NAMES AND THEIR MEANINGS

 

Aaron: mountain of strength, illuminator
Abel: acquired
Abraham: father of a multitude
Adam: man
Cain: brought forth; acquired
David: beloved
Elijah: whose God is The Lord
Elisha: God his salvation
Elizabeth: God is my oath
Esther: a star
Eve: mother
Gideon: feller or hewer
Hezekiah: whom The Lord has strengthened
Isaac: laughter
Ishmael: God hears
Jacob: one who follows on another's heels; supplanter
Jethro: his excellence
John: The Lord has been gracious
Joseph: may God add
Judah: praise
Leah: weary
Luke: beloved
Mary: from Hebrew Miriam, meaning God's gift
Moses: draw out
Noah: comfort
Paul: little
Peter: rock
Rebekah: a noose
Samuel: heard of God
Sarah: princess
Solomon: peaceful
Stephen: crown

Fact Finder: What is the only Name under which we may be saved?
Acts 4:10-12