When it comes time to find a name for their baby, many parents turn to the Bible. If you are expecting a girl, we share 25 names of women from the Old Testament.
- Abigail: wife of King David. Abigail’s name means “father’s joy”.
- Ada: wife of Lannec, fifth generation descendant of Cain. Her name means “beauty”.
- Ana: variant of Hannah, name of Elcaná’s wife. It means “charm and grace”.
- Delilah: the woman who fell in love with the hero Samson, and who would later betray him. Her name means “debilitating”.
- Deborah: She was a prophetess and the fourth person to serve as Israel’s judge before the monarchy. Its name means “bee”.
- Dina: She was the daughter of LÃa, one of Jacob’s wives. Its name means “justice” or “fair”.
- Egla: wife of King David. Its name means “rotate”.
- Eva: the first woman. His name means “life”.
- Hannah: wife of Elcana. It means “charm and grace”.
- Jael: is the heroine who kills Sisera to save Israel from the troops of Jabin, king of Canaan. Its name means “mountain goat”.
- Lia: Jacob’s wife. Her name means “tired” in Hebrew.
- Mara: is the name that Naomi adopted after the death of her husband and children. It means “bitter”.
- Michal: King David’s first wife. His name means “Who is like God?” In Spanish it would be Micaela.
- Miriam: sister of Moisés. Its name means “bitter sea” or “tears of the sea”, although it is believed that it could also be “the fecund”.
- Noema: daughter of Lannec, fifth generation descendant of Cain. Its name in Greek means “thought”.
- Naomi: it was Ruth’s mother-in-law. Her name means “lovable” or “nice”.
- Penina: wife of Elcaná. Its name means “pearl”.
- Rachel: Jacob’s wife. His name means “sheep” in Hebrew.
- Rebekah: wife of Isaac, son of Abraham. It is a name of Biblical origin, which is believed to mean “connection, the one that creates bonds” or “captivating”.
- Ruth: Naomi’s daughter-in-law, who refused to abandon her and cared for her as if she were her own mother. Ruth’s name means “friendship” or “companion.”
- Sarah: Abraham’s wife and Isaac’s mother. In Hebrew the name “Sara” is used to designate a woman of high rank and is sometimes translated as “princess”.
- Sarai: Abraham’s wife and Isaac’s mother. It was Sarah’s first name, before God changed it by granting her to have a child at age 90.
- Zippora: wife of Moses. His name means “bird” in Hebrew.
- Yael: variant of Jael.
- Zila: Lannec’s wife, a fifth-generation descendant of Cain. Its name means “shadow”.