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10 underrated Old Testament names for your baby
The Bible isn’t just the sacred source of Christian tradition — it’s also the ultimate baby-name book. While a handful of Old Testament names have stayed in steady rotation, scripture offers many others that are meaningful, dignified, and largely forgotten.
Here are 10 Old Testament names — ranked by modern familiarity — for parents who want something biblical, rooted, and just a little unexpected.
1. Amos
Book of Amos
A shepherd turned prophet, Amos delivered some of the Bible’s most direct warnings against corruption and moral complacency. His words still resonate: “Let justice roll down like waters” (Amos 5:24).
The name means “burden-bearer,” which sounds heavy until you realize that’s exactly the point. Short, serious, and literary, Amos feels timeless rather than trendy.
Famous Amoses: Amos Oz (novelist), Amos Lee (musician), Amos Alonzo Stagg (coach)
2. Asa
1 Kings 15; 2 Chronicles 14–16
Asa was a king of Judah remembered for religious reform and a sincere effort to remove idols. Scripture presents him as faithful, if imperfect.
Often translated as “healer” or “physician,” Asa is ancient, compact, and surprisingly modern to the ear.
Famous Asas: Asa Butterfield (actor), Asa Gray (botanist), Asa Hutchinson (former governor)
3. Boaz
Book of Ruth
Boaz is the upright kinsman-redeemer who marries Ruth and becomes the great-grandfather of King David. He’s portrayed as generous, attentive, and morally grounded.
The name likely means “strength.” Short, rugged, and unmistakably biblical, Boaz feels bold without being archaic.
Famous Boazes: Boaz Yakin (filmmaker), Boaz Mauda (musician)
4. Tamar
Genesis 38; Ruth 4
Tamar plays a complicated but central role in Genesis and becomes part of the lineage of King David. Her story is difficult but ultimately redemptive.
Her name means “palm tree,” a biblical symbol of resilience and endurance. Common globally, rare in the U.S.
Famous Tamars: Tamar Braxton, Tamar Novas
5. Jethro
Exodus 3; 18
Jethro was Moses’ father-in-law, a Midianite priest who famously advised Moses on delegation — saving him from burnout long before the term existed.
The name suggests abundance or overflow and carries undeniable presence. Memorable but not for the timid.
Famous Jethros: Jethro Tull (band), Jethro Burns (musician)
6. Elihu
Book of Job
Elihu is the youngest speaker in Job, stepping in when Job’s friends fall silent. He’s thoughtful, corrective, and framed as preparing the way for God’s response.
The name means “He is my God.” Distinctly biblical and rarely used today.
Famous Elihus: Elihu Root (statesman, Nobel Peace Prize laureate)
7. Obadiah
1 Kings 18; Book of Obadiah
Obadiah was a faithful official who hid prophets from Jezebel and also authored one of the Bible’s shortest prophetic books.
His name means “servant of the Lord.” Formal, weighty, and unapologetically biblical.
Famous Obadiahs: Obadiah Stane (“Iron Man,” fictional but familiar)
8. Jair
Numbers 32; Judges 10
Jair served as a judge of Israel for 22 years and is remembered more for stability than spectacle — a rarity in Judges.
The name means “he enlightens.” Short, strong, and unfamiliar without being difficult.
Famous Jairs: Jair Bolsonaro (political figure)
9. Zerah
Genesis 38; Numbers 26
Zerah was the twin son of Judah and Tamar, remembered for his unusual birth, marked by a scarlet thread. His name endured through Israel’s genealogies.
Meaning “rising” or “dawning,” Zerah is poetic, compact, and ancient.
Famous Zerahs: Zerah Colburn (19th-century mathematical prodigy)
10. Huldah (most uncommon)
2 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 34
Huldah was a prophetess consulted by King Josiah during a major religious reform — her authority unquestioned.
The name sounds ancient because it is. Deeply biblical, historically important, and virtually unused today.
Famous Huldahs: Huldah Pierce (American folk artist)
Come back tomorrow for our list of 10 underrated New Testament names!
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Israeli officials say Khamenei is dead — and Trump appears to agree
Israeli officials claim that Iranian dictator Ali Khamenei was among those senior-ranking Iranian officials killed in Saturday’s joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes. While Iranian propagandists have suggested that the geriatric dictator is alive and kicking, President Donald Trump backed the Israeli account.
According to Axios, Reuters, and CNN, Israeli officials say that Khamenei — who reports previously indicated had been moved to a secure location outside the national capital of Tehran, where his compound was destroyed — is indeed dead.
‘We feel that that is a correct story.’
Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, reportedly made the same boast to U.S. officials.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to state outright that Khamenei has been eliminated.
Netanyahu did note, however, that attacking forces “destroyed the compound of the tyrant,” that the ayatollah’s plan to destroy Israel “is no more,” and that “there are many signs that the tyrant himself is no more.”
The Israeli prime minister and the heads of Israel’s security establishment were allegedly provided with proof of the successful assassination, namely a photo of the dictator’s body.
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The White House
Trump suggested in a phone interview with NBC News on Saturday that his administration believes the Iranian dictator is dead.
“I’ve spoken to a lot of people beyond, and we feel certain, we feel, we feel that that is a correct story,” said the president, adding that “the people that make all the decisions, most of them are gone.”
The Iranian state-linked Tasnim and Mehr news agencies have reportedly suggested that Khamenei is still alive — “steadfast and firm in commanding the field.”
The U.S. has yet to confirm one way or the other.
Blaze News has reached out to the White House as well as the Departments of State and War for comment.
The 86-year-old Shia radical, who has served as Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, has been antagonistic toward the U.S. and Israel, characterizing America as a “corrupt, oppressive” empire and prematurely insinuating that the American military might not be able to “get up again” after a conflict with Tehran.
Reports indicate that among the Iranian officials also believed dead are Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; Javad Pourhossein, head of Iran’s foreign intelligence unit; Mohammad-Reza Bajestani, head of the security unit; Ali Kheirandish, head of the counterterrorism unit; Saeed Ehya Hamidi, adviser on the war with Israel; and at least three members of Iran’s Basij paramilitary forces.
This is a developing story.
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