Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Haman
| Name | Haman (Add to Favourite List?) | ||
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| Meaning | Magnificent. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Haman is Persian in origin and it's meaning is magnificent or illustrious.
Haman is pronounced haw-mawn'. Haman was the Prime Minister of Ahasuerus, the King of Persia. He plotted to kill all the Jews in the kingdom. By the clever interposotion of Queen Esther, this evil plot was foiled, and Haman was hanged on the gallows he had made for Mordecai. Biblical reference for baby name Haman: Esther 3:1-15; 4:7; 5:4-14; 6:4-14; 7:1-10; 8:1-7; 9:10-14 Strong's Bible concordance H2001 |
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