"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."
Christian Name · Germanic/Italian Origin
Belinda Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Belinda
girl
Belinda means "tender-hearted," from Germanic and Italian roots. It is not a King James Bible name, but the virtue it names is commanded in Scripture: "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you" (Ephesians 4:32).
Is Belinda in the Bible?
No — the name Belinda does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Beautiful serpent; Tender", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Belinda.
Pronunciation:/beh-LIN-dah/
OriginGermanic/Italian
MeaningBeautiful serpent; Tender
What does Belinda mean?
Belinda is a girl name of Germanic/Italian origin meaning "Beautiful serpent; Tender". Belinda is tender-hearted — and God calls His people to tenderness. 'And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.' Belinda's beauty is in her compassion.
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What does Belinda mean in the Bible?
Belinda means "Beautiful serpent; Tender" and is a name of Germanic/Italian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Belinda is tender-hearted — and God calls His people to tenderness. 'And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.' Belinda's beauty is in her compassion.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Belinda?
Belinda is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Beautiful serpent; Tender" — not because Scripture names anyone Belinda.
"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering."
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Which books of the Bible mention Belinda?
Belinda is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Belinda?
Belinda is tenderhearted — kind, forgiving, clothed in mercy, the beautiful soul whose compassion mirrors God's own forgiveness.
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Belinda name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Belinda does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Beautiful serpent; Tender", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Belinda.
Belinda means "Beautiful serpent; Tender." It is a Germanic/Italian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Beautiful serpent; Tender" — runs right through the Bible.
Germanic/Italian. Belinda comes into English from Germanic/Italian and carries the sense "Beautiful serpent; Tender." 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 Belinda
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Belinda?
You can read every verse where Belinda 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.