"And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."
Christian Name · Welsh Origin
Griffith Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Griffith
boy
Griffith means "Strong lord; Chief", a boy's name of Welsh origin. The name Griffith does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Griffith serves under the Chief Shepherd — a crown of glory that never fades, the great Shepherd brought again from the dead.
Is Griffith in the Bible?
No — the name Griffith does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Strong lord; Chief", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Griffith.
Pronunciation:/GRIF-ith/
OriginWelsh
MeaningStrong lord; Chief
What does Griffith mean?
Griffith is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning "Strong lord; Chief". Griffith is the strong chief — and the Chief Shepherd is Christ Himself. 'And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.' Griffith leads under the authority of the ultimate Chief.
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What does Griffith mean in the Bible?
Griffith means "Strong lord; Chief" and is a name of Welsh origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Griffith is the strong chief — and the Chief Shepherd is Christ Himself. 'And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.' Griffith leads under the authority of the ultimate Chief.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Griffith?
Griffith 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" — not because Scripture names anyone Griffith.
"Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Griffith?
Griffith has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Griffith?
Griffith is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Griffith?
Griffith serves under the Chief Shepherd — a crown of glory that never fades, the great Shepherd brought again from the dead.
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What names are related to Griffith?
Names like Griffith
Other Welsh biblical names that share the spirit of "Strong lord; Chief" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Griffith
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Briallen
girl
"Primrose; First flower"
Griffith & Briallen
Bronwen
girl
"White breast; Fair bosom; Pure heart"
Griffith & Bronwen
Bronwyn
girl
"White breast; Fair heart; Pure soul"
Griffith & Bronwyn
Eira
girl
"Snow; Mercy"
Griffith & Eira
Gwyneth
girl
"Blessed; Happy; White; Fair"
Griffith & Gwyneth
Rhiannon
girl
"Great queen; Divine queen"
Griffith & Rhiannon
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Griffith name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Griffith
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Griffith?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Griffith?
You can read every verse where Griffith 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.