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Wycliffe Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Wycliffe
boy
Wycliffe means "White cliff; From the white cliff", a boy's name of English origin. The name Wycliffe does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Wycliffe honors the conviction that God's Word belongs to all people — the courage to translate Scripture changed the course of civilization.
Is Wycliffe in the Bible?
No — the name Wycliffe does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "White cliff; From the white cliff", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Wycliffe.
Pronunciation:/WIK-lif/
OriginEnglish
MeaningWhite cliff; From the white cliff
What does Wycliffe mean?
Wycliffe is a boy name of English origin meaning "White cliff; From the white cliff". John Wycliffe was the 'Morning Star of the Reformation' who first translated the Bible into English in the 14th century.
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What does Wycliffe mean in the Bible?
Wycliffe means "White cliff; From the white cliff" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
John Wycliffe was the 'Morning Star of the Reformation' who first translated the Bible into English in the 14th century. He believed every person should read Scripture in their own language — a conviction that changed history and cost him everything.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Wycliffe?
Wycliffe is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "White cliff; From the white cliff" — not because Scripture names anyone Wycliffe.
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
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Which books of the Bible mention Wycliffe?
Wycliffe is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Wycliffe?
Wycliffe honors the conviction that God's Word belongs to all people — the courage to translate Scripture changed the course of civilization.
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Names like Wycliffe
Other English biblical names that share the spirit of "White cliff; From the white cliff" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Wycliffe
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Emberly
girl
"Glowing coal; Ember meadow"
Wycliffe & Emberly
Hadley
girl
"Heather field; Field of heather"
Wycliffe & Hadley
Harlow
girl
"Rocky hill; Army hill"
Wycliffe & Harlow
Harper
unisex
"Harp player"
Wycliffe & Harper
Haven
girl
"Safe harbor"
Wycliffe & Haven
Haven
girl
"Safe place; Harbor; Refuge"
Wycliffe & Haven
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Wycliffe name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Wycliffe
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Wycliffe?
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