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This is a list of surnames in which the origin is Biblical. More Filters. usage.
A list of submitted surnames in which the usage is Biblical (All).
4 kwi 2024 · One of the key characteristics of surnames in the Bible is their importance in establishing identity and lineage. In biblical times, surnames were not simply a way to differentiate one person from another, but they carried deep ancestral and cultural significance.
Abdiel עֲבְדִיאֵל, Ἀβδιήλm Biblical, Biblical Greek Means "servant of God" in Hebrew, from עֶבֶד (ʿeveḏ) meaning "servant, slave" and אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God". In the Old Testament, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Gad.
Surnames like “Bishop,” “Abbott,” and “Chaplain” highlight roles within the Church, while “Cross” and “Saint” emphasize religious symbolism. These names, rooted in faith and tradition, offer a glimpse into the diverse tapestry of Christian heritage.
4 sty 2022 · People in Bible times did not really have last names like we think of last names today. They frequently went by something similar to “Simon, son of Jonah” (Matthew 16:17). The phrase “son of Jonah” identified Simon as a different Simon than all the other Simons by this family connection.
Elisha אֱלִישַׁעm Biblical, Biblical Hebrew From the Hebrew name אֱלִישַׁע (ʾElishaʿ), a contracted form of אֱלִישׁוּעַ (ʾElishuaʿ) meaning "my God is salvation", derived from אֵל (ʾel) meaning "God" and יָשַׁע (yashaʿ) meaning "to save, to deliver".
