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    Griffin

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    Welsh/Latin
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Strong lord; Chief; Prince
    Origin
    Welsh/Latin
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Griffin does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Strong lord; Chief; Prince", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Griffin.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    2000s (0.061% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Griffin embodies the strong Lord — the King of glory, mighty in battle, whose strength is matched only by His love.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Psalm 24:8

      "Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle."

    • Isaiah 9:6

      "And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."

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