Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (85 page)

JAREK, Jarrek

Language/Cultural Origin:
Slavic

Inherent Meaning:
Born in January

Spiritual Connotation:
Promised Assurance

Scripture:
1 Timothy 1:14
NKJV

And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly
abundant, with faith and love which
are in Christ Jesus.

JARELL, Jarel, Jarelle, Jarrell, Jerall,
Jerel, Jerral, Jerell, Jerrel, Jerrell

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scandinavian

Inherent Meaning:
Mighty

Spiritual Connotation:
Power of God

Scripture:
Exodus 9:16
NKJV

But indeed for this purpose I have raised
you up, that I may show My power in
you, and that My name may be declared
in all the earth.

JAROAH, Jaroha, Jaroyah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
New Moon

Spiritual Connotation:
Festive

Scripture:
Psalm 81:3
RSV

Blow the trumpet at the new moon, at
the full moon, on our feast day.

JARON, Jaaron, Jairon, Jaren, Jarón,
Jarone (see also
Jeron
,
Yaron
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
He Will Sing; He Will
Cry Out

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Job 8:21
NKJV

He will yet fill your mouth with laughing,
and your lips with rejoicing.

JARRETT, Jaret, Jareth, Jarratt,
Jarret, Jarrot, Jarrott, Jerrat,
Jerrett, Jerott (see also
Garrett
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Warrior

Spiritual Connotation:
Brave

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 16:13
NRSV

Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be
courageous, be strong.

JARVIS, Jarvas, Javares, Javaris,
Javarius, Javaron, Javarus

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Skilled

Spiritual Connotation:
Inspired

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 6:2
NKJV

And in the day of salvation I have helped
you. Behold, now is the accepted time;
behold, now is the day of salvation.

JASIA, Jasha, Jasio, Jasya, Jazya

Language/Cultural Origin:
Polish

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiven

Scripture:
Joel 2:13
TLB

Return to the Lord your God, for he is
gracious and merciful. He is not easily
angered; he is full of kindness and anxious
not to punish you.

JASMINE, Jas, Jasmain, Jasmaine,
Jasman, Jasmin, Jasmon, Jasmyn,
Jass, Jassmin, Jassmine, Jassmyn,
Jaz, Jazmin, Jazmine, Jazminn,
Jazmon, Jazmyne, Jazz, Jazze,
Jazzman, Jazzmin, Jazzmon,
Jazzmyn (see also
Yasmine
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Persian

Inherent Meaning:
Jasmine Flower

Spiritual Connotation:
Messenger of Love

Scripture:
Isaiah 55:11
NKJV

So shall My word be that goes forth from
My mouth; it shall not return to Me void.

JASON, Jacen, Jaeson, Jaison, Jasan,
Jasen, Jasun, Jaysen, Jayson

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Healer

Spiritual Connotation:
Benevolent

Scripture:
Luke 6:45
NKJV

A good man out of the good treasure of his
heart brings forth good. . . . For out of the
abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

JASPER, Jaspar

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Treasure-Holder

Spiritual Connotation:
Richly Blessed

Scripture:
Matthew 25:29
NKJV

For to everyone who has, more will be
given, and he will have abundance; but
from him who does not have, even what
he has will be taken away.

JAVAN, Jaavon, Jahvon, Javaughn,
Javon, Javoni, Javonn (see also
Jevan
,
Jovan
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Clay

Spiritual Connotation:
Example

Scripture:
Deuteronomy 4:10
NASB

Assemble the people to Me, that
I may let them hear My words so
they . . .may teach their children.

JAVANA, Javanna, Javonna, Javonne,
Javonya

Language/Cultural Origin:
Malayan

Inherent Meaning:
From Java

Spiritual Connotation:
Honest

Scripture:
Joshua 24:14
NKJV

Now therefore, fear the
L
ORD
, serve Him
in sincerity and in truth.

JAVIER, Javiare

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
Owner of a New House

Spiritual Connotation:
Prosperous

Scripture:
Zechariah 8:12
NLT

For I am planting seeds of peace and
prosperity among you.

JAWAUN, see
Jajuan

JAY, Jai, Jey

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old French

Inherent Meaning:
Vivacious

Spiritual Connotation:
Adventurous

Scripture:
Psalm 139:3
NKJV

You comprehend my path and my lying
down, and are acquainted with all my
ways.

JAYA, Jaea, Jaia, Jayla, Jaylah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Indo-Pakistani

Inherent Meaning:
Victory

Spiritual Connotation:
Overcomer

Scripture:
Romans 8:37
NRSV

No, in all these things we are more than
conquerors through him who loved us.

JAYE, Jae, Jaela, Jaelin, Jaelynn,
Jalen, Jalin, Jaylan, Jaylee, Jayleen,
Jaylene, Jaylin, Jaylyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Jaybird

Spiritual Connotation:
Source of Joy