Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (144 page)

He has made His wonders to be remembered;
the
L
ORD
is gracious and compassionate.

ROSEMARY, Rosemaria, Rosemarie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Dew of the Sea

Spiritual Connotation:
Crowned

Scripture:
Psalm 121:1-2
NASB

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
from whence shall my help come? My
help comes from the
L
ORD
, who made
heaven and earth.

ROSINE, Rosina

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
Cherished

Spiritual Connotation:
Bold

Scripture:
Isaiah 41:13
NRSV

For I, the
L
ORD
your God, hold your
right hand; it is I who say to you, “Do
not fear, I will help you.”

ROSS, Roess

Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic

Inherent Meaning:
Knight

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious Spirit

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 15:57
NKJV

But thanks be to God, who gives us the
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

ROWEN, Rowan

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Red

Spiritual Connotation:
Purchased

Scripture:
1 Peter 1:18-19
NKJV

You were not redeemed with corruptible
things, . . . but with the precious blood of
Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and
without spot.

ROWENA, Rowina

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Peaceful

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Proverbs 24:3
NKJV

Through wisdom a house is built, and by
understanding it is established.

ROXANNE, Roxana, Roxane,
Roxann, Roxanna, Roxi, Roxie,
Roxy

Language/Cultural Origin:
Persian

Inherent Meaning:
Sunrise

Spiritual Connotation:
Heavenly Light

Scripture:
Psalm 113:3
NRSV

From the rising of the sun to its setting
the name of the
L
ORD
is to be praised.

ROY, Roi

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
King

Spiritual Connotation:
Seeker of Wisdom

Scripture:
Psalm 119:34
NRSV

Give me understanding, that I may keep
your law and observe it with my whole
heart.

ROYCE, Roice

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Son of the King

Spiritual Connotation:
Tranquil Spirit

Scripture:
Matthew 5:9
NKJV

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
shall be called sons of God.

ROZEN, Roszen

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Ruler

Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted

Scripture:
Proverbs 28:2
NRSV

When a land rebels it has many rulers;
but with an intelligent ruler there is lasting
order.

RUANA, Ruanna (see also
Roanna
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Indo-Pakistani

Inherent Meaning:
Stringed Instrument

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful Praise

Scripture:
Psalm 108:2
NASB

Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the
dawn!

RUBY, Rubey, Rubi, Rubia, Rubie

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful Jewel

Spiritual Connotation:
Full of Grace

Scripture:
Psalm 26:3
NKJV

For Your lovingkindness is before my
eyes, and I have walked in Your truth.

RUDOLPH, Rudi, Rudy

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Great and Famous

Spiritual Connotation:
Resourceful

Scripture:
Exodus 31:3
NKJV

And I have filled him with the Spirit of
God, in wisdom, in understanding, in
knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship.

RUFUS, Ruffus

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Red-Haired

Spiritual Connotation:
Excellent Virtue

Scripture:
Zechariah 7:9
NLT

This is what the
L
ORD
Almighty says:
Judge fairly and honestly, and show
mercy and kindness to one another.

RUNE, Roone

Language/Cultural Origin:
Swedish

Inherent Meaning:
Secret

Spiritual Connotation:
Guarded of God

Scripture:
Psalm 91:4
TLB

He will shield you with his wings! They
will shelter you. His faithful promises are
your armor.

RUPERT, see
Robert

RURI, Rurika, Ruriko

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Emerald

Spiritual Connotation:
Future Hope

Scripture:
Revelation 21:19
NASB

The foundation stones of the city wall
were adorned with every kind of precious
stone.

RUSH, Rusch

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Redhead

Spiritual Connotation:
Strength

Scripture:
Genesis 25:25
NASB

Now the first came forth red, all over like
a hairy garment; and they named him
Esau.

RUSSELL, Russ, Russel, Rusty

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Redhead

Spiritual Connotation:
Trusting

Scripture:
Psalm 143:8
RSV

Let me hear in the morning of thy steadfast
love, for in thee I put my trust.
Teach me the way I should go, for to thee
I lift up my soul.

RUTH, Ruthann, Ruthanne, Ruthe,
Ruthey, Ruthie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Companion

Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful

Scripture:
Psalm 119:73
NKJV