Bible Names Beginning With R
This page lists Bible names beginning with R in the King James Version. It includes people, places, nations, and other named entities whose English form starts with that letter, along with verse counts and short descriptions. There are currently 101 names in this part of the KJV Bible names list. Follow any name for its references in Scripture, or return to the main database to search the complete list of names in the Bible.
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Names
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Raamah
Person
Descendant of Cush, mentioned in Genesis and Chronicles.
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Raamiah
Person
Raamiah was one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, mentioned in the Book…
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Raamses
Place
Another name for the city of Rameses, built by the Israelites as a store city in Egypt.
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Rabbah
Place
The capital of the Ammonites, captured by King David's forces (2 Samuel 12:26-31).
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Rabbath
Place
The capital of the Ammonites, mentioned in the context of King Og and in Ezekiel.
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Rabbi
God
A Jewish title meaning 'my teacher,' used of Jesus by his disciples and forbidden by him as a…
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Rabbith
Place
A town in the territory of Issachar, mentioned in the book of Joshua.
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Rabboni
God
An intensified form of Rabbi meaning 'my Master,' used by Mary Magdalene when she recognized the risen Jesus.
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Rabmag
Person
Title of a Babylonian official, mentioned in Jeremiah.
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Rabsaris
Person
Title of a high-ranking Assyrian official, mentioned in Kings and Isaiah.
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Rabshakeh
Person
Assyrian official who delivered messages to Hezekiah, mentioned in Kings and Isaiah.
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Rachab
Place
Another spelling of Rahab, the Canaanite woman who hid the spies, mentioned in Matthew.
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Rachal
Place
A town in southern Judah, mentioned in 1 Samuel as one of the places David sent spoils.
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Rachel
Person
Wife of Jacob, mother of Joseph and Benjamin, mentioned in Genesis.
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Raddai
Person
Raddai was one of the sons of Jesse, the father of King David, mentioned in the genealogies in…
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Ragau
Person
Ragau was a descendant of Shem, mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke.
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Raguel
Person
Raguel was the father-in-law of Moses, also known as Jethro, who advised Moses on the administration of justice,…
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Rahab
Person
Prostitute in Jericho who hid Israelite spies, mentioned in Joshua and Hebrews.
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Raham
Person
Raham was a descendant of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles.
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Rahel
Person
Rahel, also known as Rachel, was the wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, mentioned…
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Rakem
Person
Rakem was a descendant of Manasseh, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe in 1 Chronicles.
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Rakkath
Place
A fortified city in the territory of Naphtali, mentioned in Joshua.
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Rakkon
Place
A town near Joppa, in the territory of Dan, mentioned in the book of Joshua.
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Ram
Person
Descendant of Judah, ancestor of David, mentioned in Ruth and Chronicles.
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Rama
Place
The town where Rachel is said to weep for her children, mentioned in Matthew.
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Ramah
Place
A city mentioned in various contexts, including the territories of Benjamin, Naphtali, and Asher.
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Ramath
Place
A town in the southern part of Judah, listed among the cities given to the tribe of Simeon.
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Ramathaimzophim
Place
The birthplace of Samuel, located in the hill country of Ephraim.
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Ramathite
Nation
A town in the territory of one of the tribes of Israel.
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Ramathlehi
Place
The place where Samson defeated the Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey, mentioned in Judges.
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Ramathmizpeh
Place
A tribe or location mentioned in biblical context.
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Rameses
Person
Pharaoh during the time of the Exodus, mentioned in Exodus.
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Ramiah
Person
Ramiah was one of the men who had married foreign wives during the time of Ezra and was…
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Ramoth
Place
A Levitical city of refuge in Gad, also called Ramoth in Gilead; the name also appears among towns…
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Ramothgilead
Place
A city of refuge in Gilead, the scene of Ahab's last battle and of Jehu's anointing.
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Rapha
Person
Descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in Chronicles.
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Raphu
Person
Raphu was the father of Palti, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land…
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Reaia
Person
Reaia was a descendant of Shobal, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles.
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Reaiah
Person
Name of several individuals, including a descendant of Judah, mentioned in Chronicles.
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Reba
Person
Midianite prince defeated by Gideon, mentioned in Numbers and Joshua.