"And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Dinah Meaning in the Bible
Dinah
girl
Dinah means "judged" or "vindicated," from the Hebrew din, to judge. She is a real King James Bible figure: "And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah" (Genesis 30:21), Jacob and Leah's only named daughter, whose difficult story follows in Genesis 34.
Is Dinah in the Bible?
Yes — Dinah appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:21.
Pronunciation:/DY-nuh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningJudged; Vindicated; Justice
What does Dinah mean?
Dinah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Judged; Vindicated; Justice". Dinah was Jacob's only named daughter. Her story in Genesis 34 involves suffering and her brothers' violent response.
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What does Dinah mean in the Bible?
Dinah means "Judged; Vindicated; Justice" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Dinah was Jacob's only named daughter. Her story in Genesis 34 involves suffering and her brothers' violent response. Despite the tragedy, Dinah's name means 'judged' or 'vindicated' — pointing to the God who sees every injustice and ultimately brings righteous judgment.
Where does Dinah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Dinah is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 30:21. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land."
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Which books of the Bible mention Dinah?
Dinah is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Dinah?
Dinah's story reminds us that God sees every injustice — her name 'vindicated' points to divine justice that will ultimately right every wrong.
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Dinah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Dinah appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:21.
Dinah means "Judged; Vindicated; Justice." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Genesis 30:21, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Dinah comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Judged; Vindicated; Justice." It appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:21.
Common questions about the name Dinah
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Dinah?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Dinah?
You can read every verse where Dinah 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.