100 Biblical Girl Names: Meanings & Bible References
Biblical girl names offer a beautiful connection to Scripture, combining deep spiritual meaning with timeless inspiration for your baby girl’s name. These names not only carry deep spiritual significance but also connect your child to stories of faith, courage, and grace. Below is a curated list of 100 biblical girl names, their meanings, and scriptural references to inspire your choice.
Classic & Timeless Biblical Girl Names
Mary (Beloved or bitter) — Matthew 1:16
Sarah (Princess) — Genesis 17:15
Rebekah (To tie, to bind) — Genesis 24:15
Anna (Grace) — Luke 2:36
Eve (Life or living) — Genesis 3:20
Dinah (Judged) — Genesis 30:21
Susanna (Lily) — Luke 8:3
Joanna (God is gracious) — Luke 8:3
Tamar (Palm tree) — Genesis 38:6
Priscilla (Ancient) — Acts 18:2
Phoebe (Bright or shining) — Romans 16:1
Lois (More desirable or better) — 2 Timothy 1:5
Lydia (From Lydia, a region) — Acts 16:14
Julia (Youthful) — Romans 16:15
Chloe (Blooming or fertility) — 1 Corinthians 1:11
Salome (Peace) — Mark 15:40
Huldah (Weasel or mole) — 2 Kings 22:14
Damaris (Calf or gentle) — Acts 17:34
Michal (Who is like God?) — 1 Samuel 18:20
Tamarah (Palm tree) — 2 Samuel 13:1
Eliora (The Lord is my light) — (Derived from Hebrew tradition)
Jubilee (Celebration or ram's horn) — Leviticus 25:10
Eliana (God has answered) — (Hebrew origin)
Talitha (Little girl) — Mark 5:41
Neriah (Lamp of the Lord) — Jeremiah 32:12
Zemira (Song or melody) — (Hebrew origin)
Dinora (Fire or judgment) — (Hebrew origin)
Elula (Harvest or beginning) — (Hebrew origin)
Hosanna (Deliver us, please) — Matthew 21:9
Zorah (Dawning or shining) — Judges 7:3
Liora (Light or God’s gift of light) — (Hebrew origin)
Sarai (My princess) — Genesis 17:15
Bethel (House of God) — Genesis 28:19
Powerful Biblical Girl Names
Deborah (Bee) — Judges 4:4
Jael (Mountain goat) — Judges 4:17
Judith (Woman from Judea) — Judith 8:1 (Deuterocanonical)
Miriam (Beloved) — Exodus 15:20
Abigail (Father’s joy) — 1 Samuel 25:3
Hannah (Grace) — 1 Samuel 1:2
Rahab (Spacious) — Joshua 2:1
Jochebed (The Lord is glory) — Exodus 6:20
Zipporah (Bird) — Exodus 2:21
Phoebe (Radiant) — Romans 16:1
Priscilla (Ancient) — Acts 18:2
Salome (Peace) — Mark 15:40
Tamar (Palm tree) — Genesis 38:6
Susanna (Lily) — Luke 8:3
Additional Beautiful Biblical Girl Names
Apphia (Fruitful or productive) — Philemon 1:2
Aquila (Eagle) — 1 Corinthians 16:19
Ariel (Altar, light, lion of God) — Isaiah 29:7
Asenath (Gift of the sun god) — Genesis 41:45
Atarah (Crown) — 1 Chronicles 2:26
Athaliah (Time of the Lord) — 2 Kings 8:26
Azubah (Forsaken) — 2 Chronicles 20:31
Bashemath (Fragrant) — Genesis 28:9
Bathsheba (Daughter of the oath) — 2 Samuel 11:3
Bernice (Bringer of victory) — Acts 25:13
Beulah (Married) — Isaiah 62:4
Bethel (House of God) — Genesis 12:8
Bethany (House of affliction) — John 11:1
Bilhah (Wise in age but timid) — 1 Chronicles 5:1
Bithiah (Daughter of Jehovah) — 1 Chronicles 4:18
Delilah (To delight or seduce) — Judges 16:4
Diklah (Palm grove) — Genesis 10:27
Dorcas (Gazelle) — Acts 9:36
Dove (Bird of peace) — Genesis 8:8
Drusilla (Dewy-eyed or fruitful) — Acts 24:24
Elisabeth (God is my oath) — Luke 1:5
Elisha (God is salvation) — 1 Kings 19:19
Elisheba (God is my oath) — Exodus 6:23
Why Choose a Biblical Girl Name?
Biblical names are timeless, carrying stories of faith, virtue, strength, and grace. They connect your child to a spiritual heritage and often reflect qualities you hope she will embody. Whether you prefer classic names like Mary and Sarah or unique ones like Neriah and Zemira, biblical names offer a rich tapestry of meaning.
Bibliography
MadeForMums: 200 Biblical Girl Names to Inspire Your Baby Name Choice
MomJunction: 175+ Christian Baby Girl Names With Meanings
BabyNames.com: 100+ Biblical Names for Girls
Nameberry: 140+ Biblical Girl Names
