"And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree."
Christian Name · Greek/Latin Origin
Oleander Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Oleander
boy
Oleander means "Olive tree; Evergreen", a boy's name of Greek/Latin origin. The name Oleander does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Oleander is the olive tree of faith — grafted in by grace, rooted in mercy, evergreen in the house of God.
Is Oleander in the Bible?
No — the name Oleander does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Olive tree; Evergreen", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Oleander.
Pronunciation:/oh-lee-AN-der/
OriginGreek/Latin
MeaningOlive tree; Evergreen
What does Oleander mean?
Oleander is a boy name of Greek/Latin origin meaning "Olive tree; Evergreen". Oleander connects to the olive tree — one of Scripture's most sacred symbols. The olive branch means peace, olive oil means anointing, and the olive tree represents Israel and the faithful.
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What does Oleander mean in the Bible?
Oleander means "Olive tree; Evergreen" and is a name of Greek/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Oleander connects to the olive tree — one of Scripture's most sacred symbols. The olive branch means peace, olive oil means anointing, and the olive tree represents Israel and the faithful. Paul used the olive tree to explain God's grafting of Gentiles.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Oleander?
Oleander is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Olive tree; Evergreen" — not because Scripture names anyone Oleander.
"But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever."
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Which books of the Bible mention Oleander?
Oleander is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Oleander?
Oleander is the olive tree of faith — grafted in by grace, rooted in mercy, evergreen in the house of God.
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Oleander name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Oleander does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Olive tree; Evergreen", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Oleander.
Oleander means "Olive tree; Evergreen." It is a Greek/Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Olive tree; Evergreen" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek/Latin. Oleander comes into English from Greek/Latin and carries the sense "Olive tree; Evergreen." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Oleander
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Oleander?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Oleander?
You can read every verse where Oleander 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.