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Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Reverence Meaning in the Bible
Reverence
girl
Reverence means "Deep respect", a girl's name of Latin origin. Reverence appears in the King James Bible, and Hebrews 12:28 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents the holy fear that is the beginning of wisdom.
Is Reverence in the Bible?
Yes — Reverence appears in the King James Bible, including Hebrews 12:28.
Pronunciation:/REV-er-ens/
OriginLatin
MeaningDeep respect
What does Reverence mean?
Reverence is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Deep respect". The posture of holy awe that Scripture calls us to have before God.
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What does Reverence mean in the Bible?
Reverence means "Deep respect" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The posture of holy awe that Scripture calls us to have before God.
Where does Reverence appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Reverence is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Hebrews 12:28. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Reverence?
Represents the holy fear that is the beginning of wisdom.
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Names like Reverence
Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Deep respect" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Reverence
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Augustine
boy
"Great; Magnificent"
Reverence & Augustine
Fortunatus
boy
"Fortunate or blessed"
Reverence & Fortunatus
Fortunatus
boy
"Blessed; Fortunate"
Reverence & Fortunatus
Fortunatus
boy
"Blessed; Fortunate; Lucky"
Reverence & Fortunatus
Maximilian
boy
"Greatest; Most excellent"
Reverence & Maximilian
Peregrine
boy
"Traveler; Pilgrim; Wanderer"
Reverence & Peregrine
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Reverence name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Reverence appears in the King James Bible, including Hebrews 12:28.
Reverence means "Deep respect." It is a Latin name. The King James Bible uses it in Hebrews 12:28, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Latin. Reverence comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Deep respect." It appears in the King James Bible, including Hebrews 12:28.
Common questions about the name Reverence
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Reverence?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Reverence?
You can read every verse where Reverence 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.