Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (141 page)

Those who contend with the
L
ORD
will
be shattered. . . . He will give strength to
His king, and will exalt the horn of His
anointed.

RESEDA, Resada

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
Fragrant Blossom

Spiritual Connotation:
Pleasing Aroma

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 2:15
NASB

For we are a fragrance of Christ to God
among those who are being saved and
among those who are perishing.

RESEL, Reisel

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Summer

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessing

Scripture:
Psalm 74:17
NASB

You have established all the boundaries
of the earth; You have made summer and
winter.

RESHAWNA, see
Rashawna

REUBEN, Reuban, Reubin,
Rheuben, Rube, Rubin

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Behold, a Son

Spiritual Connotation:
Wondrous
Recognition

Scripture:
Psalm 119:16
NKJV

I will delight myself in Your statutes; I
will not forget Your word.

REX, Rexx

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
King

Spiritual Connotation:
Leadership

Scripture:
1 Peter 5:3
NLT

Don’t lord it over the people assigned to
your care, but lead them by your good
example.

REYNARD, Reinhart, Renárd,
Rennard, Rey, Reynardo

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Courageous

Spiritual Connotation:
Brave

Scripture:
Joshua 1:9
NKJV

Have I not commanded you? Be strong
and of good courage; do not be afraid,
nor be dismayed, for the
L
ORD
your God
is with you wherever you go.

REYNOLD, Reinhold, Renaldo,
Renault, Rey, Reynald, Reynaldo,
Reynolds

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Counselor

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Proverbs 13:10
NASB

Through insolence comes nothing but
strife, but wisdom is with those who
receive counsel.

RHEA, Rhaya, Rhéa, Rhia (see also
Rayah
,
Rea
,
Ria
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Flowing Stream

Spiritual Connotation:
Refreshing

Scripture:
Isaiah 35:6
NRSV

For waters shall break forth in the wilderness,
and streams in the desert.

RHETT, Rhet

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Ardent

Spiritual Connotation:
Shepherd

Scripture:
1 Peter 5:2
TLB

Feed the flock of God; care for it willingly,
not grudgingly; not for what you
will get out of it but because you are
eager to serve the Lord.

RHIAN, Rhiana, Rhianna, Rhiauna,
Rhyan, Rhyanna, Rian, Riana,
Riann, Rianna, Rihana, Rihanna
(see also
Raeann
,
Ryan
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Maiden

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Isaiah 62:5
NCV

As a young man marries a woman, so
your children will marry your land. As a
man rejoices over his new wife, so your
God will rejoice over you.

RHIANNON, Rhianen, Rhiannan,
Rhiannen, Rhianon, Riannon (see
also Raana,
Ranon
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Goddess

Spiritual Connotation:
Mortal

Scripture:
John 6:40
NRSV

This is indeed the will of my Father, that
all who see the Son and believe in him
may have eternal life; and I will raise
them up on the last day.

RHODA, Rhodi, Rhody

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
From the Island of
Roses

Spiritual Connotation:
God’s Unfolded Love

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.

RHODES, Rhoads

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
From the Island
of Roses

Spiritual Connotation:
Formed of God

Scripture:
Isaiah 24:15
NCV

People in the east, praise the
L
ORD
.
People in the islands of the sea, praise the
name of the
L
ORD
, the God of Israel.

RHONDA, Ronda

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Grand

Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved

Scripture:
Jeremiah 15:16
NRSV

Your words became to me a joy and the
delight of my heart; for I am called by
your name, O
L
ORD
, God of hosts.

RIA, Ría, Riah (see also
Rayah
,
Rea
,
Rhea
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
River

Spiritual Connotation:
Sacred

Scripture:
Psalm 46:4
NCV

There is a river that brings joy to the city
of God, the holy place where God Most
High lives.

RICHARD, Ric, Ricardo, Ricardos,
Ricci, Rich, Richards, Richie,
Rick, Rickey, Ricki, Rickie,
Ricky, Rico, Ricqui, Ricquie, Rik,
Riki, Rikk, Rikki, Rikky, Riks,
Riq, Riqee, Riqui, Riquie, Ritch,
Ritchard, Ritchie, Rykk (see also
Dick
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Powerful Ruler

Spiritual Connotation:
Benevolent

Scripture:
Psalm 111:10
NKJV

The fear of the
L
ORD
is the beginning of
wisdom; a good understanding have all
those who do His commandments. His
praise endures forever.

RICHELLE, Richela, Richele,
Richella (see also
Rochelle
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Strong Ruler

Spiritual Connotation:
Hand of God

Scripture:
Psalm 68:28
NRSV

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