Naming your son after a Biblical character is a great idea. Names from the Bible are old and enduring. They are also full of good meanings. Read on for more information about the names taken from the characters in the Bible.
Male baby name: The meaning of “John”
The name John is Hebrew in origin. It means "God's grace." John is the name of the longest-lived of Christ's apostles, the apostle who was especially loved by Christ. It is also the name of the one who baptized Christ, John the Baptist. There are many variations of the name. Jan is its Dutch and Slavic form. The German and Swiss variant is Johan.
Names and meaning: The meaning of “Mark”
In Hebrew, the name Mark means "polite" and "shining". Mark is the name of the disciple of Peter. He was the one who wrote the Gospel of Mark. In Latin, however, the name Mark means "warlike". Many combine the name Mark with other names such as John, Francis, and Anthony to form a longer name.
Naming a baby from a Biblical character would really give your boy a meaningful and historical name. John and Mark are also the names of many famous people, from ancient kings and nobles to the celebrities of today.
