Best Sibling Names for Bethel

Variant transcription of Hoshe'a (see HOSHEA). Hosea is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Hosea.

From the Greek name Τρυφαινα (Tryphaina), derived from Greek τρυφη (tryphe) meaning "softness, delicacy". This name is mentioned briefly in the New Testament.

Means "Greece" in Hebrew, possibly related to ION (2). In the Old Testament this is the name of a grandson of Noah and the ancestor of the Greek peoples.

Means "bitter" in Hebrew. This was the name of the youngest son of Levi in the Old Testament.

Means "watchful, vigilant" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is a grandson of Ephraim.

Means "help of God", derived from Hebrew עָזַר ('azar) "help" and אֵל ('el) "God". This was the name of three minor characters in the Old Testament.

Possibly means "a grain" in Hebrew. This was the name of several members of the tribe of Benjamin in the Old Testament.

Means "my lord is YAHWEH" in Hebrew. This is the name of one of King David's sons in the Old Testament. Though he was the eldest surviving son of David, he was passed over as heir to the throne in favour of Solomon.

Means "beloved of YAHWEH" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is a name given to Solomon by Nathan.

From the Hebrew name יִשְׁמָעֵאל (Yishma'el) meaning "God will hear". In the Old Testament this is the name of a son of Abraham. He is the traditional ancestor of the Arab people.

Means "my truth" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the father of the prophet Jonah.

Means "man of the dart" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is the father of Lamech and the grandfather of Noah. He lived to age 969, making him the longest-lived person in the Bible.

Means "my father is exalted" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Abiram is swallowed by an earthquake after rebelling against the leadership of Moses.

Possibly means "station" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Terah is the father of Abraham. He led his people out of Ur and towards Canaan, but died along the way.

Possibly means either "thankful" or "he will judge" in Hebrew. This name is borne by a minor character in the Old Testament.

Possibly means "possession" in Hebrew. He is a son of Enosh and a great-grandson of Adam in the Old Testament.

Means "who is like YAHWEH?" in Hebrew. This name occurs in the Old Testament belonging to both males and females.

Means "taught by YAHWEH" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Jeriah is a descendant of Hebron.

From the Hebrew name צְפַנְיָה (Tzefanyah) meaning "YAHWEH has hidden". This is the name of one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Zephaniah.

Means "honeycomb" and "honeysuckle" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of a descendant of Saul.

Meaning unknown, possibly of Akkadian origin or possibly meaning "rebel" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Nimrod is a renowned hunter, the great-grandson of Noah. He was the founder of Babylon.... [more]

Means "YAHWEH has given" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the father of Ishmael (the assassin of Gedaliah), as well as other minor characters.

Means "comforter" in Hebrew. Nahum is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament. He authored the Book of Nahum in which the downfall of Nineveh is foretold.

From Ζακχαιος (Zakchaios), the Greek form of ZACCAI. In the New Testament he is a tax collector in Jericho who gives half his possessions to charity.

Means "stone of help" in Hebrew. This was the name of a monument erected by Samuel in the Old Testament. Charles Dickens used it for the miserly character Ebenezer Scrooge in his novel 'A Christmas Carol' (1843).

God is gracious

The hazel tree

Yosef

Probably originally a diminutive of ELIZABETH. It may also be considered an elaborated form of LILY, from the Latin word for "lily" lilium. This name has been used in England since the 16th century.

God Will Add

Red gemstone

From the Latin name Vivianus which was derived from Latin vivus "alive". Saint Vivian was a French bishop who provided protection during the Visigoth invasion of the 5th century.

Brave as a wild boar

Bright fame

Universal

son of Harry

vincens

rose flower

Italian and Spanish form of Laurentius (see LAURENCE (1)). Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492), known as the Magnificent, was a ruler of Florence during the Renaissance.

Scottish

Meaning 'lion'

Derived from the French surname Cauvin, which was derived from chauve "bald". The surname was borne by Jean Cauvin (1509-1564), a theologian from France who was one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation.

God is gracious

valley; church official

greatest

English form of GENEVIÈVE.

June, the month

Dios salva

Happy

French form of NICHOLAS.

wealthy guardian

Victorious, conqueror.

Powerful ruler

faith

Great; large

bitterness

From Σιμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on) which meant "he has heard".

From the Roman family name Paulus, which meant "small" or "humble" in Latin. Paul was an important leader of the early Christian church.

sorrows

From a nickname which derives from the English word king, ultimately from Old English cyning.

Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'

God is gracious.

light

Devotee of Saint Columba

Watchman, park keeper

From the clay town or settlement.

Battle worthy

cross

French form of KATHERINE, and also a common English variant.

God is with us

To go or walk

counselor-protector

Royalty

small, humble

jaybird

rich friend

Diminutive of ROSE.

From a surname which meant "little red one" in French. A notable bearer of the surname was the agnostic British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), who wrote on many subjects including logic, epistemology and mathe…

light, torch

Frenchman

Supplanter

From an English surname which was derived from Middle English frankelin "freeman". A famous bearer of the surname was Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American statesman, inventor, scientist and philosopher.

Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.

of the forest

resolute protector

Diminutive of JOHN. A famous bearer is American actor Johnny Depp (1963-).

cleric, scribe

God has healed

Gift of God

warlike

Great, venerable

From the English word opal for the iridescent gemstone, the birthstone of October. The word ultimately derives from Sanskrit उपल (upala) meaning "jewel".

Romanian and English form of LUCIANUS. Lucian is the usual name of Lucianus of Samosata in English.

French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).

fairy

sea of bitterness, rebelliousness

Strong and brave

resolute protector

This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'Twelfth Night' (1602).

Father of many

Gift of God

Italian

Lady; a combination of Donna (lady) and Belle (beautiful)

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".

Old English

movement

Resolved protector

good, benevolent; beauty; decision

free man

Polish; Hungarian

God has judged

beautiful child or blessed child

Guardian

dweller by the hall

the miller

olive tree

French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).

Wrathful; to be angry; To see; to be wary

green

determination, strength

A form of the name Alice, Associated with noble or kind.

Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin.

From the river Ethra

supplanter

victorious,

a strong one; a warrior

A beloved name with deep roots

from the soil

guardian, keeper

ancient, original

From the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ ('Eliyyahu) meaning "my God is YAHWEH". Elijah was a Hebrew prophet and miracle worker, as told in the two Books of Kings in the Old Testament.

a flower.

From the Greek 'eremites', meaning 'desert-dweller' or 'lonely one'

a variant of Eunice, meaning good victory.

steadfast or strong

beautiful generation

wisdom

Derived from the name of Vassar College; historically related to a place name.

Blessed

From the ridge.

peaceful ruler

Gift of God

Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".

one who is devoted to the Eucharist

stony meadow

{language: English, meaning: A unique name with no well-documented meaning but associated with strength and beauty}

gift from God

of the Earth

flowered land

God is my oath

laurel

Red People

mind or intellect

From the tree stump.

Theodōros (Θεόδωρος), meaning 'gift of God'.

Blissful or joyful, a combination of 'win' and the suffix '-ell'

Fiery

A beloved name with deep roots

life; bird

Derived from the name Crescentia, meaning 'to grow'

free man

Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.

Derived from the word 'earth', signifying a connection to the land or the natural world.

God's gift of light to the world

Home ruler

The name Clotee is believed to have been derived from the word 'cloak' or related to 'cloistered', suggesting something

wished for

Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'

God is my oath

from Lucania

Bright fame

noble

Hazelnut

light, beautiful, or fairy maiden

Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.

My light; Light; enlightenment

derived from 'Viola', meaning violet flower.

Resolute protector

Born in Clay

Harp player.

primitive

a variation of the name Guinevere

Resolute protector

One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'

loyal

A beloved name with deep roots

meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.

Rosemarie

Form of SOPHIA.

Spring

Eagle, strong as an eagle

young ceremonial attendant

gift of God; peaceful

Nativity, birth

Gold town

Derived from Rose and Alma, meaning 'rose' and 'nurturing' respectively.

venerable

a true and brave woman

Maiden; young girl

One who is clever; bright.'