Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (137 page)
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Authors: Dorothy Astoria
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Inherent Meaning:
From the Fifth
Son’s Estate
Spiritual Connotation:
Freedom in Christ
Scripture:
Romans 8:2
NRSV
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ
Jesus has set you free from the law of sin
and of death.
QUINN, Quin
Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic
Inherent Meaning:
Intelligent
Spiritual Connotation:
Godly Insight
Scripture:
1 John 3:2
NKJV
Beloved, now we are children of God;
and . . . we shall be like Him, for we
shall see Him as He is.
QUINTANA, Quinta, Quintanna,
Quintara, Quintarah, Quintina
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Fifth
Spiritual Connotation:
Compassionate
Scripture:
Galatians 6:1
KJV
If a man be overtaken in a fault, ye
which are spiritual, restore such an one
in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself,
lest thou also be tempted.
QUINTESSA, Quintesa
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Efficiency
Spiritual Connotation:
Steward
Scripture:
Ephesians 5:15
NRSV
Be careful then how you live, not as
unwise people but as wise, making the
most of the time, because the days are
evil.
QUINTIN, Quint, Quintan, Quinten,
Quinton, Quintus, Qwinton
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Fifth
Spiritual Connotation:
Brave
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 16:13
NRSV
Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be
courageous, be strong.
QUON, Quonn
Language/Cultural Origin:
Chinese
Inherent Meaning:
Bright
Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous
Scripture:
Daniel 12:3
NRSV
Those who are wise shall shine like the
brightness of the sky, and those who lead
many to righteousness, like the stars forever
and ever.
R
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Luxuriant
Spiritual Connotation:
Sacrifice
Scripture:
John 12:3
NASB
Mary therefore took a pound of very
costly perfume . . . and anointed the feet
of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her
hair; and the house was filled with the
fragrance.
RABIAH, Rabiya
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Breeze
Spiritual Connotation:
Miracle
Scripture:
John 3:8
NLT
Just as you can hear the wind but can’t
tell where it comes from or where it is
going, so you can’t explain how people
are born of the Spirit.
RACHEL, Rachael, Rachaele, Rachal,
Rachele, Racquel, Raechel,
Raechele, Raquel, Raquela,
Riquelle, Rashel
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Lamb
Spiritual Connotation:
Innocence
Scripture:
Hosea 14:9
NRSV
Those who are wise understand these
things; those who are discerning know
them. For the ways of the
L
ORD
are right,
and the upright walk in them.
RACHELLE, see
Rochelle
RADLEY, Radlee, Radleigh
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Reed Meadow
Spiritual Connotation:
Spirit-Filled
Scripture:
John 14:16
NLT
And I will ask the Father, and he will
give you another Counselor, who will
never leave you.
RAE, Ralina (see also
Ray
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Doe
Spiritual Connotation:
Full of Grace
Scripture:
Psalm 50:23
NKJV
Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and
to him who orders his conduct aright I
will show the salvation of God.
RAEANN, Raeanna, Raeanne,
Rayana, Rayann, Rayanna, Reana,
Reane, Reann, Reanna, Reanne,
Reonne, Reyanna, Reyanne, (see
also
Rhian
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Gracious
Spiritual Connotation:
Gentle
Scripture:
Matthew 12:20
NRSV
He will not break a bruised reed or
quench a smoldering wick until he brings
justice to victory.
RAELENE, Raeleen, Raelina, Raelle,
Raelyn, Raelynn, Rayele, Rayelle,
Rayleen, Raylene, Raylynn
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Lovely
Spiritual Connotation:
Compassionate
Scripture:
Jeremiah 12:15
NASB
I will again have compassion on them;
and I will bring them back, each one to
his inheritance and each one to his land.
RAFER, Rafar
Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic
Inherent Meaning:
Prosperous
Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted
Scripture:
Jeremiah 29:11
NRSV
For surely I know the plans I have for
you, says the
L
ORD
, plans for your
welfare and not for harm, to give you a
future with hope.
RAGHIB, Raquib
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Desirous
Spiritual Connotation:
Ardent
Scripture:
Psalm 69:9
NKJV
Because zeal for Your house has eaten
me up, and the reproaches of those who
reproach You have fallen on me.
RAHIM, Raheem, Rahiim, Rahím
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Compassionate
Spiritual Connotation:
Merciful
Scripture:
James 5:11
NKJV
Indeed we count them blessed who
endure. . . . The Lord is very compassionate
and merciful.
Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian
Inherent Meaning:
Queenly
Spiritual Connotation:
Gracious
Scripture:
Psalm 143:8
RSV
Let me hear in the morning of thy steadfast
love, for in thee I put my trust.
Teach me the way I should go, for to thee
I lift up my soul.
RAINEY, Rainée, Raini, Rainie
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Regal
Spiritual Connotation:
Praised
Scripture:
Esther 6:9
NCV
Let the robe and the horse be given to
[him]. Let . . . the servants . . . lead him
on the horse through the city streets. . . .
Let them announce: “This is what is
done for the man whom the king wants
to honor!”