"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."
Christian Name · English/French Origin
Tempest Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Tempest
girl
Tempest means "Storm; Violent wind", a girl's name of English/French origin. The name Tempest does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Tempest bows to the One who says 'Peace, be still' — every storm a stage for God's power, every calm a display of His authority.
Is Tempest in the Bible?
No — the name Tempest does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Storm; Violent wind", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Tempest.
Pronunciation:/TEM-pest/
OriginEnglish/French
MeaningStorm; Violent wind
What does Tempest mean?
Tempest is a girl name of English/French origin meaning "Storm; Violent wind". Tempest is the storm God commands. Jesus rebuked the tempest and it obeyed: 'Peace, be still.' Storms in Scripture are where faith is tested and God's power is revealed. Tempest reminds us who controls the wind.
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What does Tempest mean in the Bible?
Tempest means "Storm; Violent wind" and is a name of English/French origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Tempest is the storm God commands. Jesus rebuked the tempest and it obeyed: 'Peace, be still.' Storms in Scripture are where faith is tested and God's power is revealed. Tempest reminds us who controls the wind.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Tempest?
Tempest is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Storm; Violent wind" — not because Scripture names anyone Tempest.
"He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Tempest?
Tempest has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Tempest?
Tempest is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Tempest?
Tempest bows to the One who says 'Peace, be still' — every storm a stage for God's power, every calm a display of His authority.
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Names like Tempest
Other English/French biblical names that share the spirit of "Storm; Violent wind" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Tempest
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Vance
boy
"Marshland; One who lives near marshes"
Tempest & Vance
Varden
boy
"Green hill; From the green hill"
Tempest & Varden
Chandler
unisex
"Candle maker"
Tempest & Chandler
Corwin
boy
"Heart's friend; Companion of the heart"
Tempest & Corwin
Corwin
boy
"Heart's friend; Heart's companion"
Tempest & Corwin
Corwin
boy
"Heart's friend; Companion of the heart"
Tempest & Corwin
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Tempest name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Tempest does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Storm; Violent wind", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Tempest.
Tempest means "Storm; Violent wind." It is an English/French name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Storm; Violent wind" — runs right through the Bible.
English/French. Tempest comes into English from English/French and carries the sense "Storm; Violent wind." 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 Tempest
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Tempest?
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 Tempest?
You can read every verse where Tempest 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.