Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (100 page)

Scripture:
Luke 19:17
NRSV

Well done, good slave! Because you have
been trustworthy in a very small thing,
take charge of ten cities.

KENRICK, Kenric, Kenrik (see also
Kendrick
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Bold Ruler

Spiritual Connotation:
Loyal

Scripture:
Psalms 119:112
NKJV

I have inclined my heart to perform Your
statutes forever, to the very end.

KENT, Khent

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Radiant

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Colossians 3:16
NKJV

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly
in all wisdom.

KENYA, Kenia, Kenja

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Animal Horn

Spiritual Connotation:
Accountable

Scripture:
Hebrews 10:24
NKJV

And let us consider one another in order
to stir up love and good works, but
exhorting one another.

KENYON, Kenyan

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Blond/White-Haired

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Philippians 1:27
NRSV

Only, live your life in a manner worthy
of the gospel of Christ.

KENZIE, Kensie, Kenzy, Kinzie (see
also
Mackenzie
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Child of the Wise
Leader

Spiritual Connotation:
Destined

Scripture:
Isaiah 11:2
NASB

The Spirit of the
L
ORD
will rest on Him,
the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit
of knowledge and the fear of the
L
ORD
.

KEON, Keion, Keionne, Keón, Keyon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 1:4
RSV

I give thanks to God always for you
because of the grace of God which was
given you in Christ Jesus.

KERANI, Kera, Kura, Kurani

Language/Cultural Origin:
Indo-Pakistani

Inherent Meaning:
Sacred Bells

Spiritual Connotation:
Protected

Scripture:
Psalm 23:5
NKJV

You prepare a table before me in the presence
of my enemies; You anoint my head
with oil; my cup runs over.

KERENSA, Karensa, Karenza,
Kerenza

Language/Cultural Origin:
Cornish

Inherent Meaning:
Loving

Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved

Scripture:
Isaiah 43:4
NCV

Because you are precious to me, because
I give you honor and love you . . . I will
give other nations to save your life.

KERMIT, Kermet, Kermie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Free of Envy

Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast

Scripture:
Isaiah 33:5-6
NKJV

The
L
ORD
is exalted, for He dwells on
high; He has filled Zion with justice and
righteousness. Wisdom and knowledge
will be the stability of your times.

KERN, Kerne

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Dark

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Romans 12:21
NKJV

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome
evil with good.

KEROS, Karos

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Reed of a Weaver’s
Beam

Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted

Scripture:
Exodus 35:35
NRSV

He has filled them with skill to do every
kind of work done . . . by any sort of
artisan or skilled designer.

KERRIANNE, Karriann, Karrianne,
Keriann, Kerianne, Kerriann,
Kerryann, Kerryanne (see also
Karianne
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Grace of the People

Spiritual Connotation:
Child of Grace

Scripture:
Romans 9:8
NCV

Abraham’s true children are those who
become God’s children because of the
promise God made to Abraham.

KERRY, Kearie, Keary, Keree, Kerey,
Keri, Kerrey, Kerri, Kerrick,
Kerrie (see also
Carey
,
Cary
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Dark-Haired

Spiritual Connotation:
Diligent

Scripture:
Colossians 3:23
NKJV

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as
to the Lord and not to men.

KERSEN, Kersan, Kersun

Language/Cultural Origin:
Indonesian

Inherent Meaning:
Cherry

Spiritual Connotation:
Destined

Scripture:
Isaiah 27:6
NASB

In the days to come Jacob will take root,
Israel will blossom and sprout; and they
will fill the whole world with fruit.

KERSTEN, see
Kirsten

KESHAWN, Keshaun, Keshon,
Keyshaun, Keyshawn

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiven

Scripture:
Psalm 116:5
RSV

Gracious is the
L
ORD
, and righteous; our
God is merciful.

KESHIA, see
Keisha

KESSIE, Kessa, Kessey, Kessi, Kessia,
Kessiah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Ashanti

Inherent Meaning:
Chubby Baby

Spiritual Connotation:
Nourished

Scripture:
1 Peter 2:2
NRSV

Like newborn infants, long for the pure,
spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow
into salvation.

KESTER, Kesster

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Bearer of Christ

Spiritual Connotation:
Servant

Scripture:
Mark 8:34
NRSV

If any want to become my followers, let
them deny themselves and take up their
cross and follow me.

KETURAH, Keturia, Keturyah (see
also
Katurah
)