List of Biblical names starting with O
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See Bible Study Tools Library letter O orChristian Classics Ethereal Library letter O or Smith's Bible Dictionary letter O or Easton's Bible Dictionary letter O for additional definitions and Biblical sources. Most of the men's and women's biblical names can be found in Herbert Lockyer's books with a biblical source where in the bible they can be found. Many also have a short study on the name. Most of the Biblical name definitions for places, cities, countries, angels, gods, mountains and Hebrew names can be found in Nancy M. Tischler's two volume encyclopedia All things in the Bible, an encyclopedia of the biblical world with a short study on each of them.
- ObadiahObadiahObadiah is a Biblical theophorical name, meaning "servant of Yahweh" or "worshipper of Yahweh." It is related to "Abdeel", "servant of God", which is also cognate to the Arabic name "Abdullah". Turkish name Abdil or Abdi. The form of Obadiah's name used in the Septuagint is Obdios; in Latin it is...
, servant of the Lord - Obal, inconvenience of old age
- ObedObedIn the Tanakh, Obed was a son of Boaz and Ruth, the father of Jesse, and the grandfather of David.In the Christian Scriptures, He is one of Jesus' ancestors through the aforementioned genealogy found in the gospels....
, a servant; workman - Obed-edomObed-Edom'OBED-EDOM' HEBREW: "Worshiper of Edom" / servant of Edom.# "The Gittite" , a Levite of the family of the Korhites,. He had taken up residence in Judah, perhaps as a convert to the religion of David, who had many followers among the Gittites...
, servant of Edom - Obil, that weeps; who deserves to be bewailed
- ObothObothOboth is one of the places the Israelites stopped at during the Exodus.Its name may mean bottles....
, dragons; fathers; desires - Ocran, a disturber; that disorders
- OdedOded* The second was Oded the Samarian....
, to sustain, hold or lift up - OgOgOg, according to the bible, was an Amorite king of Bashan who, along with his army, was slain by Moses and his men at the battle of Edrei...
, a cake; bread baked in ashes - OhadOhadOhad was the third son of Simeon; he is mentioned in Genesis 46:10. His name means "will sympathize", or "united" and "power"...
, praising; confessing - OhelOhelOhel is a structure built over a Jewish grave as a sign of prominence of the person buried within. Ohalim range from small wooden, brick, or plaster structures to large buildings which include one or more graves and area for visitors to sit and meditate....
, tent; tabernacle; brightness - OlympasOlympasOlympas , is the name of a Roman Christian whom Paul of Tarsus salutes in around 65 AD....
, heavenly - OmarOmarOmar can refer to:-Name:* Omar , including a list of people with the given name or surname Omar, Omer or Umar as well-Places:* Omar, Konar, a village in Afghanistan...
, he that speaks; bitter - OmegaOmegaOmega is the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet. In the Greek numeric system, it has a value of 800. The word literally means "great O" , as opposed to omicron, which means "little O"...
, the last letter of the Greek alphabet; long O - OmriOmriOmri was a king of Israel, successful military campaigner and first in the line of Omride kings that included Ahab, Ahaziah and Joram.He was "commander of the army" of king Elah when Zimri murdered Elah and made himself king. Instead, the troops at Gibbethon chose Omri as king, and he led them to...
, sheaf of corn - OnÖnÖn is a 1966 Swedish drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg. It was entered into the 1966 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Per Myrberg - Count Magnus* Bibi Andersson - Marianne* Karin Kavli - Old countess* Marian Gräns - Helen Andersson...
, pain; force; iniquity - OnanOnanOnan is a minor biblical person in the Book of Genesis , who was the second son of Judah. Just like his older brother, Er, Onan died prematurely by YHWH's will for being wicked....
, same as On - OnesimusOnesimusSaint Onesimus |churches]]) was a slave to Philemon of Colossae, a man of Christian faith. Eventually, Onesimus transgressed against Philemon and fled to the site of Paul the Apostle's imprisonment to escape punishment for a theft he was said to have committed, there, he heard the Gospel from...
, profitable; useful - OnesiphorusOnesiphorusOnesiphorus was a Christian referred to in the New Testament letter of Second Timothy . According to the letter, sent by St. Paul, Onesiphorus sought out Paul who was imprisoned at the time in Rome. The persecution of Christians during Nero’s reign made Rome a dangerous city for Christians...
, who brings profit - OnoOnoONO, Ono or Ōno may refer to:-People with the Japanese surname:In Japanese, Ono and Ōno are different place names and also common surnames. Ono means "small field" and Ōno means "large field". Both are used as Japanese surnames.* Ono no Azumabito ONO, Ono or Ōno may refer to:-People with the...
, grief or strength or iniquity of him - OphelOphelThe City of David is the oldest settled neighborhood of Jerusalem and a major archaeological site due to recognition as biblical Jerusalem. It is a narrow ridge running south from the Temple Mount. It was a walled city in the Bronze Age and, according to tradition, it is the place where King...
, a tower; darkness; small white cloud - OphirOphirOphir is a port or region mentioned in the Bible, famous for its wealth. King Solomon is supposed to have received a cargo of gold, silver, sandalwood, precious stones, ivory, apes and peacocks from Ophir, every three years.- Citations :...
, fruitful region - OphniOphniOphni is a Hebrew Old Testament name meaning mouldy.A city of Benjamin so important as to be second only to Jerusalem. It still survives in the modern Jifna or Jufna, 23 miles northwest of Bethel....
, wearisomeness; folding together - OphrahOphrahOphrah is a name in the Hebrew Bible meaning "a fawn", given to:* A city of Benjamin ; probably identical with Ephron and Ephraim , the modern Palestinian city of Taybeh. The Israeli settlement of Ofra is close to the site as well....
, dust; lead; a fawn - OrebOrebOreb, a Hebrew Old Testament name meaning raven.By the time of the Judges, the Midianites, led by two princes Oreb and Zeeb were raiding Israel with the use of swift camels, until they were decisively defeated by Gideon. Oreb was slain along with Zeeb...
, a raven - OrenOrenOren is a Hebrew Old Testament name meaning ash or pine. The son of Jerahmeel ....
, pine tree - Ornan, that rejoices
- OrpahOrpahOrpah is a woman mentioned in the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible. She was from Moab and was the daughter-in-law of Naomi and wife of Chilion. After the death of her husband, Orpah and her sister-in-law Ruth wished to go to Judea with Naomi. However, Naomi persuaded Orpah to return to her people...
, the neck or skull - Oshea, same as Joshua
- OthniOthniOthni is an Old Testament Hebrew name meaning a lion of Jehovah. A son of Shemaiah, and one of the temple porters in the time of David . He was a “mighty man of valour.”...
, my time; my hour - OthnielOthnielOthniel is the first of the Biblical Judges.-Family:Othniel was related to Caleb, as his father Kenaz was either Caleb's brother or Caleb's father; both are plausible interpretations of Joshua 15:17. The Talmud argues that Othniel was Caleb's brother...
, the hour of God - Ozem, that fasts; their eagerness
- Ozias, strength from the Lord
- Ozni, an ear; my hearkening