"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Halcyon Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Halcyon
girl
Halcyon means "Calm; Peaceful; Kingfisher", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Halcyon does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Halcyon rests in the great calm — peace surpassing understanding, wind rebuked, sea stilled, hearts kept by the God who commands storms.
Is Halcyon in the Bible?
No — the name Halcyon does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Calm; Peaceful; Kingfisher", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Halcyon.
Pronunciation:/HAL-see-on/
OriginGreek
MeaningCalm; Peaceful; Kingfisher
What does Halcyon mean?
Halcyon is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Calm; Peaceful; Kingfisher". Halcyon speaks of divine calm — the peace that passes understanding. 'And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.' Halcyon rests in supernatural peace.
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What does Halcyon mean in the Bible?
Halcyon means "Calm; Peaceful; Kingfisher" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Halcyon speaks of divine calm — the peace that passes understanding. 'And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.' Halcyon rests in supernatural peace.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Halcyon?
Halcyon is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Calm; Peaceful; Kingfisher" — not because Scripture names anyone Halcyon.
"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."
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Which books of the Bible mention Halcyon?
Halcyon is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Halcyon?
Halcyon rests in the great calm — peace surpassing understanding, wind rebuked, sea stilled, hearts kept by the God who commands storms.
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Halcyon name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Halcyon
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Halcyon?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Halcyon?
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