"But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Puah Meaning in the Bible
Puah
girl
Puah means "Splendid; Mouth", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Puah appears in the King James Bible, and Exodus 1:17 is the passage most often tied to it. Puah's quiet courage in defying an unjust order preserved an entire nation. Her story teaches that fearing God above earthly authority is the foundation of true moral courage.
Is Puah in the Bible?
Yes — Puah (spelled Pua in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/POO-uh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningSplendid; Mouth
What does Puah mean?
Puah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Splendid; Mouth". Puah was one of two Hebrew midwives — along with Shiphrah — who defied Pharaoh's order to kill all Hebrew baby boys at birth. Their civil disobedience is one of the earliest examples of resisting unjust authority in Scripture.
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What does Puah mean in the Bible?
Puah means "Splendid; Mouth" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Puah was one of two Hebrew midwives — along with Shiphrah — who defied Pharaoh's order to kill all Hebrew baby boys at birth. Their civil disobedience is one of the earliest examples of resisting unjust authority in Scripture.
When Pharaoh demanded to know why the Hebrew boys were surviving, Puah and Shiphrah cleverly answered that Hebrew women were "lively" and delivered before the midwives arrived. The text says God blessed the midwives for their faithfulness, giving them families of their own.
Puah and Shiphrah's courage set the stage for Moses' survival and the entire Exodus narrative. Their story demonstrates that ordinary women acting on moral conviction can alter the course of history. Without their bravery, the greatest deliverance story in the Old Testament might never have happened.
Where does Puah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Puah is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Exodus 1:17. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty. And it came to pass, because the midwives feared God, that he made them houses."
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Which books of the Bible mention Puah?
Puah is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Puah?
Puah's quiet courage in defying an unjust order preserved an entire nation. Her story teaches that fearing God above earthly authority is the foundation of true moral courage.
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Faithfulness (אֱמוּנָה (emunah))
Steadfast reliability and trustworthiness — firm, unwavering loyalty.
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Puah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Puah (spelled Pua in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Puah means "Splendid; Mouth." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Puah comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Splendid; Mouth." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Puah
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Puah?
You can read every verse where Puah 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.