Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (66 page)

Scripture:
Judges 6:12
NRSV

The
L
ORD
is with you, you mighty warrior.

GIBSON, Gilson

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Son of the Honest Man

Spiritual Connotation:
Fruitful

Scripture:
Luke 8:15
NASB

And the seed in the good soil, these are
the ones who have heard the word in an
honest and good heart . . . and bear fruit
with perseverance.

GIDEON, Gedeon, Gideón

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Tree Cutter

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious

Scripture:
Judges 8:28
NRSV

So Midian was subdued before the Israelites,
and they lifted up their heads no
more. So the land had rest forty years in
the days of Gideon.

GIGI, G.G., Geegee

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Trustworthy

Spiritual Connotation:
True Friend

Scripture:
Proverbs 11:13
NLT

A gossip goes around revealing secrets,
but those who are trustworthy can keep a
confidence.

GILANA, Gilanna

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Hill of the Monument

Spiritual Connotation:
Testimony

Scripture:
Matthew 10:8
NKJV

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the
dead, cast out demons. Freely you have
received, freely give.

GILBERT, Gibb, Gibbs, Gil, Guilbert

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Bright Pledge

Spiritual Connotation:
Devoted

Scripture:
Psalm 119:38
NLT

Reassure me of your promise, which is
for those who honor you.

GILDA, Gildé

Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon

Inherent Meaning:
Covered With Gold

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Psalm 68:13
NLT

Though they lived among the sheepfolds,
now they are covered with silver and
gold, as a dove is covered by its wings.

GILEAD, Giliad

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Mass of Testimony

Spiritual Connotation:
Witness

Scripture:
Matthew 10:18
NKJV

You will be brought before governors and
kings for my sake, as a testimony to them
and to the Gentiles.

GILEN, Gilan

Language/Cultural Origin:
Basque

Inherent Meaning:
Notable Promise

Spiritual Connotation:
Protected

Scripture:
Psalm 18:30
RSV

This God—his way is perfect; the promise
of the
L
ORD
proves true; he is a shield
for all those who take refuge in him.

GILES, Gilles, Gyles

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Shield

Spiritual Connotation:
Strength

Scripture:
Psalm 66:1-2
NKJV

Make a joyful shout to God, all the
earth! Sing out the honor of His name;
make His praise glorious.

GILLIAN, see
Jillian

GILMORE, Gilmour

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Devout

Spiritual Connotation:
Dependent

Scripture:
Job 10:12
NKJV

You have granted me life and favor, and
Your care has preserved my spirit.

GILSEY, Gilsea, Gilsee

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Flower

Spiritual Connotation:
Flourishing

Scripture:
Psalm 92:12
TLB

But the godly shall flourish like palm trees
and grow tall as the cedars of Lebanon.

GINA, Geena, Gena, Ginah, Ginia
(see also
Jean
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
Queen

Spiritual Connotation:
Full of Love

Scripture:
Colossians 3:12
NRSV

Above all, clothe yourselves with love,
which binds everything together in perfect
harmony.

GINGER, Gingata

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Pure

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.

GINNY, Gini, Ginni, Ginnie, Jinnee,
Jinney, Jinni, Jinnie, Jinny (see
also
Jina
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Unblemished

Spiritual Connotation:
Spotless

Scripture:
Matthew 5:48
NKJV

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as
your Father in heaven is perfect.

GINO, Geno

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Of Noteworthy Birth

Spiritual Connotation:
Delivered

Scripture:
Ezekiel 34:29
NRSV

I will provide for them a splendid vegetation
so that they shall no more be consumed
with hunger in the land.

GIOVANNA, Giovana (see also
Jovanna
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Titus 2:11
NRSV

For the grace of God has appeared,
bringing salvation to all.

GIOVANNI, Geovani, Geovanni,
Gian, Giani, Gianni, Giavani,
Giovanno (see also
Jovan
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Servant

Scripture:
1 Peter 4:10
NCV

Each of you has received a gift to use to
serve others. Be good servants of God’s
various gifts of grace.

GIUSEPPE, Giusepe

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
God Will Increase

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful