"The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty."
Christian Name · English Origin
Reign Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Reign
girl
Reign is a modern English name meaning "to rule" or "sovereignty," pronounced RAYN. Reign is not a name found in the KJV Bible, but Christian families choose it for its meaning. The word itself is common in the KJV, and its biblical meaning comes from Exodus 15:18: "The LORD shall reign for ever and ever."
Is Reign in the Bible?
No — the name Reign does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Rule or sovereignty", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Reign.
Pronunciation:/RAYN/
OriginEnglish
MeaningRule or sovereignty
What does Reign mean?
Reign is a girl name of English origin meaning "Rule or sovereignty". God reigns forever — His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
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What does Reign mean in the Bible?
Reign means "Rule or sovereignty" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
God reigns forever — His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Reign?
Reign is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Rule or sovereignty" — not because Scripture names anyone Reign.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Reign?
Represents God's sovereign rule and the kingdom authority given to believers.
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Reign name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Reign does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Rule or sovereignty", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Reign.
Reign means "Rule or sovereignty." It is an English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Rule or sovereignty" — runs right through the Bible.
English. Reign comes into English from English and carries the sense "Rule or sovereignty." 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 Reign
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Reign?
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 Reign?
You can read every verse where Reign 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.