Biblical Baby Girl Names

There are many wonderful and traditional biblical baby girl names that will be suitable for your baby. The bible has always been a source of spiritual inspiration to people all around the world, and it's pages are filled with names that are used all over the world. Names that have remained popular (such as Rachel and Hannah) and even ones that are considered a bit more unique like (Damaris and Tamar).

The biblical baby girl names listed below include not only their meaning but where they are located in the bible. We Hope you enjoy.

Biblical Baby Girl Names

  • Abigail: King David's third wife, this name is Hebrew in origin and means "the father's joy." 1 Samuel 25:3
  • Adina: This name means "adorned, dainty, slender." Hebrew. 1 Chronicles 11:42
  • Ariel: Meaning "lion of God" this is actually another name for Jerusalem. Ezra 8:16
  • Bethany: This name means "house of figs, song" and is the name of a village near Jerusalem. Matthew 21:17
  • Chloe: This Greek name means "blooming." 1 Corinthians 1:11
  • Damaris: Another Greek name, this means "to tame." This was a woman in the bible who heard Paul speak at Mar's Hill. Acts 17:34
  • Dinah: A Hebrew name, this means "justified." This was the name of Jacob's only daughter. Genesis 30:21
  • Eden: This Hebrew name means "place of pleasure" and is found in the bible as God's garden of paradise. Genesis 2:8
  • Hagar: This is the name of the handmaid who served Abraham's wife Sarah. The name means "forsaken." Genesis 16:1
  • Hannah: This Hebrew name, meaning "favored prophet," was the name of Samuel's mother. 1 Samuel 1:2
  • Jael: This Hebrew name means "mountain goat, one who ascends" and was the name of a woman who slew the Canaanite captain Sisera. Judges 4:17
  • Joanna: This is another version of the name Joan or Jane and there were several disciples of Christ with this name. Luke 8:3
  • Leah: A Hebrew name meaning "delicate." The name of Jacob's first wife. Genesis 29:16
  • Lydia: A Greek place name, this means "from Lydia." This was also the name of a woman in the bible who was a businesswoman. Acts 16:14
  • Martha: This name has Aramaic roots and means "lady of the house." This was the name of the sister of Mary and Lazarus. Luke 10:38
  • Miriam: This is an older version of the name Mary and was the name of the sister of Moses who saved his life by hiding him in a basket. Exodus 15:20
  • Naomi: Meaning "pleasant," this was the name of Ruth's mother-in-law. Ruth 1:2
  • Priscilla: This Latin name means "ancient, venerable." This was the name of an early Christian missionary. Acts 18:2
  • Rachel: This Hebrew name means "ewe, female sheep." This was the name of Jacob's wife. Genesis 29:6
  • Talitha: Aramaic in origin, this means "little girl." The name of Jairus's daughter who was resurrected. Mark 5:41
  • Tamar: This Hebrew name means "date palm." Genesis 38:6
  • Zipporah: This name means "bird" and is of Hebrew origin. Exodus 2:21