New Testament Names
New Testament names include people, places, and groups mentioned in the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation. Names that also appear in the Old Testament are included here when they occur in the New. This list currently contains 602 names with New Testament coverage. It is a practical index for Gospel genealogies, the missionary journeys, and the churches named in the letters.
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Names
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Aaron
Person
Brother of Moses, first high priest of Israel
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Abaddon
Satan
The angel of the bottomless pit whose name in Hebrew means 'destruction,' identified with Apollyon in Revelation.
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Abba
God
An Aramaic word meaning 'Father,' used by Jesus in Gethsemane and by Paul of the Spirit's cry in…
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Abel
Person
Second son of Adam and Eve, killed by Cain
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Abia
Person
Son of Samuel
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Abiathar
Person
High priest during King David's reign
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Abilene
Place
Abilene was a region in the Roman Empire, located in the area of modern-day Syria and Lebanon, mentioned…
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Abiud
Person
Abiud was an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in the genealogy in Matthew.
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Abraham
Person
Patriarch of the Israelites
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Aceldama
Place
Aceldama, meaning 'field of blood,' was the name given to the field purchased with the money Judas Iscariot…
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Achaia
Place
Achaia was a region in southern Greece, frequently mentioned in the New Testament as an area where Paul…
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Achaicus
Person
Achaicus was a Christian from Corinth who, along with Stephanas and Fortunatus, visited Paul in Ephesus.
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Achaz
Person
Achaz, also known as Ahaz, was a king of Judah known for his idolatrous practices.
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Achim
Person
Achim was an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in the genealogy in Matthew.
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Adam
Person
First man created by God
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Addi
Person
Addi was an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in the genealogy in Luke.
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Adramyttium
Place
Adramyttium was a port city in Asia Minor, from which Paul sailed on his way to Rome, mentioned…
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Adria
Place
Adria refers to the Adriatic Sea, the body of water where Paul was shipwrecked on his journey to…
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Aeneas
Person
Man healed by Peter in the New Testament
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Aenon
Place
Aenon was a place near Salim where John the Baptist baptized people, known for its abundant water, mentioned…
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Agabus
Person
Prophet in the New Testament
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Agar
Nation
The Greek form of Hagar, the mother of Ishmael, mentioned in Galatians.
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Agrippa
Place
Agrippa refers to Herod Agrippa I and II, rulers of Judea who played significant roles in the New…
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Alexander
Person
Man who opposed Paul in the New Testament
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Alexandria
Place
Alexandria was a major port city in Egypt, known for its large Jewish community and its significance in…
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Alexandrians
Nation
Residents of Alexandria, a major city in Egypt, mentioned in Acts in connection with disputes in the early…
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Almighty
God
A title of God as El Shaddai, the all-powerful One who appeared to the patriarchs and is praised…
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Alpha and Omega
God
A title of the Lord in Revelation, the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, meaning he…
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Alphaeus
Person
Father of two apostles
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Aminadab
Person
Ancestor of David
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Amon
Person
King of Judah, father of Josiah
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Amos
Person
Prophet in the Old Testament
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Amphipolis
Place
Amphipolis was a city in Macedonia visited by Paul and Silas during their missionary journey, mentioned in Acts.
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Amplias
Person
Amplias was a Christian in Rome, greeted by Paul in his letter to the Romans.
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Ananias
Person
Husband of Sapphira, lied to the Holy Spirit
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Andrew
Person
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus
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Andronicus
Person
Andronicus was a Christian in Rome greeted by Paul, noted for being 'in Christ' before Paul.
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Anna
Person
Anna was a prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented at the temple.
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Annas
Person
High priest during Jesus' ministry, father-in-law of Caiaphas
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Antioch
Place
Antioch was a major city in ancient Syria, significant in early Christianity as the place where believers were…