Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (63 page)

For the moment all discipline seems painful
rather than pleasant; later it yields the
peaceful fruit of righteousness.

FULLER, Fullar

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Cloth Worker

Spiritual Connotation:
Diligent

Scripture:
Psalm 103:1-4
NKJV

Bless the
L
ORD
, O my soul; and all that
is within me, bless His holy name!

FULTON, Fultan

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From Near the Town

Spiritual Connotation:
Spirit-Filled Life

Scripture:
Galatians 5:22-23
NKJV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

G

GABOR, Gábor

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hungarian

Inherent Meaning:
God Is My Strength

Spiritual Connotation:
Grounded in Faith

Scripture:
Isaiah 12:2
NASB

Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust
and not be afraid; for the
L
ORD
GOD
is my strength and song, and He has
become my salvation.

GABRIEL, Gab, Gabe, Gabriël,
Gabriell, Gabrielli, Gabriello,
Gibbee, Gibbie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Devoted to God

Spiritual Connotation:
Brave

Scripture:
Joshua 1:9
NKJV

Have I not commanded you? Be strong
and of good courage; do not be afraid,
nor be dismayed, for the
L
ORD
your God
is with you wherever you go.

GABRIELLE, Gabbey, Gabbi,
Gabbie, Gabrial, Gabriala,
Gabrialla, Gabriana, Gabrianna,
Gabriela, Gabriele, Gabriella

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Devoted to God

Spiritual Connotation:
Confident

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 7:16
RSV

I rejoice, because I have perfect confidence
in you.

GAETAN, Gaetano

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
From Southern Italy

Spiritual Connotation:
Redeemed

Scripture:
Romans 5:2
RSV

Through him we have obtained access
to this grace in which we stand, and we
rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory
of God.

GAGE, Gaege

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Promise

Spiritual Connotation:
Vision

Scripture:
Zechariah 9:9
NRSV

Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! . . .
Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant
and victorious is he, humble and riding
on a donkey.

GAIL, Gael, Gaila, Gale, Gayle

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
My Father Rejoices

Spiritual Connotation:
Lively

Scripture:
Zephaniah 3:17
NKJV

The
L
ORD
your God in your midst, the
Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice
over you with gladness.

GAIUS, Caius

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
One Who Rejoices

Spiritual Connotation:
Bold

Scripture:
Joel 2:21
TLB

Fear not, my people; be glad now and
rejoice, for he has done amazing things
for you.

GALA, Galla

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old Norse

Inherent Meaning:
Singer

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Praise

Scripture:
Psalm 84:4
RSV

Blessed are those who dwell in thy house,
ever singing thy praise!

GALATIA

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Pure

Spiritual Connotation:
Courageous

Scripture:
Psalm 27:1
NKJV

The
L
ORD
is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear? The
L
ORD
is the
strength of my life; of whom shall I be
afraid?

GALEN, Gaelen, Gaylen

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Healer

Spiritual Connotation:
Established in Truth

Scripture:
Psalm 37:5
NKJV

Commit your way to the
L
ORD
, trust also
in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.

GALENA, Galeena

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Calm

Spiritual Connotation:
Amiable

Scripture:
Proverbs 15:18
NRSV

Those who are hot-tempered stir up
strife, but those who are slow to anger
calm contention.

GALIANA, Galianna, Galiena,
Galienna

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Supreme

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.

GALINA, Gailina

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Shining

Spiritual Connotation:
Glorified

Scripture:
Isaiah 60:1
NKJV

Arise, shine; for your light has come! And
the glory of the
L
ORD
is risen upon you.

GALLIO, Galio

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
He That Sucks

Spiritual Connotation:
Mighty

Scripture:
Isaiah 54:17
NKJV