If you want to name your new baby something inspired by your faith, but don't want to go with typical biblical baby names like Noah and Sarah, don't fret. There are an abundance of less common and much more interesting names that appear throughout the Holy Bible to consider for your new bundle of joy. Not only that, but there are some really pretty words with powerful meanings that can be found in the Bible as well.
There are around 800,000 words in the "Good Book," and tons of people are mentioned by name in its pages, so suffice it to say, there is no shortage of biblical names to choose from. You might just have to dig a bit deeper into the text to find what you're looking for when it comes to a name for your baby that's not as common. Here, we'll get you started with some not-so-typical biblical baby names.
Azriel
Elon
You probably associate the name Elon with Tesla founder, Elon Musk, but the name actually comes from the Bible. In the Old Testament, Elon was a judge in Israel and the name is said to mean "oak tree," in Hebrew.
Ariel
Who doesn't love the name Ariel? It's beautiful, but did you know it's biblical too? It appears in the Old Testament and is said to mean "lion of God," in Hebrew. And you thought it was just the Little Mermaid!
Gaius
Talk about unique! Gaius is a super-strong sounding name that has biblical roots. In the Latin language, it means "I am glad," and in Welsh, it means "rejoicer." Either translation is pretty sweet for a name.
Sapphira
Sapphira as you may have guessed, means gem or jewel in Hebrew. In the Bible, Sapphira got herself in some trouble with God, but it's still a really pretty name. It's believed to indicate something precious or beautiful.
Junia
Have a June baby on the way? If it's a girl, Junia, would be a really pretty name choice. In the Bible, Junia was a Jewish Christian in Rome mentioned by St. Paul in the New Testament. It's believed that she was actually a female apostle. It means "born in June" in Latin, but also refers to a mythological Roman god.
Talitha
In the Bible, Talitha was what Jesus called a young girl he himself healed. It's a lovely name that simply means "little girl" in Hebrew. Interestingly, it's also a major star in the Ursa Major constellation.
