The explanation is that only one of one God’s ‘names’ is a personal name; all the other ‘names’ are appellations that refer to one of God’s many attributes or character traits. As the Qur’an states: ...

Joanna 957 Kind, God has shown favor, Gift from God Hebrew name meaning ‘God is gracious.’ Joanne and Joan are variants of this name. Girl Christian,Jewish; 3. Jonathan 469 Gracious, God has given, ...

Abel—the name of Adam and Eve’s first son and God’s favorite child in the Hebrew Bible—means “breath” (and is perhaps well-suited to a future teacher’s pet). 50. Joel ...

Names in the Bible are not merely labels but reflections of character and destiny. Jacob, ... In Exodus 3:14, when Moses asks God for His name, God replies, ...

For those who want to connect with their Jewish roots, check out our roundup of beautiful Hebrew baby girl names. Whether you want a name that’s more on the traditional side of things (think ...