"Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast."
Biblical Name · English Origin
Hope Meaning in the Bible
Hope
girl
Hope means "Expectation of good; Trust", a girl's name of English origin. Hope appears in the King James Bible, and Hebrews 6:19 is the passage most often tied to it. Hope is the anchor of the soul — the confident expectation that God will fulfill every promise He has made.
Is Hope in the Bible?
Yes — Hope appears in the King James Bible, including Hebrews 6:19.
Pronunciation:/HOHP/
OriginEnglish
MeaningExpectation of good; Trust
What does Hope mean?
Hope is a girl name of English origin meaning "Expectation of good; Trust". Hope is one of the three great theological virtues alongside faith and charity. Biblical hope is not wishful thinking but confident expectation based on God's promises.
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What does Hope mean in the Bible?
Hope means "Expectation of good; Trust" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hope is one of the three great theological virtues alongside faith and charity. Biblical hope is not wishful thinking but confident expectation based on God's promises. It is described as an 'anchor of the soul' — steady, sure, and reaching into the very presence of God.
Where does Hope appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Hope is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Hebrews 6:19. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hope?
Hope is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hope?
Hope is the anchor of the soul — the confident expectation that God will fulfill every promise He has made.
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Word Meaning
Hope (Elpis) (ἐλπίς (elpis))
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Word Meaning
Hope (תִּקְוָה (Tiqvah) / ἐλπίς (Elpis))
A confident expectation rooted in God's faithfulness
What names are related to Hope?
Names like Hope
Other English biblical names that share the spirit of "Expectation of good; Trust" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Hope
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Colton
boy
"Coal town; Dark settlement"
Hope & Colton
Fletcher
boy
"Arrow maker"
Hope & Fletcher
Greyson
boy
"Son of the grey-haired; Son of the steward"
Hope & Greyson
Greyson
boy
"Son of the gray-haired; Son of the steward"
Hope & Greyson
Greyson
boy
"Son of the steward; Son of the grey-haired one"
Hope & Greyson
Harper
unisex
"Harp player"
Hope & Harper
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Hope name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Hope appears in the King James Bible, including Hebrews 6:19.
Hope means "Expectation of good; Trust." It is an English name. The King James Bible uses it in Hebrews 6:19, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
English. Hope comes into English from English and carries the sense "Expectation of good; Trust." It appears in the King James Bible, including Hebrews 6:19.
Common questions about the name Hope
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hope?
You can read every verse where Hope 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.