Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (24 page)

Inherent Meaning:
Swift

Spiritual Connotation:
Bearer of the
Covenant

Scripture:
Isaiah 16:5
NRSV

A throne shall be established in steadfast
love in the tent of David, and on it shall
sit in faithfulness a ruler who seeks justice
and is swift to do what is right.

BOB, see
Robert

BOBBIE, Bobbi

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Foreigner

Spiritual Connotation:
Stranger

Scripture:
1 Peter 2:11
NASB

Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers
to abstain from fleshly lusts, which
wage war against the soul.

BODAN, Bohdan

Language/Cultural Origin:
Ukranian

Inherent Meaning:
World Leader

Spiritual Connotation:
Orchestrator of Peace

Scripture:
Isaiah 60:17
NIV

I will make peace your governor and
righteousness your ruler.

BODANA, Bodanna, Bogdana,
Bohdana

Language/Cultural Origin:
Polish

Inherent Meaning:
Heavenly Presence

Spiritual Connotation:
Keenly Aware

Scripture:
Psalm 89:7
TLB

The highest of angelic powers stand in
dread and awe of him. Who is as revered
as he by those surrounding him?

BODEN, Bodee, Bodie, Bodin

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Messenger/Herald

Spiritual Connotation:
Ready for Service

Scripture:
Isaiah 6:8
NLT

Then I heard the Lord asking, Whom
should I send as a messenger to my
people? Who will go for us? And I said,
Lord, I’ll go! Send me.

BODHAN, Bodhun

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Mighty

Spiritual Connotation:
Devoted

Scripture:
Deuteronomy 6:5
NKJV

You shall love the
L
ORD
your God with
all your heart, with all your soul, and
with all your strength.

BONNIE, Bonita, Bonne, Bonni,
Bonnita, Bonny

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful

Spiritual Connotation:
Pure in Heart

Scripture:
Matthew 5:8
NKJV

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they
shall see God.

BOONE, Boon, Boonie

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Good

Spiritual Connotation:
Obedient

Scripture:
Psalm 119:2
RSV

Blessed are those who keep his
testimonies, who seek him with their
whole heart.

BORDEN, Bordan

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
From the Cottage

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Proverbs 3:33
NASB

The curse of the
L
ORD
is on the house of
the wicked, but He blesses the dwelling of
the righteous.

BORIS, Boriss, Borris

Language/Cultural Origin:
Slavic

Inherent Meaning:
Warrior

Spiritual Connotation:
Trusting

Scripture:
Psalm 36:7
NRSV

How precious is your steadfast love,
O God! All people may take refuge
in the shadow of your wings.

BOTAN, Botán

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Blossom

Spiritual Connotation:
Youthful

Scripture:
Ezekiel 16:7
NKJV

I made you thrive like a plant in the field;
and you grew, matured, and became very
beautiful.

BOWEN, Bowie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic

Inherent Meaning:
Small

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious

Scripture:
Psalm 20:5
NASB

We will sing for joy over your victory,
and in the name of our God we will set
up our banners. May the
L
ORD
fulfill all
your petitions.

BOYCE, Boice, Boise, Boycee, Boycie

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
From the Forest

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Psalm 96:12
TLB

Praise him for the growing fields, for they
display his greatness. Let the trees of the
forest rustle with praise.

BOYD, Boid

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish

Inherent Meaning:
Golden-Haired

Spiritual Connotation:
Quiet Spirit

Scripture:
Proverbs 15:33
NCV

Respect for the
L
ORD
will teach you
wisdom. If you want to be honored, you
must be humble.

BRADEN, Bradan, Bradin, Bradon,
Braeden, Braedon, Braydon,
Brayden

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Broad
Clearing

Spiritual Connotation:
Redeemed

Scripture:
Romans 5:9
NLT

And since we have been made right in
God’s sight by the b lood of Christ, he will
certainly save us from God’s judgment.

BRADFORD, Brad, Braddford

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Water
Crossing

Spiritual Connotation:
Delivered of God

Scripture:
Mark 14:24
NKJV

And He said to them, “This is My b lood
of the new covenant, which is shed for
many.”

BRADLEY, Brad, Bradd, Braddlee,
Bradlay, Bradlee

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Broad Meadow

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Proverbs 15:13
NASB

A joyful heart makes a cheerful face.

BRADY, Bradey (see also
Brede
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Spirited

Spiritual Connotation:
Gentle

Scripture:
Galatians 5:22-23
NASB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control;
against such things there is no law.

BRANDON, Brandan, Branddon,
Branden, Brandin, Brandyn,
Brannan, Brannon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Flaming Hill

Spiritual Connotation:
Fervent

Scripture:
Romans 12:11
NLT

Never be lazy in your work, but serve the
Lord enthusiastically.

BRANDY, Brandee, Brandi, Brandie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Dutch

Inherent Meaning:
Distilled Wine

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Joy

Scripture:
Psalms 4:7
NKJV

You have put gladness in my heart, more
than in the season that their grain and
wine increased.

BRANT, Brandt, Brannt, Brantley

Language/Cultural Origin:
Czech

Inherent Meaning:
Proud

Spiritual Connotation:
Focused

Scripture:
2 Timothy 2:4
TLB