Names of People: O to R

166 names, from Obadiah to Ruth. Tap a name to open its card.

O

33 names.

Obadiah עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ12 people"⁠servant of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Obadiahעֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ

Say it: o-vad-yah

BDB: "⁠servant of YHWH"

Strong’s (H5662): or עֹבַדְיָהוּ; active participle of H5647 (עָבַד) and H3050 (יָהּ); serving Yah

First in: 1 Kings 18:3 Open the verse

Hebrew · Abdaעַבְדָּא

Say it: av-da

BDB: "⁠servant of YHWH"

Strong’s (H5653): from H5647 (עָבַד); work

First in: Nehemiah 11:17 Open the verse

The 12 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Kings 18:3. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hananiah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:21. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Izrahiah. Tribe of Issachar. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:3. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Azel. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:38. Open the verse
  5. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Shemaiah. Tribe of Levi. Also called Abda. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:16. Open the verse
  6. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:9. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:19. Open the verse
  8. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 17:7. Open the verse
  9. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 34:12. Open the verse
  10. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Jehiel. First named in Ezra 8:9. Open the verse
  11. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:5. Open the verse
  12. Prophet living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Obadiah 1:1. Open the verse
Obal עוֹבָל1 person"⁠stripped bare" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Obalעוֹבָל

Say it: o-val

BDB: "⁠stripped bare"

Strong’s (H5745): of foreign derivation

First in: Genesis 10:28 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Obalעֵיבָל

Say it: e-val

King James Version spelling: Ebal

BDB: "⁠stone" or "⁠bare mountain"

Strong’s (H5858): perhaps from an unused root probably meaning to be bald; bare

First in: 1 Chronicles 1:22 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Joktan. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:28. Open the verse
Obed עוֹבֵד5 people"⁠serving" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Obedעוֹבֵד

Say it: o-ved

BDB: "⁠serving"

Strong’s (H5744): active participle of H5647 (עָבַד); serving

First in: Ruth 4:17 Open the verse

Greek · ObedὨβήδ

Say it: Ōbēd

Strong’s (G5601): of Hebrew origin (H5744)

BDB, for the Hebrew name עוֹבֵד (H5744): "⁠serving"

First in: Matthew 1:5 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Boaz and Ruth. Tribe of Judah. First named in Ruth 4:17. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ephlal. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:37. Open the verse
  3. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 11:47. Open the verse
  4. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shemaiah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:7. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 23:1. Open the verse
Obed-edom עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם1 person"⁠servant of Edom" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Obed-edomעֹבֵד אֱדוֹם

Say it: o-ved e-dom

BDB: "⁠servant of Edom"

Strong’s (H5654): from the active participle of H5647 (עָבַד) and H123 (אֱדֹם); worker of Edom

First in: 2 Samuel 6:10 Open the verse

Hebrew · Shimeiשִׁמְעִי

Say it: shim-i

BDB: "⁠renowned"

Strong’s (H8096): from H8088 (שֵׁמַע); famous

First in: 1 Chronicles 25:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Singer living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Jeduthun. Tribe of Levi. Also called Shimei. First named in 2 Samuel 6:10. Open the verse
Obil אוֹבִיל1 person"⁠camel driver" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Obilאוֹבִיל

Say it: o-vil

BDB: "⁠camel driver"

Strong’s (H179): probably from H56 (אָבַל); mournful

First in: 1 Chronicles 27:30 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:30. Open the verse
Ochran עׇכְרָן1 person"⁠troubled" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ochranעׇכְרָן

Say it: okh-ran

King James Version spelling: Ocran

BDB: "⁠troubled"

Strong’s (H5918): from H5916 (עָכַר); muddler

First in: Numbers 1:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Tribe of Asher. First named in Numbers 1:13. Open the verse
Oded עֹדֵד2 people"⁠restorer" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Odedעֹדֵד

Say it: o-ded

BDB: "⁠restorer"

Strong’s (H5752): or עֹדֵד; from H5749 (עוּד); reiteration

First in: 2 Chronicles 15:1 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 15:1. Open the verse
  2. Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Chronicles 28:9. Open the verse
Og עוֹג1 person"⁠long-necked" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ogעוֹג

Say it: og

BDB: "⁠long-necked"

Strong’s (H5747): probably from H5746 (עוּג); round

First in: Numbers 21:33 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Ammon. First named in Numbers 21:33. Open the verse
Ohad אֹ֫הַד1 person"⁠united" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ohadאֹ֫הַד

Say it: o-had

BDB: "⁠united"

Strong’s (H161): from an unused root meaning to be united; unity

First in: Genesis 46:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Simeon. Tribe of Simeon. First named in Genesis 46:10. Open the verse
Ohel אֹ֫הֶל1 person"⁠tent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ohelאֹ֫הֶל

Say it: o-hel

BDB: "⁠tent"

Strong’s (H169): the same as H168 (אֹהֶל)

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Zerubbabel. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:20. Open the verse
Oholah אׇהֳלָה1 person"⁠her own tent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Oholahאׇהֳלָה

Say it: o-ho-lah

King James Version spelling: Aholah

BDB: "⁠her own tent"

Strong’s (H170): in form a feminine of H168 (אֹהֶל), but in fact for אׇהֳלָהּ; from H168 (אֹהֶל); her tent (i.e. idolatrous sanctuary)

First in: Ezekiel 23:4 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezekiel 23:4. Open the verse
Oholiab אׇהֳלִיאָב1 person"⁠Father's tent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Oholiabאׇהֳלִיאָב

Say it: o-ho-li-av

King James Version spelling: Aholiab

BDB: "⁠Father's tent"

Strong’s (H171): from H168 (אֹהֶל) and H1 (אָב); tent of (his) father

First in: Exodus 31:6 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Ahisamach. First named in Exodus 31:6. Open the verse
Oholibah אׇהֳלִיבָה1 person"⁠woman of the tent" or "⁠the tent is in her" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Oholibahאׇהֳלִיבָה

Say it: o-ho-li-vah

King James Version spelling: Aholibah

BDB: "⁠woman of the tent" or "⁠the tent is in her"

Strong’s (H172): (similarly with H170 (אׇהֳלָה)) for אׇהֳלִיבָהּ ; from H168 (אֹהֶל); my tent (is) in her

First in: Ezekiel 23:4 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezekiel 23:4. Open the verse
Oholibamah אׇהֳלִיבָמָה1 person"⁠tent of the high place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Oholibamahאׇהֳלִיבָמָה

Say it: o-ho-li-va-mah

King James Version spelling: Aholibamah

BDB: "⁠tent of the high place"

Strong’s (H173): from H168 (אֹהֶל) and H1116 (בָּמָה); tent of (the) height

First in: Genesis 36:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Anah. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:2. Open the verse
Olympas Ὀλυμπᾶς1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · OlympasὈλυμπᾶς

Say it: Olumpas

Strong’s (G3652): probably a contraction from (Olympian-bestowed, i.e. heaven-descended)

First in: Romans 16:15 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 16:15. Open the verse
Omar אוֹמָר1 person"⁠speaker" or "⁠eloquent" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Omarאוֹמָר

Say it: o-mar

BDB: "⁠speaker" or "⁠eloquent"

Strong’s (H201): from H559 (אָמַר); talkative

First in: Genesis 36:11 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Eliphaz. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:11. Open the verse
Omri עׇמְרִי4 people"⁠pupil of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Omriעׇמְרִי

Say it: om-ri

BDB: "⁠pupil of YHWH"

Strong’s (H6018): from H6014 (עָמַר); heaping

First in: 1 Kings 16:16 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Israel. First named in 1 Kings 16:16. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Becher. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:8. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Imri. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:4. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Michael. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:18. Open the verse
On אוֹן1 person"⁠wealth" or "⁠vigour" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Onאוֹן

Say it: on

BDB: "⁠wealth" or "⁠vigour"

Strong’s (H203): the same as H202 (אוֹן)

First in: Numbers 16:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Peleth. First named in Numbers 16:1. Open the verse
Onam אוֹנָם2 people"⁠vigorous" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Onamאוֹנָם

Say it: o-nam

BDB: "⁠vigorous"

Strong’s (H208): a variation of H209 (אוֹנָן); strong

First in: Genesis 36:23 Open the verse

The 2 people 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
  2. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Jerahmeel and Atarah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:26. Open the verse
Onan אוֹנָן1 person"⁠strong" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Onanאוֹנָן

Say it: o-nan

BDB: "⁠strong"

Strong’s (H209): a variation of H207 (אוֹנוֹ); strong

First in: Genesis 38:4 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Judah and Bath-shua. Tribe of Judah. First named in Genesis 38:4. Open the verse
Onesimus Ὀνήσιμος1 personprofitable (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · OnesimusὈνήσιμος

Say it: Onēsimos

Strong’s (G3682): from G3685 (ὀνίνημι); profitable

First in: Colossians 4:9 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Colossians 4:9. Open the verse
Onesiphorus Ὀνησίφορος1 personprofit-bearer (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · OnesiphorusὈνησίφορος

Say it: Onēsiphoros

Strong’s (G3683): from a derivative of G3685 (ὀνίνημι) and G5411 (φόρος); profit-bearer

First in: 2 Timothy 1:16 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in 2 Timothy 1:16. Open the verse
Ophir אוֹפִיר1 person"⁠reducing to ashes" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ophirאוֹפִיר

Say it: o-phir

BDB: "⁠reducing to ashes"

Strong’s (H211): or (shortened) אֹפִיר; and אוֹפִר; of uncertain derivation

First in: Genesis 10:29 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Joktan. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:29. Open the verse
Ophrah עׇפְרָה1 person"⁠fawn" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ophrahעׇפְרָה

Say it: oph-rah

BDB: "⁠fawn"

Strong’s (H6084): feminine of H6082 (עֹפֶר); female fawn

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Meonothai. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:14. Open the verse
Oreb עֹרֵב1 person"⁠raven" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Orebעֹרֵב

Say it: o-rev

BDB: "⁠raven"

Strong’s (H6159): or עוֹרֵב; the same as H6158 (עֹרֵב)

First in: Judges 7:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. First named in Judges 7:25. Open the verse
Oren אֹ֫רֶן1 person"⁠cedar" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Orenאֹ֫רֶן

Say it: o-ren

BDB: "⁠cedar"

Strong’s (H767): the same as H766 (אֹרֶן)

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Jerahmeel. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:25. Open the verse
Ornan אׇרְנָן1 person"⁠light was perpetuated: their fir trees" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ornanאׇרְנָן

Say it: or-nan

BDB: "⁠light was perpetuated: their fir trees"

Strong’s (H771): probably from H766 (אֹרֶן); strong

First in: 1 Chronicles 21:15 Open the verse

Hebrew · Araunahאֲרַוְנָה

Say it: a-rav-nah

BDB: "⁠I shall shout for joy" = "⁠make ye to shine" (2Sa 24:16) or "⁠joyful shouting of Yah" (2Sa 24:18)

Strong’s (H728): or (by transposition) אוֹרְנָה; or אַרְנִיָּהlemma אַנִיָּה missing resh, corrected to אַרְנִיָּה; all by orthographical variation for H771 (אׇרְנָן)

First in: 2 Samuel 24:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Also called Araunah. First named in 2 Samuel 24:20. Open the verse
Orpah עׇרְפָּה1 person"⁠gazelle" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Orpahעׇרְפָּה

Say it: or-pah

BDB: "⁠gazelle"

Strong’s (H6204): feminine of H6203 (עֹרֶף); mane

First in: Ruth 1:4 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living before Israel's Monarchy. Moab. First named in Ruth 1:4. Open the verse
Osnappar אָֽסְנַפַּר1 person"⁠horned bull: thorn abolished" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Osnapparאָֽסְנַפַּר

Say it: os-nap-par

King James Version spelling: Asnappar

BDB: "⁠horned bull: thorn abolished"

Strong’s (H620): of foreign derivation

First in: Ezra 4:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of Exile and Return. Assyria. First named in Ezra 4:10. Open the verse
Othni עׇתְנִי1 person"⁠lion of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Othniעׇתְנִי

Say it: ot-ni

BDB: "⁠lion of YHWH"

Strong’s (H6273): from an unused root meaning to force; forcible

First in: 1 Chronicles 26:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shemaiah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:7. Open the verse
Othniel עׇתְנִיאֵל1 person"⁠lion of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Othnielעׇתְנִיאֵל

Say it: ot-ni-el

BDB: "⁠lion of God"

Strong’s (H6274): from the same as H6273 (עׇתְנִי) and H410 (אֵל); force of God

First in: Joshua 15:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Judge living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Kenaz. First named in Joshua 15:17. Open the verse
Ozem אֹ֫צֶם2 people"⁠I shall hasten them" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ozemאֹ֫צֶם

Say it: o-tsem

BDB: "⁠I shall hasten them"

Strong’s (H684): from an unused root probably meaning to be strong; strength (i.e. strong)

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:15 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. David's brother living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Jesse and Nahash. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:15. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Jerahmeel. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:25. Open the verse
Ozni — another name of Ezbon (E to G page).

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Paarai פַּעֲרַי1 person"⁠gaping" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Paaraiפַּעֲרַי

Say it: pa-a-ray

BDB: "⁠gaping"

Strong’s (H6474): from H6473 (פָּעַר); yawning

First in: 2 Samuel 23:35 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 2 Samuel 23:35. Open the verse
Padon פָּדוֹן1 person"⁠ransom" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Padonפָּדוֹן

Say it: pa-don

BDB: "⁠ransom"

Strong’s (H6303): from H6299 (פָּדָה); ransom

First in: Ezra 2:44 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:44. Open the verse
Pagiel פַּגְעִיאֵל1 person"⁠event of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pagielפַּגְעִיאֵל

Say it: pag-i-el

BDB: "⁠event of God"

Strong’s (H6295): from H6294 (פֶּגַע) and H410 (אֵל); accident of God

First in: Numbers 1:13 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Ochran. Tribe of Asher. First named in Numbers 1:13. Open the verse
Pahath-moab פַּ֫חַת מוֹאָב3 people"⁠pit of Moab" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pahath-moabפַּ֫חַת מוֹאָב

Say it: pa-chat mo-av

BDB: "⁠pit of Moab"

Strong’s (H6355): from H6354 (פַּחַת) and H4124 (מוֹאָב); pit of Moab

First in: Ezra 2:6 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:6. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 3:11. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:14. Open the verse
Palal פָּלָל1 person"⁠judge" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Palalפָּלָל

Say it: pa-lal

BDB: "⁠judge"

Strong’s (H6420): from H6419 (פָּלַל); judge

First in: Nehemiah 3:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Uzai. First named in Nehemiah 3:25. Open the verse
Pallu פַּלּוּא1 person"⁠distinguished" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Palluפַּלּוּא

Say it: pal-lu

King James Version spelling: Phallu

BDB: "⁠distinguished"

Strong’s (H6396): from H6395 (פָּלָה); distinguished

First in: Genesis 46:9 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Reuben. Tribe of Reuben. First named in Genesis 46:9. Open the verse
Palti פַּלְטִי2 people"⁠my deliverance" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Paltiפַּלְטִי

Say it: pal-ti

King James Version spelling: Phalti

BDB: "⁠my deliverance"

Strong’s (H6406): from H6403 (פָּלַט); delivered

First in: Numbers 13:9 Open the verse

Hebrew · Paltielפַּלְטִיאֵל

Say it: pal-ti-el

King James Version spelling: Phaltiel

BDB: "⁠God delivers"

Strong’s (H6409): from the same as H6404 (פֶּלֶט) and H410 (אֵל); deliverance of God

First in: 2 Samuel 3:15 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Raphu. First named in Numbers 13:9. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Laish. Tribe of Benjamin. Also called Paltiel. First named in 1 Samuel 25:44. Open the verse
Paltiel פַּלְטִיאֵל1 person"⁠God delivers" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Paltielפַּלְטִיאֵל

Say it: pal-ti-el

BDB: "⁠God delivers"

Strong’s (H6409): from the same as H6404 (פֶּלֶט) and H410 (אֵל); deliverance of God

First in: Numbers 34:26 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Azzan. First named in Numbers 34:26. Open the verse
Parmashta פַּרְמַשְׁתָּא1 person"⁠superior" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Parmashtaפַּרְמַשְׁתָּא

Say it: par-mash-ta

BDB: "⁠superior"

Strong’s (H6534): of Persian origin

First in: Esther 9:9 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Haman and Zeresh (uncertain). First named in Esther 9:9. Open the verse
Parmenas Παρμενᾶς1 personconstant (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · ParmenasΠαρμενᾶς

Say it: Parmenas

Strong’s (G3937): probably by contraction for (a derivative of a compound of G3844 (παρά) and G3306 (μένω)); constant

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
Parnach פַּרְנָךְ1 person"⁠delicate" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Parnachפַּרְנָךְ

Say it: par-nakh

BDB: "⁠delicate"

Strong’s (H6535): of uncertain derivation

First in: Numbers 34:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 34:25. Open the verse
Parosh פַּרְעֹשׁ4 people"⁠flea" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Paroshפַּרְעֹשׁ

Say it: par-osh

BDB: "⁠flea"

Strong’s (H6551): the same as H6550 (פַּרְעֹשׁ)

First in: Ezra 2:3 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:3. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:3. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 3:25. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:14. Open the verse
Parshandatha פַּרְשַׁנְדָּתָא1 person"⁠given by prayer" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Parshandathaפַּרְשַׁנְדָּתָא

Say it: par-shan-da-ta

BDB: "⁠given by prayer"

Strong’s (H6577): of Persian origin

First in: Esther 9:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Haman and Zeresh (uncertain). First named in Esther 9:7. Open the verse
Paruah פָּרוּחַ1 person"⁠sprout" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Paruahפָּרוּחַ

Say it: pa-ru-ach

BDB: "⁠sprout"

Strong’s (H6515): passive participle of H6524 (פָּרַח); blossomed

First in: 1 Kings 4:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 1 Kings 4:17. Open the verse
Pasach פָּסַךְ1 person"⁠cut off" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pasachפָּסַךְ

Say it: pa-sakh

BDB: "⁠cut off"

Strong’s (H6457): from an unused root meaning to divide; divider

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:33 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Japhlet. Tribe of Asher. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:33. Open the verse
Paseah פָּסֵחַ3 people"⁠limper" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Paseahפָּסֵחַ

Say it: pa-se-ach

BDB: "⁠limper"

Strong’s (H6454): from H6452 (פָּסַח); limping

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:12 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Eshton. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:12. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:49. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 3:6. Open the verse
Pashhur פַּשְׁחוּר5 people"⁠freedom" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pashhurפַּשְׁחוּר

Say it: pash-chur

King James Version spelling: Pashur

BDB: "⁠freedom"

Strong’s (H6583): probably from H6582 (פָּשַׁח); liberation

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:12 Open the verse

Hebrew · Terror on Every Sideמָגוֹר מִסָּבִיב

Say it: ma-gor mis-sa-viv

King James Version spelling: Magor-missabib

BDB: "⁠terror on every side"

Strong’s (H4036): from H4032 (מָגוֹר) and H5439 (סָבִיב) with the preposition inserted; affright from around

First in: Jeremiah 20:3 Open the verse

The 5 people with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Malchijah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:12. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:3. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Also called Terror on Every Side. First named in Jeremiah 20:1. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Malchiah. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in Jeremiah 21:1. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 38:1. Open the verse
Patrobas Πατροβᾶς1 personfather's life (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PatrobasΠατροβᾶς

Say it: Patrobas

Strong’s (G3969): perhaps a contraction for (a compound of G3962 (πατήρ) and G979 (βίος)); father's life

First in: Romans 16:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Romans 16:14. Open the verse
Paul Παῦλος1 person"⁠desired" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · PaulΠαῦλος

Say it: Paulos

Strong’s (G3972): of Latin origin

First in: Acts 13:9 Open the verse

Greek · SaulΣαούλ

Say it: Saoul

Strong’s (G4549): of Hebrew origin (H7586)

BDB, for the Hebrew name שָׁאוּל (H7586): "⁠desired"

First in: Acts 9:4 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · SaulΣαῦλος

Say it: Saulos

Strong’s (G4569): of Hebrew origin, the same as G4549 (Σαούλ)

BDB, for the Hebrew name שָׁאוּל (H7586, through Strong’s G4549): "⁠desired"

First in: Acts 7:58 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Apostle living at the time of the New Testament. Also called Saul. First named in Acts 7:58. Open the verse
Pedahel פְּדַהְאֵל1 person"⁠ransomed by God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pedahelפְּדַהְאֵל

Say it: pe-dah-el

BDB: "⁠ransomed by God"

Strong’s (H6300): from H6299 (פָּדָה) and H410 (אֵל); God has ransomed

First in: Numbers 34:28 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Ammihud. First named in Numbers 34:28. Open the verse
Pedahzur פְּדָהצוּר1 person"⁠the Rock has ransomed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pedahzurפְּדָהצוּר

Say it: pe-da-h-tsur

BDB: "⁠the Rock has ransomed"

Strong’s (H6301): from H6299 (פָּדָה) and H6697 (צוּר); a rock (i.e. God) has ransomed

First in: Numbers 1:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in Numbers 1:10. Open the verse
Pedaiah פְּדָיָהוּ7 people"⁠YHWH has ransomed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pedaiahפְּדָיָהוּ

Say it: pe-da-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has ransomed"

Strong’s (H6305): or פְּדָיָהוּ; from H6299 (פָּדָה) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has ransomed

First in: 2 Kings 23:36 Open the verse

The 7 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 23:36. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shealtiel (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:18. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 27:20. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Parosh. First named in Nehemiah 3:25. Open the verse
  5. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:4. Open the verse
  6. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Kolaiah. First named in Nehemiah 11:7. Open the verse
  7. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 13:13. Open the verse
Pekah פֶּ֫קַח1 person"⁠opened" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pekahפֶּ֫קַח

Say it: pe-qach

BDB: "⁠opened"

Strong’s (H6492): from H6491 (פָּקַח); watch

First in: 2 Kings 15:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Remaliah. Israel. First named in 2 Kings 15:25. Open the verse
Pekahiah פְּקַחְיָה1 person"⁠YHWH sees" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pekahiahפְּקַחְיָה

Say it: pe-qach-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH sees"

Strong’s (H6494): from H6491 (פָּקַח) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has observed

First in: 2 Kings 15:22 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Menahem. Israel. First named in 2 Kings 15:22. Open the verse
Pelaiah פְּלָיָה2 people"⁠YHWH does wonders" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pelaiahפְּלָיָה

Say it: pe-la-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH does wonders"

Strong’s (H6411): or פְּלָאיָה; from H6381 (פָּלָא) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has distinguished

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:24 Open the verse

Hebrew · Pelaiahפְּלָאיָה

Say it: pe-la-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH does wonders"

Strong’s (H6411): or פְּלָאיָה; from H6381 (פָּלָא) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has distinguished

First in: Nehemiah 8:7 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Elioenai. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:24. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 8:7. Open the verse
Pelaliah פְּלַלְיָה1 person"⁠YHWH has judged" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pelaliahפְּלַלְיָה

Say it: pe-lal-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has judged"

Strong’s (H6421): from H6419 (פָּלַל) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has judged

First in: Nehemiah 11:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Amzi. Tribe of Levi. First named in Nehemiah 11:12. Open the verse
Pelatiah פְּלַטְיָ֫הוּ4 people"⁠YHWH delivers" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pelatiahפְּלַטְיָ֫הוּ

Say it: pe-lat-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH delivers"

Strong’s (H6410): or פְּלַטְיָהוּ; from H6403 (פָּלַט) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has delivered

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:21 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hananiah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:21. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ishi. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:42. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:22. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Benaiah. Tribe of Judah. First named in Ezekiel 11:1. Open the verse
Peleg פֶּ֫לֶג1 person"⁠division" (BDB)

“And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.”

The Bible says: Genesis 10:25 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Pelegפֶּ֫לֶג

Say it: pe-leg

BDB: "⁠division"

Strong’s (H6389): the same as H6388 (פֶּלֶג); earthquake

First in: Genesis 10:25 Open the verse

Greek · PelegΦάλεκ

Say it: Phalek

King James Version spelling: Phalec

Strong’s (G5317): of Hebrew origin (H6389)

BDB, for the Hebrew name פֶּ֫לֶג (H6389): "⁠division"

First in: Luke 3:35 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Eber. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:25. Open the verse
Pelet פֶּ֫לֶט2 people"⁠deliverance" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Peletפֶּ֫לֶט

Say it: pe-let

BDB: "⁠deliverance"

Strong’s (H6404): from H6403 (פָּלַט); escape

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:47 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Caleb and Jahdai (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:47. Open the verse
  2. Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Azmaveth. First named in 1 Chronicles 12:3. Open the verse
Peleth פֶּ֫לֶת2 people"⁠swiftness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pelethפֶּ֫לֶת

Say it: pe-let

BDB: "⁠swiftness"

Strong’s (H6431): from an unused root meaning to flee; swiftness

First in: Numbers 16:1 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 16:1. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Jonathan. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:33. Open the verse
Peninnah פְּנִנָּה1 person"⁠jewel" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Peninnahפְּנִנָּה

Say it: pe-nin-nah

BDB: "⁠jewel"

Strong’s (H6444): probably feminine from H6443 (פָּנִין) contr.

First in: 1 Samuel 1:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 1 Samuel 1:2. Open the verse
Penuel פְּנוּאֵל2 people"⁠facing God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Penuelפְּנוּאֵל

Say it: pe-nu-el

BDB: "⁠facing God"

Strong’s (H6439): or (more properly,) פְּנִיאֵל; from H6437 (פָּנָה) and H410 (אֵל); face of God

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:4 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Hur (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:4. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shashak. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:25. Open the verse
Peresh פֶּ֫רֶשׁ1 person"⁠dung" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pereshפֶּ֫רֶשׁ

Say it: pe-resh

BDB: "⁠dung"

Strong’s (H6570): the same as H6569 (פֶּרֶשׁ)

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:16 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Machir and Maacah. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:16. Open the verse
Perez פֶּ֫רֶץ1 person"⁠breach" (BDB)

“And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, Wherefore hast thou made a breach for thyself? therefore his name was called Perez.”

The Bible says: Genesis 38:29 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Perezפֶּ֫רֶץ

Say it: pe-rets

King James Version spelling: Pharez

BDB: "⁠breach"

Strong’s (H6557): the same as H6556 (פֶּרֶץ)

First in: Genesis 38:29 Open the verse

Greek · PerezΦάρες

Say it: Phares

King James Version spelling: Phares

Strong’s (G5329): of Hebrew origin (H6557)

BDB, for the Hebrew name פֶּ֫רֶץ (H6557): "⁠breach"

First in: Matthew 1:3 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Judah and Tamar. Tribe of Judah. First named in Genesis 38:29. Open the verse
Perez-uzzah — another name of Uzzah (T to Z page).
Perida — another name of Peruda.
Persis Περσίς1 persona Persian woman (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PersisΠερσίς

Say it: Persis

Strong’s (G4069): ; a Persian woman

First in: Romans 16:12 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Romans 16:12. Open the verse
Peruda פְּרוּדָא1 person"⁠grain" or "⁠kernel" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Perudaפְּרוּדָא

Say it: pe-ru-da

BDB: "⁠grain" or "⁠kernel"

Strong’s (H6514): or פְּרִידָא; from H6504 (פָּרַד); dispersion

First in: Ezra 2:55 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Peridaפְרִידָֽא

Say it: pe-ru-da

BDB: "⁠grain" or "⁠kernel"

Strong’s (H6514): or פְּרִידָא; from H6504 (פָּרַד); dispersion

First in: Nehemiah 7:57 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Perida. First named in Ezra 2:55. Open the verse
Peter Πέτρος1 persona (piece of) rock (Strong's)

“He brought him unto Jesus. Jesus looked upon him, and said, Thou art Simon the son of John: thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter).”

The Bible says: John 1:42 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Greek

Greek · PeterΠέτρος

Say it: Petros

Strong’s (G4074): apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος))

First in: Matthew 4:18 Open the verse

Greek · SimonΣίμων

Say it: Simōn

Strong’s (G4613): of Hebrew origin (H8095)

BDB, for the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (H8095): "⁠heard"

First in: Matthew 4:18 Open the verse

Greek · Bar-JonahΒαριωνᾶς

Say it: Bariōnas

King James Version spelling: Bar-Jona

Strong’s (G920): of Chaldee origin (H1247 and H3124); son of Jonas (or Jonah)

First in: Matthew 16:17 Open the verse

Greek · CephasΚηφᾶς

Say it: Kēphas

King James Version spelling: Peter

Strong’s (G2786): of Chaldee origin (compare H3710); the Rock

First in: John 1:42 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · SimeonΣυμεών

Say it: Sumeōn

King James Version spelling: Simon

Strong’s (G4826): from the same as G4613 (Σίμων)

BDB, for the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (H8095, through Strong’s G4613): "⁠heard"

First in: Acts 15:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Apostle living at the time of the New Testament. Son of John. Also called Simon, Simeon, Cephas, Bar-Jonah. First named in Matthew 4:18. Open the verse
Pethahiah פְּתַחְיָה4 people"⁠freed by YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pethahiahפְּתַחְיָה

Say it: pe-tach-yah

BDB: "⁠freed by YHWH"

Strong’s (H6611): from H6605 (פָּתַח) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has opened

First in: 1 Chronicles 24:16 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 1 Chronicles 24:16. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:23. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 9:5. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Meshezabel. First named in Nehemiah 11:24. Open the verse
Pethuel פְּתוּאֵל1 person"⁠vision of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pethuelפְּתוּאֵל

Say it: pe-tu-el

BDB: "⁠vision of God"

Strong’s (H6602): from H6601 (פָּתָה) and H410 (אֵל); enlarged of God

First in: Joel 1:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Joel 1:1. Open the verse
Peullethai פְּעֻלְּתַי1 person"⁠work" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Peullethaiפְּעֻלְּתַי

Say it: pe-ul-l-tay

King James Version spelling: Peulthai

BDB: "⁠work"

Strong’s (H6469): from H6468 (פְּעֻלָּה); laborious

First in: 1 Chronicles 26:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Obed-edom. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:5. Open the verse
Phanuel Φανουήλ1 person"⁠facing God" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · PhanuelΦανουήλ

Say it: Phanouēl

Strong’s (G5323): of Hebrew origin (H6439)

BDB, for the Hebrew name פְּנוּאֵל (H6439): "⁠facing God"

First in: Luke 2:36 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Luke 2:36. Open the verse
Pharaoh פַּרְעֹה8 people"⁠great house" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Pharaohפַּרְעֹה

Say it: par-oh

BDB: "⁠great house"

Strong’s (H6547): of Egyptian derivation

First in: Genesis 12:15 Open the verse

Greek · PharaohΦαραώ

Say it: Pharaō

Strong’s (G5328): of foreign origin (H6547)

The Greek form of a Hebrew name on this card.

First in: Acts 7:10 Open the verse

The 8 people with this name

  1. Pharaoh living at the time of the Patriarchs. Egypt. First named in Genesis 12:15. Open the verse
  2. Pharaoh living at the time of the Patriarchs. Egypt. First named in Genesis 37:36. Open the verse
  3. Pharaoh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Egypt. First named in Exodus 1:11. Open the verse
  4. Pharaoh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Egypt. First named in Exodus 3:10. Open the verse
  5. Pharaoh living at the time of United Monarchy. Egypt. First named in 1 Kings 3:1. Open the verse
  6. Pharaoh living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Egypt. First named in 2 Kings 18:21. Open the verse
  7. Pharaoh living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Egypt. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:18. Open the verse
  8. Pharaoh living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Egypt. First named in Jeremiah 25:19. Open the verse
Phicol פִּיכֹל1 person"⁠strong" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Phicolפִּיכֹל

Say it: pi-khol

King James Version spelling: Phichol

BDB: "⁠strong"

Strong’s (H6369): apparently from H6310 (פֶּה) and H3605 (כֹּל); mouth of all

First in: Genesis 21:22 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. First named in Genesis 21:22. Open the verse
Philemon Φιλήμων1 personfriendly (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PhilemonΦιλήμων

Say it: Philēmōn

Strong’s (G5371): from G5368 (φιλέω); friendly

First in: Philemon 1:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Philemon 1:1. Open the verse
Philetus Φίλητος1 personamiable (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PhiletusΦίλητος

Say it: Philētos

Strong’s (G5372): from G5368 (φιλέω); amiable

First in: 2 Timothy 2:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in 2 Timothy 2:17. Open the verse
Philip Φίλιππος4 peoplefond of horses (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PhilipΦίλιππος

Say it: Philippos

Strong’s (G5376): from G5384 (φίλος) and G2462 (ἵππος); fond of horses

First in: Matthew 10:3 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Apostle living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Matthew 10:3. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Herod. First named in Matthew 14:3. Open the verse
  3. Tetrarch living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Herod. First named in Luke 3:1. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 6:5. Open the verse
Philistine פְּלִשְׁתִּי1 person"⁠immigrants" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Philistineפְּלִשְׁתִּי

Say it: pe-lish-ti

King James Version spelling: Philistim

BDB: "⁠immigrants"

Strong’s (H6430): patrial from H6429 (פְּלֶשֶׁת)

First in: Genesis 10:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Casluhim. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:14. Open the verse
Philologus Φιλόλογος1 personfond of words, i.e. talkative (argumentative, learned, "⁠philological") (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PhilologusΦιλόλογος

Say it: Philologos

Strong’s (G5378): from G5384 (φίλος) and G3056 (λόγος); fond of words, i.e. talkative (argumentative, learned, "⁠philological")

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
Phinehas פִּינְחָס3 people"⁠mouth of brass" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Phinehasפִּינְחָס

Say it: pin-chas

BDB: "⁠mouth of brass"

Strong’s (H6372): apparently from H6310 (פֶּה) and a variation of H5175 (נָחָשׁ); mouth of a serpent

First in: Exodus 6:25 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. High Priest living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Eleazar. Tribe of Levi. First named in Exodus 6:25. Open the verse
  2. Priest living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Eli. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Samuel 1:3. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 8:33. Open the verse
Phlegon Φλέγων1 personblazing (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PhlegonΦλέγων

Say it: Phlegōn

Strong’s (G5393): active participle of the base of G5395 (φλόξ); blazing

First in: Romans 16:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Romans 16:14. Open the verse
Phoebe Φοίβη1 personprobably akin to the base of G5457 (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PhoebeΦοίβη

Say it: Phoibē

King James Version spelling: Phebe

Strong’s (G5402): feminine of (bright; probably akin to the base of G5457

First in: Romans 16:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Romans 16:1. Open the verse
Phygelus Φύγελλος1 personfugitive (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PhygelusΦύγελλος

Say it: Phugellos

King James Version spelling: Phygellus

Strong’s (G5436): probably from G5343 (φεύγω); fugitive

First in: 2 Timothy 1:15 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in 2 Timothy 1:15. Open the verse
Pilate Πιλᾶτος1 personclose-pressed, i.e. firm (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PilateΠιλᾶτος

Say it: Pilatos

Strong’s (G4091): of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. firm

First in: Matthew 27:2 Open the verse

Greek · PontiusΠόντιος

Say it: Pontios

Strong’s (G4194): of Latin origin; apparently bridged

First in: Luke 3:1 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Ruler living at the time of the New Testament. Also called Pontius. First named in Matthew 27:2. Open the verse
Pildash פִּלְדָּשׁ1 person"⁠flame of fire" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pildashפִּלְדָּשׁ

Say it: pil-dash

BDB: "⁠flame of fire"

Strong’s (H6394): of uncertain derivation

First in: Genesis 22:22 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Nahor and Milcah. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 22:22. Open the verse
Pilha פִּלְחָא1 person"⁠slicing" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pilhaפִּלְחָא

Say it: pil-ach

King James Version spelling: Pileha

BDB: "⁠slicing"

Strong’s (H6401): from H6400 (פֶּלַח); slicing

First in: Nehemiah 10:24 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:24. Open the verse
Piltai פִּלְטָ֑י1 person"⁠my deliverances" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Piltaiפִּלְטָ֑י

Say it: pil-tay

BDB: "⁠my deliverances"

Strong’s (H6408): for H6407 (פַּלְטִי)

First in: Nehemiah 12:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 12:17. Open the verse
Pinon פִּינֹן1 person"⁠darkness" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pinonפִּינֹן

Say it: pi-non

BDB: "⁠darkness"

Strong’s (H6373): probably the same as H6325 (פּוּנֹן)

First in: Genesis 36:41 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:41. Open the verse
Piram פִּרְאָם1 person"⁠like a wild ass" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Piramפִּרְאָם

Say it: pir-am

BDB: "⁠like a wild ass"

Strong’s (H6502): from H6501 (פֶּרֶא); wildly

First in: Joshua 10:3 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living before Israel's Monarchy. Canaan. First named in Joshua 10:3. Open the verse
Pispa פִּסְפָּה1 person"⁠disappearance" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pispaפִּסְפָּה

Say it: pis-pah

King James Version spelling: Pispah

BDB: "⁠disappearance"

Strong’s (H6462): perhaps from H6461 (פָּסַס); dispersion

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:38 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ithran. Tribe of Asher. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:38. Open the verse
Pithon פִּיתוֹן1 person"⁠harmless" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pithonפִּיתוֹן

Say it: pi-ton

BDB: "⁠harmless"

Strong’s (H6377): probably from the same as H6596 (פֹּת); expansive

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
Pochereth-hazzebaim פֹּכֶ֫רֶת הַצְבָיִם1 person"⁠here the cutting off" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Pochereth-hazzebaimפֹּכֶ֫רֶת הַצְבָיִם

Say it: po-khe-ret tse-va-yim

King James Version spelling: Pochereth of Zebaim

BDB: "⁠here the cutting off"

Strong’s (H6380): from the active participle (of the same form as the first word) feminine of an unused root (meaning to entrap) and plural of H6643 (צְבִי); trap of gazelles

First in: Ezra 2:57 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:57. Open the verse
Pontius — another name of Pilate.
Poratha פּוֹרָתָא1 person"⁠fruitfulness" or "⁠frustration" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Porathaפּוֹרָתָא

Say it: po-ra-ta

BDB: "⁠fruitfulness" or "⁠frustration"

Strong’s (H6334): of Persian origin

First in: Esther 9:8 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Haman and Zeresh (uncertain). First named in Esther 9:8. Open the verse
Porcius — another name of Festus (E to G page).
Potiphar פּוֹטִיפַר1 person"⁠belonging to the sun" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Potipharפּוֹטִיפַר

Say it: po-ti-phar

BDB: "⁠belonging to the sun"

Strong’s (H6318): of Egyptian derivation

First in: Genesis 37:36 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Egyptian living at the time of the Patriarchs. Egypt. First named in Genesis 37:36. Open the verse
Potiphera פּוֹטִי פֶ֫רַע1 person"⁠he whom the Ra gave" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Potipheraפּוֹטִי פֶ֫רַע

Say it: po-ti phe-ra

King James Version spelling: Poti-pherah

BDB: "⁠he whom the Ra gave"

Strong’s (H6319): of Egyptian derivation

First in: Genesis 41:45 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. First named in Genesis 41:45. Open the verse
Prisca — another name of Priscilla.
Priscilla Πρίσκιλλα1 personfeminine of Priscus, ancient (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PriscillaΠρίσκιλλα

Say it: Priskilla

Strong’s (G4252): diminutive of G4251 (Πρίσκα)

First in: Acts 18:2 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · PriscaΠρίσκα

Say it: Priska

Strong’s (G4251): of Latin origin; feminine of Priscus, ancient

First in: 2 Timothy 4:19 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. Also called Prisca. First named in Acts 18:2. Open the verse
Prochorus Πρόχορος1 personbefore the dance (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · ProchorusΠρόχορος

Say it: Prochoros

Strong’s (G4402): from G4253 (πρό) and G5525 (χορός); before the dance

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
Puah פּוּאָה3 people"⁠splendid" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Puahפּוּאָה

Say it: pu-ah

King James Version spelling: Phuvah

BDB: "⁠splendid"

Strong’s (H6312): or פֻּוָּה; from H6284 (פָּאָה); a blast

First in: Genesis 46:13 Open the verse

Hebrew · Puahפּוּעָה

Say it: pu-ah

BDB: "⁠splendid"

Strong’s (H6326): from an unused root meaning to glitter; brilliancy

First in: Exodus 1:15 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Issachar. Tribe of Issachar. First named in Genesis 46:13. Open the verse
  2. Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Exodus 1:15. Open the verse
  3. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. Son of Dodo. First named in Judges 10:1. Open the verse
Publius Πόπλιος1 personapparently "⁠popular" (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PubliusΠόπλιος

Say it: Poplios

Strong’s (G4196): of Latin origin; apparently "⁠popular"

First in: Acts 28:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 28:7. Open the verse
Pudens Πούδης1 personmodest (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · PudensΠούδης

Say it: Poudēs

Strong’s (G4227): of Latin origin; modest

First in: 2 Timothy 4:21 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in 2 Timothy 4:21. Open the verse
Pul — another name of Tiglath-pileser (T to Z page).
Purah פֻּרָה1 person"⁠bough" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Purahפֻּרָה

Say it: pu-rah

King James Version spelling: Phurah

BDB: "⁠bough"

Strong’s (H6513): for H6288 (פְּאֹרָה); foliage

First in: Judges 7:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living before Israel's Monarchy. First named in Judges 7:10. Open the verse
Put פּוּט1 person"⁠a bow" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Putפּוּט

Say it: put

King James Version spelling: Phut

BDB: "⁠a bow"

Strong’s (H6316): of foreign origin

First in: Genesis 10:6 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Ham. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:6. Open the verse
Putiel פּוּטִיאֵל1 person"⁠afflicted of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Putielפּוּטִיאֵל

Say it: pu-ti-el

BDB: "⁠afflicted of God"

Strong’s (H6317): from an unused root (probably meaning to disparage) and H410 (אֵל); contempt of God

First in: Exodus 6:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Exodus 6:25. Open the verse
Pyrrhus Πύρρος1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · PyrrhusΠύρρος

Say it: Purros

First in: Acts 20:4 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 20:4. Open the verse

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Q

2 names.

Quartus Κούαρτος1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · QuartusΚούαρτος

Say it: Kouartos

Strong’s (G2890): of Latin origin (fourth)

First in: Romans 16:23 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 16:23. Open the verse
Quirinius Κυρήνιος1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · QuiriniusΚυρήνιος

Say it: Kurēnios

King James Version spelling: Cyrenius

Strong’s (G2958): of Latin origin

First in: Luke 2:2 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 Luke 2:2. Open the verse

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R

52 names.

Raamah רַעְמָה1 person"⁠horse's mane" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Raamahרַעְמָה

Say it: ra-mah

BDB: "⁠horse's mane"

Strong’s (H7484): the same as H7483 (רַעְמָה)

First in: Genesis 10:7 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 10:7. Open the verse
Raamiah — another name of Reelaiah.
Rab-mag רַב־מָג1 personchief Magian (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rab-magרַב־מָג

Say it: rav-mag

Strong’s (H7248): from H7227 (רַב) and a foreign word for a Magian; chief Magian

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
Rab-saris רַב־סָרִיס2 peoplechief chamberlain (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rab-sarisרַב־סָרִיס

Say it: rav-sa-ris

King James Version spelling: Rabsaris

Strong’s (H7249): from H7227 (רַב) and a foreign word for a eunuch; chief chamberlain

First in: 2 Kings 18:17 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 18:17. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in Jeremiah 39:3. Open the verse
Rabshakeh רַבְשָׁקֵה1 personchief butler (Strong's)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rabshakehרַבְשָׁקֵה

Say it: rav-sha-qeh

King James Version spelling: Rab-shakeh

Strong’s (H7262): from H7227 (רַב) and H8248 (שָׁקָה); chief butler

First in: 2 Kings 18:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. First named in 2 Kings 18:17. Open the verse
Rachel רָחֵל1 person"⁠ewe" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Rachelרָחֵל

Say it: ra-chel

King James Version spelling: Rahel

BDB: "⁠ewe"

Strong’s (H7354): the same as H7353 (רָחֵל)

First in: Genesis 29:6 Open the verse

Greek · RachelῬαχήλ

Say it: Rhachēl

King James Version spelling: Rahel

Strong’s (G4478): of Hebrew origin (H7354)

BDB, for the Hebrew name רָחֵל (H7354): "⁠ewe"

First in: Matthew 2:18 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Laban. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 29:6. Open the verse
Raddai רַדַּי1 person"⁠trampling" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Raddaiרַדַּי

Say it: rad-day

BDB: "⁠trampling"

Strong’s (H7288): intensive from H7287 (רָדָה); domineering

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:14 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. 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
Rahab רָחָב1 person"⁠wide" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Rahabרָחָב

Say it: ra-chav

BDB: "⁠wide"

Strong’s (H7343): the same as H7342 (רָחָב); proud

First in: Joshua 2:1 Open the verse

Greek · RahabῬαάβ

Say it: Rhaab

Strong’s (G4460): of Hebrew origin (G7343)

The Greek form of a Hebrew name on this card.

First in: Hebrews 11:31 Open the verse

Greek, another spelling · RahabῬαχάβ

Say it: Rhachab

King James Version spelling: Rachab

Strong’s (G4477): from the same as G4460 (Ῥαάβ)

First in: Matthew 1:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living before Israel's Monarchy. First named in Joshua 2:1. Open the verse
Raham רַ֫חַם1 person"⁠belly" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rahamרַ֫חַם

Say it: ra-cham

BDB: "⁠belly"

Strong’s (H7357): the same as H7356 (רַחַם); pity

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:44 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shema. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:44. Open the verse
Rakem רֶ֫קֶם1 person"⁠variegation" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rakemרֶ֫קֶם

Say it: re-qem

BDB: "⁠variegation"

Strong’s (H7552): from H7551 (רָקַם); versi-color

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:16 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Sheresh. Tribe of Manasseh. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:16. Open the verse
Ram רָם3 people"⁠high" or "⁠exalted" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Ramרָם

Say it: ram

BDB: "⁠high" or "⁠exalted"

Strong’s (H7410): active participle of H7311 (רוּם); high

First in: Ruth 4:19 Open the verse

Greek · RamἈράμ

Say it: Aram

King James Version spelling: Aram

Strong’s (G689): of Hebrew origin (H7410)

BDB, for the Hebrew name רָם (H7410): "⁠high" or "⁠exalted"

First in: Matthew 1:3 Open the verse

Greek · AdminἈδμίν

Say it: Admin

King James Version spelling: Aram

First in: Luke 3:33 Open the verse

Greek · ArniἈρνὶ

Say it: Arni

First in: Luke 3:33 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Hezron and Ephrathah. Tribe of Judah. Also called Admin, Arni. First named in Ruth 4:19. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Jerahmeel. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:25. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. First named in Job 32:2. Open the verse
Ramiah רַמְיָה1 person"⁠YHWH has loosened" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ramiahרַמְיָה

Say it: ram-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has loosened"

Strong’s (H7422): from H7311 (רוּם) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has raised

First in: Ezra 10:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 10:25. Open the verse
Rapha רָפָה1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Raphaרָפָה

Say it: ra-pah

Strong’s (H7497): or רָפָה; from H7495 (רָפָא) in the sense of invigorating

First in: 2 Samuel 21:16 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Giant living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 2 Samuel 21:16. Open the verse
Raphah רָפָא1 person"⁠tall" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Raphahרָפָא

Say it: ra-pah

King James Version spelling: Rapha

BDB: "⁠tall"

Strong’s (H7498): or רָפָה; probably the same as H7497 (רָפָא); giant

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:37 Open the verse

Hebrew · Rephaiahרְפָיָה

Say it: re-pha-yah

BDB: "⁠healed of YHWH"

Strong’s (H7509): from H7495 (רָפָא) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has cured

First in: 1 Chronicles 9:43 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Binea. Tribe of Benjamin. Also called Rephaiah. First named in 1 Chronicles 8:37. Open the verse
Raphu רָפוּא1 person"⁠healed" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Raphuרָפוּא

Say it: ra-phu

BDB: "⁠healed"

Strong’s (H7505): passive participle of H7495 (רָפָא); cured

First in: Numbers 13:9 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 13:9. Open the verse
Reaiah רְאָיָה2 people"⁠YHWH has seen" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Reaiahרְאָיָה

Say it: re-a-yah

King James Version spelling: Reaia

BDB: "⁠YHWH has seen"

Strong’s (H7211): from H7200 (רָאָה) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has seen

First in: 1 Chronicles 5:5 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Micah. Tribe of Reuben. First named in 1 Chronicles 5:5. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:47. Open the verse
Reba רֶ֫בַע1 person"⁠four" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rebaרֶ֫בַע

Say it: re-va

BDB: "⁠four"

Strong’s (H7254): the same as H7253 (רֶבַע)

First in: Numbers 31:8 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. First named in Numbers 31:8. Open the verse
Rebekah רִבְקָה1 person"⁠ensnarer" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Rebekahרִבְקָה

Say it: riv-qah

BDB: "⁠ensnarer"

Strong’s (H7259): from an unused root probably meaning to clog by tying up the fetlock; fettering (by beauty)

First in: Genesis 22:23 Open the verse

Greek · RebekahῬεβέκκα

Say it: Rhebekka

King James Version spelling: Rebecca

Strong’s (G4479): of Hebrew origin (H7259)

BDB, for the Hebrew name רִבְקָה (H7259): "⁠ensnarer"

First in: Romans 9:10 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. Daughter of Bethuel. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 22:23. Open the verse
Rechab רֵכָב3 people"⁠rider" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rechabרֵכָב

Say it: re-khav

BDB: "⁠rider"

Strong’s (H7394): from H7392 (רָכַב); rider

First in: 2 Samuel 4:2 Open the verse

The 3 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Rimmon. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 2 Samuel 4:2. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hammath. Tribe of Judah. First named in 2 Kings 10:15. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 3:14. Open the verse
Reelaiah רְעֵלָיָה1 person"⁠bearer of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Reelaiahרְעֵלָיָה

Say it: re-e-la-yah

BDB: "⁠bearer of YHWH"

Strong’s (H7480): from H7477 (רָעַל) and H3050 (יָהּ); made to tremble (i.e. fearful) of Yah

First in: Ezra 2:2 Open the verse

Hebrew · Raamiahרַעַמְיָה

Say it: ra-am-yah

BDB: "⁠thunder of YHWH"

Strong’s (H7485): from H7481 (רָעַם) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has shaken

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 Raamiah. First named in Ezra 2:2. Open the verse
Regem רֶ֫גֶם1 person"⁠friend" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Regemרֶ֫גֶם

Say it: re-gem

BDB: "⁠friend"

Strong’s (H7276): from H7275 (רָגַם); stoneheap

First in: 1 Chronicles 2:47 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Caleb and Jahdai (uncertain). Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:47. Open the verse
Regem-melech רֶ֫גֶם מֶ֫לֶךְ1 person"⁠king's heap" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Regem-melechרֶ֫גֶם מֶ֫לֶךְ

Say it: re-gem me-lekh

BDB: "⁠king's heap"

Strong’s (H7278): from H7276 (רֶגֶם) and H4428 (מֶלֶךְ); king's heap

First in: Zechariah 7:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Zechariah 7:2. Open the verse
Rehabiah רְחַבְיָהוּ1 person"⁠YHWH has enlarged" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rehabiahרְחַבְיָהוּ

Say it: re-chav-yah

BDB: "⁠YHWH has enlarged"

Strong’s (H7345): or רְחַבְיָהוּ; from H7337 (רָחַב) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has enlarged

First in: 1 Chronicles 23:17 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Eliezer. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 23:17. Open the verse
Rehob רְחוֹב2 people"⁠broad place" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rehobרְחוֹב

Say it: re-chov

BDB: "⁠broad place"

Strong’s (H7340): or רְחוֹב; the same as H7339 (רְחֹב)

First in: 2 Samuel 8:3 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 2 Samuel 8:3. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:11. Open the verse
Rehoboam רְחַבְעָם1 person"⁠a people has enlarged" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Rehoboamרְחַבְעָם

Say it: re-chav-am

BDB: "⁠a people has enlarged"

Strong’s (H7346): from H7337 (רָחַב) and H5971 (עַם); a people has enlarged

First in: 1 Kings 11:43 Open the verse

Greek · RehoboamῬοβοάμ

Say it: Rhoboam

King James Version spelling: Roboam

Strong’s (G4497): of Hebrew origin (H7346)

BDB, for the Hebrew name רְחַבְעָם (H7346): "⁠a people has enlarged"

First in: Matthew 1:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. King living at the time of United Monarchyand Divided Monarchy. Son of Solomon and Naamah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Kings 11:43. Open the verse
Rehum רְחוּם4 people"⁠compassion" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Aramaic

Hebrew · Rehumרְחוּם

Say it: re-chum

BDB: "⁠compassion"

Strong’s (H7348): a form of H7349 (רַחוּם)

First in: Ezra 2:2 Open the verse

Aramaic · Rehumרְחוּם

Say it: re-chum

BDB: "⁠compassion"

Strong’s (H7348): a form of H7349 (רַחוּם)

First in: Ezra 4:8 Open the verse

Hebrew · Nehumנְחוּם

Say it: ne-chum

BDB: "⁠comfort"

Strong’s (H5149): from H5162 (נָחַם); comforted

First in: Nehemiah 7:7 Open the verse

Hebrew · Harimחָרִם

Say it: cha-rim

BDB: "⁠dedicated"

Strong’s (H2766): from H2763 (חָרַם); snub-nosed

First in: Nehemiah 10:5 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Also called Harim, Nehum. First named in Ezra 2:2. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 4:8. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Bani. First named in Nehemiah 3:17. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Nehemiah 10:25. Open the verse
Rei רֵעִי1 person"⁠friendly" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Reiרֵעִי

Say it: re-i

BDB: "⁠friendly"

Strong’s (H7472): from H7453 (רֵעַ); social

First in: 1 Kings 1:8 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 1 Kings 1:8. Open the verse
Rekem רֶ֫קֶם2 people"⁠variegation" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rekemרֶ֫קֶם

Say it: re-qem

BDB: "⁠variegation"

Strong’s (H7552): from H7551 (רָקַם); versi-color

First in: Numbers 31:8 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Sinai. First named in Numbers 31:8. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hebron. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 2:43. Open the verse
Remaliah רְמַלְיָ֜הוּ1 person"⁠protected by YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Remaliahרְמַלְיָ֜הוּ

Say it: re-mal-ya-hu

BDB: "⁠protected by YHWH"

Strong’s (H7425): from an unused root and H3050 (יָהּ) (perhaps meaning to deck); Yah has bedecked

First in: 2 Kings 15:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Israel. First named in 2 Kings 15:25. Open the verse
Rephael רְפָאֵל1 person"⁠healed of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rephaelרְפָאֵל

Say it: re-pha-el

BDB: "⁠healed of God"

Strong’s (H7501): from H7495 (רָפָא) and H410 (אֵל); God has cured

First in: 1 Chronicles 26:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shemaiah. Tribe of Levi. First named in 1 Chronicles 26:7. Open the verse
Rephah רֶ֫פַח1 person"⁠healing of the breath" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rephahרֶ֫פַח

Say it: re-phach

BDB: "⁠healing of the breath"

Strong’s (H7506): from an unused root apparently meaning to sustain; support

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Beriah. Tribe of Ephraim. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:25. Open the verse
Rephaiah רְפָיָה4 people"⁠healed of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rephaiahרְפָיָה

Say it: re-pha-yah

BDB: "⁠healed of YHWH"

Strong’s (H7509): from H7495 (רָפָא) and H3050 (יָהּ); Yah has cured

First in: 1 Chronicles 3:21 Open the verse

The 4 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Hananiah. Tribe of Judah. First named in 1 Chronicles 3:21. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Ishi. Tribe of Simeon. First named in 1 Chronicles 4:42. Open the verse
  3. Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness. Son of Tola. Tribe of Issachar. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:2. Open the verse
  4. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Hur. First named in Nehemiah 3:9. Open the verse
Resheph רֶ֫שֶׁף1 person"⁠flame" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Reshephרֶ֫שֶׁף

Say it: re-sheph

BDB: "⁠flame"

Strong’s (H7566): the same as H7565 (רֶשֶׁף)

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:25 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Beriah. Tribe of Ephraim. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:25. Open the verse
Reu רְעוּ1 person"⁠friend" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Reuרְעוּ

Say it: re-u

BDB: "⁠friend"

Strong’s (H7466): for H7471 (רְעִי) in the sense of H7453 (רֵעַ); friend

First in: Genesis 11:18 Open the verse

Greek · ReuῬαγαῦ

Say it: Rhagau

King James Version spelling: Ragau

Strong’s (G4466): of Hebrew origin (H7466)

BDB, for the Hebrew name רְעוּ (H7466): "⁠friend"

First in: Luke 3:35 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Peleg. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 11:18. Open the verse
Reuben רְאוּבֵן1 person"⁠behold a son" (BDB)

“And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Because Jehovah hath looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.”

The Bible says: Genesis 29:32 (ASV). Open the verse

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Reubenרְאוּבֵן

Say it: re-u-ven

BDB: "⁠behold a son"

Strong’s (H7205): from the imperative of H7200 (רָאָה) and H1121 (בֵּן); see ye a son

First in: Genesis 29:32 Open the verse

Greek · ReubenῬουβήν

Say it: Rhoubēn

Strong’s (G4502): of Hebrew origin (H7205)

BDB, for the Hebrew name רְאוּבֵן (H7205): "⁠behold a son"

First in: Revelation 7:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Jacob's son living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Israel and Leah. Tribe of Reuben. First named in Genesis 29:32. Open the verse
Reuel רְעוּאֵל2 people"⁠friend of God" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Reuelרְעוּאֵל

Say it: re-u-el

BDB: "⁠friend of God"

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

First in: Genesis 36:4 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Esau and Mahalath. Edom. First named in Genesis 36:4. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. Son of Ibnijah. First named in 1 Chronicles 9:8. Open the verse
Reumah רְאוּמָה1 person"⁠elevated" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Reumahרְאוּמָה

Say it: re-u-mah

BDB: "⁠elevated"

Strong’s (H7208): feminine passive participle of H7213 (רָאַם); raised

First in: Genesis 22:24 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs. First named in Genesis 22:24. Open the verse
Rezin רְצִין2 people"⁠firm" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rezinרְצִין

Say it: re-tsin

BDB: "⁠firm"

Strong’s (H7526): probably for H7522 (רָצוֹן)

First in: 2 Kings 15:37 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. King living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Syria. First named in 2 Kings 15:37. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of Exile and Return. First named in Ezra 2:48. Open the verse
Rezon רְזוֹן1 person"⁠prince" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rezonרְזוֹן

Say it: re-zon

BDB: "⁠prince"

Strong’s (H7331): from H7336 (רָזַן); prince

First in: 1 Kings 11:23 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Son of Eliada. First named in 1 Kings 11:23. Open the verse
Rhesa Ῥησά1 person"⁠healed of YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Greek

Greek · RhesaῬησά

Say it: Rhēsa

Strong’s (G4488): probably of Hebrew origin (apparently for H7509)

BDB, for the Hebrew name רְפָיָה (H7509): "⁠healed 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 Zerubbabel. Tribe of Judah. First named in Luke 3:27. Open the verse
Rhoda Ῥόδη1 personNo meaning in these sources.

The name in Greek

Greek · RhodaῬόδη

Say it: Rhodē

Strong’s (G4498): probably for rhode (a rose)

First in: Acts 12:13 Open the verse

None of these sources gives a meaning for this name.

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Acts 12:13. Open the verse
Ribai רִיבַי1 person"⁠pleader with YHWH" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Ribaiרִיבַי

Say it: ri-vay

BDB: "⁠pleader with YHWH"

Strong’s (H7380): from H7378 (רִיב); contentious

First in: 2 Samuel 23:29 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy. First named in 2 Samuel 23:29. Open the verse
Rimmon רִמּוֹן1 person"⁠pomegranate" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rimmonרִמּוֹן

Say it: rim-mon

BDB: "⁠pomegranate"

Strong’s (H7417): or (shorter) (רִמֹּן; or רִמּוֹנוֹ; (1 Chronicles 6:62 (H77 (אֶבֶץ))), the same as H7416 (רִמּוֹן); in Joshua 19:13: הַמְּתֹאָר is mistaken for part of a name; article with the passive participle of H8388 (תָּאַר); the (one) marked off, i.e. which pertains).

First in: 2 Samuel 4:2 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of United Monarchy. Tribe of Benjamin. First named in 2 Samuel 4:2. Open the verse
Rinnah רִנָּה1 person"⁠shout" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rinnahרִנָּה

Say it: rin-nah

BDB: "⁠shout"

Strong’s (H7441): the same as H7440 (רִנָּה)

First in: 1 Chronicles 4:20 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shimon. Tribe of Judah (uncertain). First named in 1 Chronicles 4:20. Open the verse
Riphath רִיפַת1 person"⁠spoken" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Riphathרִיפַת

Say it: ri-phat

BDB: "⁠spoken"

Strong’s (H7384): or (probably by orthographical error) דִּיפַת; of foreign origin

First in: Genesis 10:3 Open the verse

Hebrew, another spelling · Riphathדִּיפַת

Say it: di-phat

BDB: "⁠spoken"

Strong’s (H7384): or (probably by orthographical error) דִּיפַת; of foreign origin

First in: 1 Chronicles 1:6 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the Patriarchs. Son of Gomer. Early Patriarch. First named in Genesis 10:3. Open the verse
Rizia רִצְיָא1 person"⁠delight" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Riziaרִצְיָא

Say it: rits-ya

King James Version spelling: Rezia

BDB: "⁠delight"

Strong’s (H7525): from H7521 (רָצָה); delight

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:39 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shual. Tribe of Asher. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:39. Open the verse
Rizpah רִצְפָּה1 person"⁠pavement" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rizpahרִצְפָּה

Say it: rits-pah

BDB: "⁠pavement"

Strong’s (H7532): the same as H7531 (רִצְפָּה)

First in: 2 Samuel 3:7 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living at the time of United Monarchy. Daughter of Aiah. First named in 2 Samuel 3:7. Open the verse
Rohgah רָהְגָּה1 person"⁠clamour" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Rohgahרָהְגָּה

Say it: ro-ha-gah

BDB: "⁠clamour"

Strong’s (H7303): from an unused root probably meaning to cry out; outcry

First in: 1 Chronicles 7:34 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy. Son of Shomer. Tribe of Asher. First named in 1 Chronicles 7:34. Open the verse
Romamti-ezer רֹמַ֫מְתִּי עֶ֫זֶר1 person"⁠I have exalted the Helper" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Romamti-ezerרֹמַ֫מְתִּי עֶ֫זֶר

Say it: ro-mam-ti e-zer

BDB: "⁠I have exalted the Helper"

Strong’s (H7320): (or Romam from H7311 (רוּם) and H5828 (עֵזֶר); I have raised up a help

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
Rosh רֹאשׁ1 person"⁠head" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew

Hebrew · Roshרֹאשׁ

Say it: rosh

BDB: "⁠head"

Strong’s (H7220): probably the same as H7218 (רֹאשׁ)

First in: Genesis 46:21 Open the verse

Hebrew · Raphaרָפָא

Say it: ra-pah

BDB: "⁠tall"

Strong’s (H7498): or רָפָה; probably the same as H7497 (רָפָא); giant

First in: 1 Chronicles 8:2 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 Rapha. First named in Genesis 46:21. Open the verse
Rufus Ῥοῦφος2 peoplered (Strong's)

The name in Greek

Greek · RufusῬοῦφος

Say it: Rhouphos

Strong’s (G4504): of Latin origin; red

First in: Mark 15:21 Open the verse

The 2 people with this name

  1. Man living at the time of the New Testament. Son of Simon. First named in Mark 15:21. Open the verse
  2. Man living at the time of the New Testament. First named in Romans 16:13. Open the verse
Ruth רוּת1 person"⁠friendship" (BDB)

The name in Hebrew and Greek

Hebrew · Ruthרוּת

Say it: rut

BDB: "⁠friendship"

Strong’s (H7327): probably for H7468 (רְעוּת); friend

First in: Ruth 1:4 Open the verse

Greek · RuthῬούθ

Say it: Rhouth

Strong’s (G4503): of Hebrew origin (H7327)

BDB, for the Hebrew name רוּת (H7327): "⁠friendship"

First in: Matthew 1:5 Open the verse

The person with this name

  1. Woman living before Israel's Monarchy. Moab. First named in Ruth 1:4. Open the verse

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