"That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."
Christian Name · Welsh/French Origin
Guinevere Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Guinevere
girl
Guinevere means "White phantom; Fair lady", a girl's name of Welsh/French origin. The name Guinevere does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Guinevere is the bride made ready — glorious, without spot, holy and without blemish, the fair lady presented at the marriage of the Lamb.
Is Guinevere in the Bible?
No — the name Guinevere does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "White phantom; Fair lady", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Guinevere.
Pronunciation:/GWIN-uh-veer/
OriginWelsh/French
MeaningWhite phantom; Fair lady
What does Guinevere mean?
Guinevere is a girl name of Welsh/French origin meaning "White phantom; Fair lady". Guinevere is the fair lady — and the bride of Christ is presented without spot. 'That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing.' Guinevere is the spotless bride.
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What does Guinevere mean in the Bible?
Guinevere means "White phantom; Fair lady" and is a name of Welsh/French origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Guinevere is the fair lady — and the bride of Christ is presented without spot. 'That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing.' Guinevere is the spotless bride.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Guinevere?
Guinevere is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "White phantom; Fair lady" — not because Scripture names anyone Guinevere.
"Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready."
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Which books of the Bible mention Guinevere?
Guinevere is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Guinevere?
Guinevere is the bride made ready — glorious, without spot, holy and without blemish, the fair lady presented at the marriage of the Lamb.
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Names that pair well with Guinevere
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Abednego
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"Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)"
Guinevere & Abednego
Abimelech
boy
"My father is king; Father of the king"
Guinevere & Abimelech
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Guinevere & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Guinevere & Abraham
Adonijah
boy
"My lord is Yahweh"
Guinevere & Adonijah
Adonijah
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"My LORD is Yahweh"
Guinevere & Adonijah
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Guinevere name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Guinevere does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "White phantom; Fair lady", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Guinevere.
Guinevere means "White phantom; Fair lady." It is a Welsh/French name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "White phantom; Fair lady" — runs right through the Bible.
Welsh/French. Guinevere comes into English from Welsh/French and carries the sense "White phantom; Fair lady." 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 Guinevere
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Guinevere?
You can read every verse where Guinevere 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.