"Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle."
Christian Name · Welsh/Latin Origin
Griffin Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Griffin
boy
Griffin means "Strong lord; Chief; Prince", a boy's name of Welsh/Latin origin. The name Griffin does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Griffin embodies the strong Lord — the King of glory, mighty in battle, whose strength is matched only by His love.
Is Griffin in the Bible?
No — the name Griffin does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Strong lord; Chief; Prince", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Griffin.
Pronunciation:/GRIF-in/
OriginWelsh/Latin
MeaningStrong lord; Chief; Prince
What does Griffin mean?
Griffin is a boy name of Welsh/Latin origin meaning "Strong lord; Chief; Prince". Griffin combines strength with lordship — the attributes Scripture assigns to both God and the leaders He raises. 'The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.' Griffin speaks of divine strength wielded with authority.
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What does Griffin mean in the Bible?
Griffin means "Strong lord; Chief; Prince" and is a name of Welsh/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Griffin combines strength with lordship — the attributes Scripture assigns to both God and the leaders He raises. 'The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.' Griffin speaks of divine strength wielded with authority.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Griffin?
Griffin is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Strong lord; Chief; Prince" — not because Scripture names anyone Griffin.
"And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Griffin?
Griffin has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Griffin?
Griffin is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Griffin?
Griffin embodies the strong Lord — the King of glory, mighty in battle, whose strength is matched only by His love.
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Names like Griffin
Other Welsh/Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Strong lord; Chief; Prince" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Griffin
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Brianna
girl
"Strong; Noble; Virtuous"
Griffin & Brianna
Cambria
girl
"Wales; Land of the people"
Griffin & Cambria
Aria
girl
"Air; Song; Lioness of God"
Griffin & Aria
Ariel
unisex
"Lion of God; Altar hearth"
Griffin & Ariel
Ariel
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"Lion of God; Altar hearth"
Griffin & Ariel
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Griffin name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Griffin
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Griffin?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Griffin?
You can read every verse where Griffin 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.