Unique Biblical Names for Baby

Many new parents want to choose a baby name that reflects their spiritual or religious beliefs, which means that they turn to their Bible for help in picking a name for their new baby. In recent years certain names from the Bible like, Hannah, Sarah, Matthew and Jacob have become very popular, leaving parents to be searching the good book for a more unique name with a spiritual meaning.

Some biblical names are strange sounding to us in modern times, but once upon a time someone bestowed that name on their child. If you find a name in the Bible that you like, but it seems just too unusual, look at the name carefully to see if there is a suitable variation that can be derived from it or even a nickname.

Choosing a biblical name for your child does not necessarily mean that you have to use an actual given name from the bible. You can also use names of places, plants, and animals, as well as English, Greek and Hebrew words, which are used in the Bible.

The Bible offers many unique and beautiful names for girls.

Aliah- meaning "exalted, to ascend"

Aliza- meaning "joyous"

Arashell- meaning "strong and protected"

Ariel- meaning "lion of God"

Chanah- meaning "grace"

Cherith- meaning "brook"

Dara- meaning "wisdom"

Delilah- meaning "delicate, amorous"

Eden- meaning "delight"

India- meaning "country of the river Indus"

Kadisha- meaning "holy"

Keren- meaning "child of beauty"

Kyria- meaning "noble lady"

Mara- meaning "bitter, sad"

Naysa- meaning "miracle of God"

Neri- meaning "light of God"

Phoebe- meaning "shining light, pure"

Rinnah- meaning "joyous song"

Sariel- meaning "angel of guidance"

Shiloh- meaning "the peaceful one, tranquil"

Vashti- meaning "beautiful"

Zarah- meaning "sunrise, rising of light"

Zia- meaning "to tremble"

Male names with biblical inspiration typically are very strong and masculine sounding names.

Ari- meaning "lion"

Asa- meaning "healer, physician"

Asher- meaning "happy, lucky"

Corban- meaning "gift, an offering to the temple"

Dagon- meaning "little fish'

Elias- meaning "Jehovah is God"

Emmanuel- meaning "God is with us"

Jairus- meaning "he enlightens"

Jaron- meaning "to cry out, singing"

Joash- meaning "given by God"

Jorim- meaning "raised by God"

Judah- meaning "praise"

Justus- meaning "just, honor, fair-minded"

Matai- meaning "gift of God"

Mechaiah- meaning "who is like God?"

Talmon- meaning "oppressed"

Teil- meaning "the lime or lemon tree"

Tobias- meaning "pleasing to God"

Zev- meaning "wolf"

Generations of families have given children names that were from the Bible. Many times it was the only book in a home and hence, the only place people knew to get a name for their child other than from an ancestor. Giving your child a name that reflects your spirituality is to bestow on them a sense of what their family life is based on.