"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Gloria Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Gloria
girl
Gloria means "glory," a Latin girl's name. Gloria is not a name found in the KJV Bible, but Christian families choose it for its meaning. Its biblical meaning comes from the angels' song at Christ's birth: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men" (Luke 2:14).
Is Gloria in the Bible?
No — the name Gloria does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Glory", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Gloria.
Pronunciation:/GLOR-ee-ah/
OriginLatin
MeaningGlory
What does Gloria mean?
Gloria is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Glory". A name drawn from the angelic proclamation at Christ's birth — Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
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What does Gloria mean in the Bible?
Gloria means "Glory" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
A name drawn from the angelic proclamation at Christ's birth — Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Gloria?
Gloria is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Glory" — not because Scripture names anyone Gloria.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Gloria?
Represents giving God the highest praise and reflecting His glory in our lives.
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Names like Gloria
Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Glory" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
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"Joyful; Happy"
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Jovie
"Joyful; Happy"
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Jovie
"Joyful; Happy"
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"Born on Christmas Day; Birthday of the Lord"
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Trinity
"Threefold"
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"She who brings happiness; Blessed"
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Beatrix
"She who brings happiness; Blessed voyager"
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"She who brings happiness; Blessed voyager"
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Gloria name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Gloria does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Glory", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Gloria.
Gloria means "Glory." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Glory" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Gloria comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Glory." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Gloria
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Gloria?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Gloria?
You can read every verse where Gloria 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.