Did you find out you're expecting a boy? How wonderful! How about naming your baby with one of the names of the Holy Bible? Check below a selection of 10 male biblical names and their meanings to help you in this mission.
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Caesar Augustus
Caesar and Augustus were names of Roman emperors. The first means “long and full hair”, in addition to being a title given to the Roman nobility; and the second “sacred and divine”.
David
David means "the beloved". In some Hebrew translations the name can also mean “the dear one” and “the beloved one.”
Gabriel
Gabriel was the angel who told Maria that she would bear the son of God, Jesus. The name means "man of God" and "angel of the annunciation". Beautiful, isn't it?
John
John is one of the most common male biblical names in everyday life. It means "grace of God" or "graced by God".
Levi
Levi is a name that refers to union, connection, junction. In the Old Testament of the Bible, it is linked to the union of Leah and Jacob. And in the New Testament, it is a biblical name referred to Matthew before he became one of the apostles of Jesus Christ.
Lucas
Lucas is a name that comes from Latin and means "enlightened", "luminous" and "the one who transmits light". It's one of the most beautiful male biblical names on this list, isn't it?
Mateus
Matthew means "gift of God". It is one of the most popular biblical names one has in society. Furthermore, it was one of the apostles of Jesus Christ.
Noah
Noah is the English version of Noah. Refers to rest, repose.
Samuel
Samuel means "name of God". It would already be a beautiful name. But it has another meaning: "God hears."
thomas
Thomas is one of the variations of Tomás and Tomé and means "twin".
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