Biblical Baby Names and their Meanings
Choosing a name for your new baby is something fun that every parent gets to do. Some parents stick with traditional names for their children. Others choose names based on their meaning.
The meaning of a name was important in ancient cultures. It said something about the person who possessed the name. Most names were chosen because of the meaning so that children would have a positive start in life.
For that same reason, parents who choose biblical names for their kids examine the meanings behind the names. Some of the more popular names for children these days are, in fact, names that originated in the Bible. Their meanings are taken from events that occurred a long time ago.
The most popular biblical names for boys include: Jacob, David, Joshua, Matthew, and Daniel.
Jacob means "supplanter." Jacob tricked his father and stole the birthright of his brother Esau who was the firstborn son. With the help of his mother, he dressed as his brother which went unnoticed by his father Isaac who was nearly blind.
David means "beloved." David was a shepherd boy that God chose to be king of Israel. He slew the mighty Philistine named Goliath with only a slingshot and a few smooth stones. He was the most memorable king of Israel.
Matthew means "gift of God." Matthew was a tax collector in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. Matthew left his hated profession to become a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Daniel means "God is my judge." Daniel was a Hebrew prophet taken hostage in Babylon. He refused to worship the king and was thrown into the lions' den. The next morning, he walked out unharmed.
On the girls' side, the most popular biblical names include: Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Rachael, and Rebecca.
Sarah means "princess." Sarah was the wife of Abraham. God promised them both that they would be the mother and father of many nations.
Rachael means "lamb." Rachael was to be Jacob's wife, but her father tricked Jacob into marrying Leah, his oldest daughter, after he had worked seven long years for Rachael. Jacob eventually married Rachael, his first love.
Rebecca means "bound." Rebecca was the wife of Isaac, Abraham's son. Rebecca played favorites and loved her youngest son Jacob best.
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