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Christian Name · Latin Origin
Trinity Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Trinity
girl
Trinity means "three in one," from the Latin trinitas. The word itself never appears in the King James Bible, but the doctrine does: Matthew 28:19 commands baptism "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."
Is Trinity in the Bible?
No — the name Trinity does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Threefold", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Trinity.
Pronunciation:/TRIN-ih-tee/
OriginLatin
MeaningThreefold
What does Trinity mean?
Trinity is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Threefold". A name reflecting the central Christian doctrine of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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What does Trinity mean in the Bible?
Trinity means "Threefold" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
A name reflecting the central Christian doctrine of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Trinity?
Trinity is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Threefold" — not because Scripture names anyone Trinity.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Trinity?
Represents the mystery and beauty of God's triune nature.
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Trinity name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Trinity does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Threefold", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Trinity.
Trinity means "Threefold." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Threefold" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Trinity comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Threefold." 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 Trinity
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Trinity?
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 Trinity?
You can read every verse where Trinity 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.