"And I gave the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Neriah Meaning in the Bible
Neriah
boy
Neriah means "Lamp of the LORD; Light of God", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Neriah appears in the King James Bible, and Jeremiah 32:12 is the passage most often tied to it. Neriah's legacy shines through his son — the lamp of the LORD illuminates generations when parents raise children devoted to God's word.
Is Neriah in the Bible?
Yes — Neriah appears in the King James Bible, including Jeremiah 32:12.
Pronunciation:/neh-RY-uh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningLamp of the LORD; Light of God
What does Neriah mean?
Neriah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Lamp of the LORD; Light of God". Neriah was the father of Baruch, the faithful scribe who recorded Jeremiah's prophecies. His name means 'lamp of the LORD' — and through his son, the light of God's prophetic word was preserved for all generations.
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What does Neriah mean in the Bible?
Neriah means "Lamp of the LORD; Light of God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Neriah was the father of Baruch, the faithful scribe who recorded Jeremiah's prophecies. His name means 'lamp of the LORD' — and through his son, the light of God's prophetic word was preserved for all generations.
Where does Neriah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Neriah is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Jeremiah 32:12. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah: and Baruch wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the LORD."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Neriah?
Neriah has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Neriah?
Neriah is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Neriah?
Neriah's legacy shines through his son — the lamp of the LORD illuminates generations when parents raise children devoted to God's word.
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Names like Neriah
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "Lamp of the LORD; Light of God" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Neriah
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Ariel
unisex
"Lion of God; Altar hearth"
Neriah & Ariel
Liora
girl
"My light; God's light for me"
Neriah & Liora
Liora
girl
"My light; Light for me"
Neriah & Liora
Liora
girl
"My light; Light for me"
Neriah & Liora
Selah
girl
"Pause; Reflect; Forever"
Neriah & Selah
Shiloh
unisex
"Tranquil; He whose it is; Peace-bringer"
Neriah & Shiloh
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Neriah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Neriah
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Neriah?
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