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Christian Baby Girl Names from A to Z

In Biblical times, names for children were selected to reflect the personal attributes of the child or the parents’ aspirations for the baby. Common names reflected desirable traits like strength, courage, and intelligence.

In modern society, parents still respect and value the tradition of choosing Christian baby names from the Bible. This list of Christian baby girl names was compiled from Bible scriptures and includes a brief description for context.

Having a girl? Read our blog post on List of Christian Baby Boy Names from A to Z.

Biblical Baby Girl Names: From Abigail to Zipporah

A

Abigail (Hebrew) – 1 Samuel 25:3 – the father’s joy.

Abihail (Hebrew) – 1 Chronicles 2:29 – the father is strength.

Abishai (Hebrew) – 1 Samuel 26:6 – the present of my father.

Adah (Hebrew) – Genesis 4:19 – an assembly.

Adina (Hebrew) – 1 Chronicles 11:42 – adorned; voluptuous; dainty; slender.

Adriel (Hebrew) – 1 Samuel 18:19 – the flock of God.

Angela (Greek) – Genesis 16:7 – Angelic.

Anna (Greek, from Hebrew) – Luke 2:36 – gracious; one who gives.

Ariel (Hebrew) – Ezra 8:16 – altar; light or lion of God.

Artemis (Greek) – Acts 19:24 – whole, sound.

Atarah (Hebrew) – 1 Chronicles 2:26 – a crown.

B

Bathsheba (Hebrew) – 2 Samuel 11:3 – the seventh daughter; the daughter of satiety.

Bekah (Hebrew) – Exodus 38:26 – half a shekel.

Bernice (Greek) – Acts 25:13 – one that brings victory.

Bethany (Hebrew) – Matthew 21:17 – the house of song; the house of affliction.

Bethel (Hebrew) – Genesis 12:8 – the house of God.

Beulah (Hebrew) – Isaiah 62:4 – married.

Bilhah (Hebrew) – Genesis 29:29 – who is old or confused.

C

Calah (Hebrew) – Genesis 10:11–12 – favorable; opportunity. 

Camon (Latin) – Judges 10:5 – his resurrection.

Candace (Ethiopian) – Acts 8:27 – who possesses contrition.

Carmel (Hebrew) – Joshua 12:22 – circumcised lamb; harvest; full of ears of corn.

Charity (Latin) – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 – dear.

Chloe (Greek) – 1 Corinthians 1:11 – green herb.

Cilicia (Latin) – Acts 6:9 – which rolls or overturns.

Claudia (Latin) – 2 Timothy 4:21 – lame.

Clement (Greek) – Philippians 4:3 – mild; good; merciful.

Cleophas (Latin) –Luke 24:18 – the whole glory.

D

Damaris (Greek, Latin) – Acts 17:34 – a little woman.

Daniela (Hebrew) – 1 Chronicles 3:1 – judgment of God; God my judge.

Deborah (Hebrew) – Judges 4:4 – word; thing; a bee.

Delilah (Hebrew) – Judges 16:4 – poor; small; head of hair.

Diana (Latin) – Acts 19:27 – luminous, perfect.

Dinah (Hebrew) – Genesis 30:21 – judgment; who judges.

Dorcas (Greek) – Acts 9:36 – a female roe-deer.

Drusilla (Latin) – Acts 24:24 – watered by the dew.

E

Eden (Hebrew) – Genesis 2:8 – pleasure; delight.

Edna (Hebrew) – Genesis 2:8 – pleasure; delight.

Elisha (Latin) – Luke 1:5 – salvation of God.

Elizabeth (Hebrew) – Luke 1:5 – the oath, or fullness, of God.

Esther (Hebrew) – Esther 2:7 – secret; hidden.

Eunice (Greek) – 2 Timothy 1:5 – good victory.

Eva (Hebrew) – Genesis 3:20 – living; enlivening.

Eve (Hebrew) – Genesis 3:20 – living; enlivening.

F

Faith (Latin) – 1 Corinthians 13:13 – loyalty; belief.

Fortunatus (Latin) – 1 Corinthians 16:17 – fortunate; lucky.

G

Gabriela (Hebrew) – Daniel 9:21 – God is my strength.

Grace (Latin) – Proverbs 3:34 – favor; blessing.

H

Hadassah (Hebrew) – Esther 2:7 – a myrtle; joy.

Hagar (Hebrew) – Genesis 16:1 – a stranger; one that fears.

Hannah (Hebrew) – 1 Samuel 1:2 – gracious; merciful; he that gives.

Honey (Old English) – Psalm 19:10 – nectar.

Hope (Old English) – Psalm 25:21 – expectation; belief.

Huldah (Hebrew) – 2 Kings 22:14 – the world.

J

Jael (Hebrew) – Judges 4:17 – one that ascends.

Jasper (Greek) – Exodus 28:20 – treasure holder.

Jemimah (Hebrew) – Job 42:14 – as beautiful as the day.

Jewel (Old French) – Proverbs 20:15 – delight.

Joanna (Hebrew) – Luke 8:3 – grace or gift of the Lord.

Jochebed (Hebrew) – Exodus 6:20 – glorious; honorable.

Jordan (Hebrew) – Genesis 13:10 – the river of judgment.

Joy (Old French, Latin) – Hebrews 1:9 – happiness.

Judith (Hebrew) – Genesis 26:34 – the praise of the Lord; confession.

Julia (Latin) – Romans 16:15 – downy; soft and tender hair.

What are the top 10 girl names of 2019

1. Emma (Previously # 1)
2. Ava (Previously # 3)
3. Olivia (Previously # 2)
4. Isabella (Previously # 4)
5. Amelia (Previously # 8)
6. Mia (Previously # 6)
7. Evelyn (Previously # 9)
8. Charlotte (Previously # 7)
9. Sophia (Previously # 5)
10. Harper (Previously # 11)

What girl name means ‘Gift from God’?

Micaela and Mikelle are both English names that mean “Gift from God.”

What does the name Micah mean?

Micah is the name of several people in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), and means “Who is like God?”

K

Kamon (Latin) – Judges 10:5 – his resurrection.

Kerioth (Hebrew) – Jeremiah 48:24 – the cities; the callings.

Keturah (Hebrew) – Genesis 25:1 – incense; fragrance.

L

Leah (Hebrew) – Genesis 29:16 – weary; tired.

Lillian or Lily (Latin) – Song of Solomon 2:1 – elegant flower; innocence; purity; beauty.

Lois (Greek) – 2 Timothy 1:5 – better.

Lydia (Greek) – Acts 16:14 – a standing pool.

M

Magdalene (Greek) – Matthew. 27:56 – a person from Magdala.

Mara (Hebrew) – Exodus 15:23 – bitter; bitterness.

Marah (Hebrew) – Exodus 15:23 – bitter; bitterness.

Martha (Aramaic) – Luke 10:38 – who becomes bitter; provoking.

Mary (Hebrew) – Matthew 1:16 – rebellion; sea of bitterness.

Mercy (English) – Genesis 43:14 – compassion, forbearance.

Merry (Old English) – Job 21:12 – joyful, lighthearted.

Michal (Hebrew) – 1 Samuel 18:20 – who is perfect?; who resembles God?

Miriam (Hebrew) – Exodus 15:20 – rebellion.

Mishael (Hebrew) – Exodus 6:22 – who is asked for or lent.

Myra (Greek) – Acts 27:5 – I flow; pour out; weep.

N

Naomi (Hebrew) – Ruth 1:2 – beautiful; agreeable.

Neriah (Hebrew) – Jeremiah 32:12 – light; lamp of the Lord.

O

Olive (Latin) – Genesis 8:11 – fruitfulness; beauty; dignity.

Ophrah (Hebrew) – Judges 6:11 – dust; lead; a fawn.

Oprah (Hebrew) – Judges 6:11 – dust; lead; a fawn.

Orpah (Hebrew) – Ruth 1:4 – the neck or skull.

P

Paula (Latin) – Acts 13:9 – small; little.

Phoebe (Greek) – Romans. 16:1 – shining; pure.

Prisca (Latin) – Acts 18:2 – ancient.

Priscilla (Latin) – Acts 18:2 – ancient.

R

Rachel (Hebrew) – Genesis 29:6 – sheep.

Rebecca (Hebrew) – Genesis 22:23 – fat; fattened; a quarrel appeased.

Rebekah (Hebrew) – Genesis 22:23 – fat; fattened; a quarrel appeased.

Rhoda (Greek, Latin) – Acts 12:13 – a rose.

Rose (Latin) – Song of Solomon 2:1 – a rose.

Ruby (English) – Exodus 28:17 – the red gemstone.

Ruth (Hebrew) – Ruth 1:4 – drunk; satisfied.

S

Sapphira (English) – Acts 5:1 – that relates or tells.

Sarah (Hebrew) – Genesis 17:15 – lady; princess; princess of the multitude.

Sarai (Hebrew) – Genesis 17:15 – my lady; my princess.

Selah (Hebrew) – Psalm 3:2 – the end; a pause.

Serah (Hebrew) – Genesis 46:17 – lady of scent; song; the morning star.

Sharon (Hebrew) – 1 Chronicles 5:16 – his plain; his song.

Sherah (Hebrew) – 1 Chronicles 7:24 – flesh; relationship.

Shiloh (Hebrew) – Joshua 18:8 – peace; abundance; his gift.

Shiphrah (Hebrew) – Exodus 1:15 – handsome; trumpet; that does good.

Susanna (Hebrew) – Luke 8:3 – lily; rose; joy.

Susannah (Hebrew) – Luke – lily; rose; joy.

T

Tabitha (Aramaic)- Acts 9:36 – clear-sighted; a roe-deer.

Talitha (Aramaic)- Mark 5:41 – little girl; a young woman.

Tamar (Hebrew)- Genesis 38:6 – palm or date palm; palm-tree.

Tamara (Hebrew) – Genesis 38:6 – palm or date palm; palm-tree.

Terah (Hebrew) – Numbers 33:27 – to breathe; scent; blow.

Tirzah (Hebrew) – Numbers 26:33 – benevolent; complaisant; pleasing.

V

Victoria (Latin) – Deuteronomy. 20:4 – victory.

Z

Zemira (Hebrew) – 1 Chronicles 7:8 – song; vine; palm.

Zilpah (Hebrew) – Genesis 29:24 – distillation from the mouth.

Zina (Greek) – 1 Chronicles 23:10 – shining; going back.

Zipporah (Hebrew) – Exodus 2:21 – beauty; trumpet; mourning.



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