"The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Pearl Meaning in the Bible
Pearl
girl
Pearl means "Precious gem formed in a shell", a girl's name of Latin origin. Pearl appears in the King James Bible, and Matthew 13:45-46 is the passage most often tied to it. Pearl teaches that the most precious things are formed through suffering — beauty emerging from pain through God's transforming grace.
Is Pearl in the Bible?
Yes — Pearl appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 13:45-46.
Pronunciation:/PERL/
OriginLatin
MeaningPrecious gem formed in a shell
What does Pearl mean?
Pearl is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Precious gem formed in a shell". Pearl holds special significance in Jesus' parables — the pearl of great price represents the kingdom of heaven, so valuable that a merchant sold everything to possess it.
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What does Pearl mean in the Bible?
Pearl means "Precious gem formed in a shell" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Pearl holds special significance in Jesus' parables — the pearl of great price represents the kingdom of heaven, so valuable that a merchant sold everything to possess it. Pearls are also unique among gems: they form through irritation, transforming pain into beauty.
Where does Pearl appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Pearl is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Matthew 13:45-46. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Pearl?
Pearl is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Pearl?
Pearl teaches that the most precious things are formed through suffering — beauty emerging from pain through God's transforming grace.
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Pearl name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Pearl appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 13:45-46.
Pearl means "Precious gem formed in a shell." It is a Latin name. The King James Bible uses it in Matthew 13:45-46, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Latin. Pearl comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Precious gem formed in a shell." It appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 13:45-46.
Common questions about the name Pearl
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Pearl?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Pearl?
You can read every verse where Pearl 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.