Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (98 page)

Scripture:
Song of Songs 2:14
NKJV

Let me see your face, let me hear your
voice; for your voice is sweet, and your
face is lovely.

KAYLYN, Kaelan, Kaelen, Kaelin,
Kaelyn, Kaelynn, Kailyn, Kalan,
Kalen, Kalin, Kalyn, Kaylan,
Kaylin, Kaylon, Kaylynn (see also
Caelan
,
Cailin
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Crowned

Spiritual Connotation:
Delivered

Scripture:
Hebrews 2:9
NKJV

But we see Jesus who was . . . for the
suffering of death crowned with glory
and honor, that He, by the grace of God,
might taste death for everyone.

KAYSA, Kajsa

Language/Cultural Origin:
Swedish

Inherent Meaning:
Clean

Spiritual Connotation:
Innocent

Scripture:
2 Samuel 22:21
NLT

The
L
ORD
rewarded me for doing right; he
compensated me because of my innocence.

KEANDRE, Kendre, Keondre (see
also
Kendre
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Manly

Spiritual Connotation:
Gentle

Scripture:
Philippians 4:5
NRSV

Let your gentleness be known to
everyone. The Lord is near.

KEANE, Kean, Keano, Keanu

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Commander

Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast

Scripture:
Psalm 16:8
NKJV

I have set the
L
ORD
always before me;
because He is at my right hand I shall not
be moved.

KEARA, Kearra, Keera, Keira,
Keirra, Kera (see also
Kiera
,
Kira
,
Kyrie
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Dark

Spiritual Connotation:
Obedient

Scripture:
Isaiah 50:10
NKJV

Who among you fears the
L
ORD
? . . .
Who walks in darkness and has no light?
Let him trust in the name of the
L
ORD
and rely upon his God.

KEARNEY, Kearn, Kearny

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Victorious

Spiritual Connotation:
Thankful

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.

KEATON, Keaten, Keeton

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From Where Hawks Fly

Spiritual Connotation:
Reverent

Scripture:
Exodus 3:5
NRSV

Come no closer! Remove the sandals
from your feet, for the place on which
you are standing is holy ground.

KEEGAN, Kaegan, Keagan, Kegan,
Keghan

Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic

Inherent Meaning:
Fiery

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Psalm 37:37
NKJV

Mark the blameless man, and observe
the upright; for the future of that man is
peace.

KEELAN, Kealyn, Keelen, Keelin,
Keelyn, Kielan, Kielyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Slender

Spiritual Connotation:
Holy

Scripture:
Leviticus 26:12
NKJV

I will walk among you and be your God,
and you shall be My people.

KEELY, Kealey, Kealy, Keelee,
Keeleigh, Keelie, Keely, Keilee,
Kieley

Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic

Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful

Spiritual Connotation:
Trusting

Scripture:
Proverbs 30:5
NKJV

Every word of God is pure; He is a shield
to those who put their trust in Him.

KEENA, Kina

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Brave

Spiritual Connotation:
Given Strength

Scripture:
Acts 28:15
NKJV

When Paul saw them, he thanked God
and took courage.

KEENAN, Keanan, Keenen, Keenon,
Kienan, Kienon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Little Commander

Spiritual Connotation:
Honored

Scripture:
Isaiah 12:2
NKJV

Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust
and not be afraid; for YAH, the
L
ORD
,
is my strength and song; He also has
become my salvation.

KEIANNA, Kayana, Kayanna,
Keiana (see also
Kiana
,
Kiona
,
Quiana
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Reverent

Spiritual Connotation:
Heir

Scripture:
Hebrews 12:28
NKJV

Therefore, since we are receiving a
kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us
have grace, by which we may serve God
acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

KEIFFER, Keefer, Kieffer

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Barrel Maker

Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved

Scripture:
John 14:23
NKJV

If anyone loves Me, he will keep My
word; and My Father will love him,
and We will come to him and make Our
home with him.

KEIKO, Keiki

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Happy Child

Spiritual Connotation:
Chosen

Scripture:
Psalm 65:4
NRSV

Happy are those whom you choose and
bring near to live in your courts. We shall
be satisfied with the goodness of your
house, your holy temple.

KEILA, see
Kaela

KEILANI, Keilana, Keilanna (see also
Kalani
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hawaiian

Inherent Meaning:
Glorious

Spiritual Connotation:
Likeness of God

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 3:18
NLT

As the Spirit of the Lord works within us,
we become more and more like him and
reflect his glory even more.

KEISHA, Keesha, Keeshawna,
Keisha, Kesha, Keshia, Keshonda,
Keysha, Kiesha, Kisha (see also
Queisha
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful Woman

Spiritual Connotation:
Gentle

Scripture:
1 Peter 3:4
TLB

Be beautiful inside, in your hearts, with
the lasting charm of a gentle and quiet
spirit that is so precious to God.

KEITA, Keeta

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish

Inherent Meaning:
Enclosed Place

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Zechariah 2:10
RSV

Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion; for
lo, I come and I will dwell in the midst of
you, says the
L
ORD
.

KEITH, Keath

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish

Inherent Meaning:
From the Place of Battle

Spiritual Connotation:
Brave

Scripture:
Galatians 5:25
NKJV