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MAYNARD, Ménard
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Powerful
Spiritual Connotation:
Spirit of Praise
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 14:15
NLT
Well then, what shall I do? I will pray in
the spirit, and I will also pray in words I
understand.
MAYO, Maiyo
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
From the Yew-Tree
Plain
Spiritual Connotation:
Heart of Praise
Scripture:
Psalm 96:1
KJV
O sing unto the
L
ORD
a new song: sing
unto the
L
ORD
, all the earth.
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Mirthful
Spiritual Connotation:
Gift of Discernment
Scripture:
Psalm 119:18
NKJV
Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous
things from Your law.
MEDINA, Medaena, Medaina,
Medinah
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
State/country
Spiritual Connotation:
Intercessor
Scripture:
Exodus 33:13
NCV
If I have truly pleased you, show me your
plans so that I may know you and continue
to please you. Remember that this
nation is your people.
MEDORA, Medorra
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Mother’s Gift
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessing
Scripture:
Luke 2:7
NRSV
And she gave birth to her firstborn son
and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and
laid him in a manger, because there was
no place for them in the inn.
MEGAN, Maegan, Maeghan, Magan,
Magen, Meagan, Meagann,
Meagen, Meaghan, Meaghann,
Meg, Megen, Meggan, Meggen,
Meggie, Meghan, Meghann
Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh
Inherent Meaning:
Mighty
Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious Spirit
Scripture:
Isaiah 2:5
NRSV
O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in
the light of the
L
ORD
!
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Light
Spiritual Connotation:
Exalted
Scripture:
Isaiah 60:1
RSV
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and
the glory of the
L
ORD
has risen upon you.
MELANIE, Melainie, Melanee,
Melaney, Melani, Mélanie,
Melaniya, Melanney, Melannie,
Melanya, Mellanie
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Dark
Spiritual Connotation:
Child of God
Scripture:
Ezekiel 37:13
NASB
Then you will know that I am the
L
ORD
, when I have opened your graves
and caused you to come up out of your
graves, My people.
MELINDA, Mellinda, Melynda (see
also
Malinda
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Honey
Spiritual Connotation:
Cherished
Scripture:
Isaiah 58:11
NKJV
The
L
ORD
will guide you continually,
and satisfy your soul in drought, and
strengthen your bones; you shall be like a
watered garden.
MELISSA, Malissa, Mallissa, Melisa,
Mélisa, Mélissa, Mellisa, Mellissa,
Milissa, Millisa, Millissa, Missi,
Missie, Missy, Mylis, Mylissa
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Honey Bee
Spiritual Connotation:
Industrious, Creative
Scripture:
James 2:22
NASB
You see that faith was working with his
works, and as a result of the works, faith
was perfected.
MELITA, Malita
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Sweetened With Honey
Spiritual Connotation:
Content
Scripture:
Psalm 145:16
NASB
Thou dost open Thy hand, and dost
satisfy the desire of every living thing.
MELODY, Melodee, Melodey, Melodi,
Melodie
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Song
Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful
Scripture:
Psalm 63:5
NRSV
My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast,
and my mouth praises you with joyful lips.
MELORA, Melorra
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Improved
Spiritual Connotation:
Sanctified
Scripture:
Philippians 1:6
NRSV
I am confident of this, that the one who
began a good work among you will bring
it to completion by the day of Jesus
Christ.
MELVIN, Malvin, Mel
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English
Inherent Meaning:
Reliable Friend
Spiritual Connotation:
Excellent Virtue
Scripture:
Ephesians 3:19
TLB
And so at last you will be filled up with
God himself.
MENDEL, Mendell
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Wisdom
Spiritual Connotation:
Studious
Scripture:
Proverbs 19:8
NLT
To acquire wisdom is to love oneself;
people who cherish understanding will
prosper.
MENORA, Manora
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Candelabrum
Spiritual Connotation:
Witness
Scripture:
Matthew 5:14
NASB
You are the light of the world. A city set
on a hill cannot be hidden.
MERCEDES, Mersade
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Gift
Spiritual Connotation:
Esteemed
Scripture:
Isaiah 52:7
NRSV
How beautiful upon the mountains are
the feet of the messenger who announces
peace, who brings good news.
MEREDITH, Meredithe, Meredyth,
Merideth, Meridith, Merridith,
Merry
Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh
Inherent Meaning:
Guardian of the Sea
Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful Friend
Scripture:
Proverbs 2:10-11
NKJV
When wisdom enters your heart, and
knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion
will preserve you; understanding
will keep you.
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Shining Sea
Spiritual Connotation:
Cherished
Scripture:
Psalm 139:9-10
RSV
If I take the wings of the morning and
dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
even there thy hand shall lead me, and
thy right hand shall hold me.
MERLIN, Merle, Merlen
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Falcon
Spiritual Connotation:
Courageous