"Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."
Christian Name · English Origin
Hollis Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Hollis
girl
Hollis means "Near the holly trees; Holy", a girl's name of English origin. The name Hollis does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Hollis is holy as God is holy — severed, consecrated, set apart from the common to belong entirely to the LORD.
Is Hollis in the Bible?
No — the name Hollis does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Near the holly trees; Holy", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hollis.
Pronunciation:/HOL-is/
OriginEnglish
MeaningNear the holly trees; Holy
What does Hollis mean?
Hollis is a girl name of English origin meaning "Near the holly trees; Holy". Hollis echoes holiness — set apart, consecrated. 'Be ye holy; for I am holy.' Hollis is the life that mirrors God's own separation from common things.
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What does Hollis mean in the Bible?
Hollis means "Near the holly trees; Holy" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hollis echoes holiness — set apart, consecrated. 'Be ye holy; for I am holy.' Hollis is the life that mirrors God's own separation from common things.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Hollis?
Hollis is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Near the holly trees; Holy" — not because Scripture names anyone Hollis.
"And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hollis?
Hollis is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hollis?
Hollis is holy as God is holy — severed, consecrated, set apart from the common to belong entirely to the LORD.
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Names like Hollis
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Names that pair well with Hollis
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Briar
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"Thorny bush; Wild rose"
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boy
"Coal town; Dark settlement"
Hollis & Colton
Fletcher
boy
"Arrow maker"
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Greyson
boy
"Son of the grey-haired; Son of the steward"
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Greyson
boy
"Son of the gray-haired; Son of the steward"
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Greyson
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"Son of the steward; Son of the grey-haired one"
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Hollis name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Hollis does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Near the holly trees; Holy", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hollis.
Hollis means "Near the holly trees; Holy." It is an English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Near the holly trees; Holy" — runs right through the Bible.
English. Hollis comes into English from English and carries the sense "Near the holly trees; Holy." 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 Hollis
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Hollis?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hollis?
You can read every verse where Hollis 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.