"Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
Christian Name · Irish/Gaelic Origin
Blaine Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Blaine
boy
Blaine means "Slender; Thin; Yellow", a boy's name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name Blaine does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Blaine strives for the strait gate — narrow way found, life entered, the slender path walker who finds what few discover.
Is Blaine in the Bible?
No — the name Blaine does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Slender; Thin; Yellow", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Blaine.
Pronunciation:/BLAYN/
OriginIrish/Gaelic
MeaningSlender; Thin; Yellow
What does Blaine mean?
Blaine is a boy name of Irish/Gaelic origin meaning "Slender; Thin; Yellow". Blaine is slender — and the gate to life is narrow. 'Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.' Blaine walks the narrow way that leads to eternal life.
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What does Blaine mean in the Bible?
Blaine means "Slender; Thin; Yellow" and is a name of Irish/Gaelic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Blaine is slender — and the gate to life is narrow. 'Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.' Blaine walks the narrow way that leads to eternal life.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Blaine?
Blaine is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Slender; Thin; Yellow" — not because Scripture names anyone Blaine.
"Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able."
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Which books of the Bible mention Blaine?
Blaine is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Blaine?
Blaine strives for the strait gate — narrow way found, life entered, the slender path walker who finds what few discover.
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Names like Blaine
Other Irish/Gaelic biblical names that share the spirit of "Slender; Thin; Yellow" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Donovan
"Dark warrior; Strong fighter"
boy
Kael
"Slender; Fair; Mighty warrior"
boy
Keegan
"Son of fire; Small flame"
boy
Keegan
"Small and fiery; Son of fire"
boy
Cormac
"Son of the charioteer; Raven son"
boy
Finbar
"Fair head; White-haired; Blessed peak"
boy
Kiernan
"Little dark one; Son of the lord"
boy
Ultan
"Man of Ulster; Bearded one"
boy
Names that pair well with Blaine
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Keira
girl
"Dark-haired; Little dark one"
Blaine & Keira
Maeve
girl
"She who intoxicates; The cause of great joy"
Blaine & Maeve
Rowan
unisex
"Little red one; Rowan tree"
Blaine & Rowan
Rowan
unisex
"Little red-haired one; Rowan tree"
Blaine & Rowan
Saoirse
girl
"Freedom; Liberty"
Blaine & Saoirse
Brenna
girl
"Raven-haired; Little drop of water"
Blaine & Brenna
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Blaine name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Blaine
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Blaine?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Blaine?
You can read every verse where Blaine 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.