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Women of the Bible Hangman Words

Notable women from Old and New Testament stories.

Print the full list below — every word grouped by difficulty, ready for the whiteboard, the classroom, or family game night.

👩 114 words Clues included 3–24 letters

Easy — up to 6 letters

57 words
Eve First woman in Genesis
Adah Wife mentioned in Genesis genealogies
Eden Woman listed in Chronicles
Edna Name in deuterocanonical tradition
Jael Killed Sisera with tent peg
Leah Wife of Jacob mother of sons
Lois Grandmother of Timothy with sincere faith
Mara Name used by Naomi in Ruth
Puah Midwife who feared God in Exodus
Ruth Loyal Moabite ancestor of David
Chloe Believer referenced by Paul
Cozbi Midianite woman slain by Phinehas
Dinah Daughter of Jacob and Leah
Gomer Wife of Hosea in prophetic book
Hagar Mother of Ishmael servant of Sarah
Iscah Niece of Abraham in Genesis
Julia Believer greeted in Romans sixteen
Junia Outstanding among the apostles
Lydia Dealer in purple first convert in Europe
Merab Daughter of Saul promised to David
Naomi Mother in law of Ruth
Orpah Moabite relative of Naomi
Rahab Helped Israelite spies in Jericho
Rhoda Servant girl who answered the door
Sarah Wife of Abraham mother of Isaac
Serah Daughter of Asher in Genesis
Tamar Daughter in law of Judah
Abital Wife of King David
Achsah Daughter of Caleb who sought springs
Apphia Coworker greeted in Philemon
Atarah Wife of Jerahmeel in Chronicles
Bilhah Maidservant of Rachel mother of sons
Dorcas Disciple known for good works
Eunice Mother of Timothy with sincere faith
Euodia Coworker urged to agree
Hannah Mother of Samuel prayed for son
Huldah Prophetess who confirmed the law
Joanna Follower who supported Jesus ministry
Judith Heroine who saved her people
Keziah Daughter of Job after restoration
Maacah Name of wives and queens
Mahlah Daughter of Zelophehad who sought inheritance
Martha Sister of Mary friend of Jesus
Michal Daughter of Saul wife of David
Milcah Wife of Nahor in Genesis
Miriam Sister of Moses singer of victory song
Persis Beloved worker in Romans sixteen
Phoebe Deacon of the church at Cenchreae
Rachel Beloved wife of Jacob
Rizpah Mother who guarded sons bodies
Salome Follower present at the cross
Tirzah Daughter of Zelophehad who sought inheritance
Vashti Queen who refused the summons
Zainab Name in tradition meaning fragrant flower
Zeresh Wife of Haman in Esther
Zibiah Mother of King Joash
Zilpah Maidservant of Leah mother of sons

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Medium — 7–9 letters

42 words
Abigail Wise wife who prevented bloodshed
Abihail Name of women in Chronicles and Esther
Abishag Young woman who served King David
Ahinoam Wife of Saul and of David
Asenath Egyptian wife of Joseph
Bithiah Daughter of Pharaoh in Chronicles
Candace Title for queen in Acts
Claudia Believer greeted in Rome
Damaris Athenian woman who believed
Deborah Judge and prophetess of Israel
Delilah Woman who deceived Samson
Haggith Wife of King David
Hamutal Mother of kings of Judah
Jemimah Daughter of Job after restoration
Jerusha Mother of King Jotham
Jezebel Queen who opposed prophets of God
Keturah Wife of Abraham after Sarah
Noadiah Prophetess mentioned by Nehemiah
Rebekah Wife of Isaac mother of twins
Sheerah Builder of cities in Chronicles
Susanna Follower who supported Jesus ministry
Tabitha Disciple also called Dorcas
Talitha Girl raised by Jesus in Mark
Athaliah Queen who usurped the throne
Basemath Wife of Esau in Genesis
Berenice Herodian princess mentioned in Acts
Drusilla Daughter of Herod Agrippa
Elisheba Wife of Aaron in Exodus
Herodias Woman who sought John death
Jochebed Mother of Moses in Exodus
Peninnah Rival of Hannah in Shiloh
Sapphira Wife who lied in Acts
Shiphrah Midwife who feared God in Exodus
Zipporah Wife of Moses from Midian
Bathsheba Wife of David mother of Solomon
Elisabeth Alternate form of Elizabeth
Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist
Hephzibah Wife of Hezekiah mother of Manasseh
Jehosheba Rescued Joash from Athaliah
Mehetabel Woman named in Genesis and Chronicles
Priscilla Early Christian teacher with Aquila
Shelomith Woman named in Leviticus incident

Hard — 10+ letters

15 words
Hazelelponi Woman named in Chronicles
Widow of Nain Mother whose son was raised
Keren Happuch Daughter of Job after restoration
Queen of Sheba Visitor who tested Solomon
Mary Magdalene Follower who first saw risen Jesus
Mary of Bethany Sister who sat at Jesus feet
Shulammite Woman Bride in song of songs
Shunammite Woman Hostess who aided Elisha
Widow of Zarephath Fed Elijah during famine
Jephthahs daughter Vowed and unnamed in Judges
Mary Mother of James Follower present at the tomb
Mary Mother of Jesus Mother of Jesus in New Testament
Mary Mother of John Mark Believer whose house hosted prayer
Tamar daughter of David Wronged daughter of King David
Noah Daughter of Zelophehad One of the five sisters

Using this list in class

Split the class into two teams and alternate words from the Easy group, saving the Hard words for tie-breakers. Reading the clue aloud after the first wrong guess keeps younger players in the game.

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