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Christian Name · English/Greek Origin
Anthem Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Anthem
boy
Anthem means "A song of praise; A hymn", a boy's name of English/Greek origin. The name Anthem does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Anthem declares that a human life can be a song of praise to God — every breath, every day, an offering of worship to the Creator.
Is Anthem in the Bible?
No — the name Anthem does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "A song of praise; A hymn", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Anthem.
Pronunciation:/AN-them/
OriginEnglish/Greek
MeaningA song of praise; A hymn
What does Anthem mean?
Anthem is a boy name of English/Greek origin meaning "A song of praise; A hymn". Anthem comes from the Greek 'antiphona' meaning a responsive song. Scripture overflows with anthems of praise — Moses' song at the Red Sea, David's psalms, Mary's Magnificat, and the heavenly chorus in Revelation.
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What does Anthem mean in the Bible?
Anthem means "A song of praise; A hymn" and is a name of English/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Anthem comes from the Greek 'antiphona' meaning a responsive song. Scripture overflows with anthems of praise — Moses' song at the Red Sea, David's psalms, Mary's Magnificat, and the heavenly chorus in Revelation. The name celebrates a life that is itself a song of worship to God.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Anthem?
Anthem is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "A song of praise; A hymn" — not because Scripture names anyone Anthem.
"And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty."
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Which books of the Bible mention Anthem?
Anthem is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Anthem?
Anthem declares that a human life can be a song of praise to God — every breath, every day, an offering of worship to the Creator.
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Anthem name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Anthem does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "A song of praise; A hymn", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Anthem.
Anthem means "A song of praise; A hymn." It is an English/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "A song of praise; A hymn" — runs right through the Bible.
English/Greek. Anthem comes into English from English/Greek and carries the sense "A song of praise; A hymn." 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 Anthem
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Anthem?
You can read every verse where Anthem 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.