"And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Zebulun Meaning in the Bible
Zebulun
boy
Zebulun means "Dwelling; Honor; Exalted dwelling", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Zebulun appears in the King James Bible, and Genesis 30:20 is the passage most often tied to it. Zebulun — 'dwelling place' — became the very territory where God chose to dwell among humanity in Jesus. The tribe's land was ordinary Galilee, yet it became the stage for the greatest story ever told.
Is Zebulun in the Bible?
Yes — Zebulun appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:20.
Pronunciation:/ZEB-yoo-lun/
OriginHebrew
MeaningDwelling; Honor; Exalted dwelling
What does Zebulun mean?
Zebulun is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Dwelling; Honor; Exalted dwelling". Zebulun means "dwelling" or "honor" in Hebrew. He was the tenth son of Jacob and the sixth son of Leah.
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What does Zebulun mean in the Bible?
Zebulun means "Dwelling; Honor; Exalted dwelling" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Zebulun means "dwelling" or "honor" in Hebrew. He was the tenth son of Jacob and the sixth son of Leah. When he was born, Leah declared: "God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons."
Jacob's blessing prophesied: "Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon." The tribe of Zebulun settled in the fertile region between the Sea of Galilee and the Mediterranean, becoming prosperous through both agriculture and maritime trade.
Like Naphtali, Zebulun's territory was part of Galilee — the region where Jesus grew up, called His first disciples, and performed many miracles. Isaiah's prophecy that "the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali" would see a great light found its fulfillment in Jesus' Galilean ministry.
The tribe of Zebulun was known for military valor. In Deborah's war song, Zebulun is praised: "Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field."
Where does Zebulun appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Zebulun is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 30:20. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"The land of Zebulun, and the land of Naphtali... The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light."
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Which books of the Bible mention Zebulun?
Zebulun is mentioned across 5 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Zebulun?
Zebulun — 'dwelling place' — became the very territory where God chose to dwell among humanity in Jesus. The tribe's land was ordinary Galilee, yet it became the stage for the greatest story ever told.
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Names like Zebulun
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Names that pair well with Zebulun
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Eliana
girl
"My God has answered"
Zebulun & Eliana
Jordan
unisex
"To flow down; Descender"
Zebulun & Jordan
Rebecca
girl
"To bind or captivate"
Zebulun & Rebecca
Abigail
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"Father of joy"
Zebulun & Abigail
Abihail
unisex
"Father of might"
Zebulun & Abihail
Abijah
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"My father is the LORD; The LORD is my father"
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Zebulun name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Zebulun appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:20.
Zebulun means "Dwelling; Honor; Exalted dwelling." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Genesis 30:20, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Zebulun comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Dwelling; Honor; Exalted dwelling." It appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:20.
Common questions about the name Zebulun
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