"The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand."
Christian Name · English/Germanic Origin
Edmund Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Edmund
boy
Edmund means "Prosperous protector; Wealthy guardian", a boy's name of English/Germanic origin. The name Edmund does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Edmund is the faithful steward — guarding God's treasure, faithful over few things, entrusted with many.
Is Edmund in the Bible?
No — the name Edmund does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Prosperous protector; Wealthy guardian", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Edmund.
Pronunciation:/ED-mund/
OriginEnglish/Germanic
MeaningProsperous protector; Wealthy guardian
What does Edmund mean?
Edmund is a boy name of English/Germanic origin meaning "Prosperous protector; Wealthy guardian". Edmund combines prosperity with protection — the twin gifts God gives His faithful stewards. 'The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure.' Edmund guards what God has entrusted with wisdom and generosity.
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What does Edmund mean in the Bible?
Edmund means "Prosperous protector; Wealthy guardian" and is a name of English/Germanic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Edmund combines prosperity with protection — the twin gifts God gives His faithful stewards. 'The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure.' Edmund guards what God has entrusted with wisdom and generosity.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Edmund?
Edmund is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Prosperous protector; Wealthy guardian" — not because Scripture names anyone Edmund.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things."
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Which books of the Bible mention Edmund?
Edmund is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Edmund?
Edmund is the faithful steward — guarding God's treasure, faithful over few things, entrusted with many.
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Names like Edmund
Other English/Germanic biblical names that share the spirit of "Prosperous protector; Wealthy guardian" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Edmund
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Hattie
girl
"Ruler of the home"
Edmund & Hattie
Hattie
girl
"Ruler of the home; Estate ruler"
Edmund & Hattie
Winter
girl
"Winter season; Cold season"
Edmund & Winter
Haven
girl
"Safe place; Harbor; Refuge"
Edmund & Haven
Haven
girl
"Safe place; Harbor"
Edmund & Haven
Rowan
unisex
"Little red-haired one; Rowan tree"
Edmund & Rowan
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Edmund name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Edmund
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Edmund?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Edmund?
You can read every verse where Edmund 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.