♂ Name Bishop

Q: What does the name Bishop mean?

Bishop means 'bishop' or 'overseer' and 'guardian' (from Greek 'episkopos/ἐπίσκοπος' or 'epi/ἐπι' = upon + 'skopós/σκοπός' = aim/goal/guardian/watcher).

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Bishop is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Bishop come from?

The given name Bishop derived from an occupational English family name, but also from the English word, which is of Greek origin.

What does the name Bishop mean?

Bishop means “bishop” or “overseer” and “guardian” (from Greek “episkopos/ἐπίσκοπος” or “epi/ἐπι” = upon + “skopós/σκοπός” = aim/goal/guardian/watcher).

Pronunciation of Bishop

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Popularity of the name Bishop

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