"And Jacob took him rods of green poplar, and of the hazel and chesnut tree."
Biblical Name · English Origin
Hazel Meaning in the Bible
Hazel
girl
Hazel means "Hazel tree; Light brown color", a girl's name of English origin. Hazel appears in the King James Bible, and Genesis 30:37 is the passage most often tied to it. Hazel represents nourishing wisdom — the practical, life-giving discernment that comes from walking with God.
Is Hazel in the Bible?
Yes — Hazel (spelled Hazael in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:37.
Pronunciation:/HAY-zel/
OriginEnglish
MeaningHazel tree; Light brown color
What does Hazel mean?
Hazel is a girl name of English origin meaning "Hazel tree; Light brown color". Hazel refers to the hazel tree, which in Scripture's cultural context was associated with wisdom and discernment. Jacob used hazel rods in his story with Laban's flocks.
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What does Hazel mean in the Bible?
Hazel means "Hazel tree; Light brown color" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hazel refers to the hazel tree, which in Scripture's cultural context was associated with wisdom and discernment. Jacob used hazel rods in his story with Laban's flocks. The tree's nuts provide nourishment, speaking of the spiritual food God provides through His Word.
Where does Hazel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Hazel is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 30:37. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Hazel?
Hazel is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hazel?
Hazel represents nourishing wisdom — the practical, life-giving discernment that comes from walking with God.
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"Heather field; Field of heather"
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"Long hill; Ridge"
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"Grassland; Field of flowers"
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Hazel name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Hazel (spelled Hazael in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:37.
Hazel means "Hazel tree; Light brown color." It is an English name. The King James Bible uses it in Genesis 30:37, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
English. Hazel comes into English from English and carries the sense "Hazel tree; Light brown color." It appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:37.
Common questions about the name Hazel
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Hazel?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hazel?
You can read every verse where Hazel 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.