Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (5 page)

Inherent Meaning:
God’s Jewel

Spiritual Connotation:
Valuable

Scripture:
Matthew 6:26
TLB

Look at the birds! They don’t worry
about what to eat . . . for your heavenly
Father feeds them. And you are far more
valuable to him than they are.

ADDI, Addy (see also
Adelaide
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
My Witness

Spiritual Connotation:
Chosen

Scripture:
Acts 1:8
NRSV

But you will receive power when the
Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you
will be my witnesses.

ADDISON, Adison, Adisson

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Son of Adam

Spiritual Connotation:
In God’s Image

Scripture:
Ezekiel 36:27
RSV

And I will put my spirit within you, and
cause you to walk in my statutes and be
careful to observe my ordinances.

ADELAIDE, Addey, Addie (see also
Addi
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Joyful

Spiritual Connotation:
Spirit of Joy

Scripture:
Psalm 5:11
NKJV

But let all those rejoice who put their
trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy.

ADELINE, Adalina, Adella, Adelle,
Adelynn (see also
Adalia
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Noble

Spiritual Connotation:
Under God’s
Guidance

Scripture:
Psalm 31:3
NKJV

For You are my rock and my fortress;
therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me
and guide me.

ADIA, Adiah

Language/Cultural Origin:
African

Inherent Meaning:
Gift

Spiritual Connotation:
Gift of Glory

Scripture:
John 17:22
NASB

And the glory which Thou hast given Me
I have given to them; that they may be
one, just as We are one.

ADIEL, Addiel, Addielle (see also
Adael
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Ornament of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Lovely

Scripture:
1 Peter 3:4
NLT

You should be known for the beauty that
comes from within . . . which is so precious
to God.

ADINA, Adeena, Adena

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Adorned

Spiritual Connotation:
Clothed With Praise

Scripture:
Jeremiah 31:4
RSV

Again I will build you. . . . Again you
shall adorn yourself with timbrels, and shall
go forth in the dance of the merrymakers.

ADLAI, Adley (see also
Hadlai
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Justice of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Truthful

Scripture:
Zechariah 8:16
NKJV

Speak each man the truth to his neighbor;
Give judgment in your gates for truth,
justice, and peace.

ADLAR, Addler, Adler

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Eagle

Spiritual Connotation:
Youthful

Scripture:
Psalm 103:2, 5
NKJV

Bless the
L
ORD
, O my soul, and forget
not all His benefits . . . So that your
youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

ADONIJAH, Adonia, Adoniah,
Adonija, Adoniya, Adoniyah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God Is My Lord

Spiritual Connotation:
Reverent

Scripture:
Exodus 3:5
NCV

Then God said, “Do not come any
closer. Take off your sandals, because
you are standing on holy ground.”

ADORA, Adoree

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Beloved

Spiritual Connotation:
Gift of God

Scripture:
Malachi 1:2
NKJV

I have loved you, says the
L
ORD
.

ADRIA, Adría, Adriah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Love of Life

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Life

Scripture:
Psalm 36:7
TLB

How precious is your constant love, O
God! All humanity takes refuge in the
shadow of your wings.

ADRIAN, Adreian, Adreyan,
Adriaan, Adrien, Adrion, Adryan,
Adryon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Rich

Spiritual Connotation:
Prosperous

Scripture:
Deuteronomy 8:18
RSV

You shall remember the
L
ORD
your God,
for it is he who gives you power to get
wealth; that he may confirm his covenant
which he swore to your fathers, as at this
day.