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RODNEY, Rod, Rhodney, Rodnee
Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon
Inherent Meaning:
From the Clearing on
the Island
Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful
Scripture:
Psalm 40:3
NKJV
He has put a new song in my mouth;
praise to our God; many will see it and
fear, and will trust in the
L
ORD
.
ROGAN, Rogann
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Redhead
Spiritual Connotation:
Persevering
Scripture:
Hebrews 12:1
NKJV
Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin
which so easily ensnares us, and let us
run with endurance the race that is set
before us.
ROGER, Rodger, Rog, Rogers, Rutger
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Famous Warrior
Spiritual Connotation:
Strong in Counsel
Scripture:
Isaiah 48:17
NKJV
I am the
L
ORD
your God, who teaches
you to profit, who leads you by the way
you should go.
ROLAND, Rolando, Rolland,
Rollando, Rolle, Rollie, Rowland
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Famous Throughout
the Land
Spiritual Connotation:
Full of Wisdom
Scripture:
Psalm 106:3
NKJV
Blessed are those who keep justice, and
he who does righteousness at all times!
ROLANDA, Rollanda
Language/Cultural Origin:
German
Inherent Meaning:
Famous Throughout
the Land
Spiritual Connotation:
Peaceful
Scripture:
Numbers 6:26
NKJV
The
L
ORD
lift up His countenance upon
you, and give you peace.
ROLF, Rolfe, Rolph (see also
Ralph
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Scandinavian
Inherent Meaning:
Counselor
Spiritual Connotation:
Wise
Scripture:
Psalm 90:12
NASB
So teach us to number our days, that we
may present to Thee a heart of wisdom.
ROMAINE, Romana, Romanda,
Romayne, Romi, Romy
Language/Cultural Origin:
French
Inherent Meaning:
From Rome
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
Scripture:
Romans 1:7
RSV
To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are
called to be saints: Grace to you and
peace from God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ.
ROMAN, Román
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
From Rome
Spiritual Connotation:
Protector of Truth
Scripture:
Ephesians 6:10
NKJV
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the
Lord and in the power of His might.
ROMEO, Roméo
Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian
Inherent Meaning:
Pilgrim to Rome
Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast
Scripture:
Hebrews 11:13
NKJV
These all died in faith, not having
received the promises, but having seen
them afar off were assured of them,
embraced them and confessed that they
were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
RONALD, Ron, Ronny
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Mighty Power
Spiritual Connotation:
Authority
Scripture:
Micah 6:8
NKJV
He has shown you, O man, what is
good; and what does the
L
ORD
require of
you but to do justly, to love mercy, and
to walk humb ly with your God?
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Little Seal
Spiritual Connotation:
Playful
Scripture:
Zechariah 8:5
NLT
And the streets of the city will be filled
with boys and girls at play.
RONDEL, Rondell, Rondrell
Language/Cultural Origin:
French
Inherent Meaning:
Poem
Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted
Scripture:
Psalm 40:3
RSV
He put a new song in my mouth, a song
of praise to our God. Many will see and
fear, and put their trust in the
L
ORD
.
RONNI, Ronee, Roni, Ronia,
Ronnee, Ronney, Ronnie, Ronny,
Ronya
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Power
Spiritual Connotation:
Strength
Scripture:
Zechariah 4:6
NKJV
Not by might nor by power, but by My
Spirit, Says the
L
ORD
of hosts.
ROSEVELT, Rosevelt
Language/Cultural Origin:
Dutch
Inherent Meaning:
From the Field of Roses
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
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.
RORY, Roari, Rorey, Rori
Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic
Inherent Meaning:
King
Spiritual Connotation:
Worthy of Honor
Scripture:
Psalm 97:11
TLB
Light is sown for the godly and joy for
the good.
ROSALIND, Rosalea, Rosalee,
Rosalia, Rosalin, Rosalina,
Rosalinda, Rosalyn, Rosalynn,
Roselynn, Rosetta, Rosette,
Rosilyn, Roslyn, Rozália, Rozalee,
Rozalie, Rozalin, Rozalyn, Rozlyn
Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish
Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful Rose
Spiritual Connotation:
Wise
Scripture:
Psalm 49:3
NKJV
My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the
meditation of my heart shall give understanding.
ROSAMOND, Rosamund
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Guardian
Spiritual Connotation:
Protector of Truth
Scripture:
1 Timothy 6:20
NASB
Guard what has been entrusted to you,
avoiding worldly and empty chatter and
the opposing arguments of what is falsely
called knowledge.
ROSCOE, Rosco
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old Norse
Inherent Meaning:
From the Deer Forest
Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning
Scripture:
Proverbs 2:11
NLT
Wise planning will watch over you.
Understanding will keep you safe.
ROSE, Rosa, Rosey, Rosi, Rosie,
Rosy, Roza, Rozee, Rozy
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Rose
Spiritual Connotation:
God’s Gracious Gift
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.
ROSEANNA, Rosana, Rosangela,
Rosannah, Rose Ann, Rose Anne,
Roseann, Roseannah, Rossana,
Rossanna, Rozana, Rozangela,
Rozanna, Rozeanne
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Rose
Spiritual Connotation:
Gracious
Scripture:
Psalm 111:4
NASB