"You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and to the ends of the earth."
Christian Name · English Origin
Witness Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Witness
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Witness means "One who testifies", a boy's name of English origin. The name Witness does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Represents the calling to testify about what God has done in our lives.
Is Witness in the Bible?
No — the name Witness does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "One who testifies", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Witness.
Pronunciation:/WIT-nes/
What does Witness mean?
Witness is a boy name of English origin meaning "One who testifies". Jesus called His followers to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth.
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What does Witness mean in the Bible?
Witness means "One who testifies" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Jesus called His followers to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Witness?
Witness is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "One who testifies" — not because Scripture names anyone Witness.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Witness?
Represents the calling to testify about what God has done in our lives.
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Word Meaning
Witness (μάρτυς (martus))
One who testifies to what they have seen, heard, or experienced — even at the cost of their life.
Strong's
Strong's G3144 — Witness
μάρτυς (martus) • One who testifies to what they have seen, heard, or experienced — even at the cost of their life.
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Witness name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Witness
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Witness?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Witness?
You can read every verse where Witness 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.