"These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Peregrine Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Peregrine
boy
Peregrine means "Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer", a boy's name of Latin origin. The name Peregrine does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Peregrine walks as a stranger — the pilgrim who sees promises afar off, embraces them, and confesses earth is not home.
Is Peregrine in the Bible?
No — the name Peregrine does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Peregrine.
Pronunciation:/PAIR-uh-grin/
OriginLatin
MeaningTraveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer
What does Peregrine mean?
Peregrine is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer". Peregrine is the pilgrim — the stranger passing through earth toward a better country.
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What does Peregrine mean in the Bible?
Peregrine means "Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Peregrine is the pilgrim — the stranger passing through earth toward a better country. 'These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.'
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Peregrine?
Peregrine is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer" — not because Scripture names anyone Peregrine.
"Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts."
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Which books of the Bible mention Peregrine?
Peregrine is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Peregrine?
Peregrine walks as a stranger — the pilgrim who sees promises afar off, embraces them, and confesses earth is not home.
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Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Peregrine
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girl
"Heavenly; Of the sky"
Peregrine & Celeste
Juniper
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"Juniper tree; Young; Evergreen"
Peregrine & Juniper
Valentina
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"Strong; Vigorous; Healthy"
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"Strong; Healthy; Brave"
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"Strong; Healthy; Brave"
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Peregrine name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Peregrine
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Peregrine?
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