"Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked."
Christian Name · Scottish/Greek Origin
Alistair Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Alistair
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No, Alistair does not appear in the King James Bible, though its Greek parent name Alexander does (Mark 15:21; Acts 19:33). Alistair means "defender of mankind," and the defence it names finally belongs to God: "But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge" (Psalm 94:22).
Is Alistair in the Bible?
No — the name Alistair does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Defender of mankind", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Alistair.
Pronunciation:/AL-is-ter/
OriginScottish/Greek
MeaningDefender of mankind
What does Alistair mean?
Alistair is a boy name of Scottish/Greek origin meaning "Defender of mankind". Alistair echoes the call to defend the helpless — a recurring biblical theme. 'Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.' God raises defenders in every generation to champion His justice.
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What does Alistair mean in the Bible?
Alistair means "Defender of mankind" and is a name of Scottish/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Alistair echoes the call to defend the helpless — a recurring biblical theme. 'Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.' God raises defenders in every generation to champion His justice.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Alistair?
Alistair is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Defender of mankind" — not because Scripture names anyone Alistair.
"Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow."
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Which books of the Bible mention Alistair?
Alistair is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Alistair?
Alistair is the defender who rises for the voiceless — seeking justice, relieving the oppressed, championing God's cause.
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Alistair name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Alistair does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Defender of mankind", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Alistair.
Alistair means "Defender of mankind." It is a Scottish/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Defender of mankind" — runs right through the Bible.
Scottish/Greek. Alistair comes into English from Scottish/Greek and carries the sense "Defender of mankind." 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 Alistair
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Alistair?
You can read every verse where Alistair 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.