"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Biblical Name · English/Latin Origin
Faith Meaning in the Bible
Faith
girl
Faith means "Trust; Belief; Confidence in God", a girl's name of English/Latin origin. Faith appears in the King James Bible, and Hebrews 11:1 is the passage most often tied to it. Faith is 'substance' and 'evidence' — not wishful thinking but confident trust that pleases God and moves mountains.
Is Faith in the Bible?
Yes — Faith appears in the King James Bible, including Hebrews 11:1.
Pronunciation:/FAYTH/
OriginEnglish/Latin
MeaningTrust; Belief; Confidence in God
What does Faith mean?
Faith is a girl name of English/Latin origin meaning "Trust; Belief; Confidence in God". Faith is the foundational virtue of Christianity — 'without faith it is impossible to please God.' It is not blind belief but confident trust based on God's character and promises.
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What does Faith mean in the Bible?
Faith means "Trust; Belief; Confidence in God" and is a name of English/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Faith is the foundational virtue of Christianity — 'without faith it is impossible to please God.' It is not blind belief but confident trust based on God's character and promises. The entire hall of faith in Hebrews 11 celebrates those who walked by faith, not sight.
Where does Faith appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Faith is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Hebrews 11:1. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
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Which books of the Bible mention Faith?
Faith is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Faith?
Faith is 'substance' and 'evidence' — not wishful thinking but confident trust that pleases God and moves mountains.
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Word Meaning
Faith (πίστις (Pistis))
Complete trust, confidence, and belief in God and His promises
Strong's
Strong's G4102 — Faith
πίστις (Pistis) • Complete trust, confidence, and belief in God and His promises
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Faith name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Faith
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Faith?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Faith?
You can read every verse where Faith 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.