Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (100 page)
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Authors: Dorothy Astoria
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Scripture:
Luke 19:17
NRSV
Well done, good slave! Because you have
been trustworthy in a very small thing,
take charge of ten cities.
KENRICK, Kenric, Kenrik (see also
Kendrick
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Bold Ruler
Spiritual Connotation:
Loyal
Scripture:
Psalms 119:112
NKJV
I have inclined my heart to perform Your
statutes forever, to the very end.
KENT, Khent
Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh
Inherent Meaning:
Radiant
Spiritual Connotation:
Wise
Scripture:
Colossians 3:16
NKJV
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
in all wisdom.
KENYA, Kenia, Kenja
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Animal Horn
Spiritual Connotation:
Accountable
Scripture:
Hebrews 10:24
NKJV
And let us consider one another in order
to stir up love and good works, but
exhorting one another.
KENYON, Kenyan
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Blond/White-Haired
Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous
Scripture:
Philippians 1:27
NRSV
Only, live your life in a manner worthy
of the gospel of Christ.
KENZIE, Kensie, Kenzy, Kinzie (see
also
Mackenzie
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Child of the Wise
Leader
Spiritual Connotation:
Destined
Scripture:
Isaiah 11:2
NASB
The Spirit of the
L
ORD
will rest on Him,
the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit
of knowledge and the fear of the
L
ORD
.
KEON, Keion, Keionne, Keón, Keyon
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 1:4
RSV
I give thanks to God always for you
because of the grace of God which was
given you in Christ Jesus.
KERANI, Kera, Kura, Kurani
Language/Cultural Origin:
Indo-Pakistani
Inherent Meaning:
Sacred Bells
Spiritual Connotation:
Protected
Scripture:
Psalm 23:5
NKJV
You prepare a table before me in the presence
of my enemies; You anoint my head
with oil; my cup runs over.
KERENSA, Karensa, Karenza,
Kerenza
Language/Cultural Origin:
Cornish
Inherent Meaning:
Loving
Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved
Scripture:
Isaiah 43:4
NCV
Because you are precious to me, because
I give you honor and love you . . . I will
give other nations to save your life.
KERMIT, Kermet, Kermie
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Free of Envy
Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast
Scripture:
Isaiah 33:5-6
NKJV
The
L
ORD
is exalted, for He dwells on
high; He has filled Zion with justice and
righteousness. Wisdom and knowledge
will be the stability of your times.
KERN, Kerne
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Dark
Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous
Scripture:
Romans 12:21
NKJV
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome
evil with good.
KEROS, Karos
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Reed of a Weaver’s
Beam
Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted
Scripture:
Exodus 35:35
NRSV
He has filled them with skill to do every
kind of work done . . . by any sort of
artisan or skilled designer.
KERRIANNE, Karriann, Karrianne,
Keriann, Kerianne, Kerriann,
Kerryann, Kerryanne (see also
Karianne
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Grace of the People
Spiritual Connotation:
Child of Grace
Scripture:
Romans 9:8
NCV
Abraham’s true children are those who
become God’s children because of the
promise God made to Abraham.
KERRY, Kearie, Keary, Keree, Kerey,
Keri, Kerrey, Kerri, Kerrick,
Kerrie (see also
Carey
,
Cary
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Dark-Haired
Spiritual Connotation:
Diligent
Scripture:
Colossians 3:23
NKJV
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as
to the Lord and not to men.
KERSEN, Kersan, Kersun
Language/Cultural Origin:
Indonesian
Inherent Meaning:
Cherry
Spiritual Connotation:
Destined
Scripture:
Isaiah 27:6
NASB
In the days to come Jacob will take root,
Israel will blossom and sprout; and they
will fill the whole world with fruit.
KERSTEN, see
Kirsten
KESHAWN, Keshaun, Keshon,
Keyshaun, Keyshawn
Language/Cultural Origin:
American
Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious
Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiven
Scripture:
Psalm 116:5
RSV
Gracious is the
L
ORD
, and righteous; our
God is merciful.
KESHIA, see
Keisha
KESSIE, Kessa, Kessey, Kessi, Kessia,
Kessiah
Language/Cultural Origin:
Ashanti
Inherent Meaning:
Chubby Baby
Spiritual Connotation:
Nourished
Scripture:
1 Peter 2:2
NRSV
Like newborn infants, long for the pure,
spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow
into salvation.
KESTER, Kesster
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Bearer of Christ
Spiritual Connotation:
Servant
Scripture:
Mark 8:34
NRSV
If any want to become my followers, let
them deny themselves and take up their
cross and follow me.
KETURAH, Keturia, Keturyah (see
Katurah
)