Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (149 page)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Grateful

Spiritual Connotation:
Unifier

Scripture:
Colossians 3:15
NASB

And let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, to which indeed you were called
in one body; and be thankful.

SHALANA, Shalaina, Shalauna,
Shelanna, Shilauna

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Attractive

Spiritual Connotation:
Peaceful

Scripture:
Isaiah 26:3
NLT

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust
in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you!

SHALMAN, Shalmon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Peacemaker

Spiritual Connotation:
Pure

Scripture:
2 Peter 3:14
NCV

Dear friends, since you are waiting for
this to happen, do your best to be without
sin and without fault. Try to be at peace
with God.

SHALOM, Salóm, Shalum, Sholome

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Peace

Spiritual Connotation:
Hopeful

Scripture:
Romans 12:18
NKJV

If it is possible, as much as depends on
you, live peaceably with all men.

SHAMARA, Shamarah, Shamarra,
Shammara

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Prepared for Battle

Spiritual Connotation:
Vigilant

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 14:8
NLT

And if the bugler doesn’t sound a clear
call, how will the soldiers know they are
being called to battle?

SHAMIR, Shahmir, Shameer

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Precious Stone

Spiritual Connotation:
Invaluable

Scripture:
2 Chronicles 32:27
NCV

He made treasuries for his silver, gold,
gems, spices, shields, and other valuable
things.

SHAMIRA, Shamiria

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Precious Stone

Spiritual Connotation:
Destined

Scripture:
Zechariah 9:16
RSV

On that day the
L
ORD
their God will save
them for they are the flock of his people;
for like the jewels of a crown they shall
shine on his land.

SHAMMAI, Shamai, Shammae,

Shammay, Shammei

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Appraiser

Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning

Scripture:
Revelation 4:11
NASB

Worthy are You, our Lord and our God,
to receive glory and honor and power; for
You created all things.

SHANA, SHANAE, see
Shauna

SHANAHAN, Shannahan

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Wise

Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted

Scripture:
1 Kings 3:28
NRSV

All Israel heard of the judgment that the
king had rendered; and they stood in awe
of the king, because they perceived that
the wisdom of God was in him.

SHANDRA, see
Chandra

SHANE, Shaine, Shayne (see also
Sean
,
Shawn
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Redeemed

Scripture:
Hebrews 2:9
NCV

But we see Jesus . . . wearing a crown of
glory and honor because he suffered and
died. And by God’s grace, he died for
everyone.

SHANEISHA, Shaneesha, Shanesha,
Shaneshia, Shanisha, Shannisa

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful

Spiritual Connotation:
Witness

Scripture:
Romans 10:15
NLT

How beautiful are the feet of those who
bring good news!

SHANEL, see
Chanel

SHANEQUA, Shaneequa, Shaniqua

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Anointed

Scripture:
Colossians 1:6
TLB

The same Good News that came to you
is going out all over the world and changing
lives everywhere.

SHANLEY, Shanlea, Shanlee,
Shanleigh, Shanly

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Child of the Hero

Spiritual Connotation:
Mature

Scripture:
Proverbs 23:24
NRSV

The father of the righteous will greatly
rejoice; he who begets a wise son will be
glad in him.

SHANNA, see
Shauna

SHANNON, Shanan, Shannan,
Shannen, Shannin, Shannyn,
Shanon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Wise

Spiritual Connotation:
Inspired of God

Scripture:
Matthew 10:20
TLB

For it won’t be you doing the talking—it
will be the Spirit of your heavenly Father
speaking through you!

SHANTAE, Jhontae, Jhontay, Jontae,
Jontáe, Jonté, Jontée, Shanta,
Shantai, Shantay, Shantaya,
Shanté, Shantée (see also
Chante
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Singer

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Psalm 101:1
NLT

I will sing of your love and justice. I will
praise you,
L
ORD
, with songs.

SHANTEL, Shantell, Shanntell,
Shantal, Shantrell, Shauntel,
Shauntell, Shauntelle (see also
Chantal
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Song