15 Powerful Girl Names from the Bible

Eve ~ The first woman mentioned in the Bible can also be the first in the life of a mother or father. The name Eve means "to live," "to give life," "she who lives," "the living one," "she who has life," "full of life," and "mother of life."

Mary ~ Another widely used name, whether on its own or in compound forms, Mary means "sovereign," "beloved," or "desired."

Esther ~ In the Bible, Esther was the most beautiful queen of Persia. The name means "star."

Rebecca ~ a name with Hebrew origins and means "union," "connection," "she who unites." In the book of Genesis in the Old Testament, Rebecca is described as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.

Rachel ~ a name used all over the world and has many variations. Its meaning is "gentle," "peaceful," "gentle woman," or "peaceful woman."

Deborah ~ Its origin is the Hebrew name "Debhoráh," which means "bee." Therefore, it is associated with meanings like "hardworking and industrious woman."

Abigail ~ In its etymology, Abigail means "my father's joy," or possibly "she whose father is joy." Its origin is in the Hebrew name "Abhigáyil," composed of the elements "abh," meaning "father," and "gil," meaning "rejoice."

Elizabeth ~ The name Elizabeth has its origin in the Hebrew world and derives from "Elisheva." It means "God is my oath."

Leah ~ A name of Hebrew origin, Leah, in the Old Testament, was the first wife of Jacob. The meaning varies between "lioness," "she who has gentle eyes," "hardworking," and "bearer of good news."

Martha ~ Martha means "lady," or "protector of the home." Its origin is Aramaic, and in the Bible, she is the sister of Lazarus, friends of Jesus who are mentioned in the Gospels.

Dinah ~ Dinah has its origins in Hebrew and means "my Lord," "place of delight," "the Lord has granted benefits," "ornament," "beauty," "delicate," "gracious," "loving," and "messenger."

Joanna ~ The name Joanna has several meanings related to the divine. It is of Latin origin and means "God is full of grace," "graced by God," "the grace and mercy of God," and "God forgives."

Ruth ~ Short and strong, the name Ruth has its origins in Hebrew and means "friend" and "companion." In the Bible, her story is told in the Book of Ruth, found in the Old Testament.

Sarah ~ The name Sarah has Hebrew origins and means "princess," "lady," or "noblewoman." In the Bible, she is mentioned in the Old Testament as the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac.

Madeleine ~ The name Madeleine means "inhabitant of Magdala," a village near the Sea of Galilee, which in Hebrew means "tower." Therefore, for some scholars, the name means "Tower of God" or "she who lives in the Tower of God."

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Keturah

Genesis 25:1 ... Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah. 

 

Keturah [Hebrew] ~ Perfumed or fragrant.  ✿ 

Jubilee

Leviticus 25:10 … And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family.

Jubilee [English version Hebrew word Yobel] ~ Shout of joy ✿

Hatach

Esther 4:5-6 … Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was. So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king's gate.

Hatach [Persian] ~ Verily, Truthfully. ♛

Deborah

And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment. Judges 4:5

Deborah [Hebrew] ~ Honey Bee. ✿

Hamutal

Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.  Jeremiah 52:1 

Hamutal [Hebrew] ~ Like the dew. ✿

Lucas

Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.  Philemon 1:24-25 

Lucas  [Hebrew] ~  Bringer of Light. ♛

Abana

Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.  2 Kings 5:12

Abana [Hebrew] ~ Stony; made of stone. ✿

Asher

And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.  Genesis 30:13


Asher [Hebrew] ~ Happy, Blessed. ♛

Eli

Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him. 1 Samuel 1:17

Eli  [Hebrew] ~ Ascension. ♛ ✿

Abigail

Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses.  1 Samuel 25:18

Abigail [Hebrew] ~ My father rejoices. ✿




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Ebenezer

Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.  1 Samuel 7:12

Ebenezer [Hebrew] ~ Rock of Help. ♛

River

And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22:1-2

River [Latin] ~ a river. ♛

Mary

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.  Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.  But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.  And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.  Matthew 1:18-21

Mary [Anglicized version of Hebrew name Miriam] ~ Rebellion, overthrow. ✿

Joshua

Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,  Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast. There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.  Joshua 1:1-5

Joshua [Hebrew] ~ God is my salvation. ♛

Reuben

And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the Lord hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.  Genesis 29:32




Reuben [Hebrew] ~ Behold a son! ♛

Angel

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.  Psalm 91:11

Angel [Greek] ~ messenger of God. ♛ ✿
 

 

Sapphire

And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness.  Exodus 24:10

Sapphire [Hebrew] ~ a blue precious stone. ✿

Fisher

And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.  And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.  Mark 1:17-18

Fisher [Latin / English] ~ one that fishes.♛

Samson

And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.  Judges 13:24

Samson [Hebrew] ~ child of the sun.♛