NAME
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How name appeared in your dream
Dreaming of calling someone by a new or changed name — God is revealing a new identity or divine purpose for you, similar to how Jesus came to save His people from their sins through His name.
Matthew 1:21
Seeing a name written or spoken in a dream with clarity and power — God is emphasizing identity, status, or a calling that defines your purpose and relationship with Him, reflecting the significance of being known by God's name.
Matthew 1:21Revelation 2:17
Dreaming of being asked or questioned about your true name or identity — God is testing or revealing your true spiritual identity and whether you acknowledge your faith, as reflected in questions about one's true nature and allegiance.
Mark 14:61
Receiving a hidden or secret name that only you can understand in your dream — God is giving you a personal, intimate revelation of your identity or spiritual standing that is meant specifically for you to understand and receive.
Revelation 2:17
Dreaming of a name being given to you that carries spiritual authority, power, or a title of distinction — God is not only revealing your identity but also imparting real spiritual ability, authority, and power that corresponds to that name or title, equipping you for the work He has called you to do.
Revelation 2:17Revelation 3:12
Seeing biblical figures or their names appear in your dream (such as Moses, Joseph, Aaron, Isaac, Samson, Gideon, or Joshua) — God is showing you how your ministry, purpose, or current situation points to or symbolizes the work of Jesus Christ, as these Old Testament figures foreshadowed Christ's redemptive mission and character.
Matthew 1:21
Dreaming of being made a pillar with names written upon you—God's name, the name of the new Jerusalem, and Christ's new name — God is establishing you as an overcomer with permanent spiritual authority and identity, marking you with His divine ownership, the promise of heavenly citizenship, and Christ's eternal nature that will never be removed from you.
Revelation 3:12
Dreaming of learning or understanding the natural meaning of a specific name (whether biblical or not) — God is revealing the character, purpose, or spiritual significance of a person or situation through the literal meaning of their name, which serves as prophetic insight into their nature or destiny.
Matthew 1:21
Possible biblical meanings
Character, nature, or identity (Genesis 32:28; Isaiah 62:2)·Authority and power (Philippians 2:9-10; Acts 3:6; Acts 4:12)·Reputation or legacy (Proverbs 22:1; Ecclesiastes 7:1)·Ownership and belonging (Isaiah 43:1; Revelation 3:12)·Destiny or calling (Genesis 17:5; Genesis 32:28)·Written in the Book of Life (Revelation 3:5; Revelation 20:15; Luke 10:20)
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