"Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction."
Christian Name · Scottish/Greek Origin
Alastair Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Alastair
boy
Alastair means "Defender of the people", a boy's name of Scottish/Greek origin. The name Alastair does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Alastair opens his mouth for the voiceless — poor delivered, needy rescued, the defender who speaks in the cause of those appointed to destruction.
Is Alastair in the Bible?
No — the name Alastair does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Defender of the people", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Alastair.
Pronunciation:/AL-ah-stair/
OriginScottish/Greek
MeaningDefender of the people
What does Alastair mean?
Alastair is a boy name of Scottish/Greek origin meaning "Defender of the people". Alastair defends the vulnerable — and God commands the defense of the weak. 'Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.' Alastair speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves.
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What does Alastair mean in the Bible?
Alastair means "Defender of the people" and is a name of Scottish/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Alastair defends the vulnerable — and God commands the defense of the weak. 'Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.' Alastair speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Alastair?
Alastair is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Defender of the people" — not because Scripture names anyone Alastair.
"Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked."
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Which books of the Bible mention Alastair?
Alastair is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Alastair?
Alastair opens his mouth for the voiceless — poor delivered, needy rescued, the defender who speaks in the cause of those appointed to destruction.
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Alastair name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Alastair does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Defender of the people", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Alastair.
Alastair means "Defender of the people." It is a Scottish/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Defender of the people" — runs right through the Bible.
Scottish/Greek. Alastair comes into English from Scottish/Greek and carries the sense "Defender of the people." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Alastair
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Alastair?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Alastair?
You can read every verse where Alastair appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.