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    Bible Name Meaning Tool

    Enter a name to see what it means in Scripture, the language it comes from, and the King James Version verses where it appears. 1,332 names searchable, free and without signup.

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    Joy

    Pronounced JOY

    girl
    ✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Joy appears in the King James Bible, including Nehemiah 8:10.
    Meaning
    "Great happiness; Delight"
    Origin
    English/Latin

    Joy is a foundational concept in Scripture — listed as a fruit of the Spirit and distinct from mere happiness. Biblical joy is rooted not in circumstances but in the unchanging character of God. It is a deep, settled confidence that God is good, present, and sovereign.

    Spiritual meaning

    Joy is the strength of the believer — the deep, unshakeable gladness found in God's presence.

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    Type the name into the search box above. The tool returns the Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, or Latin root behind the name, its literal meaning, and the King James Version passages where it appears.

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    No. Many modern Christian names never appear in Scripture, and some popular 'biblical meanings' circulating online are inaccurate. Where a name is thematic rather than scriptural, we say so plainly instead of inventing a verse for it.

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    Each result distinguishes a name that appears in the KJV from a later Christian or thematic name. Related verses explain a theme; they are not presented as proof that a modern name occurs in Scripture.

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