Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (168 page)
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Authors: Dorothy Astoria
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Inherent Meaning:
Son of the Chief
Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved
Scripture:
Proverbs 17:6
NRSV
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,
and the glory of children is their parents.
YURI, Juri, Jurii, Jurri, Yurii, Yurri,
Yury (see also
Uri
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian
Inherent Meaning:
Farmer
Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted
Scripture:
Isaiah 28:26
NLT
The farmer knows just what to do, for
God has given him understanding.
YURIKO, Yuríko
Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese
Inherent Meaning:
Lily Child
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
Scripture:
Hosea 14:5
TLB
She will blossom as the lily and root
deeply in the soil.
YVANNA, see
Ivana
YVES, Ives
Language/Cultural Origin:
French
Inherent Meaning:
Little Archer
Spiritual Connotation:
Trusting Spirit
Scripture:
Psalm 37:5
RSV
Commit your way to the
L
ORD
; trust in
him, and he will act.
YVONNE, Ivette, Ivonne, Yavonne,
Yevette, Yvette
Language/Cultural Origin:
French
Inherent Meaning:
Young Archer
Spiritual Connotation:
Shielded
Scripture:
Leviticus 25:18
NRSV
You shall observe my statutes and faithfully
keep my ordinances, so that you
may live on the land securely.
Z
ZABRINA, see
Sabrina
ZACHARIAH, Zac, Zacariah,
Zacarias, Zacary, Zacc, Zaccari,
Zaccary, Zach, Zacharee,
Zacharey, Zacharia, Zacharias,
Zacharie, Zachary, Zacherey,
Zacherie, Zachery, Zachrey,
Zachry, Zack, Zackari, Zackarie,
Zackary, Zackery, Zackory,
Zacory, Zak, Zakarey, Zakari,
Zakarie, Zakary, Zakery, Zakree,
Zakry, Zaqary
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
God Has Remembered
Spiritual Connotation:
Humble Before God
Scripture:
Psalm 25:14
RSV
The friendship of the
L
ORD
is for those
who fear him, and he makes known to
them his covenant.
ZADA, Zaida, Zayda
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Fortunate
Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful
Scripture:
Matthew 10:22
TLB
Everyone shall hate you because you
belong to me. But all of you who endure
to the end shall be saved.
ZADOK, Zaydok
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Righteous
Spiritual Connotation:
Rewarded
Scripture:
Matthew 25:34
NKJV
Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit
the kingdom prepared for you from the
foundation of the world.
ZAFINA, Zafeena
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Victorious
Spiritual Connotation:
Strength of God
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 15:57
NKJV
But thanks be to God, who gives us the
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
ZAIM, Zaime, Zaimee, Zayme,
Zaymee
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Brigadier General
Spiritual Connotation:
Leader
Scripture:
Psalm 127:4
NKJV
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so
are the children of one’s youth.
ZAMIR, Zameer, Zameir
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Song
Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful
Scripture:
Psalm 40:3
RSV
He put a new song in my mouth, a song
of praise to our God.
ZANDRA, Zahndra, Zandraea,
Zandrea, Zandria, Zanndra,
Zondra (see also
Sandra
,
Xandra
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Defender
Spiritual Connotation:
Protector
Scripture:
Jeremiah 51:36
NASB
Behold, I am going to plead your case
and exact full vengeance for you.
ZANE, Zain, Zayne
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
Scripture:
Numbers 6:25
NASB
The
L
ORD
make His face shine on you,
and be gracious to you.
ZANNA, Zana (see also
Zaynah
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Lily
Spiritual Connotation:
Beautiful
Scripture:
Song of Songs 2:2
NKJV
Like a lily among thorns, so is my love
among the daughters.
ZANTHA, see
Xanthe
ZARA, Zaira, Zarah, Zaria, Zariana,
Zarya
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Princess
Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved
Scripture:
Psalm 45:13
NIV
All glorious is the princess within her
chamber; her gown is interwoven with
gold.
ZAVIER, see
Xavier
ZAYNAH, Zayna (see also
Zanna
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Lovely
Spiritual Connotation:
Beautiful
Scripture:
Song of Songs 2:14
NKJV
Let me see your face, let me hear your
voice; for your voice is sweet, and your
face is lovely.
ZEBEDIAH, Zebedee
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew