"A Samaritan woman came to draw water. Jesus said to her, Will you give me a drink?"
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Samaria Meaning in the Bible
Samaria
girl
Samaria means "Watch mountain", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Samaria appears in the King James Bible, and John 4:7 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents God's love breaking through social and ethnic barriers.
Is Samaria in the Bible?
Yes — Samaria appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/sah-MAIR-ee-ah/
OriginHebrew
MeaningWatch mountain
What does Samaria mean?
Samaria is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Watch mountain". The region where Jesus broke barriers by speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well.
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What does Samaria mean in the Bible?
Samaria means "Watch mountain" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The region where Jesus broke barriers by speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well.
Where does Samaria appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Samaria is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with John 4:7. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Samaria?
Samaria is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Samaria?
Represents God's love breaking through social and ethnic barriers.
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Samaria name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Samaria appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Samaria means "Watch mountain." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Samaria comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Watch mountain." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Samaria
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Samaria?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Samaria?
You can read every verse where Samaria 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.