What origin is the name Arimathea?

Arimathea comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Arimathea a popular name?

Arimathea is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Arimathea?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Arimathea — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Arimathea

Q: Is Arimathea a rare name?

Yes. Arimathea does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Arimathea

Arimathea

Boy

hebrew

4 syllables

Arimathea is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew place name often interpreted as a lion dead to the Lord or heights.".

Arimathea is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew place name often interpreted as a lion dead to the Lord or heights.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.