200 biblical girl names to inspire your baby name choice

You’ll find timeless favourites like Mary and Rachel alongside more unusual Biblical girl names like Tirzah and Elula — each one packed with spiritual meaning, heritage and heart.

Whether you’re looking for a name that feels classic, strong, gentle or completely different, our list of 200 Biblical girl names offers something for everyone.

Some names appear in more than one category — because they suit more than one theme, like Hannah (Classic & Powerful) or Zina (Beautiful & Powerful).

For more baby name inspiration, we also have 150 Spanish boy names, plus our guides to cute baby names and cool baby names.

Here's our pick of the best Biblical girl names to inspire you...

Classic Biblical girl names | Unique Biblical girl names | Beautiful Biblical girl names | Powerful Biblical names for girls

Classic Biblical girl names

These names have stood the test of time and are some of the most well-known and loved from the Bible. If you're after a name with a strong heritage and gentle familiarity, this is a great place to start.

1. Mary

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: beloved or bitter

2. Sarah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: princess

3. Rebekah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: to tie or bind

4. Rachel

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: ewe

5. Leah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: weary or delicate

6. Esther

• Origin: Persian/Hebrew
• Meaning: star

7. Miriam

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

8. Elizabeth

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: God is my oath
• Also: Elisabeth

9. Hannah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: grace or favour

10. Naomi

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: pleasantness

11. Ruth

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: friend or companion

12. Martha

• Origin: Aramaic
• Meaning: lady or mistress

13. Anna

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: grace

14. Eve

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: life or living

15. Dinah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: judged

16. Susanna

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: lily

17. Joanna

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: God is gracious

18. Tamar

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: palm tree

19. Priscilla

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: ancient

20. Phoebe

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: bright or shining

21. Lois

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: more desirable or better

22. Lydia

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: from Lydia

23. Julia

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: youthful

24. Chloe

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: blooming or fertility

25. Salome

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: peace

26. Huldah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: weasel or mole

27. Damaris

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: calf or gentle

28. Michal

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: who is like God?

29. Keziah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: cassia tree

30. Jemima

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: dove

31. Tabitha

• Origin: Aramaic
• Meaning: gazelle

32. Zillah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: shadow or protection

33. Azubah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: forsaken

34. Shelomith

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: peaceful

35. Basemath

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: fragrance

36. Orpah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: back of the neck

37. Zeruiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: balsam

38. Ahinoam

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: brother of pleasantness

39. Peninnah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: pearl or coral

40. Hagar

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: flight

41. Shiphrah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: beautiful

42. Puah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: splendid or splendid one

43. Athaliah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord is exalted

44. Maacah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: to press or crush

45. Zilpah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: frailty

46. Milcah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: queen

47. Abishag

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: father's joy

48. Jedidah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: beloved

49. Zipporah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: bird

50. Jochebed

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord is glory

Unique Biblical girl names

These lesser-known names from the Bible are rich in meaning and make beautiful, rare choices for parents wanting something truly different.

51. Apphia

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: fruitful or productive

52. Bilhah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: bashful or modest

53. Drusilla

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: strong

54. Euodia

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: prosperous journey

55. Persis

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: Persian woman

56. Noa

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: motion

57. Zibiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: gazelle

58. Keturah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: incense

59. Noadiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: meeting with the Lord

60. Shulammite

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: peaceful

61. Iscah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: to behold

62. Tirzah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: delight or pleasantness

63. Hoglah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: partridge

64. Jehosheba

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord is an oath

65. Mehetabel

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: God makes happy

66. Adah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: ornament

67. Achsah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: anklet

68. Abijah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord is my father

69. Asenath

• Origin: Egyptian
• Meaning: belonging to the goddess Neith

70. Elisheba

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: God is my oath

71. Taphath

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: drop or distillation

72. Zelophehad

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: firstborn

73. Neziah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: conqueror

74. Acsa

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: adorned

75. Shelah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: petition

76. Atarah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: crown

77. Ishmaiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord hears

78. Ahiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: brother of the Lord

79. Besodeiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: in the secret of the Lord

80. Ephrath

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: fruitful

81. Gomer

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: complete

82. Hammoleketh

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the queen

83. Hazelelponi

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: shade facing me

84. Helah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: rust or infirmity

85. Hodesh

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: new moon

86. Igal

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: He redeems

87. Imla

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: whom God will fill up

88. Jecholiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord is able

89. Jephthah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: He opens

90. Maala

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: ascent or rising

91. Merab

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: increase

92. Calah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: opportunity or completion

93. Orna

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: pine tree

94. Dibri

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: eloquent

95. Ziphion

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: lookout or observant

96. Vashti

• Origin: Persian
• Meaning: beautiful or best

97. Tryphena

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: delicate or dainty

98. Tryphosa

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: luxurious or soft

99. Jael

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: mountain goat

100. Rahab

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: spacious

Beautiful Biblical girl names

These names have gentle, lyrical sounds and often end in soft vowels, giving them a flowing, melodic beauty.

101. Seraphina

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: fiery or burning one

102. Galilea

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: rolling hills

103. Kezia

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: cassia tree

104. Shiloh

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: peaceful or tranquil

105. Adina

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: delicate or gentle

106. Talia

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: dew of God

107. Abilene

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: grass or meadow

108. Ariel

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: lion of God

109. Hadassah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: myrtle tree

110. Selah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: pause or reflect

111. Zina

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: radiant or shining

112. Delilah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: delicate or amorous

113. Moriah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord is my teacher

114. Tamarah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: palm tree

115. Eliora

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord is my light

116. Jubilee

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: celebration or ram's horn

117. Eliana

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: God has answered

118. Talitha

• Origin: Aramaic
• Meaning: little girl

119. Neriah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: lamp of the Lord

120. Zemira

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: song or melody

121. Dinora

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: fire or judgment

122. Elula

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: harvest or beginning

123. Hosanna

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: deliver us, please

124. Zorah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: dawning or shining

125. Liora

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: light or God's gift of light

126. Sarai

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: my princess

127. Bethel

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: house of God

128. Janiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: God is gracious

129. Yarden

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: to flow down (Jordan River)

130. Odelia

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: I will praise the Lord

131. Aviva

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: spring or renewal

132. Tovia

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: God is good

133. Maayan

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: spring or fountain

134. Yiscah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: to behold

135. Davina

• Origin: Hebrew/Scottish
• Meaning: beloved

136. Anah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: answer

137. Ophira

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: gold or richness

138. Yonina

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: dove

139. Galya

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: wave of God

140. Simcha

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: joy or gladness

141. Vered

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: rose

142. Tirza

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: delight or pleasantness

143. Avigail

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: father’s joy

144. Yemima

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: dove or day-bright

145. Tzila

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: shadow or protection

146. Rinah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: joyous song

147. Keren

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: ray of light or horn

148. Meira

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: one who shines

149. Ziva

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: brilliance or radiance

150. Delaiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord has drawn

Powerful Biblical girl names

These names are tied to bold, brave or wise women from scripture and carry strong meanings of leadership, strength and faith.

151. Deborah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: bee

152. Jael

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: mountain goat

153. Judith

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: woman from Judea

154. Miriam

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: beloved

155. Abigail

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: father’s joy

156. Hannah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: grace

157. Rahab

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: spacious

158. Jochebed

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord is glory

159. Zipporah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: bird

160. Phoebe

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: radiant

161. Priscilla

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: ancient

162. Salome

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: peace

163. Tamar

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: palm tree

164. Susanna

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: lily

165. Lydia

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: from Lydia

166. Huldah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: mole

167. Damaris

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: gentle

168. Zibiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: gazelle

169. Zeruiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: balsam

170. Athaliah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: the Lord is exalted

171. Eunice

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: good victory

172. Lois

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: better

173. Orpah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: back of the neck

174. Ahinoam

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: brother of pleasantness

175. Peninnah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: pearl

176. Abishag

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: father's joy

177. Jedidah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: beloved

178. Taphath

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: drop

179. Merab

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: increase

180. Maacah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: oppression

181. Abihail

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: my father is might

182. Bithiah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: daughter of Yahweh

183. Cozbi

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: deceitful

184. Desma

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: vow

185. Eglah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: heifer

186. Hazelelponi

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: shade facing me

187. Jemima

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: dove

188. Kezia

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: cassia tree

189. Milcah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: queen

190. Noa

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: motion

191. Persis

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: woman from Persia

192. Rizpah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: glowing coal

193. Shulammite

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: peaceful

194. Zina

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: shining or radiant

195. Zelophehad

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: firstborn

196. Tamah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: palm tree

197. Dinah

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: judged

198. Tryphena

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: delicate or dainty

199. Tryphosa

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: luxurious or soft

200. Apphia

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: fruitful or productive

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