"Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die."
Biblical Name · Greek Origin
Sardis Meaning in the Bible
Sardis
girl
Sardis means "Red", a girl's name of Greek origin. Sardis appears in the King James Bible, and Revelation 3:2 is the passage most often tied to it. A call to spiritual awakening and renewed vitality in faith.
Is Sardis in the Bible?
Yes — Sardis appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/SAR-dis/
OriginGreek
MeaningRed
What does Sardis mean?
Sardis is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Red". One of the seven churches in Revelation, called to wake up and strengthen what remains.
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What does Sardis mean in the Bible?
Sardis means "Red" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
One of the seven churches in Revelation, called to wake up and strengthen what remains.
Where does Sardis appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Sardis is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Revelation 3:2. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Sardis?
Sardis is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Sardis?
A call to spiritual awakening and renewed vitality in faith.
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Sardis name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Sardis appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Sardis means "Red." It is a Greek name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Greek. Sardis comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Red." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Sardis
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Sardis?
You can read every verse where Sardis 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.