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Christian Name · English/Botanical Origin
Yarrow Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Yarrow
unisex
Yarrow means "Healing herb; Protection", a unisex name of English/Botanical origin. The name Yarrow does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Yarrow is the healing herb — the balm of Gilead, the stripes that heal, the divine physician who restores every wound.
Is Yarrow in the Bible?
No — the name Yarrow does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Healing herb; Protection", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Yarrow.
Pronunciation:/YAIR-oh/
OriginEnglish/Botanical
MeaningHealing herb; Protection
What does Yarrow mean?
Yarrow is a unisex name of English/Botanical origin meaning "Healing herb; Protection". Yarrow is the healing plant — used for centuries to treat wounds. Scripture reveals the ultimate healer: 'By his stripes we are healed.' Yarrow is the balm of Gilead, the herb of divine restoration.
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What does Yarrow mean in the Bible?
Yarrow means "Healing herb; Protection" and is a name of English/Botanical origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Yarrow is the healing plant — used for centuries to treat wounds. Scripture reveals the ultimate healer: 'By his stripes we are healed.' Yarrow is the balm of Gilead, the herb of divine restoration.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Yarrow?
Yarrow is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Healing herb; Protection" — not because Scripture names anyone Yarrow.
"Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there?"
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Which books of the Bible mention Yarrow?
Yarrow is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Yarrow?
Yarrow is the healing herb — the balm of Gilead, the stripes that heal, the divine physician who restores every wound.
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Names that pair well with Yarrow
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Dahlia
girl
"Valley; Elegant flower"
Yarrow & Dahlia
Forsythia
girl
"Named for the forsythia flower; Early bloom"
Yarrow & Forsythia
Hadley
girl
"Heather field; Field of heather"
Yarrow & Hadley
Hazel
girl
"Hazel tree; Light brown color"
Yarrow & Hazel
Ivy
girl
"Ivy plant; Climbing vine; Faithfulness"
Yarrow & Ivy
Josiah
boy
"The LORD heals"
Yarrow & Josiah
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Yarrow name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Yarrow does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Healing herb; Protection", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Yarrow.
Yarrow means "Healing herb; Protection." It is an English/Botanical name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Healing herb; Protection" — runs right through the Bible.
English/Botanical. Yarrow comes into English from English/Botanical and carries the sense "Healing herb; Protection." 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 Yarrow
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Yarrow?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Yarrow?
You can read every verse where Yarrow 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.