"And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life."
Christian Name · Welsh Origin
Emrys Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Emrys
boy
Emrys means "Immortal; Ambrose; Divine", a boy's name of Welsh origin. The name Emrys does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Emrys holds the promise of eternal life — seeing the Son, believing, everlasting life received, the immortal one whose forever began at the moment of faith.
Is Emrys in the Bible?
No — the name Emrys does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Immortal; Ambrose; Divine", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Emrys.
Pronunciation:/EM-ris/
OriginWelsh
MeaningImmortal; Ambrose; Divine
What does Emrys mean?
Emrys is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning "Immortal; Ambrose; Divine". Emrys is the immortal one — and believers have been given the promise of eternal life. 'And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.' Emrys carries the promise of forever.
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What does Emrys mean in the Bible?
Emrys means "Immortal; Ambrose; Divine" and is a name of Welsh origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Emrys is the immortal one — and believers have been given the promise of eternal life. 'And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.' Emrys carries the promise of forever.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Emrys?
Emrys is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Immortal; Ambrose; Divine" — not because Scripture names anyone Emrys.
"And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life."
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Which books of the Bible mention Emrys?
Emrys is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Emrys?
Emrys holds the promise of eternal life — seeing the Son, believing, everlasting life received, the immortal one whose forever began at the moment of faith.
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Names like Emrys
Other Welsh biblical names that share the spirit of "Immortal; Ambrose; Divine" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Emrys
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Briallen
girl
"Primrose; First flower"
Emrys & Briallen
Bronwen
girl
"White breast; Fair bosom; Pure heart"
Emrys & Bronwen
Bronwyn
girl
"White breast; Fair heart; Pure soul"
Emrys & Bronwyn
Eira
girl
"Snow; Mercy"
Emrys & Eira
Gwyneth
girl
"Blessed; Happy; White; Fair"
Emrys & Gwyneth
Rhiannon
girl
"Great queen; Divine queen"
Emrys & Rhiannon
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Emrys name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Emrys
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Emrys?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Emrys?
You can read every verse where Emrys 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.