Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (150 page)
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Authors: Dorothy Astoria
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Spiritual Connotation:
Spirit of Worship
Scripture:
Psalm 13:6
NLT
I will sing to the
L
ORD
because he has
been so good to me.
SHAQUANDA, Shaquana,
Shaquandra, Shaquani, Shaquanna
Language/Cultural Origin:
American
Inherent Meaning:
Wanderer
Spiritual Connotation:
Seeker of Truth
Scripture:
Matthew 6:33
KJV
But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these things
shall be added unto you.
SHAQUILLE, Shaquile
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Handsome
Spiritual Connotation:
Attractive
Scripture:
Song of Songs 1:16
NKJV
Behold, you are handsome, my beloved!
SHAREEF, Sharéf, Sharíf, Shariff
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Honest
Spiritual Connotation:
Eternal
Scripture:
Proverbs 12:19
RSV
Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying
tongue is but for a moment.
SHARI, Sharaé, Sharee, Shareen,
Sharene, Sharie, Sharree, Sharrie,
Sheeree, Sheree, Sheri, Sherie,
Sherri, Sherrie (see also
Cherie
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
American
Inherent Meaning:
Dearest
Spiritual Connotation:
Cherished
Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 2:8
TLB
We loved you dearly—so dearly that we
gave you not only God’s message, but
our own lives too.
SHARICE, see
Cherise
SHARISSA, see
Charissa
SHARLEEN, see
Charleen
SHARMAIN, see
Charmain
SHARON, Shaara, Shaaron, Sharen,
Sharona, Sharone, Sharonna,
Sharra, Sharran, Sharren,
Sharron, Sharyn, Sheronna,
Sherryn (see also
Cheran
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Floral Plain
Spiritual Connotation:
Vision of Beauty
Scripture:
Song of Songs 2:1
NASB
I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the
valleys.
SHAULA, Shaola, Shala
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Borrowed
Spiritual Connotation:
Dedicated
Scripture:
1 Samuel 1:28
NLT
Now I am giving him to the
L
ORD
, and
he will belong to the
L
ORD
his whole life.
SHAUNA, Seana, Seandra, Seanna,
Shaana, Shana, Shanea, Shanna,
Shannah, Shannay, Shannea,
Shaunah, Shaundel, Shaundell,
Shaundelle, Shaunelle, Shaunia,
Shaunna, Shauntrel, Shauntrell,
Shaunya, Shawna, Shawndel,
Shawndelle, Shawndrelle,
Shawnelle, Shawnna, Shawntel,
Shawntelle, Shawntreice, Shona,
Shonah, Shonda, Shondel,
Shondelle, Shonelle, Shonna,
Shonnika, Shonta, Shontá,
Shontara, Shontasya, Shonte,
Shonté, Shontel, Shontelle,
Shontrail, Shontreece, Shunna,
Shunnel, Shunnelle, Shunta,
Shuntel, Shuntelle, Shuntia
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious
Spiritual Connotation:
Accountable
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.
SHAVON, see
Chavon
SHAWN, Shaughn, Shaune, Shaunn,
Shawne, Shawnn, Shawon (see
also
Sean
,
Shane
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
American
Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious
Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiven
Scripture:
2 Chronicles 30:9
NKJV
For the
L
ORD
your God is gracious and
merciful, and will not turn His face from
you if you return to Him.
SHAY, see
Shea
SHAYLA, see
Shaela
SHAYNA, see
Shaina
SHEA, Shae, Shaelea, Shaelee,
Shaeleigh, Shaelyn, Shaena,
Shaeya, Shaia, Shay, Shaya, Shaye,
Shayia, Shealy, Shéana, Sheanna,
Shey
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
From the Fairy Palace
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
Scripture:
Ephesians 3:20
NCV
With God’s power working in us, God
can do much, much more than anything
we can ask or imagine.
SHEENA, Sheenah, Sheenna, Sheina,
Shena
Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish
Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious
Spiritual Connotation:
Instrument of Grace
Scripture:
Joel 2:13
TLB
Let your remorse tear at your hearts and
not your garments. Return to the Lord
your God, for he is gracious and merciful.
SHEILA, Sheela, Sheelah, Sheilah,
Shiela, Shyla
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Blind
Spiritual Connotation:
Wise
Scripture:
Psalm 111:10
RSV
The fear of the
L
ORD
is the beginning of
wisdom.
SHELBY, Shelbee, Shelbey, Shelbie,
Shellby
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Estate
on the Slope
Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful Steward
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 4:2
NCV
Now in this way those who are trusted
with something valuable must show they
are worthy of that trust.
SHELDON, Shelden, Sheldin
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Steep Valley
Spiritual Connotation:
Man of Virtue
Scripture:
Ezekiel 36:27
NRSV
I will put my spirit within you, and make
you follow my statutes and be careful to
observe my ordinances.
SHELLEY, Shelee, Sheley, Shellee,
Shelli, Shellie, Shelly
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Meadow
on the Slope
Spiritual Connotation:
Walks With God
Scripture:
John 15:5
NRSV
I am the vine, you are the branches.
Those who abide in me and I in them
bear much fruit, because apart from me
you can do nothing.
SHELTON, Shelten
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Edge of Town
Spiritual Connotation:
Divinely Bestowed
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 2:12
RSV
Now we have received not the spirit of the
world, but the Spirit which is from God.
SHEM, Shemm
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew