Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (122 page)

Spiritual Connotation:
Prepared

Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 5:2
NRSV

For you yourselves know very well that
the day of the Lord will come like a thief
in the night.

MILES, Myles

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Merciful

Spiritual Connotation:
Heart of Compassion

Scripture:
Proverbs 18:16
NRSV

A gift opens doors; it gives access to the
great.

MILIANI, Milianni

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hawaiian

Inherent Meaning:
Caress

Spiritual Connotation:
Treasured

Scripture:
Song of Songs 4:7
NCV

My darling, everything about you is
beautiful, and there is nothing at all
wrong with you.

MILLARD, Miller, Myller

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Caretaker

Spiritual Connotation:
Excellent Worth

Scripture:
1 Chronicles 29:12
NCV

Riches and honor come from you. You
rule everything. You have the power
and strength to make anyone great
and strong.

MILLICENT, Melisenda, Mellicent,
Millee, Millie, Milly

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Industrious

Spiritual Connotation:
Strong Spirit

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 1:25
NKJV

Because the foolishness of God is wiser
than men, and the weakness of God is
stronger than men.

MILO, Mylo

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Generous

Spiritual Connotation:
Helpful Spirit

Scripture:
Isaiah 30:29
NKJV

You shall have a song as in the night
when a holy festival is kept, and gladness
of heart.

MILTON, Milt, Mylton

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Mill Town

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed of God

Scripture:
Romans 12:6
NKJV

Having then gifts differing according to
the grace that is given to us, let us use
them.

MIMI, Mimee, Mimie, Mimii

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Wished-for

Spiritual Connotation:
Spiritual Passion

Scripture:
Psalm 27:4
NKJV

One thing I have desired of the
L
ORD
. . .
that I may dwell in the house of the
L
ORD
all the days of my life, to behold the
beauty of the
L
ORD
, and to inquire in His
temple.

MINDY, Mindee, Mindi, Mindie,
Myndee, Myndie

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Sweet as Honey

Spiritual Connotation:
Genuine

Scripture:
Revelation 10:10
NRSV

So I took the little scroll from the hand
of the angel and ate it; it was sweet as
honey in my mouth.

MINGAN, Mingen

Language/Cultural Origin:
Native American

Inherent Meaning:
Gray Wolf

Spiritual Connotation:
Vigilant

Scripture:
1 Peter 5:8
NRSV

Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like
a roaring lion your adversary the devil
prowls around, looking for someone to
devour.

MINH, Min

Language/Cultural Origin:
Vietnamese

Inherent Meaning:
Light

Spiritual Connotation:
Enlightened

Scripture:
John 8:12
NRSV

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, I am
the light of the world. Whoever follows
me will never walk in darkness but will
have the light of life.

MINNA, Meena, Mena, Mina, Mini,
Minni, Minnie, Minny

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Love

Spiritual Connotation:
Cherished

Scripture:
Isaiah 35:1
NASB

The wilderness and the desert will be
glad, and the Arabah will rejoice.

MIRA, Mirah, Mirra (see also
Meara
,
Meira
,
Mura
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Wonderful

Spiritual Connotation:
Worshipful

Scripture:
1 Chronicles 16:9
TLB

Sing to him; yes, sing his praises and tell
of his marvelous works.

MIRANDA, Maranda, Meranda,
Mirranda, Myranda

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Admirable

Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved

Scripture:
Proverbs 3:6
TLB

In everything you do, put God first, and
he will direct you and crown your efforts
with success.

MIRIAM, Mariam, Mariame,
Mariamne, Miriame, Mirriam,
Myriam, Myriame

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Bitterness

Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning

Scripture:
Jeremiah 30:3
NRSV

For the days are surely coming, says the
L
ORD
, when I will restore the fortunes of
my people.

MIRON, Miran (see also
Myron
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Polish

Inherent Meaning:
Peace

Spiritual Connotation:
Commissioned

Scripture:
John 20:21
NASB

Jesus therefore said to them again,
“Peace be with you; as the Father has
sent Me, I also send you.”

MISHA, Mischa, Mishka

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Who Is Like God?

Spiritual Connotation:
Disciple

Scripture:
Psalm 71:19
NASB

For Thy righteousness, O God, reaches
to the heavens, Thou who hast done great
things; O God, who is like Thee?

MISHAN, Mishán, Mishaun,
Mishawn, Mishon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Support

Spiritual Connotation:
Helpful

Scripture:
Galatians 6:2
TLB

Share each other’s troubles and problems,
and so obey our Lord’s command.

MITCHELL, Mitch, Mitchall, Mytch,
Mytchell

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Who Is Like God?

Spiritual Connotation:
Consecrated to God

Scripture:
Numbers 6:8
NKJV

All the days of his separation he shall be
holy to the
L
ORD
.

MITZI, Mitzee, Mitzie

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Bitterness