Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (141 page)
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Those who contend with the
L
ORD
will
be shattered. . . . He will give strength to
His king, and will exalt the horn of His
anointed.
RESEDA, Resada
Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish
Inherent Meaning:
Fragrant Blossom
Spiritual Connotation:
Pleasing Aroma
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 2:15
NASB
For we are a fragrance of Christ to God
among those who are being saved and
among those who are perishing.
RESEL, Reisel
Language/Cultural Origin:
German
Inherent Meaning:
Summer
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessing
Scripture:
Psalm 74:17
NASB
You have established all the boundaries
of the earth; You have made summer and
winter.
RESHAWNA, see
Rashawna
REUBEN, Reuban, Reubin,
Rheuben, Rube, Rubin
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Behold, a Son
Spiritual Connotation:
Wondrous
Recognition
Scripture:
Psalm 119:16
NKJV
I will delight myself in Your statutes; I
will not forget Your word.
REX, Rexx
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
King
Spiritual Connotation:
Leadership
Scripture:
1 Peter 5:3
NLT
Don’t lord it over the people assigned to
your care, but lead them by your good
example.
REYNARD, Reinhart, Renárd,
Rennard, Rey, Reynardo
Language/Cultural Origin:
German
Inherent Meaning:
Courageous
Spiritual Connotation:
Brave
Scripture:
Joshua 1:9
NKJV
Have I not commanded you? Be strong
and of good courage; do not be afraid,
nor be dismayed, for the
L
ORD
your God
is with you wherever you go.
REYNOLD, Reinhold, Renaldo,
Renault, Rey, Reynald, Reynaldo,
Reynolds
Language/Cultural Origin:
German
Inherent Meaning:
Counselor
Spiritual Connotation:
Wise
Scripture:
Proverbs 13:10
NASB
Through insolence comes nothing but
strife, but wisdom is with those who
receive counsel.
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Flowing Stream
Spiritual Connotation:
Refreshing
Scripture:
Isaiah 35:6
NRSV
For waters shall break forth in the wilderness,
and streams in the desert.
RHETT, Rhet
Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh
Inherent Meaning:
Ardent
Spiritual Connotation:
Shepherd
Scripture:
1 Peter 5:2
TLB
Feed the flock of God; care for it willingly,
not grudgingly; not for what you
will get out of it but because you are
eager to serve the Lord.
RHIAN, Rhiana, Rhianna, Rhiauna,
Rhyan, Rhyanna, Rian, Riana,
Riann, Rianna, Rihana, Rihanna
(see also
Raeann
,
Ryan
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh
Inherent Meaning:
Maiden
Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful
Scripture:
Isaiah 62:5
NCV
As a young man marries a woman, so
your children will marry your land. As a
man rejoices over his new wife, so your
God will rejoice over you.
RHIANNON, Rhianen, Rhiannan,
Rhiannen, Rhianon, Riannon (see
also Raana,
Ranon
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh
Inherent Meaning:
Goddess
Spiritual Connotation:
Mortal
Scripture:
John 6:40
NRSV
This is indeed the will of my Father, that
all who see the Son and believe in him
may have eternal life; and I will raise
them up on the last day.
RHODA, Rhodi, Rhody
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
From the Island of
Roses
Spiritual Connotation:
God’s Unfolded Love
Scripture:
Isaiah 35:1
NKJV
The wilderness and the wasteland shall be
glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice
and blossom as the rose.
RHODES, Rhoads
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
From the Island
of Roses
Spiritual Connotation:
Formed of God
Scripture:
Isaiah 24:15
NCV
People in the east, praise the
L
ORD
.
People in the islands of the sea, praise the
name of the
L
ORD
, the God of Israel.
RHONDA, Ronda
Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh
Inherent Meaning:
Grand
Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved
Scripture:
Jeremiah 15:16
NRSV
Your words became to me a joy and the
delight of my heart; for I am called by
your name, O
L
ORD
, God of hosts.
Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish
Inherent Meaning:
River
Spiritual Connotation:
Sacred
Scripture:
Psalm 46:4
NCV
There is a river that brings joy to the city
of God, the holy place where God Most
High lives.
RICHARD, Ric, Ricardo, Ricardos,
Ricci, Rich, Richards, Richie,
Rick, Rickey, Ricki, Rickie,
Ricky, Rico, Ricqui, Ricquie, Rik,
Riki, Rikk, Rikki, Rikky, Riks,
Riq, Riqee, Riqui, Riquie, Ritch,
Ritchard, Ritchie, Rykk (see also
Dick
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Powerful Ruler
Spiritual Connotation:
Benevolent
Scripture:
Psalm 111:10
NKJV
The fear of the
L
ORD
is the beginning of
wisdom; a good understanding have all
those who do His commandments. His
praise endures forever.
RICHELLE, Richela, Richele,
Richella (see also
Rochelle
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
German
Inherent Meaning:
Strong Ruler
Spiritual Connotation:
Hand of God
Scripture:
Psalm 68:28
NRSV