"Simon who was called the Zealot."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Zealous Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Zealous
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Zealous means "Full of zeal", a boy's name of Greek origin. The name Zealous 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 passionate, wholehearted devotion redirected from earthly causes to Christ.
Is Zealous in the Bible?
No — the name Zealous does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Full of zeal", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Zealous.
Pronunciation:/ZEL-us/
OriginGreek
MeaningFull of zeal
What does Zealous mean?
Zealous is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Full of zeal". Simon the Zealot was one of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for passionate devotion.
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What does Zealous mean in the Bible?
Zealous means "Full of zeal" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Simon the Zealot was one of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for passionate devotion.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Zealous?
Zealous is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Full of zeal" — not because Scripture names anyone Zealous.
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Which books of the Bible mention Zealous?
Zealous is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Zealous?
Represents passionate, wholehearted devotion redirected from earthly causes to Christ.
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Zealous name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Zealous does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Full of zeal", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Zealous.
Zealous means "Full of zeal." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Full of zeal" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Zealous comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Full of zeal." 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 Zealous
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Zealous?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Zealous?
You can read every verse where Zealous 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.