As people with souls and a spiritual connection to the Supreme Being, we will experience several surreal situations in our sojourn on Earth. One of these experiences will be hearing our name being called and not seeing a person to trace the voice to.
There is a good chance that this has already happened to you a few times, and I can tell you that you are not alone. However, do not disregard the event as just a normal circumstance and wave it away.
I would like you to know that the voice you heard is symbolic and has a meaning.
Yes, you could hear your name being called in a dream or when awake. If any of this is your situation, then read on.
Spiritual Meaning Of Hearing Your Name Called
When you hear your name being called, it is time to be alert, as it often has a spiritual meaning.
Your safety, progress, and destiny may depend on an accurate interpretation, so do not wave away the situation as just another event.
Many times, God connects with us by calling us by our name, especially when he has an urgent message. In your best interest, it is important to consider such a situation as God having a message for you because that is likely the case.
The call could be the lord wanting to protect you from danger or seeking that you serve him. So it is best to go to him in prayers for more guidance.
Hearing Your Name Called In A Dream:
It is possible to be called in a dream, and many times, a message will be communicated. Simply listen and follow up on the message being passed to you.
However, if the only thing you remember when you wake up is the fact that someone called your name, then carefully evaluate your spiritual life.
Most time, the symbolism of the dream is to be more spiritually conscious. I recommend that you improve your dedication to spiritual sensitivity, as you are likely being drawn away by other worries.«
Dedication to the nourishment of your soul could make life much easier for you.
I believe you’ll also enjoy reading about the biblical meaning of a rainbow.
Hearing Your Name Called While Sleeping:
It’s important to think about the following:
You are about to sleep or already dozed off and suddenly jotted awake; You could almost affirm that you heard someone call your name, waking you up, but then you look around, and there is nobody nearby.
Remember the popular saying: “The enemy came to sow weed among the wheat when men slept?” That is your situation.
Hearing your name being called when sleeping is a message to keep yourself safe from danger and betrayal.
It is a warning to stay alert and be only trusting of yourself for the moment.
Reevaluate your associations and minimize the possibility of hurt and danger, whether in your relationship, workspace, or any situation.
Biblical Meaning Of Hearing Your Name Called
Actually, it is quite biblical to hear your name being called, and most of the time, there is a unique reason for this.
However, the possible interpretations are quite many.
It could be that God wants you to lead a ministry, seek to protect you, have a unique assignment for you, or maybe want you to turn from evil.
“From heaven he made you hear his voice to discipline you. On earth he showed you his great fire, and you heard his words from out of the fire”.
Deuteronomy
Many passages in the scriptures back these interpretations, and we will soon consider them as we move on.
What Does It Mean When You Hear Someone Call Your Name While Awake?
Now, you may hear someone call your name in real life, and most of the time, the voice is often gentle and feminine.
What does this mean when it happens?
Now, I can relate to this as I have personally experienced a supposed female call my name calmly but clearly. I did turn around and couldn’t find anyone in my immediate vicinity.
Of course, I could not interpret it at the time. However, I had some follow-up dreams where I saw myself being spiritually alert and sensitive.
I connected these dreams with the event and my spirit immediately agreed that the message is that I pursue spiritual elevation. Over the years, people have had similar experiences, and the interpretations were the same.
So, when you experience this event, it could be a message to become more spiritually aware.
Spiritual Meaning Hearing Someone Call Your Name: 7 Biblical Signs
There are biblical spiritual meanings to hearing someone call your name. The good news is that only the heavenly father and his mandated angels can call you. So you shouldn’t be worried.
1) Ministerial Leadership
Have you been following God deeply and heard a clear voice call your name in your dream or when in a trance? Do not fret.
He is likely choosing you for ministerial duties, and you are destined to lead people to Christ and paradise. This is the time to go to him in prayer and to answer the call.
During the Bible days, whenever God called those who actively followed him, he had an interest in making them leaders.
1 Samuel 3:4-20 describes the first time God called Samuel by name and his ministry took off there.
2) Call For Personal Spiritual Elevation
Many Christian leaders have consistently emphasized the possibility of God calling us by our name even when awake, with the voice often described as mild and gentle.
These leaders believe that this call is God reaching out to us to pursue personal spiritual elevation.
It is mostly a sign the Supreme Being is urging you to turn away from worldly materialistic pursuits for personal spiritual development.
This is God’s perfect plan for the redeemed, as described in Isaiah 43:1-2:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
Isaiah 43:1-2
Also, take a moment to read the prophetic meaning of seeing a cricket in your house.
3) Protection
As God’s creations, he often assigns us protective Guardian Angels. To keep us safe, irrespective of our loyalty to his word.
These angels may sometimes communicate with us to dissuade us from suffering hurt or danger.
We could hear the voice call our name just before doing that dangerous or silly stuff. It could be in a dream or when awake.
The voice mostly comes just before we compromise our safety or do something silly. Hence when you hear your name, it could be God trying to save you.
The best part is that the moment you hear the voice, your brain will immediately connect it to possible danger, with your sense of safety entering alert mode.
If you follow the lead, you will be able to avert the danger as Psalm 46:1 promises:
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1
4) Time to Cut off From Old Associations
When you hear a voice call your name multiple times on different occasions, then that is a spiritual urging to cut away from old associations and habits.
This is especially so if you are involved with people whose lifestyles do not glorify God’s will.
When you hear such a voice, check your life and situation and desire to associate with only activities that bring God’s praise, just like Abraham;
“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
Genesis 12:1-3
5) Unique Assignment
Now, God often calls people by their names in a clear, unmistakable voice when he has a unique assignment for them.
If you heard a voice calling you so clearly it made you think the person was standing three yards away only for you to turn and not find anyone, then the Father may have an assignment for you.
Immediately connect to him through prayers for more guidance, and you could just be another Noah destined to save many. Read Genesis 6:14–22, 7:1–24, 8, 9:8–17.
6) Call To Turn From Evil
Even evil people are given a second chance by the Father, so don’t be surprised if you hear a voice calling your name despite your destructive and harmful tendencies.
Yes, the lord wants to save all, and that includes you, irrespective of the atrocities you have committed.
He did that for Saul, the persecutor who became Paul the apostle (Acts 9:1-19). So you are not so far gone as our father is very loving.
It is, however, important that you reach out to Christian spiritual leaders on the next step to take for conversion and important restitutions.
7) A Reminder of God’s Guidance
The Lord can speak to you occasionally and may initiate a conversation by calling your name. This could follow up with a series of communications in a dream, trance, or prayer.
Such a call is often a way of the father reminding you that he still loves you and seeks to be with you all the way. It is a message of assurance and hope, and you should bask in it.
Also, read what the lion represents in the Bible.
What Does The Bible Say About Hearing Your Name Called?
Biblically, hearing your name being called is a great sign. It can mean so many positive things, namely that God is trying to speak to you intimately.
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.“
Isaiah 43:1
This is a great sign that means when you are being called by name by God. It is a symbol of hope, redemption, love protection and signifies a close personal relationship with God.
In the Bible, Jesus uses the metaphor of a gatekeeper to represent himself guiding and calling out to his believers and followers by name.
But, those who recognize his voice and his presence follow him. He leads them out to greater paths and greener pastures.
“The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.”
John 10:3
This a great way to understand that hearing your name is a powerful calling from God to remind you that you are in his flock and you can and should follow his guidance.
These are just two examples of what it may mean for you, pay attention as it could be some kind of spiritual reassurance, warning, direction, message and so much more from God.
What Does It Mean When Someone Calls Your Name In A Dream, and You Wake Up?
Based on the many situations we have covered here, it is clear that waking up from a dream when your name is being called is a message.
My advice is to consider every interpretation provided here and apply the one relevant to your circumstance to achieve peace.
It is a good thing you are hearing the call because it confirms that you are loved.
Before you leave, read about the biblical meaning of blowing the shofar.
Final Words
Whenever you hear your name being called in a dream, it is not time to worry. You should instead refer to the symbolisms and interpretation in this guide to find answers.
Maintain constant communication with the Supreme Being after a situation, and you will know the right step to take.
Hey my wife heard a voice last night was she was doing a live video. At first she thought it was me, but I was asleep in our bed room while she was on the porch. She came inside and woke me up and she was shocked. So luckily she had a recording of the live video and I played it and listened to it and the voice said her name in a whisper choppy tone behind her. Really amazing but creepy. I’m trying to decipher if we should try to look for signs and how to go about it. It was a life changing experience for us.
I clearly heard my husband call my name on New Year’s Day while I was fast asleep in Bed. I popped up straight in the bed, and said “Yes, Honey!” I looked over and he was right next to me fast asleep also because he works overnight in a hospital. That was so weird. However, I heard HIS VOICE clearly, which called my name and woke me up.
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I always hear words.one day I was leaving the prison as I was walking across the parking lot in the summer wind crossing me my name rosemary whispered my name sometimes at night as I’m going to sleep I hear a knocking and I would get up to go to the door and nobody was ever there one time I heard loud loud music and as it went on I was waking up and I Heard a Voice say what’s he is to you Rose as I was raising up I started singing he said I was his and he is worthy to be praised.
Hello Rose,
God has a beautiful and special connection with you.
You’re blessed and protected by God Himself. He is always around you and He will help you in times of need.
Thank you for your comment,
Guardian Angel.
1980 I began to dream even I can see what will happened tomorrow,I saw myself inside the coffin in the house of my sister Minerva,my friends I saw them in the wake,there are many dream in my co members in the church I dream them that they will be given chastisement after 4 years it exactly done what i saw in my dream,the someone plan to kill me that night I saw again what will exactly happened it was again like a replay.until now .I feel like Joseph the dreamer brother of Benjamin son of Jacob.
I have no words but thank you.
God Bless You.
So, a little over a week ago I decided to take God more seriously and stop being a lukewarm Christian. Well, when I decided I wanted to repent and actually give up my life for God, I heard a voice, but it shouted my name at me, since this was the first time it actually happened I got shocked and kinda started to freak out and asked God if that was okay to hear lol, than I heard my name being called AGAIN when I ended the prayer. Then I for some reason during the prayer felt a presence next to me and wanted to cry a bit for some reason.
That was the Lord’s presence beside you and it was him who called your name. I have been hearing my name more lately as well.
I was praying in the day time as I usually do then I feel a sleep just for a few minutes then I heard a voice calling my name and asking me where I am; ” Linda where are you?,” Then I responded ” I am here,” immediately I woke up and continue with my prayers till one hour end. Before I felt a sleep I was asking God that I want to know him more and I want to hear from him, this has been my prayer for the day I became saved and admitted to walk with Christ, 2days before I heard a voice I also heard a strange dream daytime while I was praying then I fell asleep for few minutes I saw 3 candles 2 white candles and one red candle, the red one was taller than the other white candles, red was in the middle and white were on beside eight and left and they were not burning, then got scared and asked myself why these candles aren’t burning then avoice explained for me that, when I was cooking and my gas went off I should have one extra to help me finish cooking my food, I didn’t understand meaning then I woke up to continue praying, a day after this candles in the same room same time I was praying then I laid my head down to because my knees were tired, immediately I felt like my soul left my body I couldn’t move my body or get up then a big blue light struck my eyes it was big rays of light I tried to turn my head so that I couldn’t see it but , my head was heavy my hands and legs were dead then I say to myself let me continue looking at it I hope it won’t damage my eyes, the room was dark because my room is a store room where my boss keeps their things there’s know light when I close the door unless I open light which I don’t do while I pray, I still don’t have a clue about all those things and I have a lot that I can’t write here all.i hope you explain for me if God’s spirit guide you through my comments thank you.
Hey Amanda,
I believe you should also take a look at the spiritual meaning of seeing a blue light.
God is trying to communicate with you, so there’s no need to be scared! Embrace that special connection you are creating with Him.
So my grandma died last year and I sit alone in my room listening to music and I feel like I here my grandma say my name and im scared
I was at work when I hear my last name being called. I work in mental health and I do play worship music at work. I also work at night. Sometimes the demonic activity is at work and I pray, and play worship music. One night, I was dosing off to sleep and I heard a male voice call me by my last name. I instantly woke up. It was the voice of a person standing right in front of me. I wasn’t startled or anything. I thought someone had walked up to my desk but these men are behind doors and if someone would’ve came in the unit, I would hear the rattling of keys and the door opening. Upon me hearing the voice call me by my last name, I just sat up. But it was jut so clear as if there was a person standing over me in front of my desk.
I was in the kitchen in my Utility drawer looking for something in the middle of the afternoon when I heard a loud male whisper my name so clear it startled me and I turned around to see who was there. I live a lone and checked to make sure it wasn’t my tv or someone unknown in my house. It was neither. I heard the male so clear say my name it startled me but I wasn’t scared. I truly feel it was a message. It truly made me feel God is with me.
Last night, I was in that waking sleeping moment, when I heard a girl say my name. I responded with “Yes?” and then it was silent…
This isn’t the first time I’ve heard my name called out either and it’s always in the early morning at like 4 or 5am. and my mom is still asleep. I’ve checked ✔ each time and the door to her room was closed.
Hi
I heard my name being called this morning and it’s the 2nd time within a span of 2 weeks. The first time it was my Mother’s voice, today was a voice I know but I can’t identify whom it belongs to…kinda weird. 2 months ago I found a large white feather right in front of my door. Guys, for a moment I thought I was losing my marbles. I wish someone could explain all these to me.
Love ya.