"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee."
Christian Name · Irish/English Origin
Niles Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Niles
boy
Niles means "Champion; From the river", a boy's name of Irish/English origin. The name Niles does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Niles passes through the waters — God present, rivers not overflowing, standing firm on dry ground in the midst of the crossing.
Is Niles in the Bible?
No — the name Niles does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Champion; From the river", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Niles.
Pronunciation:/NYLZ/
OriginIrish/English
MeaningChampion; From the river
What does Niles mean?
Niles is a boy name of Irish/English origin meaning "Champion; From the river". Niles is the champion from the river — and crossing the river means entering promise.
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What does Niles mean in the Bible?
Niles means "Champion; From the river" and is a name of Irish/English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Niles is the champion from the river — and crossing the river means entering promise. 'When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee.' Niles passes through and is not overwhelmed.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Niles?
Niles is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Champion; From the river" — not because Scripture names anyone Niles.
"And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan."
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Which books of the Bible mention Niles?
Niles is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Niles?
Niles passes through the waters — God present, rivers not overflowing, standing firm on dry ground in the midst of the crossing.
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Niles name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Niles?
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