"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Grace Meaning in the Bible
Grace
girl
Grace means "God's unmerited favor", a girl's name of Latin origin. Grace appears in the King James Bible, and Ephesians 2:8-9 is the passage most often tied to it. Grace is the cornerstone of the Gospel — the undeserved gift that saves, sustains, and transforms every believer.
Is Grace in the Bible?
Yes — Grace appears in the King James Bible, including Ephesians 2:8-9.
Pronunciation:/GRAYS/
OriginLatin
MeaningGod's unmerited favor
What does Grace mean?
Grace is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "God's unmerited favor". Grace is the foundational concept of the Christian faith — God's unmerited favor given freely through Jesus Christ. It is not earned, cannot be deserved, and covers every failure.
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What does Grace mean in the Bible?
Grace means "God's unmerited favor" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Grace is the foundational concept of the Christian faith — God's unmerited favor given freely through Jesus Christ. It is not earned, cannot be deserved, and covers every failure. 'Amazing Grace' remains the most beloved hymn because it captures the overwhelming generosity of God.
Where does Grace appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Grace is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Ephesians 2:8-9. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Grace?
Grace has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Grace?
Grace is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Grace?
Grace is the cornerstone of the Gospel — the undeserved gift that saves, sustains, and transforms every believer.
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Word Meaning
Grace (χάρις (Charis))
Unmerited favor from God; His free gift of salvation and blessing
Word Meaning
Grace (Charis) (χάρις (charis))
Unmerited divine favor — God's free, generous gift to the undeserving.
Strong's
Strong's G5485 — Grace
χάρις (Charis) • Unmerited favor from God; His free gift of salvation and blessing
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Grace name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Grace appears in the King James Bible, including Ephesians 2:8-9.
Grace means "God's unmerited favor." It is a Latin name. The King James Bible uses it in Ephesians 2:8-9, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Latin. Grace comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "God's unmerited favor." It appears in the King James Bible, including Ephesians 2:8-9.
Common questions about the name Grace
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Grace?
You can read every verse where Grace 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.