Bible Name Meaning Tool

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Milo

Pronounced MY-loh

boy

✓ In the King James Bible (spelled Millo) — Yes — Milo (spelled Millo in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.

Meaning: "Gracious; Soldier"
Origin: Germanic/Latin

Milo carries meanings of both 'gracious' and 'soldier,' blending gentleness with strength. This dual meaning reflects the biblical ideal of a Christian warrior — one who fights spiritual battles with grace, extending mercy while standing firm against evil.

Spiritual meaning

Milo balances grace with strength — the mark of a true soldier of Christ who fights with love and endures with patience.

Related verses (KJV)

"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV) →

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