Choosing a name for baby can be very difficult. It is so important to give a baby the right name. Parents often make long lists of names trying out the sound of each and considering associations connected with each one.
The Bible: A Source for Baby Names
Traditionally, children have been named after important family members. These days babies are often named after famous entertainers or are given made-up names that have no history. Why not choose a name for baby from the Good Book? Here’s a brief look at some of the Bible’s best-known women and what they were known for.
Anna: She was the aged and devoted prophetess who was in the temple at the time of Jesus’ dedication. Luke 2: 38 says that when she saw Jesus she, “spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”
Bethany: Though not a woman in the Bible, Bethany is the home of Jesus’ close friends Mary, Martha and Lazarus.
Deborah: A prophetess in the time of the Judges, Deborah courageously led the Israelite forces in battle against their enemies.
Elizabeth: The wife of temple priest Zechariah, she was Mary’s near relative and the mother of John the Baptist.
Esther: The rags-to-riches story of the orphan who became queen is in the book of the same name. Remarkably, her bravery saved her people from a law that pronounced their extermination.
Eunice: Faithful mother to Paul’s young missionary accomplice, Timothy, Eunice and her mother Lois are credited with having given Timothy his training in the Scriptures.
Hannah: The unselfish mother of the prophet Samuel, Hannah vowed to lend her prayed for only son to the Lord all the days of his life. True to her word, she gave him up to temple service while he was still very young. Still a devoted mother, she visited him yearly, bringing with her a coat she made for him.
Joanna: One of the faithful women who looked after Jesus’ temporal needs, Joanna was present on resurrection morning.
Lydia: A seller of purple cloth, likely a wealthy woman, Lydia was a baptized Christian who hosted Paul and the missionaries with him.
Naomi: The mother-in-law of Ruth, Naomi must have been a kind and patient God-fearing woman to have inspired the kind of selfless devotion showed her by the young woman, Ruth.
Phoebe: A deaconess in the early Christian church at Cenchrae, she was known for her generosity and helpful attitude.
Priscilla: With her husband, Aquila, Priscilla worked with Paul in spreading the gospel. In Romans 16: 3, Paul called them, “My helpers in Christ Jesus.” They were also fellow tent-makers with Paul.
Rebekah: Through Divine guidance, she became the wife of Abraham’s miracle son, Isaac. Rebekah was the mother of twins Jacob and Esau.
Sarah: The faithful wife of Abraham, Sarah miraculously gave birth to her only son, Isaac, at the age of 90 years.
Tabitha: Also known as Dorcas, Tabitha was a seamstress who devoted her time to serving God by helping the needy. She was raised from death by Peter.
Meaningful, Inspiring Baby Girl Names
Meaningful names for baby girls can be found in the Bible. A Biblical name can be a source of strength and inspiration for a girl as she grows.
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