Greek and Hebrew Terms
This page provides the meanings of common Christian names or terms whose roots are Greek or Hebrew,
with the Hebrew or Greek original meaning.
Hebrew Terms
| Abba | Father |
| Adam | Man |
| Alleluia | Praise the Lord |
| Amen | So be it! |
| Hosanna | Rescue or Save |
| Michael | Who is like God |
| Yom Kippur | Day of Atonement |
| Jubilee | Trumpet (Ram's Horn) |
| Leviathan | Dragon, serpent |
| Messiah | Anointed |
| Paschal | Passed Over |
| Sabbath | Day of Rest |
| Satan | Adversary |
| Shalom | Peace |
| Joseph | Adds, Increases |
| Joshua/Jesus | Lord is Salvation |
| Gabriel | Man of God |
| Raphael | God has Healed |
| Abraham | Father of a Multitude |
| Isaac | He Laughs |
Greek Terms
| Apocalypse | Revelation |
| Abba (Abbot) | Father |
| Apocalypse | Revelation |
| Anaphora | Offering, Sacrifice |
| Angel | Messenger |
| Biblium (Bible) | Book |
| Canon | Rule |
| Ichtus | Fish, Acronym for Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior |
| Eleison | Mercy |
| Epiphany | Divine Appearance |
| Kecharitomene | Full of Grace |
| Martyr | Witness |
| Theotokos | Mother of God |
| Peter | Rock |
| Catechesis | Instruction (oral) |
Latin Roots
| Cardinal (Cardianalis) | Priciple or essential, from "Hinge" or "that on which something depends" |
| Lucifer | Light bearer |
| Pastor (pastorem) | Shepherd |
| Bishop (Episcopus) | Overseer |
