Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (142 page)

Summon your might, O God; show your
strength, O God, as you have done for
us before.

RICHMOND, Richmon

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
From the Hill of
Wealthy Vegetation

Spiritual Connotation:
Nourished

Scripture:
Isaiah 27:6
NCV

Israel will grow like a plant beginning to
bloom. Then the world will be filled with
their children.

RIDER, Ryder

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Travels by Horse

Spiritual Connotation:
Great Faith

Scripture:
Psalm 20:7
NKJV

Some trust in chariots, and some in
horses; but we will remember the name
of the
L
ORD
our God.

RIGEL, Reigel, Reigell, Rigell

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Foot

Spiritual Connotation:
Secure

Scripture:
John 11:9
NRSV

Those who walk during the day do not
stumble, because they see the light of this
world.

RILEY, Reilly, Rileigh, Rylee, Rylie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Valiant

Spiritual Connotation:
Protected

Scripture:
Psalm 36:7
NASB

How precious is Your lovingkindness,
O God! And the children of men take
refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

RINA, Rinnah (see also
Reena
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Song of Joy

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Gladness

Scripture:
Psalm 47:1
KJV

O clap your hands, all ye people; shout
unto God with the voice of triumph.

RINGO, Rengo

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Apple

Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved

Scripture:
Psalm 17:8
NKJV

Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide
me under the shadow of Your wings.

RIORDAN, Reardon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Poet/Singer

Spiritual Connotation:
Full of Wisdom

Scripture:
Isaiah 50:4
RSV

The Lord GOD has given me the tongue
of those who are taught, that I may know
how to sustain with a word him that is
weary.

RIPLEY, Rip, Ripleigh

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Meadow of
the One Who Shouts

Spiritual Connotation:
Thankful

Scripture:
Psalm 32:11
NASB

Be glad in the
L
ORD
and rejoice, you
righteous ones, and shout for joy, all you
who are upright in heart.

RISHON, Rishán, Rishaun, Rishawn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
First

Spiritual Connotation:
Servant

Scripture:
Mark 10:45
NKJV

For even the Son of Man did not come to
be served, but to serve, and to give His
life a ransom for many.

RITA, Reeta, Rheta

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
Pearl

Spiritual Connotation:
Priceless

Scripture:
Matthew 13:45
NRSV

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a
merchant in search of fine pearls.

RIVER, Rivers

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Large Stream

Spiritual Connotation:
Vessel of God

Scripture:
Psalm 74:15
NASB

You broke open springs and torrents; You
dried up ever-flowing streams.

ROANNA, Roana, Roann, Roanne,
Rohana, Rohanna (see also
Ruana
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Reminder of Sweet
Incense

Spiritual Connotation:
Spiritual Understanding

Scripture:
Psalm 51:6
NKJV

Behold, You desire truth in the inward
parts, and in the hidden part You will
make me to know wisdom.

ROARKE, Rourke

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Famous Ruler

Spiritual Connotation:
Courageous Spirit

Scripture:
Psalm 31:24
NKJV

Be of good courage, and He shall
strengthen your heart, all you who hope
in the
L
ORD
.

ROBERT, Bob, Bobb, Bobby, Rob,
Robb, Robbert, Robbie, Robby,
Roberto, Roberts, Robertson,
Robinson, Rupert

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Bright in Counsel

Spiritual Connotation:
Abiding in God

Scripture:
1 John 4:13
TLB

And he has put his own Holy Spirit into
our hearts as a proof to us that we are
living with him and he with us.

ROBERTA, Bertie, Birdee, Birdie,
Bobbi, Robbi

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Famous Brilliance

Spiritual Connotation:
Excellent Worth

Scripture:
Ephesians 2:10
NASB

For we are His workmanship, created
in Christ Jesus for good works, which
God prepared beforehand, that we should
walk in them.

ROBIN, Robbin, Robbyn, Robyn,
Robynn

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Shining Fame

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious Spirit

Scripture:
Psalm 18:32
NKJV

It is God who arms me with strength,
and makes my way perfect.

ROCCO, Rock, Rocko, Rocky,
Rokko, Roque

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
Rest

Spiritual Connotation:
Restored

Scripture:
Psalm 23:2-23
KJV

He maketh me to lie down in green
pastures: he leadeth me beside the still
waters. He restoreth my soul.

ROCHELLE, Rachalle, Raechell,
Raeshelle, Rochell, Rochella,
Rochette, Roshele, Roshell,
Roshelle (see also
Richelle
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Little Rock

Spiritual Connotation:
Established

Scripture:
Psalm 62:2
NIV

He alone is my rock and my salvation; he
is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

RODERICK, Rodderick, Roderic,
Roderigo, Roderique, Rodric,
Rodrigo, Rodriguez, Rodrik,
Rodrique, Rodriquez (see also
Broderick
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Famous Ruler

Spiritual Connotation:
Arm of God

Scripture:
Psalm 33:16
NASB

The king is not saved by a mighty army;
a warrior is not delivered by great
strength.

RODMAN, Rodmond, Rodmund

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Heroic

Spiritual Connotation:
Famous

Scripture:
Isaiah 19:20
NLT

It will be a sign and a witness to the
L
ORD
Almighty in the land of Egypt. . . .
He will send them a savior who will
rescue them.