Biblical baby names

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By the Astra team · Updated July 2026

Biblical names carry tradition, faith and deep meaning. Drawn from Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, many remain among the most popular names today — like Daniel, Gabriel, Mary or Anna. Below are beautiful biblical names for girls and boys, each with its meaning. Tap any name for its full page with numerology.

See also: Biblical girl names · Biblical boy names

Aarón
Enlightened; the one of the mountain
Abigail
Father's joy
Abraham
Father of multitudes
Ana
Full of grace
Caleb
Faithful and brave of heart
Daniel
God is my judge
Daniela
God is my judge
David
The beloved
Diego
The one who supplants; variant of James
Elia
My God
Elián
My God has answered
Elías
My God is the Lord
Emmanuel
God is with us
Gabriel
Strength of God
Gabriela
Strength of God
Ian
God is merciful
Isaac
The one who will laugh; laughter
Isabel
Promise of God
Isabella
Promise of God
Iván
God is merciful
Jesús
God saves
Josué
God is salvation
José
God will provide, will add
Juan
God is merciful
Lía
Delicate; languid
Manuel
God is with us
Maor
Light
María
Beloved of God; lady
Mateo
Gift of God, divine gift
Matías
Gift of God
Miguel
Who is like God?
Noah
Rest, comfort
Samantha
She who knows how to listen
Samuel
God has heard
Santiago
The one who honors Jacob; the supplanter
Sara
Princess
Tadeo
Brave heart; gift of God
Uriel
Light of God
Ximena
She who listens; attentive listener
Abdiel
Servant of God
Abel
Breath, breath of life
Abner
Father of light
Ada
Adornment, beauty
Adam
Made of earth; first man
Adiel
Adornment of God
Adriel
Flock of God
Adán
Made of earth; the first man
Aram
Height, exalted
Ari
Lion
Ariel
Lion of God
Asael
Work of God
Baruc
Blessed
Belén
House of bread
Benjamín
Son of the right hand; the favored one
Betsabé
Daughter of the oath
Carmen
Garden of God
Dalila
Delicate
Dana
Gift; she who judges
Débora
Bee; hardworking
Edna
Pleasure, delight
Edén
Delight, paradise
Efraín
Fruitful, fertile
Eleazar
God is my aid
Eliam
God is my people
Eliana
My God has answered
Eliel
My God is God
Eliezer
God is my help
Elisa
God is my oath
Eliseo
God is my salvation
Eliud
God is my praise
Elliot
The Lord is my God
Elí
Elevated; my God
Enoc
Dedicated, consecrated
Esdras
Help, aid
Ethan
Firm, strong and enduring
Eva
She who gives life
Ezequiel
God gives strength
Ezra
Help, aid
Gad
Fortune, bliss
Galilea
Of Galilee; sacred region

Frequently asked questions

What are popular biblical baby names?

Popular choices include Daniel, Gabriel, David, Mary, Anna and Sarah.

Are these names for girls or boys?

The list mixes girl and boy names; each name's page shows the gender. See also our biblical girl names and biblical boy names pages.

Where do biblical names come from?

Most come from Hebrew, with some from Aramaic and Greek, appearing in the Old and New Testaments.

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