Christian Names That Mean Compassion
Biblical and Christian names whose meanings are rooted in compassion. Each entry includes the meaning, origin, and Scripture references.
11 names total · 9 boy · 2 girl · 0 unisex
Ahimelech
boy
"Brother of the king"
Hebrew
Bithiah
girl
"Daughter of the LORD"
Hebrew
Desmond
boy
"One from South Munster; Gracious defender"
Irish/Gaelic
Genevieve
girl
"Woman of the people; White wave"
French/Celtic
Iker
boy
"Visitation; He who visits"
Basque
Ishmael
boy
"God hears; God will hear"
Hebrew
Ishmael
boy
"God hears; God will hear"
Hebrew
Reuben
boy
"Behold, a son! See, a son!"
Hebrew
Reuben
boy
"Behold, a son!"
Hebrew
Shepherd
boy
"One who tends sheep; Pastoral guardian"
English
Tristan
boy
"Tumult; Outcry; Sorrowful knight"
Celtic/French