What Does the Name Methuselah Mean
The name Methuselah comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Methuselah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Methuselah Name Meaning
BiblicalMeans "man of the dart" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is the father of Lamech and the grandfather of Noah. He lived to age 969, making him the longest-lived person in the Bible.
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