Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (151 page)

Inherent Meaning:
Reputation

Spiritual Connotation:
Honest

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 8:21
NRSV

We intend to do what is right not only
in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of
others.

SHERIDAN, Sherridan

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Ambitious

Spiritual Connotation:
Free in Spirit

Scripture:
Job 33:4
NKJV

The Spirit of God has made me, and the
breath of the Almighty gives me life.

SHERIKA, Shereka, Sherica,
Shericka, Sherrika

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Easterner

Spiritual Connotation:
Stranger

Scripture:
Isaiah 43:5
NKJV

Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring
your descendants from the east.

SHERMAN, Scherman, Shermann

Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon

Inherent Meaning:
Sheepshearer

Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted of God

Scripture:
James 1:17
NASB

Every good thing given and every perfect
gift is from above.

SHERROD, Sherod, Sherrard,
Sherrodd

Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon

Inherent Meaning:
Clearer of Land

Spiritual Connotation:
Messenger

Scripture:
John 4:35
TLB

Look around you! Vast fields of human
souls are ripening all around us, and are
ready now for reaping.

SHERWIN, Sherwyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon

Inherent Meaning:
Swift Runner

Spiritual Connotation:
Steady Judgment

Scripture:
Psalm 103:6
NLT

The
L
ORD
gives righteousness and justice
to all who are treated unfairly.

SHERYL, Sharilyn, Sharyl, Sherey,
Sheri, Sheril, Sherill, Sherleen,
Sherrey, Sherri, Sherrie, Sherril,
Sherrilynn, Sherryl (see also
Cheryl
,
Shari
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Dearest

Spiritual Connotation:
Treasured

Scripture:
1 Peter 5:7
NRSV

Cast all your anxiety on him, because he
cares for you.

SHIANTE, Shianda, Shianna,
Shianne, Shianta, Shianté,
Shyanna, Shyanne, Shyenna,
Shyenne (see also
Cheyenne
,
Shantae
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Native American

Inherent Meaning:
Tribe

Spiritual Connotation:
Regenerated

Scripture:
Ezekiel 11:19
NLT

And I will give them singleness of heart
and put a new spirit within them. I will
take away their hearts of stone and give
them tender hearts instead.

SHILO, Shiloh

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God’s Gift

Spiritual Connotation:
Precious Sacrifice

Scripture:
Genesis 49:10
NASB

The scepter shall not depart from Judah,
nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,
until Shiloh comes.

SHIONA, Shéona, Sheyona

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Redeemed

Scripture:
Titus 2:11
NLT

For the grace of God has been revealed,
bringing salvation to all people.

SHIRLEY, Sherlee, Shirlee

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Bright
Meadow

Spiritual Connotation:
Happiness of Heart

Scripture:
1 John 4:12
NRSV

No one has ever seen God; if we love
one another, God lives in us, and his love
is perfected in us.

SHONA, Shonda, see
Shauna

SIBLEY, Siblee, Sibleigh, Syblie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
Friendly

Spiritual Connotation:
Reverent

Scripture:
Psalm 25:14
NRSV

The friendship of the
L
ORD
is for those
who fear him, and he makes his covenant
known to them.

SIDNEY, Cyd, Cydna, Cydnee,
Cydney, Sidanni, Sidona, Sidonia,
Sidonio, Sidony, Sydna, Sydnee,
Sydney, Sydnie, Sydonia (see also
Cid
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old French

Inherent Meaning:
From St. Denis, France

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Psalm 32:11
RSV

Be glad in the
L
ORD
, and rejoice, O righteous,
and shout for joy, all you upright
in heart!

SIEGFRIED, Seifert, Siegfred, Sig
(see also
Zigfrid
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Victorious Peace

Spiritual Connotation:
Grateful

Scripture:
Colossians 3:15
NASB

And let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, to which indeed you were called
in one body; and be thankful.

SIERRA, Ciaara, Ciara, Ciera, Siaara,
Siara, Siarra, Sieara, Siera

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Black

Spiritual Connotation:
Pure

Scripture:
1 John 1:9
RSV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and
just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse
us from all unrighteousness.

SIGMUND

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Victorious Protector

Spiritual Connotation:
Guardian

Scripture:
Psalm 3:3
RSV

But thou, O
L
ORD
, art a shield about
me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.

SIGOURNEY, Sigourny

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Conqueror

Spiritual Connotation:
Victor

Scripture:
Romans 8:37
NKJV

Yet in all these things we are more than
conquerors through Him who loved us.

SILAS, Sylas

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
From the Forest

Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast in Trust