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Biblical Name · English/Latin Origin
Patience Meaning in the Bible
Patience
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Patience means "Endurance; Long-suffering", a girl's name of English/Latin origin. Patience appears in the King James Bible, and James 5:11 is the passage most often tied to it. Patience is the quiet strength that trusts God's timing — knowing that He who promised is faithful to fulfill.
Is Patience in the Bible?
Yes — Patience appears in the King James Bible, including James 5:11.
Pronunciation:/PAY-shens/
OriginEnglish/Latin
MeaningEndurance; Long-suffering
What does Patience mean?
Patience is a girl name of English/Latin origin meaning "Endurance; Long-suffering". Patience is a virtue name drawn directly from Scripture's emphasis on endurance and long-suffering. The Bible lists patience as a fruit of the Spirit and commends those who wait on the Lord.
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What does Patience mean in the Bible?
Patience means "Endurance; Long-suffering" and is a name of English/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Patience is a virtue name drawn directly from Scripture's emphasis on endurance and long-suffering. The Bible lists patience as a fruit of the Spirit and commends those who wait on the Lord. It's not passive waiting but active trust — confident that God's timing is perfect.
Where does Patience appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Patience is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with James 5:11. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job."
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Which books of the Bible mention Patience?
Patience is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Patience?
Patience is the quiet strength that trusts God's timing — knowing that He who promised is faithful to fulfill.
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Word Meaning
Patience (μακροθυμία (makrothumia))
Long-suffering endurance — bearing with people and circumstances without giving up.
Strong's
Strong's G5281 — Patience
μακροθυμία (makrothumia) • Long-suffering endurance — bearing with people and circumstances without giving up.
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Names like Patience
Other English/Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Endurance; Long-suffering" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Faith
"Trust; Belief; Confidence in God"
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Ivy
"Ivy plant; Climbing vine; Faithfulness"
girl
Joy
"Great happiness; Delight"
girl
Mercy
"Compassion; Clemency; Grace"
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Honor
"Honor; Dignity; Respect"
girl
Mercy
"Compassion; Forgiveness"
girl
Patience
"Endurance; Suffering with calm"
girl
Temperance
"Moderation; Self-control"
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Patience name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Patience appears in the King James Bible, including James 5:11.
Patience means "Endurance; Long-suffering." It is an English/Latin name. The King James Bible uses it in James 5:11, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
English/Latin. Patience comes into English from English/Latin and carries the sense "Endurance; Long-suffering." It appears in the King James Bible, including James 5:11.
Common questions about the name Patience
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Patience?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Patience?
You can read every verse where Patience 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.