"For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Urban Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Urban
boy
Urban means "Of the city; Refined", a boy's name of Latin origin. The name Urban does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Urban serves as a helper in Christ — looking for the city with foundations, built and made by God, the refined citizen of the heavenly Jerusalem.
Is Urban in the Bible?
No — the name Urban does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Of the city; Refined", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Urban.
Pronunciation:/UR-bun/
OriginLatin
MeaningOf the city; Refined
What does Urban mean?
Urban is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Of the city; Refined". Urban belongs to the city — and believers seek the city of God. 'For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.' Urban is refined by God for the eternal city.
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What does Urban mean in the Bible?
Urban means "Of the city; Refined" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Urban belongs to the city — and believers seek the city of God. 'For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.' Urban is refined by God for the eternal city.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Urban?
Urban is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Of the city; Refined" — not because Scripture names anyone Urban.
"Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Urban?
Urban has 2 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Which books of the Bible mention Urban?
Urban is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Urban?
Urban serves as a helper in Christ — looking for the city with foundations, built and made by God, the refined citizen of the heavenly Jerusalem.
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Urban name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Urban
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Urban?
You can read every verse where Urban 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.