"And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening."
Christian Name · English Origin
Raven Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Raven
unisex
Raven means "Dark bird", a unisex name of English origin. The name Raven does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Raven reminds us that God uses unexpected means to provide — His care extends through the most unlikely messengers.
Is Raven in the Bible?
No — the name Raven does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Dark bird", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Raven.
Pronunciation:/RAY-ven/
OriginEnglish
MeaningDark bird
What does Raven mean?
Raven is a unisex name of English origin meaning "Dark bird". Ravens hold special significance in Scripture. God sent ravens to feed the prophet Elijah during a famine, and Jesus pointed to ravens as evidence of God's provision: 'Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap...
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What does Raven mean in the Bible?
Raven means "Dark bird" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Ravens hold special significance in Scripture. God sent ravens to feed the prophet Elijah during a famine, and Jesus pointed to ravens as evidence of God's provision: 'Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap... and God feedeth them.' Even 'unclean' birds are vessels of God's care.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Raven?
Raven is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Dark bird" — not because Scripture names anyone Raven.
"Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them."
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Which books of the Bible mention Raven?
Raven is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Raven?
Raven reminds us that God uses unexpected means to provide — His care extends through the most unlikely messengers.
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Names like Raven
Other English biblical names that share the spirit of "Dark bird" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Raven
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Willow
girl
"Willow tree; Graceful"
Raven & Willow
Hadley
girl
"Heather field; Field of heather"
Raven & Hadley
Hazel
girl
"Hazel tree; Light brown color"
Raven & Hazel
Landon
boy
"Long hill; Ridge"
Raven & Landon
Meadow
girl
"Grassland; Field of flowers"
Raven & Meadow
Bramwell
boy
"Bramble spring; Well of the bramble"
Raven & Bramwell
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Raven name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Raven does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Dark bird", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Raven.
Raven means "Dark bird." It is an English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Dark bird" — runs right through the Bible.
English. Raven comes into English from English and carries the sense "Dark bird." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Raven
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Raven?
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 Raven?
You can read every verse where Raven 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.