"The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Xyla Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Xyla
girl
Xyla means "Of the forest; Woodland", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Xyla does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Xyla walks among clapping trees — the forest full of sap, mountains singing, led forth with peace through God's planted woodland.
Is Xyla in the Bible?
No — the name Xyla does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Of the forest; Woodland", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Xyla.
Pronunciation:/ZY-luh/
OriginGreek
MeaningOf the forest; Woodland
What does Xyla mean?
Xyla is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Of the forest; Woodland". Xyla dwells in the forest — and the trees of the Lord are full of sap. 'The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted.' Xyla lives among God's planted creation.
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What does Xyla mean in the Bible?
Xyla means "Of the forest; Woodland" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Xyla dwells in the forest — and the trees of the Lord are full of sap. 'The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted.' Xyla lives among God's planted creation.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Xyla?
Xyla is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Of the forest; Woodland" — not because Scripture names anyone Xyla.
"For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands."
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Which books of the Bible mention Xyla?
Xyla is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Xyla?
Xyla walks among clapping trees — the forest full of sap, mountains singing, led forth with peace through God's planted woodland.
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Xyla name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Xyla does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Of the forest; Woodland", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Xyla.
Xyla means "Of the forest; Woodland." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Of the forest; Woodland" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Xyla comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Of the forest; Woodland." 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 Xyla
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Xyla?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Xyla?
You can read every verse where Xyla 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.