Meaning & origin
What it means
As a biblical name, Naggai means “shining.”
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Where it comes from
Naggai is a biblical name from Greek.
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How it developed
From the Hebrew verb nagah (נגה), “to lighten or reflect light.”
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In the Bible
In the Bible, the name Naggai appears in Luke 3:25, 1 Chronicles 3:7.
- Luke 3:25
- 1 Chronicles 3:7
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Naggai’s family of names
Naggai may belong to the same name family as NAGAI. This is a tentative spelling connection.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
See also 1
Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.
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