"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee."
Christian Name · English Origin
Wade Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Wade
boy
Wade means "To go; To ford a river", a boy's name of English origin. The name Wade does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Wade represents the faith that presses through deep waters — trusting God's promise to be with us through every flood.
Is Wade in the Bible?
No — the name Wade does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "To go; To ford a river", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Wade.
Pronunciation:/WAYD/
OriginEnglish
MeaningTo go; To ford a river
What does Wade mean?
Wade is a boy name of English origin meaning "To go; To ford a river". Wade means 'to go through water,' evoking the powerful biblical images of crossing through waters by faith. The Israelites crossed the Red Sea and the Jordan River by God's power.
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What does Wade mean in the Bible?
Wade means "To go; To ford a river" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Wade means 'to go through water,' evoking the powerful biblical images of crossing through waters by faith. The Israelites crossed the Red Sea and the Jordan River by God's power. The name speaks of pressing forward through difficulties with divine help.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Wade?
Wade is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "To go; To ford a river" — not because Scripture names anyone Wade.
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Which books of the Bible mention Wade?
Wade is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Wade?
Wade represents the faith that presses through deep waters — trusting God's promise to be with us through every flood.
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Wade name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Wade does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "To go; To ford a river", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Wade.
Wade means "To go; To ford a river." It is an English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "To go; To ford a river" — runs right through the Bible.
English. Wade comes into English from English and carries the sense "To go; To ford a river." 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 Wade
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Wade?
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 Wade?
You can read every verse where Wade 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.