"For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone."
Biblical Name · English/Germanic Origin
Winter Meaning in the Bible
Winter
girl
Winter means "Winter season; Cold season", a girl's name of English/Germanic origin. Winter appears in the King James Bible, and Song of Solomon 2:11 is the passage most often tied to it. Winter passes by God's decree — rain over, flowers appearing, singing returning, the cold season whose very name promises that spring is coming.
Is Winter in the Bible?
Yes — Winter appears in the King James Bible, including Song of Solomon 2:11.
Pronunciation:/WIN-ter/
OriginEnglish/Germanic
MeaningWinter season; Cold season
What does Winter mean?
Winter is a girl name of English/Germanic origin meaning "Winter season; Cold season". Winter passes and spring comes — and God turns every season of barrenness into bloom. 'For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.' Winter's name declares that even the coldest season gives way to God's renewal.
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What does Winter mean in the Bible?
Winter means "Winter season; Cold season" and is a name of English/Germanic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Winter passes and spring comes — and God turns every season of barrenness into bloom. 'For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.' Winter's name declares that even the coldest season gives way to God's renewal.
Where does Winter appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Winter is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Song of Solomon 2:11. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come."
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Which books of the Bible mention Winter?
Winter is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Winter?
Winter passes by God's decree — rain over, flowers appearing, singing returning, the cold season whose very name promises that spring is coming.
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Names that pair well with Winter
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Aldous
boy
"Old; Wise elder"
Winter & Aldous
Baron
boy
"Nobleman; Freeman; Warrior"
Winter & Baron
Edmund
boy
"Prosperous protector; Wealthy guardian"
Winter & Edmund
Harlan
boy
"Hare land; Rocky land"
Winter & Harlan
Hewett
boy
"Little Hugh; Mind; Spirit"
Winter & Hewett
Jarvis
boy
"Spear servant; Battle-worthy"
Winter & Jarvis
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Winter name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Winter
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Winter?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Winter?
You can read every verse where Winter 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.