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Authors: Dorothy Astoria
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Spiritual Connotation:
Arm of God
Scripture:
Psalm 68:28
NRSV
Summon your might, O God; show your
strength, O God, as you have done for
us before.
YAGO, see
Iago
YALE, Yail, Yayle
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Hill
Spiritual Connotation:
Prosperous
Scripture:
Psalm 72:3
NIV
The mountains will bring prosperity to the
people, the hills the fruit of righteousness.
YAMILA, see
Jamila
YAMINAH, Yamina
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Proper
Spiritual Connotation:
Respectful
Scripture:
1 Timothy 5:2
NLT
Treat the older women as you would your
mother, and treat the younger women
with all purity as your own sisters.
YANA, Yanah, Yanna, Yannah,
Yannam, Yannica, Yannick,
Yannika (see also
Jana
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Polish
Inherent Meaning:
Gift of God
Spiritual Connotation:
Purchased
Scripture:
Romans 6:23
NKJV
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift
of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our
Lord.
YARDAN, Yarden
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
King
Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious
Scripture:
2 Chronicles 20:15
NKJV
Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of
this great multitude, for the battle is not
yours, but God’s.
YARINA, Yariana, Yarianna, Yaryna
Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian
Inherent Meaning:
Peace
Spiritual Connotation:
Secure
Scripture:
Philippians 4:7
NRSV
And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus.
YARON, Yairon, Yaróne (see also
Jaron
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
He Will Sing;
He Will Cry Out
Spiritual Connotation:
High Praise
Scripture:
Romans 15:9
TLB
I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing to your name.
YASMINE, Yasmen, Yasmon,
Yazmen, Yazmin, Yazmine (see also
Jasmine
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Persian
Inherent Meaning:
Jasmine Flower
Spiritual Connotation:
Blossom
Scripture:
Isaiah 35:2
TLB
Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers
and singing and joy!
YEIRA, Yeirah
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Light
Spiritual Connotation:
Witness
Scripture:
Matthew 5:14
KJV
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is
set on an hill cannot be hid.
YELINA, Yelana, Yelanna (see also
Jelena
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian
Inherent Meaning:
Shining
Spiritual Connotation:
Glory of God
Scripture:
Exodus 34:30
NASB
So when Aaron and all the sons of Israel
saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face
shone, and they were afraid to come
near him.
YEMENA, Yemina
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Capable
Spiritual Connotation:
Exalted
Scripture:
Proverbs 22:29
NKJV
Do you see a man who excels in his
work? He will stand before kings; he will
not stand before unknown men.
YERIEL, Yeriell, Yerielle (see also
Jeriel
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Taught by God
Spiritual Connotation:
Wise
Scripture:
John 7:16
NCV
The things I teach are not my own, but
they come from him who sent me.
YOHANN, see
Johann
YOHANNA, see
Johanna
YOKO, Yoki
Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese
Inherent Meaning:
Good Girl
Spiritual Connotation:
Justified
Scripture:
Romans 3:10
NKJV
There is none righteous, no, not one.
YOLANDA, Yalonda, Yolana,
Yolanna, Yolonda, Yulonda
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Violet Flower
Spiritual Connotation:
Sign of Life
Scripture:
Psalm 36:9
NKJV
For with You is the fountain of life; in
Your light we see light.
YONINA, Yonita
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Dove
Spiritual Connotation:
Graceful
Scripture:
Song of Songs 4:1
NRSV
How beautiful you are, my love, how
very beautiful! Your eyes are doves
behind your veil.
YORDANA, Jordana, Jordanna,
Yordanna
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Descender
Spiritual Connotation:
Praise
Scripture:
Psalm 25:1
NKJV
To You, O
L
ORD
, I lift up my soul.
YORI, Yoriko
Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese
Inherent Meaning:
Trustworthy
Spiritual Connotation:
Honest
Scripture:
Psalm 25:21
NLT
May integrity and honesty protect me,
for I put my hope in you.
YORIANNA, see
Jorianna
YORK, Yorick, Yorke, Yorrick
Language/Cultural Origin:
Celtic
Inherent Meaning:
From the Yew-Tree
Estate
Spiritual Connotation:
Vigilant
Scripture:
Proverbs 3:23
NKJV
Then you will walk safely in your way,
and your foot will not stumble.
YOSHI, Yóshi, Yoshie
Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese
Inherent Meaning:
Respectful
Spiritual Connotation:
Obedient
Scripture:
Ephesians 6:5
NCV
Slaves, obey your masters here on earth
with fear and respect and from a sincere
heart, just as you obey Christ.
YUKI, Yukie
Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese
Inherent Meaning:
Snow
Spiritual Connotation:
Cleansed
Scripture:
Isaiah 1:18
NKJV
Though your sins are like scarlet, they
shall be as white as snow.
YUL, Yule, Yuul
Language/Cultural Origin:
Mongolian
Inherent Meaning:
Beyond the Horizon
Spiritual Connotation:
Worshiper
Scripture:
Psalm 113:3
NASB
From the rising of the sun to its setting
the name of the
L
ORD
is to be praised.
YUMA, Yumia
Language/Cultural Origin:
Native American