Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (15 page)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Lion or Lioness of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Royal Servant

Scripture:
1 Peter 2:18
RSV

Servants, be submissive to your masters
with all respect. . . . For one is approved
if, mindful of God, he endures pain while
suffering unjustly.

ARIN, Arinn, Aryn (see also
Erin
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Enlightened

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Light

Scripture:
Ephesians 1:18-19
NRSV

So that, with the eyes of your heart
enlightened, you may know what is the
hope to which he has called you . . . and
what is the immeasurab le greatness of his
power for us who believe.

ARINA, Areena

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Peace

Spiritual Connotation:
Encourager

Scripture:
Romans 14:19
NKJV

Therefore let us pursue the things which
make for peace and the things by which
one may edify another.

ARIOCH, Arioc, Arriok

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Lionlike

Spiritual Connotation:
Dependent Upon
God

Scripture:
Psalm 34:10
NLT

Even strong young lions sometimes go
hungry, but those who trust in the
L
ORD
will never lack any good thing.

ARION, Arian, Ariane, Arien,
Arrian (see also
Ariadne
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Charming

Spiritual Connotation:
Captivating

Scripture:
Song of Songs 4:1
NASB

How beautiful you are, my darling, how
beautiful you are!

ARISTOTLE, Ari, Arias, Arie, Aris,
Arri

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Greatest Achievement

Spiritual Connotation:
Intelligent

Scripture:
Proverbs 8:10
NCV

Choose my teachings instead of silver, and
knowledge rather than the finest gold.

ARLEN, Arlan, Arland, Arlend,
Arlin, Arlyn, Arlynn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Pledge

Spiritual Connotation:
Truthful

Scripture:
Psalm 34:1
NRSV

I will bless the
L
ORD
at all times; his
praise shall continually be in my mouth.

ARLENE, Arlana, Arleen, Arleyne,
Arline, Arlis, Arliss, Arlyss

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Pledge

Spiritual Connotation:
Truthful

Scripture:
Luke 8:15
NASB

But the seed in the good soil, these are the
ones who have heard the word in an honest
and good heart, and hold it fast, and
bear fruit with perseverance.

ARLEY, Arleigh, Arlie, Arly

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Hunter

Spiritual Connotation:
Pledge

Scripture:
Genesis 1:28
NKJV

Then God blessed them, and God said
to them, Be fruitful and multiply; fill the
earth and subdue it; have dominion . . .
over every living thing that moves on the
earth.

ARMAND, Armando, Armond

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Army Man

Spiritual Connotation:
Strong

Scripture:
Psalm 37:39
NASB

But the salvation of the righteous is from
the
L
ORD
; He is their strength in time of
trouble.

ARMON, Arman, Armen, Armin

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Fortress

Spiritual Connotation:
Guarded

Scripture:
Psalm 5:12
TLB

For you bless the godly man, O Lord;
you protect him with your shield of love.

ARMONI, Armani, Armonni

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
From the Palace

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
1 Timothy 6:6
NCV

Serving God does make us very rich, if
we are satisfied with what we have.

ARNOLD, Arne, Arney, Arni, Arnie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Strong as an Eagle

Spiritual Connotation:
Brave

Scripture:
Psalm 103:1, 5
KJV

Bless the
L
ORD
, O my soul . . . Who
–satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so
that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

ARRIO, Ario

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hispanic

Inherent Meaning:
Warlike

Spiritual Connotation:
Protector

Scripture:
Psalm 82:3
NKJV

Defend the poor and fatherless; Do
justice to the afflicted and needy.

ARSENIO, Arsenius, Arsinio

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Masculine

Spiritual Connotation:
One of Integrity

Scripture:
Psalm 119:9
NIV

How can a young man keep his way
pure? By living according to your word.

ARSLAN, Aslan

Language/Cultural Origin:
Turkish

Inherent Meaning:
Lion

Spiritual Connotation:
Symbol of Christ

Scripture:
Revelation 10:3
NRSV

He gave a great shout, like a lion roaring.
And when he shouted, the seven thunders
sounded.

ARTHUR, Art, Arte, Arther, Arthor,
Artie, Artis, Arturo, Artur

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Bold

Spiritual Connotation:
Gracious Ruler

Scripture:
Exodus 34:6
NLT

I am the
L
ORD
, I am the
L
ORD
, the merciful
and gracious God. I am slow to anger
and rich in unfailing love and faithfulness.

ASA, Asah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew