Welcome to our full list of biblical names that begin with the letter ‘W’, including people and places. Dive into our A-Z directory hub for more.
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1. Waizatha
Original (Hebrew): ויזתא
Meaning: Possibly of Persian origin, meaning unknown.
First Appearance: Esther 9:9
Description: One of the ten sons of Haman, who were killed in Susa. Some translations render this as Vajezatha, starting with V.
2. Warden
Original (Hebrew/Greek): Various
Meaning: One who guards.
First Appearance: Genesis 39:21 (KJV)
Description: Keeper of a prison. Not used as a proper name, this is an archaic word for a guard.
3. Washni
Original (Hebrew): וַשְׁנִ֖י
Meaning: Possibly “and the second.”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 6:28
Description: Another spelling of Vashni, likely the firstborn son of Samuel. This presents the same textual issue as “Vashni,” where most translations read the name as “Joel.”
