"Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Neri Meaning in the Bible
Neri
boy
Neri means "My lamp; My light", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Neri appears in the King James Bible, and Luke 3:27 is the passage most often tied to it. Neri shows that even small lamps in the genealogy of faith contribute to the coming of the Light of the World.
Is Neri in the Bible?
Yes — Neri appears in the King James Bible, including Luke 3:27.
Pronunciation:/NEH-ree/
OriginHebrew
MeaningMy lamp; My light
What does Neri mean?
Neri is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "My lamp; My light". Neri appears in Luke's genealogy of Jesus as the father of Shealtiel. Though a minor figure, his placement in the lineage of Christ means his light — however small — contributed to the Light of the World.
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What does Neri mean in the Bible?
Neri means "My lamp; My light" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Neri appears in Luke's genealogy of Jesus as the father of Shealtiel. Though a minor figure, his placement in the lineage of Christ means his light — however small — contributed to the Light of the World.
Where does Neri appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Neri is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Luke 3:27. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Neri?
Neri has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Neri?
Neri is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Neri?
Neri shows that even small lamps in the genealogy of faith contribute to the coming of the Light of the World.
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Names like Neri
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "My lamp; My light" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Neri
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Ariel
unisex
"Lion of God; Altar hearth"
Neri & Ariel
Liora
girl
"My light; God's light for me"
Neri & Liora
Liora
girl
"My light; Light for me"
Neri & Liora
Liora
girl
"My light; Light for me"
Neri & Liora
Selah
girl
"Pause; Reflect; Forever"
Neri & Selah
Shiloh
unisex
"Tranquil; He whose it is; Peace-bringer"
Neri & Shiloh
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Neri name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Neri
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Neri?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Neri?
You can read every verse where Neri 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.