"For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Heman Meaning in the Bible
Heman
boy
Heman means "Faithful; Trustworthy", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Heman appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Kings 4:31 is the passage most often tied to it. Heman proves that the deepest faith sometimes looks like the darkest prayers — crying out to God even when the darkness doesn't lift.
Is Heman in the Bible?
Yes — Heman appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Kings 4:31.
Pronunciation:/HEE-man/
OriginHebrew
MeaningFaithful; Trustworthy
What does Heman mean?
Heman is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Faithful; Trustworthy". Heman was one of the wisest men in Israel, a Levitical singer appointed by David, and the author of Psalm 88 — the darkest psalm in the Bible with no resolution of hope.
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What does Heman mean in the Bible?
Heman means "Faithful; Trustworthy" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Heman was one of the wisest men in Israel, a Levitical singer appointed by David, and the author of Psalm 88 — the darkest psalm in the Bible with no resolution of hope. Yet Heman still prayed, proving that faith persists even when answers don't come.
Where does Heman appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Heman is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Kings 4:31. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee."
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Which books of the Bible mention Heman?
Heman is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Heman?
Heman proves that the deepest faith sometimes looks like the darkest prayers — crying out to God even when the darkness doesn't lift.
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Names like Heman
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "Faithful; Trustworthy" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Abel
"Breath; Vapor; Son"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Great destroyer; Feller of trees"
boy
Gideon
"Hewer; Mighty warrior; Destroyer"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Hewer"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Hewer; Great destroyer"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Hewer; Feller of trees"
boy
Judah
"Praise; Praised"
boy
Liora
"My light; Light for me"
girl
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Heman name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Heman
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Heman?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Heman?
You can read every verse where Heman 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.