"And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue."
Christian Name · Greek/Spanish Origin
Indigo Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Indigo
unisex
Indigo means "Deep blue dye; Indian dye", a unisex name of Greek/Spanish origin. The name Indigo does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Indigo is the blue of the priesthood — the ephod's robe, the tabernacle's curtain, the deep color that consecrates the servant of God.
Is Indigo in the Bible?
No — the name Indigo does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Deep blue dye; Indian dye", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Indigo.
Pronunciation:/IN-dih-goh/
OriginGreek/Spanish
MeaningDeep blue dye; Indian dye
What does Indigo mean?
Indigo is a unisex name of Greek/Spanish origin meaning "Deep blue dye; Indian dye". Indigo is the deep blue — the color of the priestly garments. 'And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.' Indigo clothes the servant of the Most High in consecrated color.
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What does Indigo mean in the Bible?
Indigo means "Deep blue dye; Indian dye" and is a name of Greek/Spanish origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Indigo is the deep blue — the color of the priestly garments. 'And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.' Indigo clothes the servant of the Most High in consecrated color.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Indigo?
Indigo is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Deep blue dye; Indian dye" — not because Scripture names anyone Indigo.
"Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet."
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Which books of the Bible mention Indigo?
Indigo is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Indigo?
Indigo is the blue of the priesthood — the ephod's robe, the tabernacle's curtain, the deep color that consecrates the servant of God.
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Indigo name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Indigo does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Deep blue dye; Indian dye", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Indigo.
Indigo means "Deep blue dye; Indian dye." It is a Greek/Spanish name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Deep blue dye; Indian dye" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek/Spanish. Indigo comes into English from Greek/Spanish and carries the sense "Deep blue dye; Indian dye." 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 Indigo
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Indigo?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Indigo?
You can read every verse where Indigo 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.