"The king made a great throne covered with ivory."
Biblical Name · English Origin
Ivory Meaning in the Bible
Ivory
girl
Ivory means "White precious material", a girl's name of English origin. Ivory appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Kings 10:18 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents purity, beauty, and the majesty of godly wisdom.
Is Ivory in the Bible?
Yes — Ivory appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Kings 10:18.
Pronunciation:/EYE-voh-ree/
OriginEnglish
MeaningWhite precious material
What does Ivory mean?
Ivory is a girl name of English origin meaning "White precious material". Solomon's great ivory throne symbolized wisdom, wealth, and royal majesty.
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What does Ivory mean in the Bible?
Ivory means "White precious material" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Solomon's great ivory throne symbolized wisdom, wealth, and royal majesty.
Where does Ivory appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Ivory is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Kings 10:18. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Ivory?
Ivory is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ivory?
Represents purity, beauty, and the majesty of godly wisdom.
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Names like Ivory
Other English biblical names that share the spirit of "White precious material" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Ivory
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Harrison
boy
"Son of Harry; Son of the ruler"
Ivory & Harrison
Colton
boy
"Coal town; Dark settlement"
Ivory & Colton
Covenant
boy
"Sacred agreement"
Ivory & Covenant
Fletcher
boy
"Arrow maker"
Ivory & Fletcher
Garrison
boy
"Fortified place; Stronghold"
Ivory & Garrison
Garrison
boy
"Fortified place; Stronghold"
Ivory & Garrison
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Ivory name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Ivory
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Ivory?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ivory?
You can read every verse where Ivory 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.