"The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted."
Christian Name · English Origin
Dashwood Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Dashwood
boy
Dashwood means "From the ash wood; Forest clearing", a boy's name of English origin. The name Dashwood does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Dashwood stands among God's trees — full of sap, planted by the LORD, the forest dweller who knows the high tree brought low and the low exalted.
Is Dashwood in the Bible?
No — the name Dashwood does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "From the ash wood; Forest clearing", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Dashwood.
Pronunciation:/DASH-wood/
OriginEnglish
MeaningFrom the ash wood; Forest clearing
What does Dashwood mean?
Dashwood is a boy name of English origin meaning "From the ash wood; Forest clearing". Dashwood comes from the forest — and the trees of the LORD are full of sap. 'The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted.' Dashwood grows in the forest God planted.
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What does Dashwood mean in the Bible?
Dashwood means "From the ash wood; Forest clearing" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Dashwood comes from the forest — and the trees of the LORD are full of sap. 'The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted.' Dashwood grows in the forest God planted.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Dashwood?
Dashwood is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "From the ash wood; Forest clearing" — not because Scripture names anyone Dashwood.
"And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree."
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Which books of the Bible mention Dashwood?
Dashwood is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Dashwood?
Dashwood stands among God's trees — full of sap, planted by the LORD, the forest dweller who knows the high tree brought low and the low exalted.
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Names like Dashwood
Other English biblical names that share the spirit of "From the ash wood; Forest clearing" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Wren
"Small bird; Songbird"
unisex
Aspen
"Quaking tree"
unisex
Hadley
"Heather field; Field of heather"
girl
Hazel
"Hazel tree; Light brown color"
girl
Kendall
"Valley of the River Kent; Royal valley"
unisex
Landon
"Long hill; Ridge"
boy
Meadow
"Grassland; Field of flowers"
girl
Nash
"By the ash tree; At the ash tree"
boy
Names that pair well with Dashwood
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Aspen
unisex
"Quaking tree"
Dashwood & Aspen
Hadley
girl
"Heather field; Field of heather"
Dashwood & Hadley
Hazel
girl
"Hazel tree; Light brown color"
Dashwood & Hazel
Kendall
unisex
"Valley of the River Kent; Royal valley"
Dashwood & Kendall
Meadow
girl
"Grassland; Field of flowers"
Dashwood & Meadow
Oakley
unisex
"Oak meadow; Oak clearing"
Dashwood & Oakley
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Dashwood name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Dashwood
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Dashwood?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Dashwood?
You can read every verse where Dashwood 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.