"And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate."
Biblical Name · Greek Origin
Rhoda Meaning in the Bible
Rhoda
girl
Rhoda means "Rose", a girl's name of Greek origin. Rhoda appears in the King James Bible, and Acts 12:13-14 is the passage most often tied to it. Rhoda shows that even when we pray earnestly, we can be shocked by the answer — her joyful response is a beautiful picture of faith meeting reality.
Is Rhoda in the Bible?
Yes — Rhoda appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 12:13-14.
Pronunciation:/ROH-duh/
OriginGreek
MeaningRose
What does Rhoda mean?
Rhoda is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Rose". Rhoda was the servant girl who answered the door when Peter, miraculously freed from prison, knocked. She was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the door and ran to tell everyone — who didn't believe her.
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What does Rhoda mean in the Bible?
Rhoda means "Rose" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Rhoda was the servant girl who answered the door when Peter, miraculously freed from prison, knocked. She was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the door and ran to tell everyone — who didn't believe her. Her excitement and the church's disbelief make for one of Acts' most human and humorous moments.
Where does Rhoda appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Rhoda is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 12:13-14. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Rhoda?
Rhoda is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Rhoda?
Rhoda shows that even when we pray earnestly, we can be shocked by the answer — her joyful response is a beautiful picture of faith meeting reality.
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What names are related to Rhoda?
Names like Rhoda
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Rose" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Elara
"Cheerful; Bright"
girl
Lydia
"Woman from Lydia; Beautiful one"
girl
Dorian
"From the sea; Gift; Child of the sea"
boy
Evangeline
"Bearer of good news"
girl
Hector
"Holding fast; Steadfast; Anchor"
boy
Hector
"Holding fast; Steadfast; Defender"
boy
Lois
"Better; Superior; More desirable"
girl
Lyric
"Song or poetry"
girl
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Rhoda name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Rhoda appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 12:13-14.
Rhoda means "Rose." It is a Greek name. The King James Bible uses it in Acts 12:13-14, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Greek. Rhoda comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Rose." It appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 12:13-14.
Common questions about the name Rhoda
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Rhoda?
You can read every verse where Rhoda 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.