List of biblical names

Names play a variety of roles in the Bible. They sometimes relate to the nominee's role in a biblical narrative, as in the case of Nabal, a foolish man whose name means "fool". Names in the Bible can represent human hopes, divine revelations, or are used to illustrate prophecies.[clarification needed]

Most popular names

During the period 330 BC – 200 AD, the most common male names in Judea or post Kingdom of Israel were:

  • 1. Simon/Simeon
  • 2. Joseph/Joses
  • 3. Lazarus
  • 4. Judah
  • 5. John
  • 6. Jesus
  • 7. Ananias
  • 8. Jonathan
  • 9. Matthew/Matthias
  • 10. Manaen
  • 11. James
  • 12. Michael


During this period, the most common female names were:

  • 1. Mary
  • 2. Salome
  • 3. Shelamzion
  • 4. Martha
  • 5-6. Joanna and Sapphira (equally common)
  • 7. Berenice
  • 8-9. Imma and Mara (equally common)
  • 10–12. Cyprus, Sarah, and Alexandra

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See also



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