah. First named in Nehemiah 11:22. Open the verse
Micah מִיכָה5 people"⁠who is like God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Micahמִיכָה

Say it: mi-khah

King James Version spelling: Michah

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4318): an abbreviated form of H4320 (מִיכָיָה)

First in: Judges 17:5 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Micahמִיכָֽיְהוּ

Say it: mi-kha-ye-hu

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4321): or מִכָיְהוּ; (Jeremiah 36:11), abbreviated form for H4322 (מִיכָיָהוּ)

First in: Judges 17:1 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Micahמִיכָיָה

Say it: mi-kha-yah

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4320): from H4310 (מִי) and (the prefix derivative from) H3588 (כִּי) and H3050 (יָהּ); who (is) like Yah?

First in: Jeremiah 26:18 Open the verse

Hebrew · Micaמִיכָא

Say it: mi-kah

King James Version spelling: Micha

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4316): a variation for H4318 (מִיכָה)

First in: 2 Samuel 9:12 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Priest living before Israel's Monarchy. Tribe of Levi. First named in Judges 17:1. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Mephibosheth. Tribe of Benjamin. Also called Mica. First named in 2 Samuel 9:12. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shimei. Tribe of Reuben. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:5. Open the verse
  4. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Uzziel. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 23:20. Open the verse
  5. Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 26:18. Open the verse
Micaiah מִיכָֽיְהוּ5 people"⁠who is like God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Micaiahמִיכָֽיְהוּ

Say it: mi-kha-ye-hu

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4321): or מִכָיְהוּ; (Jeremiah 36:11), abbreviated form for H4322 (מִיכָיָהוּ)

First in: 1 Kings 22:8 Open the verse

Hebrew · Micaiahמִיכָיָה

Say it: mi-kha-yah

King James Version spelling: Michaiah

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4320): from H4310 (מִי) and (the prefix derivative from) H3588 (כִּי) and H3050 (יָהּ); who (is) like Yah?

First in: 2 Kings 22:12 Open the verse

Hebrew · Micaiahמִיכָיָ֫הוּ

Say it: mi-kha-ya-hu

King James Version spelling: Michaiah

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4322): for H4320 (מִיכָיָה)

First in: 2 Chronicles 17:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Micaiahמִיכָה

Say it: mi-khah

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4318): an abbreviated form of H4320 (מִיכָיָה)

First in: 2 Chronicles 18:14 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Imlah. First named in 1 Kings 22:8. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Also called Micah. First named in 2 Kings 22:12. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 17:7. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:41. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Gemariah. First named in Jeremiah 36:11. Open the verse
Michael מִיכָאֵל11 people"⁠who is like God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Michaelמִיכָאֵל

Say it: mi-kha-el

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4317): from H4310 (מִי) and (the prefix derivative from) H3588 (כִּי) and H410 (אֵל); who (is) like God?

First in: Numbers 13:13 Open the verse

Greek · MichaelΜιχαήλ

Say it: Michaēl

Strong’s (G3413): of Hebrew origin (H4317)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (H4317): "⁠who is like God"

First in: Jude 1:9 Open the verse

The 11 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 13:13. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Abihail. Tribe of Gad. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:13. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jeshishai. Tribe of Gad. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:14. Open the verse
  4. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Baaseiah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 6:40. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Izrahiah. Tribe of Issachar. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:3. Open the verse
  6. 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
  7. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:20. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:18. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jehoshaphat. Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Chronicles 21:2. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:8. Open the verse
  11. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Daniel 10:13. Open the verse
Michal מִיכַל1 person"⁠who is like God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Michalמִיכַל

Say it: mi-khal

BDB: "⁠who is like God"

Strong’s (H4324): apparently the same as H4323 (מִיכָל); revulet

First in: 1 Samuel 14:49 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of United Monarchy. Daughter of Saul and Ahinoam. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Samuel 14:49. Open the verse
Michri מִכְרִי1 person"⁠worthy of price" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Michriמִכְרִי

Say it: mikh-ri

BDB: "⁠worthy of price"

Strong’s (H4381): from H4376 (מָכַר); salesman

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:8 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:8. Open the verse
Midian מִדְיָן1 person"⁠strife" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Midianמִדְיָן

Say it: mid-yan

BDB: "⁠strife"

Strong’s (H4080): the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן)

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. Sinai. First named in Genesis 25:2. Open the verse
Mijamin מִיָּמִן3 people"⁠from the right hand" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mijaminמִיָּמִן

Say it: miy-ya-min

BDB: "⁠from the right hand"

Strong’s (H4326): a form for H4509 (מִנְיָמִין)

First in: 1 Chronicles 24:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Miniaminמִנְיָמִין

Say it: min-ya-min

BDB: "⁠from the right hand"

Strong’s (H4509): from H4480 (מִן) and H3225 (יָמִין); from (the) right hand

First in: Nehemiah 12:17 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:9. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:25. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Miniamin. First named in Nehemiah 10:7. Open the verse
Mikloth מִקְלוֹת2 people"⁠staves" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Miklothמִקְלוֹת

Say it: miq-lot

BDB: "⁠staves"

Strong’s (H4732): (or perhaps mik-kel-ohth') plural of (feminine) H4731 (מַקֵּל); rods

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:32 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Abiel and Maacah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:32. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:4. Open the verse
Mikneiah מִקְנֵיָ֫הוּ1 person"⁠possession of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mikneiahמִקְנֵיָ֫הוּ

Say it: miq-ne-ya-hu

BDB: "⁠possession of YHWH"

Strong’s (H4737): from H4735 (מִקְנֶה) and H3050 (יָהּ); possession of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 15:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Singer living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 15:18. Open the verse
Milalai מִֽלֲלַי1 person"⁠eloquent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Milalaiמִֽלֲלַי

Say it: mi-la-lay

BDB: "⁠eloquent"

Strong’s (H4450): from H4448 (מָלַל); talkative

First in: Nehemiah 12:36 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Jonathan. First named in Nehemiah 12:36. Open the verse
Milcah מִלְכָּה2 people"⁠queen" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Milcahמִלְכָּה

Say it: mil-kah

BDB: "⁠queen"

Strong’s (H4435): a form of H4436 (מַלְכָּה); queen

First in: Genesis 11:29 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Haran. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 11:29. Open the verse
  2. Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Daughter of Zelophehad. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in Numbers 26:33. Open the verse
Miniamin מִנְיָמִין2 people"⁠from the right hand" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Miniaminמִנְיָמִין

Say it: min-ya-min

BDB: "⁠from the right hand"

Strong’s (H4509): from H4480 (מִן) and H3225 (יָמִין); from (the) right hand

First in: 2 Chronicles 31:15 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 31:15. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:41. Open the verse
Miriam מִרְיָם2 people"⁠rebellion" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Miriamמִרְיָם

Say it: mir-yam

BDB: "⁠rebellion"

Strong’s (H4813): from H4805 (מְרִי); rebelliously

First in: Exodus 15:20 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Moses' sister living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Daughter of Amram and Jochebed. Tribe of Levi. First named in Exodus 15:20. Open the verse
  2. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Mered (uncertain) and Bithiah (uncertain). Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 4:17. Open the verse
Mirmah מִרְמָה1 person"⁠fraud" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mirmahמִרְמָה

Say it: mir-mah

King James Version spelling: Mirma

BDB: "⁠fraud"

Strong’s (H4821): the same as H4820 (מִרְמָה)

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
Mishael מִישָׁאֵל3 people"⁠who is what God is" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Aramaic

Hebrew · Mishaelמִישָׁאֵל

Say it: mi-sha-el

BDB: "⁠who is what God is"

Strong’s (H4332): from H4310 (מִי) and H410 (אֵל) with the abbreviated form insep. relatively (see H834 (אֲשֶׁר)) interposed; who (is) what God (is) ?

First in: Exodus 6:22 Open the verse

Aramaic · Mishaelמִישָׁאֵל

Say it: mi-sha-el

BDB: "⁠who is what God is"

Strong’s (H4333): (Aramaic) corresponding to H4332 (מִישָׁאֵל)

First in: Daniel 2:17 Open the verse

Hebrew · Meshachמֵישַׁךְ

Say it: me-shakh

BDB: "⁠guest of a king"

Strong’s (H4335): borrowed from H4336 (מֵישַׁךְ)

First in: Daniel 1:7 Open the verse

Aramaic · Meshachמֵישַׁךְ

Say it: me-shakh

BDB: "⁠guest of the king"

Strong’s (H4336): (Aramaic) of foreign origin and doubtful significance; name of H4333 (מִישָׁאֵל)

First in: Daniel 2:49 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Uzziel. Tribe of Levi. First named in Exodus 6:22. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:4. Open the verse
  3. Daniel's compatriot living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Meshach. First named in Daniel 1:6. Open the verse
Misham מִשְׁעָם1 person"⁠purification" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mishamמִשְׁעָם

Say it: mish-am

BDB: "⁠purification"

Strong’s (H4936): apparently from H8159 (שָׁעָה); inspection

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Elpaal. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:12. Open the verse
Mishma מִשְׁמָע2 people"⁠a hearing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mishmaמִשְׁמָע

Say it: mish-ma

BDB: "⁠a hearing"

Strong’s (H4927): the same as H4926 (מִשְׁמָע)

First in: Genesis 25:14 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Arabian living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Ishmael. Arabia. First named in Genesis 25:14. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Mibsam. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:25. Open the verse
Mishmannah מִשְׁמַנָּה1 person"⁠fatness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mishmannahמִשְׁמַנָּה

Say it: mish-man-nah

BDB: "⁠fatness"

Strong’s (H4925): from H8080 (שָׁמַן); fatness

First in: 1 Chronicles 12:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:10. Open the verse
Mispar מִסְפָּר1 person"⁠number" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Misparמִסְפָּר

Say it: mis-par

BDB: "⁠number"

Strong’s (H4558): the same as H4457 (מֶלְקָח); number

First in: Ezra 2:2 Open the verse

Hebrew · Misperethמִסְפֶּרֶת

Say it: mis-pe-ret

BDB: "⁠number"

Strong’s (H4559): feminine of H4437 (מַלְכוּ); enumeration

First in: Nehemiah 7:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Mispereth. First named in Ezra 2:2. Open the verse
Mispereth — another name of Mispar.
Mithredath מִתְרְדָת2 people"⁠given by Mithra" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mithredathמִתְרְדָת

Say it: mit-re-dat

BDB: "⁠given by Mithra"

Strong’s (H4990): of Persian origin

First in: Ezra 1:8 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 1:8. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 4:7. Open the verse
Mizzah מִזָּה1 person"⁠fear" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mizzahמִזָּה

Say it: miz-zah

BDB: "⁠fear"

Strong’s (H4199): probably from an unused root meaning to faint with fear; terror

First in: Genesis 36:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Reuel. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:13. Open the verse
Mnason Μνάσων1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · MnasonΜνάσων

Say it: Mnasōn

Strong’s (G3416): of uncertain origin

First in: Acts 21:16 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 21:16. Open the verse
Moab מוֹאָב1 person"⁠of his father" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Moabמוֹאָב

Say it: mo-av

BDB: "⁠of his father"

Strong’s (H4124): from a prolonged form of the prepositional prefix m-and H1 (אָב); from (her (the mother's)) father

First in: Genesis 19:37 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Moabite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Lot. Moab. First named in Genesis 19:37. Open the verse
Moadiah — another name of Maaziah.
Molid מוֹלִיד1 person"⁠begetter" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Molidמוֹלִיד

Say it: mo-lid

BDB: "⁠begetter"

Strong’s (H4140): from H3205 (יָלַד); genitor

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:29 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Abishur and Abihail. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:29. Open the verse
Mordecai מׇרְדֳּכַי2 people"⁠little man" or "⁠worshipper of Mars" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mordecaiמׇרְדֳּכַי

Say it: mor-de-khay

BDB: "⁠little man" or "⁠worshipper of Mars"

Strong’s (H4782): of foreign derivation

First in: Ezra 2:2 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:2. Open the verse
  2. Esther's relative living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Jair. Tribe of Judah. First named in Esther 2:5. Open the verse
Moses מֹשֶׁה1 person"⁠drawn" (BDB)

“And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses, and said, Because I drew him out of the water.”

The Bible says: Exodus 2:10 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek

Hebrew · Mosesמֹשֶׁה

Say it: mo-sheh

BDB: "⁠drawn"

Strong’s (H4872): from H4871 (מָשָׁה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued

First in: Exodus 2:10 Open the verse

Hebrew · Mosesמְנַשֶּׁה

Say it: me-nash-sheh

King James Version spelling: Manasseh

BDB: "⁠causing to forget"

Strong’s (H4519): from H5382 (נָשָׁה); causing to forget

First in: Judges 18:30 Open the verse

Aramaic · Mosesמֹשֶׁה

Say it: mo-sheh

BDB: "⁠drawn"

Strong’s (H4873): (Aramaic) corresponding to H4872 (מֹשֶׁה)

First in: Ezra 6:18 Open the verse

Greek · MosesΜωϋσῆς, Μωσῆς

Say it: Mōusēs, Mōsēs

Strong’s (G3475): of Hebrew origin; (H4872)

BDB, for the Hebrew name מֹשֶׁה (H4872): "⁠drawn"

First in: Matthew 8:4 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Amram and Jochebed. Tribe of Levi. First named in Exodus 2:10. Open the verse
Moza מוֹצָא2 people"⁠fountain" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mozaמוֹצָא

Say it: mo-tsa

BDB: "⁠fountain"

Strong’s (H4162): the same as H4161 (מוֹצָא)

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:46 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Caleb and Ephah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:46. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Zimri. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:36. Open the verse
Muppim מֻפִּים1 person"⁠serpent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Muppimמֻפִּים

Say it: mup-pim

BDB: "⁠serpent"

Strong’s (H4649): a plural apparently from H5130 (נוּף); wavings

First in: Genesis 46:21 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shephuphamשְׁפוּפָם

Say it: she-phu-pham

King James Version spelling: Shupham

BDB: "⁠serpent"

Strong’s (H8197): or שְׁפוּפָן; from the same as H8207 (שְׁפִיפֹן); serpent-like

First in: Numbers 26:39 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shephuphanשְׁפוּפָן

Say it: she-phu-phan

BDB: "⁠serpent"

Strong’s (H8197): or שְׁפוּפָן; from the same as H8207 (שְׁפִיפֹן); serpent-like

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Benjamin. Tribe of Benjamin. Also called Shephupham, Shephuphan. First named in Genesis 46:21. Open the verse
Mushi מוּשִׁי1 person"⁠yielding" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Mushiמוּשִׁי

Say it: mu-shi

BDB: "⁠yielding"

Strong’s (H4187): or מֻשִּׁי; from H4184 (מוּשׁ); sensitive

First in: Exodus 6:19 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 Exodus 6:19. Open the verse

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Naam נָ֑עַם1 person"⁠pleasantness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naamנָ֑עַם

Say it: na-am

BDB: "⁠pleasantness"

Strong’s (H5277): from H5276 (נָעֵם); pleasure

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:15 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Caleb. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:15. Open the verse
Naamah נַעֲמָה2 people"⁠loveliness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naamahנַעֲמָה

Say it: na-a-mah

BDB: "⁠loveliness"

Strong’s (H5279): feminine of H5277 (נַעַם); pleasantness

First in: Genesis 4:22 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Woman living at the time before the Flood. Daughter of Lamech and Zillah. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 4:22. Open the verse
  2. Woman living at the time of United Monarchy. Ammon. First named in 1 Kings 14:21. Open the verse
Naaman נַעֲמָן4 people"⁠pleasantness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Naamanנַעֲמָן

Say it: na-a-man

BDB: "⁠pleasantness"

Strong’s (H5283): the same as H5282 (נַעֲמָן)

First in: Genesis 46:21 Open the verse

Greek · NaamanΝεεμάν, Ναιμάν

Say it: Neeman, Naiman

Strong’s (G3497): of Hebrew origin (H5283)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נַעֲמָן (H5283): "⁠pleasantness"

First in: Luke 4:27 Open the verse

Hebrew · Nohahנוֹחָה

Say it: no-chah

BDB: "⁠rest"

Strong’s (H5119): feminine of H5118 (נוּחַ); quietude

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:2 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. Also called Nohah. First named in Genesis 46:21. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Bela. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in Numbers 26:40. Open the verse
  3. Syrian living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Syria. First named in 2 Kings 5:1. Open the verse
  4. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Ehud. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:7. Open the verse
Naarah נַעֲרָה1 person"⁠maiden" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naarahנַעֲרָה

Say it: na-a-rah

BDB: "⁠maiden"

Strong’s (H5292): the same as H5291 (נַעֲרָה)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:5 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 4:5. Open the verse
Naarai נַעֲרַי1 person"⁠handmaid" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naaraiנַעֲרַי

Say it: na-a-ray

BDB: "⁠handmaid"

Strong’s (H5293): from H5288 (נַעַר); youthful

First in: 1 Chronicles 11:37 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ezbai. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:37. Open the verse
Nabal נָבָל1 person"⁠fool" (BDB)

“Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this worthless fellow, even Nabal; for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I thy handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.”

The Bible says: 1 Samuel 25:25 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nabalנָבָל

Say it: na-val

BDB: "⁠fool"

Strong’s (H5037): the same as H5036 (נָבָל); dolt

First in: 1 Samuel 25:3 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 1 Samuel 25:3. Open the verse
Naboth נָבוֹת1 person"⁠fruits" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nabothנָבוֹת

Say it: na-vot

BDB: "⁠fruits"

Strong’s (H5022): feminine plural from the same as H5011 (נֹב); fruits

First in: 1 Kings 21:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Kings 21:1. Open the verse
Nacon נָכוֹן1 person"⁠prepared" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naconנָכוֹן

Say it: na-khon

King James Version spelling: Nachon

BDB: "⁠prepared"

Strong’s (H5225): from H3559 (כּוּן); prepared

First in: 2 Samuel 6:6 Open the verse

Hebrew · Chidonכִּידֹן

Say it: ki-don

BDB: "⁠javelin"

Strong’s (H3592): the same as H3591 (כִּידוֹן)

First in: 1 Chronicles 13:9 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Also called Chidon. First named in 2 Samuel 6:6. Open the verse
Nadab נָדָב4 people"⁠generous" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nadabנָדָב

Say it: na-dav

BDB: "⁠generous"

Strong’s (H5070): from H5068 (נָדַב); liberal

First in: Exodus 6:23 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Priest living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Aaron and Elisheba. Tribe of Levi. First named in Exodus 6:23. Open the verse
  2. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jeroboam. Israel. First named in 1 Kings 14:20. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shammai. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:28. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Abiel and Maacah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:30. Open the verse
Naggai Ναγγαί1 person"⁠brightness" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · NaggaiΝαγγαί

Say it: Nangai

King James Version spelling: Nagge

Strong’s (G3477): probably of Hebrew origin (compare H5052)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נֹ֫גַהּ (H5052): "⁠brightness"

First in: Luke 3:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Maath. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:25. Open the verse
Naham נַ֫חַם1 person"⁠comfort" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nahamנַ֫חַם

Say it: na-cham

BDB: "⁠comfort"

Strong’s (H5163): from H5162 (נָחַם); consolation

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:19 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 4:19. Open the verse
Nahamani נַחֲמָנִי1 person"⁠merciful" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nahamaniנַחֲמָנִי

Say it: na-cha-ma-ni

BDB: "⁠merciful"

Strong’s (H5167): from H5162 (נָחַם); consolatory

First in: Nehemiah 7:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 7:7. Open the verse
Naharai נַחֲרַי1 person"⁠snorter" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naharaiנַחֲרַי

Say it: na-cha-ray

BDB: "⁠snorter"

Strong’s (H5171): or נַחְרַי; from the same as H5170 (נַחַר); snorer

First in: 2 Samuel 23:37 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 2 Samuel 23:37. Open the verse
Nahash נָחָשׁ4 people"⁠serpent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nahashנָחָשׁ

Say it: na-chash

BDB: "⁠serpent"

Strong’s (H5176): the same as H5175 (נָחָשׁ)

First in: 1 Samuel 11:1 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. King living at the time of United Monarchy. Ammon. First named in 1 Samuel 11:1. Open the verse
  2. King living at the time of United Monarchy. Ammon. First named in 2 Samuel 10:2. Open the verse
  3. Woman living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 2 Samuel 17:25. Open the verse
  4. King living at the time of United Monarchy. Ammon. First named in 2 Samuel 17:27. Open the verse
Nahath נַ֫חַת2 people"⁠rest" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nahathנַ֫חַת

Say it: na-chat

BDB: "⁠rest"

Strong’s (H5184): the same as H5183 (נַחַת); quiet

First in: Genesis 36:13 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Reuel. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:13. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 31:13. Open the verse
Nahbi נַחְבִּי1 person"⁠hidden" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nahbiנַחְבִּי

Say it: nach-bi

BDB: "⁠hidden"

Strong’s (H5147): from H2247 (חָבָה); occult

First in: Numbers 13:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Vophsi. First named in Numbers 13:14. Open the verse
Nahor נָחוֹר2 people"⁠snorting" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Nahorנָחוֹר

Say it: na-chor

King James Version spelling: Nachor

BDB: "⁠snorting"

Strong’s (H5152): from the same as H5170 (נַחַר); snorer

First in: Genesis 11:22 Open the verse

Greek · NahorΝαχώρ

Say it: Nachōr

King James Version spelling: Nachor

Strong’s (G3493): of Hebrew origin (H5152)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נָחוֹר (H5152): "⁠snorting"

First in: Luke 3:34 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Serug. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 11:22. Open the verse
  2. Abraham's brother living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Terah. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 11:26. Open the verse
Nahshon נַחְשׁוֹן1 person"⁠enchanter" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Nahshonנַחְשׁוֹן

Say it: nach-shon

King James Version spelling: Naashon

BDB: "⁠enchanter"

Strong’s (H5177): from H5172 (נָחַשׁ); enchanter

First in: Exodus 6:23 Open the verse

Greek · NahshonΝαασσών

Say it: Naassōn

King James Version spelling: Naasson

Strong’s (G3476): of Hebrew origin (H5177)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נַחְשׁוֹן (H5177): "⁠enchanter"

First in: Matthew 1:4 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Amminadab. Tribe of Judah. First named in Exodus 6:23. Open the verse
Nahum נַחוּם2 people"⁠comfort" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Nahumנַחוּם

Say it: na-chum

BDB: "⁠comfort"

Strong’s (H5151): from H5162 (נָחַם); comfortable

First in: Nahum 1:1 Open the verse

Greek · NahumΝαούμ

Say it: Naoum

King James Version spelling: Naum

Strong’s (G3486): of Hebrew origin (H5151)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נַחוּם (H5151): "⁠comfort"

First in: Luke 3:25 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Nahum 1:1. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Esli. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:25. Open the verse
Naomi נׇעֳמִי1 person"⁠my delight" (BDB)

“And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara; for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.”

The Bible says: Ruth 1:20 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naomiנׇעֳמִי

Say it: no-o-mi

BDB: "⁠my delight"

Strong’s (H5281): from H5278 (נֹעַם); pleasant

First in: Ruth 1:2 Open the verse

Hebrew · Maraמָרָא

Say it: ma-ra

BDB: "⁠bitterness"

Strong’s (H4755): for H4751 (מַר) feminine; bitter

First in: Ruth 1:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living before Israel's Monarchy. Also called Mara. First named in Ruth 1:2. Open the verse
Naphish נָפִישׁ1 person"⁠refreshment" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Naphishנָפִישׁ

Say it: na-phish

King James Version spelling: Nephish

BDB: "⁠refreshment"

Strong’s (H5305): from H5314 (נָפַשׁ); refreshed

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
Naphtali נַפְתָּלִי1 person"⁠wrestling" (BDB)

“And Rachel said, With mighty wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali.”

The Bible says: Genesis 30:8 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Naphtaliנַפְתָּלִי

Say it: naph-ta-li

BDB: "⁠wrestling"

Strong’s (H5321): from H6617 (פָּתַל); my wrestling

First in: Genesis 30:8 Open the verse

Greek · NaphtaliΝεφθαλείμ

Say it: Nephthaleim

King James Version spelling: Nepthalim

Strong’s (G3508): of Hebrew origin (H5321)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נַפְתָּלִי (H5321): "⁠wrestling"

First in: Matthew 4:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Jacob's son living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Israel and Bilhah. Tribe of Naphtali. First named in Genesis 30:8. Open the verse
Narcissus Νάρκισσος1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · NarcissusΝάρκισσος

Say it: Narkissos

Strong’s (G3488): a flower of the same name, from (stupefaction, as a "⁠narcotic")

First in: Romans 16:11 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 Romans 16:11. Open the verse
Nathan נָתָן6 people"⁠giver" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Nathanנָתָן

Say it: na-tan

BDB: "⁠giver"

Strong’s (H5416): from H5414 (נָתַן); given

First in: 2 Samuel 5:14 Open the verse

Greek · NathanΝαθάν

Say it: Nathan

Strong’s (G3481): of Hebrew origin (H5416)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נָתָן (H5416): "⁠giver"

First in: Luke 3:31 Open the verse

The 6 people with this name

  1. David's son living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of David and Bathsheba. Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Samuel 5:14. Open the verse
  2. Prophet living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 2 Samuel 7:2. Open the verse
  3. Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 2 Samuel 23:36. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Attai. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:36. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:16. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:39. Open the verse
Nathanael Ναθαναήλ1 person"⁠given of God" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · NathanaelΝαθαναήλ

Say it: Nathanaēl

Strong’s (G3482): of Hebrew origin (H5417)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נְתַנְאֵל (H5417): "⁠given of God"

First in: John 1:45 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in John 1:45. Open the verse
Nathan-melech נְתַן־מֶ֫לֶךְ1 person"⁠the gift of the king" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nathan-melechנְתַן־מֶ֫לֶךְ

Say it: ne-tan-me-lekh

BDB: "⁠the gift of the king"

Strong’s (H5419): from H5414 (נָתַן) and H4428 (מֶלֶךְ); given of (the) king

First in: 2 Kings 23:11 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 23:11. Open the verse
Neariah נְעַרְיָה2 people"⁠servant of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Neariahנְעַרְיָה

Say it: ne-ar-yah

BDB: "⁠servant of YHWH"

Strong’s (H5294): from H5288 (נַעַר) and H3050 (יָהּ); servant of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:22 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shemaiah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:22. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ishi. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:42. Open the verse
Nebai נוֹבָ֑י1 person"⁠fruitful" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nebaiנוֹבָ֑י

Say it: no-vay

BDB: "⁠fruitful"

Strong’s (H5109): from H5108 (נוֹב); fruitful

First in: Nehemiah 10:19 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:19. Open the verse
Nebaioth נְבָיוֹת1 person"⁠heights" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nebaiothנְבָיוֹת

Say it: ne-va-vot

King James Version spelling: Nebajoth

BDB: "⁠heights"

Strong’s (H5032): or נְבָיֹת; feminine plural from H5107 (נוּב); fruitfulnesses

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
Nebat נְבָט1 person"⁠aspect" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nebatנְבָט

Say it: ne-vat

BDB: "⁠aspect"

Strong’s (H5028): from H5027 (נָבַט); regard

First in: 1 Kings 11:26 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Israel. First named in 1 Kings 11:26. Open the verse
Nebuchadnezzar נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר1 person"⁠may Nebo protect the crown" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Aramaic

Hebrew · Nebuchadnezzarנְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר

Say it: ne-vu-khad-nets-tsar

King James Version spelling: Nebuchadrezzar

BDB: "⁠may Nebo protect the crown"

Strong’s (H5019): or נְבֻּכַדְנֶאצַּר; (2 Kings 24:1,10), or נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר; (Esther 2:6; Daniel 1:18), or נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר; or נְבוּכַדְרֶאצּוֹר; (Ezra 2:1; Jeremiah 49:28), or foreign derivation

First in: Jeremiah 21:2 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Nebuchadnezzarנְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר

Say it: ne-vu-khad-nets-tsar

BDB: "⁠may Nebo protect the crown"

Strong’s (H5019): or נְבֻּכַדְנֶאצַּר; (2 Kings 24:1,10), or נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר; (Esther 2:6; Daniel 1:18), or נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר; or נְבוּכַדְרֶאצּוֹר; (Ezra 2:1; Jeremiah 49:28), or foreign derivation

First in: 2 Kings 24:1 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Nebuchadnezzarנְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר

Say it: ne-vu-khad-nets-tsar

King James Version spelling: Nebuchadrezzar

BDB: "⁠may Nebo protect the crown"

Strong’s (H5020): (Aramaic) corresponding to H5019 (נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר)

First in: Jeremiah 49:28 Open the verse

Aramaic · Nebuchadnezzarנְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר

Say it: ne-vu-khad-nets-tsar

BDB: "⁠may Nebo protect the crown"

Strong’s (H5020): (Aramaic) corresponding to H5019 (נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר)

First in: Ezra 2:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Emperor living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Mesopotamia. First named in 2 Kings 24:1. Open the verse
Nebu-sar-sekim שַׂרְ־סְכִים1 person"⁠prince of the eunuchs" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nebu-sar-sekimשַׂרְ־סְכִים

Say it: sar-se-khim

BDB: "⁠prince of the eunuchs"

Strong’s (H8310): of foreign derivation

First in: Jeremiah 39:3 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 39:3. Open the verse
Nebushazban נְבוּשַׁזְבָּן1 person"⁠Nebo delivers me" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nebushazbanנְבוּשַׁזְבָּן

Say it: ne-vu-shaz-ban

King James Version spelling: Nebushasban

BDB: "⁠Nebo delivers me"

Strong’s (H5021): of foreign derivation

First in: Jeremiah 39:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 39:13. Open the verse
Nebuzaradan נְבוּזַרְאֲדָן1 person"⁠Nebo has given seed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nebuzaradanנְבוּזַרְאֲדָן

Say it: ne-vu-zar-a-dan

King James Version spelling: Nebuzar-adan

BDB: "⁠Nebo has given seed"

Strong’s (H5018): of foreign origin

First in: 2 Kings 25:8 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 25:8. Open the verse
Neco נְכוֹ1 person"⁠lame" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Necoנְכוֹ

Say it: ne-kho

King James Version spelling: Necho

BDB: "⁠lame"

Strong’s (H5224): probably of Egyptian origin

First in: 2 Chronicles 35:20 Open the verse

Hebrew · Pharaohפַּרְעֹה

Say it: par-oh

BDB: "⁠great house"

Strong’s (H6547): of Egyptian derivation

First in: 2 Kings 23:35 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Pharaoh living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Egypt. Also called Pharaoh. First named in 2 Kings 23:35. Open the verse
Nedabiah נְדַבְיָה1 person"⁠whom YHWH impels" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nedabiahנְדַבְיָה

Say it: ne-dav-yah

BDB: "⁠whom YHWH impels"

Strong’s (H5072): from H5068 (נָדַב) and H3050 (יָהּ); largess of Yah

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. 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
Nehemiah נְחֶמְיָה3 people"⁠YHWH comforts" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nehemiahנְחֶמְיָה

Say it: ne-chem-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH comforts"

Strong’s (H5166): from H5162 (נָחַם) and H3050 (יָהּ); consolation of Yah

First in: Ezra 2:2 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:2. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Hacaliah. First named in Nehemiah 1:1. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Azbuk. First named in Nehemiah 3:16. Open the verse
Nehum — another name of Rehum (O to R page).
Nehushta נְחֻשְׁתָּא1 person"⁠brass" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nehushtaנְחֻשְׁתָּא

Say it: ne-chush-ta

BDB: "⁠brass"

Strong’s (H5179): from H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת); copper

First in: 2 Kings 24:8 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Daughter of Elnathan. First named in 2 Kings 24:8. Open the verse
Nekoda נְקוֹדָא2 people"⁠distinguished" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nekodaנְקוֹדָא

Say it: ne-qo-da

BDB: "⁠distinguished"

Strong’s (H5353): feminine of H5348 (נָקֹד) (in the figurative sense of marked); distinction

First in: Ezra 2:48 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:48. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:60. Open the verse
Nemuel נְמוּאֵל1 person"⁠day of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nemuelנְמוּאֵל

Say it: ne-mu-el

BDB: "⁠day of God"

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

First in: Numbers 26:9 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Eliab. Tribe of Reuben. First named in Numbers 26:9. Open the verse
Nepheg נֶ֫פֶג2 people"⁠sprout" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nephegנֶ֫פֶג

Say it: ne-pheg

BDB: "⁠sprout"

Strong’s (H5298): from an unused root probably meaning to spring forth; a sprout

First in: Exodus 6:21 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Izhar. Tribe of Levi. First named in Exodus 6:21. 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
Ner נֵר1 person"⁠lamp" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nerנֵר

Say it: ner

BDB: "⁠lamp"

Strong’s (H5369): the same as H5216 (נִיר); lamp

First in: 1 Samuel 14:50 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Saul's uncle living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Abiel and Maacah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Samuel 14:50. Open the verse
Nereus Νηρεύς1 personwet (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · NereusΝηρεύς

Say it: Nēreus

Strong’s (G3517): apparently from a derivative of the base of G3491 (ναῦς) (meaning wet)

First in: Romans 16:15 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Romans 16:15. Open the verse
Nergal-sar-ezer נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר2 people"⁠prince of fire" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nergal-sar-ezerנֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר

Say it: ne-re-gal shar-e-tser

King James Version spelling: Nergal-sharezer

BDB: "⁠prince of fire"

Strong’s (H5371): from H5370 (נֵרְגַּל) and H8272 (שַׁרְאֶצֶר)

First in: Jeremiah 39:3 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Babylonian official living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 39:3. Open the verse
  2. Babylonian official of Samgar living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 39:3. Open the verse
Neri Νηρί1 person"⁠lamp of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · NeriΝηρί

Say it: Nēri

Strong’s (G3518): of Hebrew origin (H5374)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נֵרִיָהוּ (H5374): "⁠lamp of YHWH"

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 Melchi. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:27. Open the verse
Neriah נֵרִיָהוּ1 person"⁠lamp of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Neriahנֵרִיָהוּ

Say it: ne-riy-yah

BDB: "⁠lamp of YHWH"

Strong’s (H5374): or נֵרִיָּהוּ; from H5216 (נִיר) and H3050 (יָהּ); light of Yah

First in: Jeremiah 32:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Mahseiah. First named in Jeremiah 32:12. Open the verse
Nero Νέρων1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · NeroΝέρων

Say it: Nerōn

Strong’s (G3505): of Latin origin

First in: 2 Timothy 4:22 Open the verse

Greek · CaesarΚαῖσαρ

Say it: Kaisar

Strong’s (G2541): of Latin origin

First in: 2 Timothy 4:22 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Emperor living at the time of the New Testament. Italy. Also called Caesar. First named in 2 Timothy 4:22. Open the verse
Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל10 people"⁠given of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nethanelנְתַנְאֵל

Say it: ne-tan-el

King James Version spelling: Nethaneel

BDB: "⁠given of God"

Strong’s (H5417): from H5414 (נָתַן) and H410 (אֵל); given of God

First in: Numbers 1:8 Open the verse

The 10 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Zuar. Tribe of Issachar. First named in Numbers 1:8. Open the verse
  2. David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Jesse and Nahash. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:14. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 15:24. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:6. Open the verse
  5. 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
  6. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 17:7. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 35:9. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:22. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:21. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Jonathan. First named in Nehemiah 12:36. Open the verse
Nethaniah נְתַנְיָ֫הוּ4 people"⁠given of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nethaniahנְתַנְיָ֫הוּ

Say it: ne-tan-yah

BDB: "⁠given of YHWH"

Strong’s (H5418): or נְתַנְיָהוּ; from H5414 (נָתַן) and H3050 (יָהּ); given of Yah

First in: 2 Kings 25:23 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Elishama. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 2 Kings 25:23. Open the verse
  2. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Asaph. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 25:2. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 17:8. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shelemiah. First named in Jeremiah 36:14. Open the verse
Neziah נְצִיחַ1 person"⁠pre-eminent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Neziahנְצִיחַ

Say it: ne-tsi-ach

BDB: "⁠pre-eminent"

Strong’s (H5335): from H5329 (נָצַח); conspicuous

First in: Ezra 2:54 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:54. Open the verse
Nicanor Νικάνωρ1 personvictorious (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · NicanorΝικάνωρ

Say it: Nikanōr

Strong’s (G3527): probably from G3528 (νικάω); victorious

First in: Acts 6:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 6:5. Open the verse
Nicodemus Νικόδημος1 personvictorious among his people (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · NicodemusΝικόδημος

Say it: Nikodēmos

Strong’s (G3530): from G3534 (νῖκος) and G1218 (δῆμος); victorious among his people

First in: John 3:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in John 3:1. Open the verse
Nicolaus Νικόλαος1 personvictorious over the people (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · NicolausΝικόλαος

Say it: Nikolaos

King James Version spelling: Nicolas

Strong’s (G3532): from G3534 (νῖκος) and G2994 (Λαοδικεύς); victorious over the people

First in: Acts 6:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 6:5. Open the verse
Niger — another name of Simeon (S page).
Nimrod נִמְרֹד1 person"⁠rebellion" or "⁠the valiant" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nimrodנִמְרֹד

Say it: nim-rod

BDB: "⁠rebellion" or "⁠the valiant"

Strong’s (H5248): or נִמְרֹד; probably of foreign origin

First in: Genesis 10:8 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Cush. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:8. Open the verse
Nimshi נִמְשִׁי1 person"⁠rescued" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nimshiנִמְשִׁי

Say it: nim-shi

BDB: "⁠rescued"

Strong’s (H5250): probably from H4871 (מָשָׁה); extricated

First in: 1 Kings 19:16 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Israel. First named in 1 Kings 19:16. Open the verse
Noadiah נוֹעַדְיָה2 people"⁠meeting with YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Noadiahנוֹעַדְיָה

Say it: no-ad-yah

BDB: "⁠meeting with YHWH"

Strong’s (H5129): from H3259 (יָעַד) and H3050 (יָהּ); convened of Yah

First in: Ezra 8:33 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Binnui. First named in Ezra 8:33. Open the verse
  2. Woman living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 6:14. Open the verse
Noah נֹחַ2 people"⁠rest" (BDB)

“and he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us in our work and in the toil of our hands, which cometh because of the ground which Jehovah hath cursed.”

The Bible says: Genesis 5:29 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Noahנֹחַ

Say it: no-ach

BDB: "⁠rest"

Strong’s (H5146): the same as H5118 (נוּחַ); rest

First in: Genesis 5:29 Open the verse

Hebrew · Noahנֹעָה

Say it: no-ah

BDB: "⁠motion"

Strong’s (H5270): from H5128 (נוּעַ); movement

First in: Numbers 26:33 Open the verse

Greek · NoahΝῶε

Say it: Nōe

King James Version spelling: Noe

Strong’s (G3575): of Hebrew origin (H5146)

BDB, for the Hebrew name נֹחַ (H5146): "⁠rest"

First in: Matthew 24:37 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Flood survivor living at the time before the Flood. Son of Lamech. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 5:29. Open the verse
  2. Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Daughter of Zelophehad. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in Numbers 26:33. Open the verse
Nobah נֹ֫בַח1 person"⁠barking" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nobahנֹ֫בַח

Say it: no-vach

BDB: "⁠barking"

Strong’s (H5025): from H5024 (נָבַח); a bark

First in: Numbers 32:42 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 32:42. Open the verse
Nodab — another name of Kedemah (J to L page).
Nogah נֹ֫גַהּ1 person"⁠brightness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nogahנֹ֫גַהּ

Say it: no-gah

BDB: "⁠brightness"

Strong’s (H5052): the same as H5051 (נֹגַהּ)

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. David's son living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of David and Jerusalem wives. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:7. Open the verse
Nohah — another name of Naaman.
No Mercy — another name of Lo-ruhamah (J to L page).
Not My People — another name of Lo-ammi (J to L page).
Nun נוּן1 person"⁠fish" or "⁠posterity" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Nunנוּן

Say it: nun

BDB: "⁠fish" or "⁠posterity"

Strong’s (H5126): or נוֹן; (1 Chronicles 7:27), from H5125 (נוּן); perpetuity,

First in: Exodus 33:11 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Elishama. Tribe of Ephraim. First named in Exodus 33:11. Open the verse
Nympha Νυμφᾶς1 personnymph-given (i.e. -born) (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · NymphaΝυμφᾶς

Say it: Numphas

Strong’s (G3564): probably contracted for a compound of G3565 (νύμφη) and G1435 (δῶρον); nymph-given (i.e. -born)

First in: Colossians 4:15 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Colossians 4:15. Open the verse

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