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Christian Name · English Origin
Lincoln Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Lincoln
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Lincoln means "Town by the pool; Lake settlement", a boy's name of English origin. The name Lincoln does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Lincoln represents the peaceful settlement beside God's still waters — where the soul finds rest and restoration.
Is Lincoln in the Bible?
No — the name Lincoln does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Town by the pool; Lake settlement", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Lincoln.
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OriginEnglish
MeaningTown by the pool; Lake settlement
What does Lincoln mean?
Lincoln is a boy name of English origin meaning "Town by the pool; Lake settlement". Lincoln means 'lake settlement,' evoking images of still, reflective waters. Scripture describes the Lord as our shepherd who leads us beside still waters — places of peace, reflection, and restoration.
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What does Lincoln mean in the Bible?
Lincoln means "Town by the pool; Lake settlement" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Lincoln means 'lake settlement,' evoking images of still, reflective waters. Scripture describes the Lord as our shepherd who leads us beside still waters — places of peace, reflection, and restoration. The name speaks of settled, peaceful faith.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Lincoln?
Lincoln is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Town by the pool; Lake settlement" — not because Scripture names anyone Lincoln.
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Which books of the Bible mention Lincoln?
Lincoln is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Lincoln?
Lincoln represents the peaceful settlement beside God's still waters — where the soul finds rest and restoration.
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Lincoln name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Lincoln does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Town by the pool; Lake settlement", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Lincoln.
Lincoln means "Town by the pool; Lake settlement." It is an English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Town by the pool; Lake settlement" — runs right through the Bible.
English. Lincoln comes into English from English and carries the sense "Town by the pool; Lake settlement." 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 Lincoln
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Lincoln?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Lincoln?
You can read every verse where Lincoln 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.