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AhinoamChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Grace, loveliness

Pronunciation: ah-HIN-oh-am

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Name
Ahinoam
Meaning
Grace, loveliness
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
ah-HIN-oh-am
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Ahinoam mean?

Ahinoam is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Grace". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: ah-HIN-oh-am. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Αχινοάμ

Αχινοάμ σημαίνει αδελφική χαρά

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

ah-HIN-oh-am

IPA

/ˌɑːhɪˈnoʊ.əm/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Ahinoam is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Grace. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

PurpleBlue

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, self-expressive, and emotional

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Emblem of grace and loveliness

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Ahinoam is an ancient Hebrew name with rich cultural roots in the history of Israel. In the Old Testament, Ahinoam is mentioned as the name of King Saul's wife and a mother to one of his sons, Ahimelech. This association with the ancient monarchy of Israel adds an element of historically significant cultural depth to the name. Many Jewish families have kept the name alive as a nod to their rich heritage and connection to their cultural past.
The name Ahinoam holds deep spiritual significance as it is derived from the Hebrew words ahin (grace, love) and noam (loveliness, beauty). The name expresses the idea of a being who is both graceful and beautiful in the eyes of the Lord and those around them. It is a reminder of the divine love and grace that God bestows upon us and inspires us to extend that same love and grace to those around us. The name Ahinoam carries a message of both personal and divine beauty, encouraging its bearers to live lives that radiate God's love and grace to the world.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ahinoam was the name of King David's wife, who gave birth to his second son, Hanun. She was the daughter of Achmael, the king of Gityon in the land of the Ammonites. This event occurred during the early part of David's reign, around 1015 BCE.

1015 BCE

Another biblical reference to Ahinoam is found in 1 Samuel 25:44, where she is mentioned as one of the concubines of King David who resided in the wilderness of Engedi. These women were likely part of David's harem and were with him during his period of exile from Saul.

1000-1010 BCE

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Ahinoam NiniAhinoam ItamarAhinoam Israel

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Ahinoam

brother's joy or delight

🇮🇱Hebrew

אחינועם

אחינו עם ה' היא שמחה באהבה

🇬🇷Greek

Αχινοάμ

Αχινοάμ σημαίνει αδελφική χαρά

🇮🇹Latin

Ahinoam

Ahinoam means brother's delight or joy

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