Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (23 page)

Every good gift and every perfect gift
is from above, and cometh down from
the Father of lights, with whom is no
variab leness, neither shadow of turning.

BEVIS, Bevys

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old French

Inherent Meaning:
Bull

Spiritual Connotation:
Powerful

Scripture:
Isaiah 10:13
NRSV

I have removed the boundaries of peoples,
and have plundered their treasures;
like a bull I have brought down those who
sat on thrones.

BIANCA, Biancha, Bionca, Bioncha

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
Fair

Spiritual Connotation:
Wisdom

Scripture:
Job 5:8-9
NASB

But as for me, I would seek God, and I
would place my cause before God; Who
does great and unsearchab le things,
wonders without number.

BIBI, Beebee (see also
Bebe
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Honored

Spiritual Connotation:
Praised

Scripture:
Mark 10:43
NCV

But it should not be that way among
you. Whoever wants to become great
among you must serve the rest of you
like a servant.

BILL, see William

BING

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
From the Kettle-
Shaped Hollow

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Luke 3:5
RSV

Every valley shall be filled, and every
mountain and hill shall be brought low,
and the crooked shall be made straight,
and the rough ways shall be made
smooth.

BIRDIE, see
Roberta

BIRNEY, Birnie, Birny

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Island
With the Stream

Spiritual Connotation:
One of Integrity

Scripture:
Romans 8:28
NKJV

And we know that all things work
together for good to those who love God,
to those who are the called according to
His purpose.

BJORN, Bjarn, Bjarne, Bjorne

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scandinavian

Inherent Meaning:
Bear

Spiritual Connotation:
Voice of God

Scripture:
Joel 2:11
RSV

The
L
ORD
utters his voice before his
army, for his host is exceedingly great.

BLADE, Blayde

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
Knife

Spiritual Connotation:
Weapon

Scripture:
Matthew 10:34
NKJV

Do not think that I came to bring peace
on earth. I did not come to bring peace
but a sword.

BLAINE, Blain, Blane, Blayne

Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic

Inherent Meaning:
Lean

Spiritual Connotation:
Trusting

Scripture:
Isaiah 42:16
NRSV

I will turn the darkness before them
into light, the rough places into level
ground. . . . I will not forsake them.

BLAIR, Blaire

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Field Worker

Spiritual Connotation:
Diligent

Scripture:
Ephesians 6:7
NLT

Work with enthusiasm, as though you
were working for the Lord rather than
for people.

BLAISE, Blaize, Blayze, Blaze

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Flame/One Who
Stammers

Spiritual Connotation:
Flame of God

Scripture:
Hebrews 12:29
NRSV

Indeed our God is a consuming fire.

BLAKE, Blakelee, Blakeleigh,
Blakeley, Blakely

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Attractive

Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiven

Scripture:
Ephesians 2:4-5
NASB

But God, being rich in mercy, because
of His great love with which He loved
us . . . made us alive together with
Christ.

BLANCHE, Blanch

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Pure

Spiritual Connotation:
Gentle

Scripture:
Psalm 49:3
RSV

My mouth shall speak wisdom; the
meditation of my heart shall be understanding.

BLOSSOM, Blossum

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Flower

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Isaiah 35:1-2
NKJV

And the desert shall rejoice and blossom
as the rose; it shall blossom abundantly
and rejoice, even with joy and singing.

BLYTHE, Blithe, Blyth

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Joyful

Spiritual Connotation:
Cheerful

Scripture:
John 16:33
NKJV

These things I have spoken to you, that
in Me you may have peace. In the world
you will have tribulation; but be of good
cheer, I have overcome the world.