"Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Magnus Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Magnus
boy
Magnus means "Great; Mighty", a boy's name of Latin origin. The name Magnus does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Magnus proclaims unsearchable greatness — the LORD whose magnitude of love, power, and wisdom can never be measured.
Is Magnus in the Bible?
No — the name Magnus does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Great; Mighty", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Magnus.
Pronunciation:/MAG-nus/
OriginLatin
MeaningGreat; Mighty
What does Magnus mean?
Magnus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Great; Mighty". Magnus declares the greatness of God. 'Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.' No human can measure the magnitude of God's love, power, or wisdom — He is forever Magnus.
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What does Magnus mean in the Bible?
Magnus means "Great; Mighty" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Magnus declares the greatness of God. 'Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.' No human can measure the magnitude of God's love, power, or wisdom — He is forever Magnus.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Magnus?
Magnus is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Great; Mighty" — not because Scripture names anyone Magnus.
"Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Magnus?
Magnus has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Magnus?
Magnus is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Magnus?
Magnus proclaims unsearchable greatness — the LORD whose magnitude of love, power, and wisdom can never be measured.
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Magnus name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Magnus
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Magnus?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Magnus?
You can read every verse where Magnus 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.