155+ Women of the Bible That Starts with A – Z

Offhand, if you start trying to name women in the Bible, you might not get as far as you think…

Rahab…

Ruth…

Naomi…

Miriam…

That’s as far as I got.

Oh, Bathsheeba. 😆

I’m sure there’s more, a lot more, but it’s hard to think of women of the Bible names off the top of your head, at least it is for me. 😊

You really want to see all the women who ARE in the Bible and how they are used by God and who they are. Well, today, I’ve got a great treat for you! 💖

A women in the Bible A to Z list, full of all 155+ female Bible characters!

You’re gonna love this women of the Bible cheatsheet A-Z guide below!!!

Bible Women in Alphabetical Order: Women of Scripture

There are so many women mentioned in the Bible, it’s kind of cool to see! There are female heroes in Scripture, virtuous women in Scripture, strong women of faith examples, Biblical heroines, and there are women who did some bad things. This women of the Bible list includes ALL 155+ named women in the Bible.

If you like this list of women in the Bible, be sure to check out my other A-Z lists for more fun! 🎉

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Let’s dive into these Bible women names…

Women of the Bible that starts with A

• Abigail (1 Chronicles 2:16-17)

David’s sister and mother of Amasa

• Abihail (1 Chronicles 2:29)

Wife of Abishur and mother of Ahban and Molid

• Abijah (2 Chronicles 29:1)

Mother of King Hezekiah and daughter of Zechariah

• Abishag (1 Kings 1:3-4)

Young Shunammite woman who cared for King David in his old age

• Abital (2 Samuel 3:4)

One of David’s wives and mother of Shephatiah

• Achsah (Joshua 15:16-19)

Caleb’s daughter who asked for springs of water after receiving land

• Adah (Genesis 4:19-23)

One of Lamech’s wives and mother of Jabal and Jubal

• Adah (#2) (Genesis 36:2 – also called Basemeth, Genesis 26:34)

One of Esau’s wives and daughter of Elon the Hittite

• Ahinoam (1 Samuel 14:50)

Wife of King Saul and mother of Michal

• Ahinoam (#2) (1 Samuel 25:43)

One of David’s wives and mother of Amnon

• Ahlai (1 Chronicles 11:41)

Mother of Zabad, one of David’s mighty men

• Aholah (Ezekiel 23:4)

Symbolic name used for Samaria in Ezekiel’s message

• Aholibah (Ezekiel 23:4)

Symbolic name used for Jerusalem in Ezekiel’s message

• Aholibamah (Genesis 36:2-5)

One of Esau’s wives and mother of Jeush, Jalam, and Korah

• Abigail (1 Samuel 25:1-42)

David requested help from her husband, Nabal, but he refused to help him. Abigail disregarded her husband and helped David, which ended up preventing bloodshed

• Anna (Luke 2:36-38)

Prophetess who saw Jesus as a baby

• Apphia (Philemon 1:2)

Christian woman greeted by Paul, likely connected to the house church with Philemon

• Asenath (Genesis 41:45 & 41:50)

Joseph’s wife and mother of Manasseh and Ephraim

• Atarah (1 Chronicles 2:26)

Wife of Jerahmeel and mother of Onam

• Athaliah (2 Kings 11:1-3)

Mother of Ahaziah who seized the throne of Judah

• Azubah (1 Kings 22:42)

Mother of King Jehoshaphat

• Azubah (#2) (1 Chronicles 2:18-19)

Wife of Caleb and mother of Jerioth

Women of the Bible that starts with B

• Baara (1 Chronicles 8:8)

Wife of Shaharaim

• Basemath (also called Mahalath, Genesis 36:3)

One of Esau’s wives and daughter of Ishmael

• Basemeth (Genesis 26:34 – also called Adah, Genesis 36:2)

One of Esau’s wives and daughter of Elon the Hittite

• Basemeth (#2) (1 Kings 4:15)

Solomon’s daughter and wife of Ahimaaz

• Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11-12)

Uriah’s wife; she committed adultery with David and became Solomon’s mother

• Bilhah (Genesis 30:3-8)

Rachel’s maidservant who had Dan and Naphtali with Jacob

• Bithiah (1 Chronicles 4:18)

Pharaoh’s daughter who married Mered

Women of the Bible that starts with C

• Candace (Acts 8:27)

Queen of the Ethiopians whose treasurer met Philip; Candace may be a royal title, not necessarily her personal name (this is debated)

• Chloe (1 Corinthians 1:11)

Woman whose household told Paul about divisions in Corinth

• Claudia (2 Timothy 4:21)

Christian woman who sent greetings to Timothy

• Cozbi (Numbers 25:14-15)

Midianite woman involved with Zimri during Israel’s sin at Peor

Women of the Bible that starts with D

• Damaris (Acts 17:34)

Athenian woman who believed after Paul preached in Athens

• Deborah (Judges 4:4)

Leader and prophetess

• Deborah (#2) (Genesis 35:8)

Rebekah’s nurse who was buried near Bethel

• Delilah (Judges 16:4-22)

Led to the loss of Samson’s life

• Dinah (Genesis 30:21)

Jacob and Leah’s daughter

• Dorcas (Acts 9:36-42)

Also called Tabitha; a woman who excelled in acts of kindness and charity, which she did habitually

• Drusilla (Acts 24:24)

Jewish wife of Felix who heard Paul speak about faith in Christ

Women of the Bible that starts with E

• Elisheba (Exodus 6:23)

Aaron’s wife and mother of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar

• Elizabeth (Luke 1:13)

Mother of John the Baptist; descendant of Aaron (the priest and brother of Moses)

• Esther (Book of Esther)

Jewish queen who risked her life to help save her people

• Eglah (2 Samuel 3:5)

One of David’s wives and mother of Ithream

• Ephah (1 Chronicles 2:46)

Caleb’s concubine and mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez

• Ephrath (1 Chronicles 2:19)

Caleb’s wife and mother of Hur

• Euodia (Philippians 4:2-3)

Woman in Philippi whom Paul urged to agree with Syntyche in the Lord

• Eunice (2 Timothy 1:5)

Timothy’s mother, known for her sincere faith

• Eve (Genesis 2:18-25)

The first woman created

Women of the Bible that starts with F

• None

Women of the Bible that starts with G

• Gomer (Hosea 1:2-4)

Prostitute wife of Hosea

Women of the Bible that starts with H

• Hagar (Genesis 16:1)

Sarah’s servant who had Abraham’s baby

• Haggith (2 Samuel 3:4)

One of David’s wives and mother of Adonijah

• Hamutal (2 Kings 23:31)

Wife of Josiah and mother of Jehoahaz and Zedekiah

• Hammoleketh (1 Chronicles 7:18)

Sister of Gilead and mother of Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah

• Hannah (1 Samuel 1-2)

Mother of Samuel

• Hazzelelponi (1 Chronicles 4:3)

Sister listed in the family line of Judah

• Helah (1 Chronicles 4:5-7)

Wife of Ashhur and mother of Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan

• Hephzibah (2 Kings 21:1)

Mother of King Manasseh

• Herodias (Mark 6:17-28)

Involved in John’s death

• Hodesh (1 Chronicles 8:8-9)

Wife of Shaharaim and mother of several sons in Benjamin’s family line

• Hoglah (Numbers 27:1-7)

One of Zelophehad’s daughters who asked for an inheritance

• Huldah (2 Kings 22:14-20)

Prophetess consulted during King Josiah’s reign

• Hushim (1 Chronicles 8:8 & 8:11)

Wife of Shaharaim and mother of Abitub and Elpaal

Women of the Bible that starts with I

• Iscah (Genesis 11:29)

Daughter of Haran and sister of Milcah

Women of the Bible that starts with J

• Jehoaddan (2 Kings 14:2)

Mother of King Amaziah

• Jehosheba (2 Kings 11:2-3)

Woman who hid Joash from Athaliah and helped preserve the royal line

• Jemimah (Job 42:14)

One of Job’s daughters born after Job’s restoration of huge suffering and loss

• Jerioth (1 Chronicles 2:18)

Wife of Caleb

• Jerusha (2 Kings 15:33)

Mother of King Jotham

• Jezebel (1 Kings 16:31)

Wife of king Ahab

• Jael (Judges 4:17-22)

Defeated Sisera

• Jecholiah (2 Kings 15:2)

Mother of King Azariah, also called Uzziah

• Jedidah (2 Kings 22:1)

Mother of King Josiah

• Joanna (Luke 8:3)

Woman who supported Jesus’ ministry and was among those who saw the empty tomb

• Jochebed (Exodus 6:20)

Mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam

• Judith (Genesis 26:34)

One of Esau’s wives and daughter of Beeri the Hittite

• Julia (Romans 16:15)

Christian woman greeted by Paul

Women of the Bible that starts with K

• Keren-happuch (Job 42:14)

One of Job’s daughters born after his restoration

• Keturah (Genesis 25:1-4)

Abraham’s wife after Sarah and mother of six sons

• Keziah (Job 42:14)

One of Job’s daughters born after Job’s restoration of great suffering and loss

Women of the Bible that starts with L

• Leah (Genesis 29:16-35)

Jacob’s wife

• Lois (2 Timothy 1:5)

Timothy’s grandmother, known for her sincere faith

• Lo-ruhamah (Hosea 1:6-8)

Daughter of Hosea and Gomer whose name carried a prophetic message

• Lydia (Acts 16:14-15)

A wealthy, God-fearing woman who hosted Paul in her home

Women of the Bible that starts with M

• Maacah (2 Samuel 3:3)

David’s wife and mother of Absalom and Tamar

• Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20-22)

Wife of King Rehoboam and mother of Abijah

• Mahalath (Genesis 28:9 – also called Basemath, Genesis 36:3)

One of Esau’s wives and daughter of Ishmael

• Mahalath (#2) (2 Chronicles 11:18)

Wife of King Rehoboam and daughter of Jerimoth

• Mahlah (Numbers 27:1-7)

One of Zelophehad’s daughters who asked for an inheritance

• Mahlah (#2) (1 Chronicles 7:18)

Daughter of Hammoleketh and sister of Ishhod and Abiezer

• Martha (Luke 10:38-42)

Sister of Mary and Lazarus; busy when the Lord was there

• Mary (also called Virgin Mary, Luke 2:1-7)

Jesus’ earthly mother

• Mary (#2) (Matthew 27:56)

Mother of James and Joseph

• Mary (#3) (Romans 16:6)

Christian woman in Rome who worked hard for the believers

• Mary (#4) (Acts 12:12)

Mother of John Mark, whose home believers gathered in for prayer

• Mary of Bethany (John 12:1-8)

Sister of Lazarus and Martha; sitting at the feet of Jesus when He was there, anointed Jesus’ feet

• Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:2)

The first person to see the risen Jesus

• Matred (Genesis 36:39)

Mother of Mehetabel and wife of Mezahab

• Mehetabel (Genesis 36:39)

Wife of Hadad, an Edomite king

• Merab (1 Samuel 18:17-19)

Saul’s daughter who was promised to David, but given to Adriel

• Michal (1 Samuel 18:20)

Saul’s daughter and David’s wife

• Milcah (Genesis 11:29)

Nahor’s wife and part of Rebekah’s family line

• Milcah (#2) (Numbers 26:33)

One of Zelophehad’s daughters who asked for an inheritance

• Miriam (Numbers 12:1-15)

Sister of Moses and Aaron; prophetess

• Miriam (#2) (1 Chronicles 4:17)

Woman listed in the family line of Judah

Women of the Bible that starts with N

• Naamah (1 Kings 14:21)

Ammonite woman who was Rehoboam’s mother

• Naamah (#2) (Genesis 4:22)

Daughter of Lamech and Zillah and sister of Tubal-cain

• Naarah (1 Chronicles 4:5-6)

Wife of Ashhur and mother of Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari

• Naomi (Ruth 1:2)

Ruth’s mother-in-law who lost her sons

• Nehushta (2 Kings 24:8)

Mother of King Jehoiachin

• Noadiah (Nehemiah 6:14)

Prophetess named among those who opposed Nehemiah

• Noah (Numbers 27:1-7)

One of Zelophehad’s daughters who asked for an inheritance; not the Noah with the Ark

Women of the Bible that starts with O

• Orpah (Ruth 1:4 & 1:14)

Ruth’s sister-in-law who returned to Moab

Women of the Bible that starts with P

• Peninnah (1 Samuel 1:2 & 6-7)

Elkanah’s wife who provoked Hannah

• Persis (Romans 16:12)

Beloved woman Paul said worked hard in the Lord

• Phoebe (Romans 16:1-2)

Servant of the church in Cenchreae who helped and was a benefactor to many, including Paul

• Priscilla (Romans 16:3)

Known as Paul’s fellow worker in Corinth

• Puah (Exodus 1:15-21)

Hebrew midwife who feared God and helped preserve the Israelite baby boys

Women of the Bible that starts with Q

• Queen Esther (Book of Esther)

Saved her people from losing their lives

• Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:1-13)

Tested Solomon’s wisdom and was impressed

Women of the Bible that starts with R

• Rachel (Genesis 29-35)

Jacob’s wife

• Rahab (Joshua 2:1)

Prostitute from Jericho who helped hide two Israelite spies

• Rebekah (Genesis 24-27)

Laban’s sister; Isaac’s wife; mother of Jacob and Esau

• Reumah (Genesis 22:24)

Nahor’s concubine and mother of Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah

• Rhoda (Acts 12:13-15)

Servant girl who recognized Peter’s voice after he was freed from prison

• Rizpah (2 Samuel 21:8-11)

Saul’s concubine who guarded the bodies of her sons

• Ruth (Book of Ruth)

Most likely David’s grandma and most likely wrote Proverbs 31; married to Boaz

 Women of the Bible that starts with S

• Salome (Mark 6:21-28)

Herod’s step-daughter; Herodias’s daughter; granddaughter of Herod the Great; she danced seductively and talked Herod Antipas into taking the life of and giving her the head of John the Baptist for her mom, Herodias

• Salome (#2) (Matthew 20:20-21)

Zebedee’s wife; mother of the disciples James and John; she asked Jesus that her sons sit in places of honor in the kingdom

• Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11)

Wife of Ananias, they both lost their lives for lying about money

• Sarah (also known as Sarai, Genesis 17:15-22)

Abraham’s wife; mother of Isaac

• Serah (Genesis 46:17)

Daughter of Asher

• Shelomith (Leviticus 24:11)

Israelite woman from the tribe of Dan and mother of the man who blasphemed

• Shelomith (#2) (1 Chronicles 3:19)

Daughter of Zerubbabel

• Sherah (1 Chronicles 7:24)

Woman from Ephraim’s family line who built Lower and Upper Beth-horon

• Shiphrah (Exodus 1:15-21)

Hebrew midwife who feared God and refused to kill the baby boys

• Shua (1 Chronicles 7:32)

Sister listed in Asher’s family line

• Susanna (Luke 8:3)

Woman who supported Jesus’ ministry from her own means

• Syntyche (Philippians 4:2-3)

Woman in Philippi whom Paul urged to agree with Euodia in the Lord

Women of the Bible that starts with T

• Tabitha (Acts 9:36-42)

Also called Dorcas; a woman who excelled in acts of kindness and charity, which she did habitually

• Tamar (2 Samuel 13:1-22)

David’s daughter and Absalom and Amnon’s sister; she was forced physical intimacy by Amnon

• Tamar (#2) (2 Samuel 14:27)

Absalom’s daughter, named after his sister Tamar

• Tamar (#3) (Genesis 38)

Tricked Judah into sleeping with her when he didn’t give her a husband (different lady than Absalom’s sister)

• Timna (Genesis 36:12)

Concubine of Eliphaz and mother of Amalek

• Tirzah (Numbers 27:1-7)

One of Zelophehad’s daughters who asked for an inheritance

• Tryphena (Romans 16:12)

Woman Paul said worked in the Lord

• Tryphosa (Romans 16:12)

Woman Paul said worked in the Lord

Women of the Bible that starts with U

• Uzziah (2 Kings 15:2)

Mother of King Azariah, also called Jecholiah

Women of the Bible that starts with V

• Vashti (Esther 1:9-11)

Made a feast for the women in the royal palace

• Virgin Mary (Luke 2:1-7)

Mother of Jesus

Women of the Bible that starts with W

• Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8-16)

Fed Elijah

Women of the Bible that starts with X

• None

Women of the Bible that starts with Y

• None

Women of the Bible that starts with Z

• Zeresh (Esther 5:10 & 5:14)

Haman’s wife who advised him to build gallows for Mordecai

• Zeruiah (1 Chronicles 2:16)

David’s sister and mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel

• Zibiah (2 Kings 12:1)

Mother of King Joash

• Zillah (Genesis 4:19-22)

One of Lamech’s wives and mother of Tubal-cain and Naamah

• Zilpah (Genesis 30:10-13)

Leah’s maidservant who had Gad and Asher with Jacob

• Zipporah (Exodus 2:21)

Moses’ wife and daughter of Reuel

 

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