Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (79 page)
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IOANNA, Ioana
Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian
Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious
Spiritual Connotation:
Set Apart
Scripture:
Ephesians 3:2
NCV
Surely you have heard that God gave me
this work through his grace to help you.
IOLA, Iolia
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Dawn of Day
Spiritual Connotation:
One Made Worthy
Scripture:
Revelation 2:7
NKJV
To him who overcomes I will give to eat
from the tree of life, which is in the midst
of the Paradise of God.
IOLANA, Iolanna
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hawaiian
Inherent Meaning:
Soaring Like a Hawk
Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast
Scripture:
Isaiah 40:31
RSV
But they who wait for the
L
ORD
shall
renew their strength, they shall mount
up with wings like eagles, they shall run
and not be weary, they shall walk and
not faint.
IONA, Ione, Ionia
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Violet Flower
Spiritual Connotation:
Inner Beauty
Scripture:
Psalm 119:34
NKJV
Give me understanding, and I shall keep
Your law; indeed, I shall observe it with
my whole heart.
IRA, Irah
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Watchful
Spiritual Connotation:
Led by the Spirit
Scripture:
Galatians 5:22-23
NKJV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
IRAM, Irram
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Brightness
Spiritual Connotation:
Profound
Scripture:
Psalm 18:12
NLT
The brilliance of his presence broke
through the clouds, raining down hail and
burning coals.
IRENE, Irena, Iryna
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Messenger of Peace
Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious Spirit
Scripture:
Job 22:28
NIV
What you decide on will be done, and
light will shine on your ways.
IRI, Iree, Ireigh
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
God Watches
Spiritual Connotation:
In the Light
Scripture:
John 2:25
NIV
He did not need man’s testimony about
man, for he knew what was in a man.
IRIJAH, Irija, Iriya, Iriyah
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
God Sees
Spiritual Connotation:
One of Integrity
Scripture:
Job 31:4
NASB
Does He not see my ways, and number
all my steps?
IRINA, Irana, Iriana, Irianna (see
also
Ariana
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian
Inherent Meaning:
Serenity
Spiritual Connotation:
Absolute Peace
Scripture:
Exodus 11:7
NASB
But against any of the sons of Israel a
dog shall not even bark . . . that you may
understand how the
L
ORD
makes a distinction
between Egypt and Israel.
IRIS, Irisa, Irisha, Irissa, Irusya
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Rainbow
Spiritual Connotation:
God’s Promise
Scripture:
Psalm 104:24
NKJV
O
L
ORD
, how manifold are Your works!
In wisdom You have made them all. The
earth is full of Your possessions.
IRMA, Erma, Irmina
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Exalted
Spiritual Connotation:
Excellent Virtue
Scripture:
Acts 2:28
NKJV
You have made known to me the ways of
life; You will make me full of joy in Your
presence.
IRVING, Earvin, Erv, Ervin, Ervine,
Erving, Irv, Irvin, Irvine
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Handsome
Spiritual Connotation:
Trusting Spirit
Scripture:
Isaiah 26:3
NKJV
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You, Because
he trusts in You.
IRWIN, Erwin, Erwyn, Irwyn
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Friend
Spiritual Connotation:
Triumphant Spirit
Scripture:
Zechariah 4:6
NKJV
This is the word of the
L
ORD
to Zerubba-bel:
“Not by might nor by power, but by
My Spirit,” says the
L
ORD
of hosts.
ISAAC, Ike, Isaak, Isac, Isak, Ishaq,
Izakk, Izzy, Yitzak, Yitzhak
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Laughter
Spiritual Connotation:
Child of Promise
Scripture:
Genesis 21:6
NASB
God has made laughter for me; everyone
who hears will laugh with me.
ISABEL, Isabela, Isabella, Isabelle,
Izabel, Izabele, Izabella
Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish
Inherent Meaning:
Consecrated to God
Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning Spirit
Scripture:
Isaiah 60:1
NKJV
Arise, shine; for your light has come! And
the glory of the
L
ORD
is risen upon you.
ISADORA, Isidora
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek