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Names starting with B

Explore names that begin with B, with notes on the meaning and history of each name.

Researched from sources, checked in a separate review, with uncertainty stated plainly.

Boaz.

  1. Boaz

    Boy

    Boaz has a place in Ruth's story. In biblical tradition, Boaz is Ruth's husband. The name also belongs to one of the pillars before Solomon's Temple.

    A Hebrew name with an uncertain meaning. Boaz comes from Hebrew and is written בֹּעַז. One proposed meaning is “swiftness” or “quickness”.

    “Swiftness” or “quickness” is a questioned proposal, not an established literal meaning.

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