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RAINIER, Ráinier, Rainios, Ranios
(see also
Rainor
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Mighty Army
Spiritual Connotation:
Strength of God
Scripture:
Psalm 66:7
NASB
He rules by His might forever; His eyes
keep watch on the nations; let not the
rebellious exalt themselves.
RAINOR, Rainar, Rainer, Rainos,
Ranos (see also
Rainier
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Counselor
Spiritual Connotation:
Promise
Scripture:
Isaiah 9:6
NKJV
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a
Son is given. . . . And His name will be
called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty
God, Everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace.
RAIZA, Raissa, Raisza
Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian
Inherent Meaning:
Rose
Spiritual Connotation:
Lovely
Scripture:
Isaiah 35:1
NKJV
The wilderness and the wasteland shall be
glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice
and blossom as the rose.
RAIZEL, Raisel (see also
Rasia
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Yiddish
Inherent Meaning:
Rose
Spiritual Connotation:
Adorned
Scripture:
Isaiah 35:2
NKJV
It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice,
even with joy and singing.
RAJA, Raija, Raiya
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Hopeful
Spiritual Connotation:
Gift of Faith
Scripture:
Romans 4:18
NRSV
Hoping against hope, he believed that
he would become the father of many
nations.
RALEIGH, Rawley
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Deer Meadow
Spiritual Connotation:
Excellent Worth
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 9:8
TLB
There will not only be enough for your
own needs but plenty left over to give joyfully
to others.
RALPH, Ralf (see also
Rolf
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon
Inherent Meaning:
Counselor
Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning
Scripture:
Psalm 13:5
KJV
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart
shall rejoice in thy salvation.
RAMA, Ramah
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Praised
Spiritual Connotation:
Glory to God
Scripture:
Psalm 86:12
RSV
I give thanks to thee, O Lord my God,
with my whole heart, and I will glorify
thy name for ever.
RAMIRO, Rami, Ramierez,
Ramieros, Ramos
Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish
Inherent Meaning:
Judge
Spiritual Connotation:
Accountable
Scripture:
Deuteronomy 16:20
NASB
Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue,
that you may live and possess the land
which the
L
ORD
your God is giving you.
RAMON, Raimon, Ramón, Ramone
(see also
Raymond
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish
Inherent Meaning:
Mighty Protector
Spiritual Connotation:
Vigilant
Scripture:
Habakkuk 2:1
NCV
I will stand like a guard to watch and
place myself at the tower. I will wait to
see what he will say to me.
RAMONA, Ramonda, Rimona,
Romona
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Protector
Spiritual Connotation:
Virtuous
Scripture:
Proverbs 31:10
NKJV
Who can find a virtuous wife? For her
worth is far above rubies.
RAMSEY, Ramsay, Ramzee
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Wooded Island
Spiritual Connotation:
Believer
Scripture:
Matthew 16:16
NKJV
Simon Peter answered and said, “You are
the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Language/Cultural Origin:
Sanskrit
Inherent Meaning:
Regal
Spiritual Connotation:
Noble
Scripture:
James 4:10
NKJV
Humble yourselves in the sight of the
Lord, and He will lift you up.
RANDALL, Rand, Randal, Randel,
Randell, Randle, Randy, Ranndy
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Shield
Spiritual Connotation:
Protected
Scripture:
Psalm 3:3
NASB
But Thou, O
L
ORD
, art a shield about
me, my glory, and the One who lifts my
head.
RANDI, Randalin, Randalyn,
Randee, Randie, Randii
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Shield
Spiritual Connotation:
Guarded
Scripture:
Proverbs 30:5
RSV
Every word of God proves true; he is a
shield to those who take refuge in him.
RANDOLPH, Randolf
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Shield
Spiritual Connotation:
Established in Peace
Scripture:
Matthew 6:33
KJV
But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these things
shall be added unto you.
RANGER, Rainger, Range
Language/Cultural Origin:
French
Inherent Meaning:
Keeper of the Forest
Spiritual Connotation:
Covenant
Scripture:
Isaiah 32:15
NCV
This will continue until God pours his
Spirit from above upon us. Then the
desert will be like a fertile field and the
fertile field like a forest.
RANITA, Ranata, Ranitta (see also
Renata
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Song
Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Joy
Scripture:
Isaiah 55:12
RSV
The mountains and the hills before you
shall break forth into singing, and all the
trees of the field shall clap their hands.
RANKIN, Randkin
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Small Shield
Spiritual Connotation:
Valiant Spirit
Scripture:
Psalm 27:14
RSV
Wait for the
L
ORD
; be strong, and let
your heart take courage; yea, wait for
the
L
ORD
!
RANON, Ranen, Rani, Ranie
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
My Song
Spiritual Connotation:
Praise
Scripture:
Psalm 9:2
NKJV
I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will
sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
RANSOM, Randsom, Ransome
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Redeemer
Spiritual Connotation:
Hopeful