Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (47 page)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Joyful

Spiritual Connotation:
Praise

Scripture:
Habakkuk 3:18
NASB

Yet I will exult in the
L
ORD
, I will rejoice
in the God of my salvation.

DEREK, Darek, Darik, Darrick,
Darrik, Dereck, Derikk, Derreck,
Derrek, Derric, Derrick, Derrik

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Ruler

Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted

Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 2:26
NKJV

For God gives wisdom and knowledge
and joy to a man who is good in His sight.

DERIKA, Dereka, Derica, Dericka,
Derrica, Derrika

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Ruler of the People

Spiritual Connotation:
Generous

Scripture:
Luke 11:13
TLB

Don’t you realize that your heavenly
Father will . . . give the Holy Spirit to
those who ask for him?

DERON, De-Ron, Deronne,
Derronn, Diron, Durron (see also
Darius
,
Daron
,
Darren
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Freedom

Spiritual Connotation:
Spirit-Filled

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 3:17
NKJV

Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the
Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

DESHAWNA, see
Dashawna

DESHAY, Deshae, Deshea

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Courteous

Spiritual Connotation:
Kind

Scripture:
Psalm 57:10
TLB

Your kindness and love are as vast as the
heavens. Your faithfulness is higher than
the skies.

DESI, Dési, Dezi

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Longed-For

Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful

Scripture:
Philippians 4:1
NRSV

Therefore, my brothers and sisters,
whom I love and long for, my joy and
crown, stand firm in the Lord in this
way, my beloved.

DESIREE, Desarae, Desaray, Desaré,
Deserae, Deseray, Desirae,
Desiray, Desirée, Désirée, Dezirae,
Dezirée

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Desired

Spiritual Connotation:
Likeness of God

Scripture:
Isaiah 55:12
NKJV

The mountains and the hills shall break
forth into singing before you, and all the
trees of the field shall clap their hands.

DESMOND, Des, Desmon,
Desmund, Dezmond

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Youthful

Spiritual Connotation:
Refreshing

Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 3:17
NKJV

God shall judge the righteous and the
wicked, for there is a time there for every
purpose and for every work.

DESTIN, Deston, Destry

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Fate

Spiritual Connotation:
Confirmed

Scripture:
Isaiah 11:10
NLT

The nations will rally to him, for the land
where he lives will be a glorious place.

DESTINY, Destanee, Destanie,
Destany, Destinee, Destinée,
Destiney, Destinie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old French

Inherent Meaning:
Fate

Spiritual Connotation:
Fulfilled

Scripture:
Psalm 132:14
NASB

This is My resting place forever; here I
will dwell, for I have desired it.

DEVA, see
Diva

DEVANY, Devaney, Devoney,
Devony

Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic

Inherent Meaning:
Dark-Haired

Spiritual Connotation:
Sacrifice

Scripture:
Romans 12:1
NRSV

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and
sisters . . . to present your bodies as a living
sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God.

DEVIN, Devan, Deven, Devine,
Devyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Poet

Spiritual Connotation:
Seeker of Wisdom

Scripture:
Hebrews 13:16
NKJV

But do not forget to do good and to
share, for with such sacrifices God is well
pleased.

DEVON, Devonlee, Devonleigh,
Devonn, Devonne (see also
Davon
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From Devonshire

Spiritual Connotation:
Obedient

Scripture:
Exodus 19:5
NKJV

Now therefore, if you will indeed obey
My voice and keep My covenant, then
you shall be a special treasure to Me
above all people.

DEWEY, Dewie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Prized

Spiritual Connotation:
Prosperous

Scripture:
3 John 1:2
NLT

Dear friend, I am praying that all is well
with you and that your body is as healthy
as I know your soul is.

DEXTER, Dextor

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Skilled in Workmanship

Spiritual Connotation:
Industrious

Scripture:
Exodus 31:3
NLT

I have filled him with the Spirit of God,
giving him great wisdom, intelligence,
and skill in all kinds of crafts.

DIAMOND, Diamonique, Diamonté

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Precious Gem

Spiritual Connotation:
Carefully Guarded

Scripture:
Isaiah 54:12
NCV

I will use rubies to build your walls and
shining jewels for the gates and precious
jewels for all your outer walls.

DIANA, Daiana, Daianna, Di,
Diahann, Dianah, Diandra, Diane,
Diann, Dianna, Dianne, Dyan,
Dyana, Dyane, Dyann, Dyanna,
Dyanne

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Divine

Spiritual Connotation:
Glorious

Scripture:
Psalm 40:5
NKJV

Many, O
L
ORD
my God, are Your wonderful
works which You have done. . . .
They are more than can be numbered.

DIBRI, Díbri

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God’s Promise

Spiritual Connotation:
Reverent

Scripture:
Psalm 25:14
NASB

The secret of the
L
ORD
is for those who
fear Him, and He will make them know
His covenant.

DICK, Dic, Dickenson, Dickie, Dik,
Dikk (see also
Richard
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English