When someone thinks of biblical names, they usually think of names such as Adam, John or Eve. We’ve compiled a list of more unusual and uncommon biblical names that all sound really interesting and would make unique choices for your baby.
Abilene is both the name of a small town in Texas and the translation of a Hebrew word meaning ‘grass’. According to the New Testament, Abilene is a region of the Holy Land.
Adriel is a name of biblical origin meaning ‘of God’s flock’ or to mean a follower of God. It has been more recently associated with angels and in particular the Angel of Death.
Bartholomew is a name of Hebrew origin. There are several saints named Bartholomew, although the apostle is the most famous. The name is often shortened to Bart.
Eben is a shortened variant of the Jewish name Ebenezer.
Enoch means ‘trained and vowed,’ ‘dedicated and profound.’ The name was popular in the early 20th century but has been less common since.
Ephraim is a popular name for Jewish boys but remains uncommon in the wider UK population. It is of Hebrew origin and is said to mean ‘fruitful.’
Jethro is an uncommon name of Hebrew origin, meaning ‘pre-eminence.’
Rastus is a name found in the New Testament. It is also a short form of the Greek name Erastus, derived from the word ‘eran’ meaning ‘to love.’
The name Simeon is a variation of the Hebrew name Simon. It means ‘to hear.’
Tabitha is said to come from the word for a gazelle, which car- ries connotations of gracefulness. The name is found in the New Testament.
