Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (81 page)

Inherent Meaning:
Creative

Spiritual Connotation:
Skilled

Scripture:
Exodus 31:3
NKJV

And I have filled him with the Spirit of
God . . . in all manner of workmanship.

IZUSA, Izussa

Language/Cultural Origin:
Native American

Inherent Meaning:
White Stone

Spiritual Connotation:
Overcomer

Scripture:
Revelation 2:17
NRSV

To everyone who conquers I will give . . .
a white stone, and on the white stone is
written a new name that no one knows
except the one who receives it.

J

JAAKAN, Jaekan, Jakan, Jaikan (see
also
Jachan
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Intelligent

Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning

Scripture:
Proverbs 4:5
NASB

Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding!
Do not forget, nor turn away from the
words of my mouth.

JAALA, Jala

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Doe

Spiritual Connotation:
Loving

Scripture:
Psalm 42:1
NRSV

As a deer longs for flowing streams, so
my soul longs for you, O God.

JAALAM, Jalam

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Hidden

Spiritual Connotation:
Guardian of Wisdom

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 1:27
NKJV

But God has chosen the foolish things of
the world to put to shame the wise.

JAAN, Jaann, Jaano, JayAnn, Yaan

Language/Cultural Origin:
Estonian

Inherent Meaning:
Disciple of Christ

Spiritual Connotation:
Anointed

Scripture:
John 8:31
NRSV

If you continue in my word, you are
truly my disciples.

JAASIEL, Jasiel

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God Is My Maker

Spiritual Connotation:
Thankful

Scripture:
Psalm 139:14
NASB

I will give thanks to Thee, for I am
fearfully and wonderfully made.

JAAZIEL, Jaziel

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God Is My Comfort

Spiritual Connotation:
Nurtured

Scripture:
Isaiah 66:13
NRSV

As a mother comforts her child, so I will
comfort you; you shall be comforted in
Jerusalem.

JABARI, Jabaar, Jabar, Jabbar, Jabier

Language/Cultural Origin:
Swahili

Inherent Meaning:
Fearless

Spiritual Connotation:
Leader

Scripture:
Matthew 28:5-6
NKJV

Do not be afraid, for I know that you
seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not
here; for He is risen, as He said.

JABEZ, Jabe, Jabesh

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Born in Pain

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Joel 2:25
NKJV

So I will restore to you the years that the
swarming locust has eaten.

JABIN, Jaban

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God Has Formed

Spiritual Connotation:
Chosen

Scripture:
Psalm 139:13
NCV

You made my whole being; you formed
me in my mother’s body.

JACHAN, Jacan, Jachon, Jacon
(see also
Jaakan
)