"But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city."
Christian Name · Welsh/Latin Origin
Cambria Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Cambria
girl
Cambria means "Wales; Land of the people", a girl's name of Welsh/Latin origin. The name Cambria does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Cambria is the heavenly homeland — the better country God prepares, the city whose builder and maker is God.
Is Cambria in the Bible?
No — the name Cambria does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Wales; Land of the people", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cambria.
Pronunciation:/KAM-bree-uh/
OriginWelsh/Latin
MeaningWales; Land of the people
What does Cambria mean?
Cambria is a girl name of Welsh/Latin origin meaning "Wales; Land of the people". Cambria represents homeland and belonging — the deep human need for a place. Scripture promises a homeland prepared by God: 'He hath prepared for them a city.' Cambria points to the eternal country believers seek.
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What does Cambria mean in the Bible?
Cambria means "Wales; Land of the people" and is a name of Welsh/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cambria represents homeland and belonging — the deep human need for a place. Scripture promises a homeland prepared by God: 'He hath prepared for them a city.' Cambria points to the eternal country believers seek.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Cambria?
Cambria is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Wales; Land of the people" — not because Scripture names anyone Cambria.
"For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come."
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Which books of the Bible mention Cambria?
Cambria is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cambria?
Cambria is the heavenly homeland — the better country God prepares, the city whose builder and maker is God.
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Cambria name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cambria?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cambria?
You can read every verse where Cambria 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.