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Authors: Dorothy Astoria
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Inherent Meaning:
Lovely
Spiritual Connotation:
Beautiful
Scripture:
Esther 1:11
NCV
He commanded them to bring him Queen
Vashti . . . because she was very beautiful.
VAUGHN, Von
Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh
Inherent Meaning:
Small
Spiritual Connotation:
Compassionate
Scripture:
Matthew 9:13
NKJV
I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I did
not come to call the righteous, but sinners,
to repentance.
VEGA, Veyga
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Falling Star
Spiritual Connotation:
Prophetic
Scripture:
Matthew 24:29
NLT
The sun will be darkened, the moon will
not give light, the stars will fall from the
sky, and the powers of heaven will be
shaken.
VELMA, Valma, Vellma
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Determined Protector
Spiritual Connotation:
Watchful
Scripture:
Matthew 25:13
NCV
So always be ready, because you don’t
know the day or the hour the Son of Man
will come.
VENUS, Veenus
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Love
Spiritual Connotation:
Greatest Power
Scripture:
Titus 3:4
NLT
But then God our Savior showed us his
kindness and love.
VERA, Vara, Vira
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Truth
Spiritual Connotation:
Strong in Virtue
Scripture:
Psalm 32:11
NLT
So rejoice in the
L
ORD
and be glad, all
you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you
whose hearts are pure!
VERENA, Verasha, Verasia, Vereena,
Verina, Verity (see also
Varina
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Truthful
Spiritual Connotation:
Forthright
Scripture:
Proverbs 12:19
NLT
Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon
exposed.
VERNON, Vern, Verne
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Youthful
Spiritual Connotation:
Vigorous
Scripture:
Colossians 3:23
NLT
Work hard and cheerfully at whatever
you do, as though you were working for
the Lord rather than for people.
VERONICA, Varonica, Veronika,
Véronique, Vonnie, Vonny,
Vronica
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
True Image
Spiritual Connotation:
In God’s Reflection
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 13:12
NCV
Now we see a dim reflection, as if we
were looking into a mirror, but then we
shall see clearly.
VIANNA, Viana (see also
Vienna
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
American
Inherent Meaning:
Gracious
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
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.
VICTOR, Vic, Victer, Vik, Viktor
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Conqueror
Spiritual Connotation:
Triumphant Spirit
Scripture:
Mark 11:24
RSV
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in
prayer, believe that you have received it,
and it will be yours.
VICTORIA, Vicci, Vickee, Vicki,
Vickie, Vicky, Victori, Victoriana,
Victorianna, Victorina, Victorya,
Viki, Vikki, Vikkie, Vikky,
Viktori, Viktoria, Viktoriana,
Viktorianna, Viktorina, Viktory,
Viktorya
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Conqueror
Spiritual Connotation:
Triumphant Spirit
Scripture:
Philippians 4:13
NKJV
I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me.
VIENNA, Viena (see also
Vianna
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Capital of Austria
Spiritual Connotation:
Chosen
Scripture:
Psalm 106:5
NCV
Let me be happy along with your happy
nation; let me join your own people in
praising you.
VINCENT, Vicente, Vince, Vincente,
Vinnie, Vinny
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Conquering
Spiritual Connotation:
Strength
Through Faith
Scripture:
Matthew 9:29
NASB
It shall be done to you according to your
faith.
VINSON, Vinnson
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Son of the Victor
Spiritual Connotation:
Redeemed
Scripture:
Romans 5:8
NKJV
But God demonstrates His own love
toward us, in that while we were still
sinners, Christ died for us.
VIOLET, Vi, Viola, Violette, Vyolet
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Modest Flower
Spiritual Connotation:
Humble
Scripture:
James 4:10
NASB
Humble yourselves in the presence of the
Lord, and He will exalt you.
VIRGIL, Vergil
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Staff Bearer
Spiritual Connotation:
Loyal Spirit
Scripture:
Isaiah 41:13
NKJV
For I, the
L
ORD
your God, will hold your
right hand. . . . Fear not, I will help you.
VIRGILIA, Virgillia
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Staff Bearer
Spiritual Connotation:
Protector
Scripture:
Psalm 23:4
NLT
Your rod and your staff protect and
comfort me.
VIRGINIA, Virg, Virgenia
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Pure
Spiritual Connotation:
Unblemished
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5:17
NRSV
So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new
creation: everything old has passed away;
see, everything has become new!
VIVIAN, Viv, Vivia, Viviana,
Viviane, Vivianna, Vivianne,
Vivien, Vivienne
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Lively
Spiritual Connotation:
Joyous Spirit
Scripture:
Psalm 37:4
NRSV
Take delight in the
L
ORD
, and he will give
you the desires of your heart.
VLADIMIR, Vladamir, Vlade, Vladé
Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian
Inherent Meaning:
Famous Prince
Spiritual Connotation:
Upright
Scripture:
Jeremiah 29:13
NCV
When you search for me with all your
heart, you will find me!