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

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Hodaya ஹோதாயா (நன்றியறிதல்)
👧 Girl 📜 Hebrew
💡 Meaning & Tamil Translation:
Thanksgiving to Yahweh / Grateful Heart
தமிழ் அர்த்தம்: நன்றியறிதல்

Hebrew devotional name meaning giving praise and hearty thanksgiving to the Lord.

Psalm 100:4

📜 Biblical History & Significance of Hodaya

In the lyrical poetry and devotional heritage of the Bible, Hodaya (ஹோதாயா (நன்றியறிதல்)) is a cherished Hebrew name signifying "Thanksgiving to Yahweh / Grateful Heart". Scripture celebrates this name as hebrew devotional name meaning giving praise and hearty thanksgiving to the lord (Psalm 100:4).

Celebrated in Psalm 100:4, this name reflects the divine splendor of God's character and the spiritual beauty of a soul walking in harmony with the Creator.

Today, Hodaya stands as an inspiring name for Christian daughters and sons, reflecting the radiant meaning "Thanksgiving to Yahweh / Grateful Heart" and a life consecrated to God's glory.

📖 Key Scripture Milestones & Passages

Psalm 100:4 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.