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Biblical Names

An extensive dictionary of names found in the Bible, with meanings and references.

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Bina பினா (ஞானம்)
👧 Girl 📜 Hebrew
💡 Meaning & Tamil Translation:
Wisdom / Spiritual Understanding
தமிழ் அர்த்தம்: ஞானம் / விவேகம்

Biblical Hebrew word for discernment, understanding, and spiritual wisdom.

Proverbs 2:3

📜 Biblical History & Significance of Bina

Belonging to the devout devotional tradition of the covenant community, Bina (பினா (ஞானம்)) carries the poetic Hebrew name meaning "Wisdom / Spiritual Understanding". The biblical record portrays it as biblical hebrew word for discernment, understanding, and spiritual wisdom (Proverbs 2:3).

The passage in Proverbs 2:3 links this name with covenant promises, reminding worshippers of the fountain of living water and the unfading crown of righteousness.

The spiritual beauty of Bina continues to inspire believers worldwide. Signifying "Wisdom / Spiritual Understanding", it points to the eternal love and peace found in Christ.

📖 Key Scripture Milestones & Passages

Proverbs 2:3 Primary Scripture Citation
Biblical Onomastics

Biblical Names: Theological Nuance & Original Language Roots

Understanding the spiritual weight, covenant transformations, and prophetic destiny embedded in biblical nomenclature.

The Hebrew Concept of 'Shem'

In Ancient Near Eastern Semitic thought, a name (shem) was not an arbitrary tag. It represented an individual's intrinsic essence, character, and providential vocation under Yahweh's covenant.

Covenant Renaming

When God establishes an unconditional covenant, He frequently renames His servants: Abram ('Exalted Father') becomes Abraham ('Father of Multitudes'); Jacob ('Supplanter') becomes Israel ('He Strives with God and Prevails').

Messianic Nomenclature

The name Jesus derives from the Hebrew Yeshua, meaning 'Yahweh is Salvation' (Matthew 1:21). Combined with the prophetic title Immanuel ('God with us', Isaiah 7:14), it defines the core of Christian soteriology.

Choosing a Name Today

Bestowing a biblical name is an act of spiritual dedication, connecting the next generation to centuries of orthodox faith, moral resilience, and divine favor recorded in Holy Scripture.

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Comprehensive onomastics directory cross-referencing over 1,400 biblical names with primary Hebrew and Greek scriptural lexicons.