"And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb."
Christian Name · Scottish/Welsh Origin
Irving Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Irving
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Irving means "Green water; Fresh water friend", a boy's name of Scottish/Welsh origin. The name Irving does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Irving is the river of life — clear as crystal, proceeding from God's throne, everything living wherever it flows.
Is Irving in the Bible?
No — the name Irving does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Green water; Fresh water friend", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Irving.
Pronunciation:/UR-ving/
OriginScottish/Welsh
MeaningGreen water; Fresh water friend
What does Irving mean?
Irving is a boy name of Scottish/Welsh origin meaning "Green water; Fresh water friend". Irving is green water — the fresh, life-giving stream. 'And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God.' Irving is heaven's crystal river flowing.
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What does Irving mean in the Bible?
Irving means "Green water; Fresh water friend" and is a name of Scottish/Welsh origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Irving is green water — the fresh, life-giving stream. 'And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God.' Irving is heaven's crystal river flowing.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Irving?
Irving is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Green water; Fresh water friend" — not because Scripture names anyone Irving.
"Every thing shall live whither the river cometh."
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Which books of the Bible mention Irving?
Irving is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Irving?
Irving is the river of life — clear as crystal, proceeding from God's throne, everything living wherever it flows.
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Irving name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Irving does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Green water; Fresh water friend", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Irving.
Irving means "Green water; Fresh water friend." It is a Scottish/Welsh name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Green water; Fresh water friend" — runs right through the Bible.
Scottish/Welsh. Irving comes into English from Scottish/Welsh and carries the sense "Green water; Fresh water friend." 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 Irving
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Irving?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Irving?
You can read every verse where Irving 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.