Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (110 page)

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Scripture:
Galatians 5:1
NASB

It was for freedom that Christ set us free;
therefore keep standing firm and do not
be subject again to a yoke of slavery.

LIDA, Leeda, Lita

Language/Cultural Origin:
Slavic

Inherent Meaning:
Love

Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved

Scripture:
Ephesians 4:32
NASB

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted,
forgiving each other, just as God in
Christ also has forgiven you.

LIESEL, Leisel, Liesl, Liezel, Liezl,
Lisel

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Oath of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Promise

Scripture:
Zechariah 9:11
NASB

As for you also, because of the blood of
My covenant with you, I have set your
prisoners free from the waterless pit.

LILA, Lilah, Lyla, Lylah (see also
Layla
,
Leala
,
Leila
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Persian

Inherent Meaning:
Lilac

Spiritual Connotation:
Lovely Aroma

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 2:15
NKJV

For we are to God the fragrance of
Christ among those who are being saved
and among those who are perishing.

LILITH, Lillith

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Night Owl

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Proverbs 8:9
NKJV

They are all plain to him who understands,
and right to those who find knowledge.

LILLIAN, Lili, Lilia, Lilian, Liliana,
Liliane, Liljana, Lilliana, Lillianna,
Lillyan, Lily

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Purity

Spiritual Connotation:
Shining Light

Scripture:
Zechariah 2:10
NKJV

Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion!
For behold, I am coming and I will dwell
in your midst.

LIN, Linh, Linn (see also
Lynn
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Chinese

Inherent Meaning:
Jade

Spiritual Connotation:
Beautiful

Scripture:
Revelation 4:3
NKJV

And He who sat there was like a jasper
and a sardius stone in appearance; and
there was a rainbow around the throne,
in appearance like an emerald.

LINCOLN, Lincon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Pool Town

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious

Scripture:
1 John 5:4
RSV

For whatever is born of God overcomes
the world; and this is the victory that
overcomes the world, our faith.

LINDA, Linnea, Linnie, Lynda

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful

Spiritual Connotation:
Excellent Virtue

Scripture:
James 5:16
NRSV

Therefore confess your sins to one
another, and pray for one another, so
that you may be healed. The prayer of
the righteous is powerful and effective.

LINDEE, Lindey, Lindi, Lindie, Lindy

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Lovely

Spiritual Connotation:
Witness

Scripture:
Romans 10:15
NLT

How beautiful are the feet of those who
bring good news!

LINDELL, Lendell, Lindall, Lindel,
Lyndel, Lyndell

Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon

Inherent Meaning:
From the Linden Trees

Spiritual Connotation:
Inheritor

Scripture:
Luke 12:32
NASB

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your
Father has chosen gladly to give you the
kingdom.

LINDSEY, Lindsay, Lindsee, Lindsi,
Lindsie, Lindsy, Lindzee, Linsay,
Linsey, Linsi, Linsie, Linzee,
Linzey, Lyndsay, Lyndsee, Lyndsey,
Lynnsey, Lynnzey, Lynsay, Lynsee,
Lynsey, Lynzey, Lynzi, Lynzie

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Pool Island

Spiritual Connotation:
Peaceful

Scripture:
Hebrews 12:11
RSV

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

LINFORD, Lynford

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Lime-Tree
Ford

Spiritual Connotation:
Gentle

Scripture:
Matthew 11:29
NRSV

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from
me; for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.

LINLEY, Lindlee, Linlea, Linlee

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Flax Meadow

Spiritual Connotation:
Abiding in God

Scripture:
Acts 17:28
NRSV

For in him we live and move and have
our being; as even some of your own
poets have said . . . we too are his offspring.

LINUS, Linas

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Fair-Haired

Spiritual Connotation:
Treasurer of Wisdom
and Knowledge

Scripture:
Colossians 2:2
NRSV

I want their hearts to . . . have the
knowledge of God’s mystery, that is,
Christ himself, in whom are hidden all
the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

LIONEL, Lional, Lionell, Lyonel

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Little Lion

Spiritual Connotation:
Strong in Faith

Scripture:
Psalm 26:3
RSV

For thy steadfast love is before my eyes,
and I walk in faithfulness to thee.

LIORA, Leora

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Glowing Light

Spiritual Connotation:
Brilliance

Scripture:
Revelation 21:11
NCV

It was shining with the glory of God and
was bright like a very expensive jewel,
like a jasper, clear as crystal.

LISA, Leesa, Liesa, Liisa, Lisana,
Lisann, Lisanna, Lisanne, Lise
(see also
Leeza
,
Liza
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Consecrated to God

Spiritual Connotation:
Redeemed

Scripture:
Romans 11:27
NKJV

For this is My covenant with them, when I take away their sins.

LISETTE, Lissette

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Promise of God

Spiritual Connotation:
One With Christ

Scripture:
Romans 8:38-39
NKJV

For I am persuaded that neither death nor
life . . . nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love
of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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