Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (140 page)
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REED, see
Reid
REENA, Rena (see also
Rina
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Peaceful
Spiritual Connotation:
Abiding in God
Scripture:
Philippians 4:7
RSV
And the peace of God, which passes all
understanding, will keep your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.
REESA, Reesha, Resa, Risa, Risha,
Rysha, Ryssa
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Laughter
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
Scripture:
Psalm 126:2
NLT
We were filled with laughter, and we
sang for joy. And the other nations said,
“What amazing things the
L
ORD
has done
for them.”
REESE, Reece, Rhys
Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh
Inherent Meaning:
Enthusiastic
Spiritual Connotation:
Dedicated
Scripture:
Numbers 25:13
NLT
In this covenant, he and his descendants
will be priests for all time, because he was
zealous for his God and made atonement
for the people of Israel.
REEVE, Reaves, Reeves
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English
Inherent Meaning:
Steward
Spiritual Connotation:
Servant
Scripture:
1 Peter 4:10
NRSV
Like good stewards of the manifold grace
of God, serve one another with whatever
gift each of you has received.
REGAN, Raegan, Reagan, Reaganne,
Reegan, Reegen, Reganne
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Ruler
Spiritual Connotation:
Spiritual Strength
Scripture:
Proverbs 24:5
NCV
Wise people have great power, and those
with knowledge have great strength.
REGINA, Regeena, Reggi, Reggie,
Regi, Regie, Reginia, Reginna
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Queen
Spiritual Connotation:
Gracious
Scripture:
Psalm 19:14
NKJV
Let the words of my mouth and the
meditation of my heart be acceptable in
Your sight, O
L
ORD
, my strength and my
Redeemer.
REGINALD, Reg, Reggie, Reginauld,
Reginault
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English
Inherent Meaning:
Powerful Counselor
Spiritual Connotation:
Humble
Scripture:
Micah 6:8
RSV
He has showed you, O man, what is
good; and what does the
L
ORD
require of
you but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humb ly with your God?
REGIS, Reggis
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Regal
Spiritual Connotation:
Honored
Scripture:
Esther 6:9
NCV
Let the robe and the horse be given to one
of the king’s most important men. . . .
Let them announce: This is what is done
for the man whom the king wants to
honor!
REID, Raed, Reade, Reed, Reide,
Ried
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Fair Countenance
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
Scripture:
Psalm 118:14
NKJV
The
L
ORD
is my strength and song, and
He has become my salvation.
REIKO, Reyko
Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese
Inherent Meaning:
Pleasant Child
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessing
Scripture:
Proverbs 23:24
NLT
The father of godly children has cause for
joy. What a pleasure it is to have wise
children.
REMEZ, Rémez
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Sign
Spiritual Connotation:
Miraculous
Scripture:
Luke 2:12
NRSV
This will be a sign for you: you will find
a child wrapped in bands of cloth and
lying in a manger.
REMI, Remee, Rémi, Remie,
Remmie, Remmy, Remy,
Language/Cultural Origin:
French
Inherent Meaning:
From Rheims
Spiritual Connotation:
Obedient
Scripture:
Psalm 119:105
KJV
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
light unto my path.
REMINGTON, Remingten
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Home
of the Raven
Spiritual Connotation:
Devoted
Scripture:
2 Timothy 3:16
NRSV
All scripture is inspired by God and is
useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction,
and for training in righteousness.
REMUS, Reemus
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Speedy
Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful
Scripture:
Matthew 28:7
NASB
Go quickly and tell His disciples that He
has risen from the dead.
RENATA, Ranata, Renada, Reneeta,
Renita, Rinata (see also
Ranita
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Reborn
Spiritual Connotation:
Quickened Spirit
Scripture:
Romans 12:2
NASB
And do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of
your mind.
RENDOR, Renndor
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hungarian
Inherent Meaning:
Police Officer
Spiritual Connotation:
Trusted
Scripture:
1 Peter 2:13
NIV
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to
every authority instituted among men.
RENÉ, Raenée, Rainato, Ranato,
Renato, Rene, Renne, Rennie
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Reborn
Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiven
Scripture:
John 3:3
NLT
Jesus replied, “I assure you, unless you
are born again, you can never see the
Kingdom of God.”
RENEE, Renae, Renay, Renée
Language/Cultural Origin:
French
Inherent Meaning:
Born Again
Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful
Scripture:
Galatians 2:20
RSV
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no
longer I who live, but Christ who lives
in me.
REPHAEL, Rafael, Rafeal, Raffael,
Raffeal, Raphaél
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Healed by God
Spiritual Connotation:
God’s Anointed
Scripture:
1 Samuel 2:10
NASB