Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (79 page)

IOANNA, Ioana

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Set Apart

Scripture:
Ephesians 3:2
NCV

Surely you have heard that God gave me
this work through his grace to help you.

IOLA, Iolia

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Dawn of Day

Spiritual Connotation:
One Made Worthy

Scripture:
Revelation 2:7
NKJV

To him who overcomes I will give to eat
from the tree of life, which is in the midst
of the Paradise of God.

IOLANA, Iolanna

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hawaiian

Inherent Meaning:
Soaring Like a Hawk

Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast

Scripture:
Isaiah 40:31
RSV

But they who wait for the
L
ORD
shall
renew their strength, they shall mount
up with wings like eagles, they shall run
and not be weary, they shall walk and
not faint.

IONA, Ione, Ionia

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Violet Flower

Spiritual Connotation:
Inner Beauty

Scripture:
Psalm 119:34
NKJV

Give me understanding, and I shall keep
Your law; indeed, I shall observe it with
my whole heart.

IRA, Irah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Watchful

Spiritual Connotation:
Led by the Spirit

Scripture:
Galatians 5:22-23
NKJV

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

IRAM, Irram

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Brightness

Spiritual Connotation:
Profound

Scripture:
Psalm 18:12
NLT

The brilliance of his presence broke
through the clouds, raining down hail and
burning coals.

IRENE, Irena, Iryna

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Messenger of Peace

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious Spirit

Scripture:
Job 22:28
NIV

What you decide on will be done, and
light will shine on your ways.

IRI, Iree, Ireigh

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God Watches

Spiritual Connotation:
In the Light

Scripture:
John 2:25
NIV

He did not need man’s testimony about
man, for he knew what was in a man.

IRIJAH, Irija, Iriya, Iriyah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God Sees

Spiritual Connotation:
One of Integrity

Scripture:
Job 31:4
NASB

Does He not see my ways, and number
all my steps?

IRINA, Irana, Iriana, Irianna (see
also
Ariana
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Serenity

Spiritual Connotation:
Absolute Peace

Scripture:
Exodus 11:7
NASB

But against any of the sons of Israel a
dog shall not even bark . . . that you may
understand how the
L
ORD
makes a distinction
between Egypt and Israel.

IRIS, Irisa, Irisha, Irissa, Irusya

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Rainbow

Spiritual Connotation:
God’s Promise

Scripture:
Psalm 104:24
NKJV

O
L
ORD
, how manifold are Your works!
In wisdom You have made them all. The
earth is full of Your possessions.

IRMA, Erma, Irmina

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Exalted

Spiritual Connotation:
Excellent Virtue

Scripture:
Acts 2:28
NKJV

You have made known to me the ways of
life; You will make me full of joy in Your
presence.

IRVING, Earvin, Erv, Ervin, Ervine,
Erving, Irv, Irvin, Irvine

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Handsome

Spiritual Connotation:
Trusting Spirit

Scripture:
Isaiah 26:3
NKJV

You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You, Because
he trusts in You.

IRWIN, Erwin, Erwyn, Irwyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Friend

Spiritual Connotation:
Triumphant Spirit

Scripture:
Zechariah 4:6
NKJV

This is the word of the
L
ORD
to Zerubba-bel:
“Not by might nor by power, but by
My Spirit,” says the
L
ORD
of hosts.

ISAAC, Ike, Isaak, Isac, Isak, Ishaq,
Itzak, Izaac, Izaak, Izac, Izak, Izák,
Izakk, Izzy, Yitzak, Yitzhak

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Laughter

Spiritual Connotation:
Child of Promise

Scripture:
Genesis 21:6
NASB

God has made laughter for me; everyone
who hears will laugh with me.

ISABEL, Isabela, Isabella, Isabelle,
Izabel, Izabele, Izabella

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
Consecrated to God

Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning Spirit

Scripture:
Isaiah 60:1
NKJV

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

ISADORA, Isidora

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek