"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
Christian Name · English/Latin Origin
Ivy Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Ivy
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Ivy means "faithfulness," named for the evergreen vine that clings and never lets go. The plant is not named in the King James Bible, but the quality is commanded in Hebrews 10:23: "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering."
Is Ivy in the Bible?
No — the name Ivy does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Ivy plant; Climbing vine; Faithfulness", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Ivy.
Pronunciation:/EYE-vee/
OriginEnglish/Latin
MeaningIvy plant; Climbing vine; Faithfulness
What does Ivy mean?
Ivy is a girl name of English/Latin origin meaning "Ivy plant; Climbing vine; Faithfulness". Ivy climbs and clings — and believers cling to the vine. 'I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit.' Ivy bears fruit by clinging to the true Vine.
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What does Ivy mean in the Bible?
Ivy means "Ivy plant; Climbing vine; Faithfulness" and is a name of English/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ivy climbs and clings — and believers cling to the vine. 'I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit.' Ivy bears fruit by clinging to the true Vine.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Ivy?
Ivy is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Ivy plant; Climbing vine; Faithfulness" — not because Scripture names anyone Ivy.
"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me."
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Which books of the Bible mention Ivy?
Ivy is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Ivy?
Ivy abides in the vine — bearing much fruit, doing nothing apart from Christ, the climbing plant whose faithfulness is measured by how tightly she clings.
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Ivy name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Ivy
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Ivy?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Ivy?
You can read every verse where Ivy 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.