Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (9 page)
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Authors: Dorothy Astoria
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Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Scholar
Spiritual Connotation:
Wise
Scripture:
Proverbs 8:11
NKJV
For wisdom is better than rubies, and all
the things one may desire cannot be compared
with her.
ALINE, Alene
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Noble
Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous
Scripture:
2 Chronicles 16:9
TLB
For the eyes of the Lord search back and
forth across the whole earth, looking for
people whose hearts are perfect toward
him, so that he can show his great power
in helping them.
ALISA, Alissa, Allissa, Allysa, Alysa,
Alyssa, Allyssa (see also
Elissa
,
Elysia
,
Lissa
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Noble
Spiritual Connotation:
Bold
Scripture:
Hebrews 13:6
NRSV
So we can say with confidence, The Lord
is my helper; I will not be afraid. What
can anyone do to me?
ALISHA, Aleasha, Aleesha, Aleisha,
Alesha, Aliesha, Alishah, Alishia,
Alysha, Alyshia, Alyssha
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Highborn
Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious
Scripture:
Isaiah 25:8
KJV
He will swallow up death in victory; and
the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from
off all faces.
ALLARD, Alard (see also Ellard)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Brave
Spiritual Connotation:
Dedicated
Scripture:
Psalm 119:38
NKJV
Establish Your word to Your servant,
Who is devoted to fearing You.
ALLEGRA, Alegrea, Allegréa,
Allegria
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Cheerful
Spiritual Connotation:
Eager to Live
Scripture:
Psalm 37:4
NRSV
Take delight in the
L
ORD
, and he will give
you the desires of your heart.
ALLEN, see
Alan
ALLIE, Alley, Alli (see also Ali)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon
Inherent Meaning:
Brilliant
Spiritual Connotation:
Illuminated
Scripture:
Psalm 18:28
TLB
You have turned on my light! The Lord my
God has made my darkness turn to light.
ALLISON, Alicen, Alicyn, Alison,
Alisson, Alisyn, Allyson
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Truthful
Spiritual Connotation:
Holy
Scripture:
1 Chronicles 16:29
KJV
Give unto the
L
ORD
the glory due unto
his name . . . worship the
L
ORD
in the
beauty of holiness.
ALMA, Almah
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Loving
Spiritual Connotation:
Patient
Scripture:
2 Thessalonians 3:5
NKJV
Now may the Lord direct your hearts
into the love of God and into the patience
of Christ.
ALMIRA, Allmira, Almeera, Almeira
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Princess
Spiritual Connotation:
Fulfillment of Truth
Scripture:
Psalm 25:10
KJV
All the paths of the
L
ORD
are mercy and
truth unto such as keep his covenant and
his testimonies.
ALONZO, Alanzo, Almanzo, Alonso
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Ready for Battle
Spiritual Connotation:
Prepared
Scripture:
Luke 1:17
NKJV
He will also go before Him in the spirit
and power of Elijah . . . to make ready a
people prepared for the Lord.
ALOYSIUS
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Noble
Spiritual Connotation:
Great
Scripture:
John 14:12
NCV
I tell you the truth, whoever believes in me
will do the same things that I do. Those
who believe will do even greater things than
these, because I am going to the Father.
ALPHA
Language/Cultural Origin:
Phoenician
Inherent Meaning:
Ox
Spiritual Connotation:
Restful
Scripture:
Matthew 11:29
NKJV
Take My yoke upon you and learn from
Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
ALPHAEUS
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Traveler
Spiritual Connotation:
Nourished
Scripture:
Exodus 33:14
NRSV
My presence will go with you, and I will
give you rest.
ALPHONSO, Alfonso, Alfonzo,
Alphanso, Alphonzo
Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian
Inherent Meaning:
Noble
Spiritual Connotation:
Mighty Protector
Scripture:
Jeremiah 33:3
KJV
Call unto me, and I will answer thee,
and show thee great and mighty things,
which thou knowest not.
ALTHEA, Altheya, Althia (see also
Aletha
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Healer
Spiritual Connotation:
Wholesome
Scripture:
Philippians 4:8
NRSV
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, . . .
honorable, . . . just, . . . pure, . . .
pleasing, . . . [and] commendable, if there
is any excellence and if there is anything
worthy of praise, think about these things.
ALTON, see
Elton
ALVA (see also
Elva
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Brightness
Spiritual Connotation:
Alive
Scripture:
Job 33:4
NASB
The Spirit of God has made me, and the
breath of the Almighty gives me life.
ALVIN, Al, Alvan, Alven, Alvyn (see
also
Elvin
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
German
Inherent Meaning:
Friend of All
Spiritual Connotation:
Sincere
Scripture:
Proverbs 18:24
RSV
There are friends who pretend to be
friends, but there is a friend who sticks
closer than a brother.
ALVIS (see also
Elvis
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Scandinavian
Inherent Meaning:
All-Knowing
Spiritual Connotation:
Conqueror
Scripture:
Romans 8:37
NKJV