"Singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord."
Biblical Name · Greek Origin
Melody Meaning in the Bible
Melody
girl
Melody means "Song", a girl's name of Greek origin. Melody appears in the King James Bible, and Ephesians 5:19 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents the music of a grateful heart tuned to God's frequency.
Is Melody in the Bible?
Yes — Melody appears in the King James Bible, including Ephesians 5:19.
Pronunciation:/MEL-oh-dee/
OriginGreek
MeaningSong
What does Melody mean?
Melody is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Song". Ephesians instructs believers to make melody in their hearts to the Lord.
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What does Melody mean in the Bible?
Melody means "Song" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ephesians instructs believers to make melody in their hearts to the Lord.
Where does Melody appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Melody is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Ephesians 5:19. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Melody?
Represents the music of a grateful heart tuned to God's frequency.
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Word Meaning
Joy (χαρά (chara))
Deep, abiding gladness rooted in God's character and salvation.
Word Meaning
Song (שִׁיר (shir))
A musical expression of worship, joy, lament, or testimony — the voice of the soul.
Strong's
Strong's G5479 — Joy
χαρά (chara) • Deep, abiding gladness rooted in God's character and salvation.
Strong's
Strong's H7892 — Song
שִׁיר (shir) • A musical expression of worship, joy, lament, or testimony — the voice of the soul.
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Melody name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Melody appears in the King James Bible, including Ephesians 5:19.
Melody means "Song." It is a Greek name. The King James Bible uses it in Ephesians 5:19, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Greek. Melody comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Song." It appears in the King James Bible, including Ephesians 5:19.
Common questions about the name Melody
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Melody?
You can read every verse where Melody 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.