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Christian Name · Latin Origin
Perpetua Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Perpetua
girl
Perpetua means "Perpetual; Everlasting; Continuous", a girl's name of Latin origin. The name Perpetua does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Perpetua is drawn by everlasting love — mercy enduring forever, lovingkindness continuous, the perpetual soul held by a love that has no expiration.
Is Perpetua in the Bible?
No — the name Perpetua does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Perpetual; Everlasting; Continuous", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Perpetua.
Pronunciation:/per-PET-yoo-ah/
OriginLatin
MeaningPerpetual; Everlasting; Continuous
What does Perpetua mean?
Perpetua is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Perpetual; Everlasting; Continuous". Perpetua endures forever — and God's love is everlasting.
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Editor’s reflection
'Everlasting' — and the name of a young mother who kept her own prison diary before dying for Christ.
Perpetua is Latin for 'continuous, unbroken, everlasting,' from perpetuus. It is not in Scripture, but it is one of the very few early Christian names attached to a first-person account written by the woman herself.
Vibia Perpetua was a young noblewoman of Carthage, roughly twenty-two, nursing an infant son, martyred around AD 203 under Septimius Severus along with her servant Felicity and others. The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity preserves what is generally treated as her own prison diary — her father pleading with her to recant, her anxiety over her baby, her visions — making it one of the earliest surviving texts written by a Christian woman.
The name stayed in Catholic use, mostly as a religious name, and it is only now being looked at again by parents. It is long, but the meaning is unusually clean: not a virtue you must produce, but a description of what the martyrs believed they were entering.
“Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”
Why parents choose Perpetua today
- •Meaning is simply 'everlasting' — no ambiguity
- •Attached to one of the earliest known writings by a Christian woman
- •Nicknames Pet, Petra, Etta and Pia bring the length down
- •Pairs historically with Felicity, the companion martyred with her
What does Perpetua mean in the Bible?
Perpetua means "Perpetual; Everlasting; Continuous" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Perpetua endures forever — and God's love is everlasting. 'The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.' Perpetua is held by love that never ends.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Perpetua?
Perpetua is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Perpetual; Everlasting; Continuous" — not because Scripture names anyone Perpetua.
"O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever."
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Which books of the Bible mention Perpetua?
Perpetua is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Perpetua?
Perpetua is drawn by everlasting love — mercy enduring forever, lovingkindness continuous, the perpetual soul held by a love that has no expiration.
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Perpetua name meaning: frequently asked questions
Vibia Perpetua was a young mother martyred at Carthage around AD 203 with her servant Felicity. The account of her imprisonment includes what is widely regarded as her own diary, describing her father's pleas and her visions, and it is among the earliest surviving texts written by a Christian woman.
No — the name Perpetua does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Perpetual; Everlasting; Continuous", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Perpetua.
Perpetua means "Perpetual; Everlasting; Continuous." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Perpetual; Everlasting; Continuous" — runs right through the Bible.
Common questions about the name Perpetua
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Perpetua?
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 Perpetua?
You can read every verse where Perpetua 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.