Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (163 page)

Inherent Meaning:
Lovely

Spiritual Connotation:
Beautiful

Scripture:
Esther 1:11
NCV

He commanded them to bring him Queen
Vashti . . . because she was very beautiful.

VAUGHN, Von

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Small

Spiritual Connotation:
Compassionate

Scripture:
Matthew 9:13
NKJV

I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I did
not come to call the righteous, but sinners,
to repentance.

VEGA, Veyga

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Falling Star

Spiritual Connotation:
Prophetic

Scripture:
Matthew 24:29
NLT

The sun will be darkened, the moon will
not give light, the stars will fall from the
sky, and the powers of heaven will be
shaken.

VELMA, Valma, Vellma

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Determined Protector

Spiritual Connotation:
Watchful

Scripture:
Matthew 25:13
NCV

So always be ready, because you don’t
know the day or the hour the Son of Man
will come.

VENUS, Veenus

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Love

Spiritual Connotation:
Greatest Power

Scripture:
Titus 3:4
NLT

But then God our Savior showed us his
kindness and love.

VERA, Vara, Vira

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Truth

Spiritual Connotation:
Strong in Virtue

Scripture:
Psalm 32:11
NLT

So rejoice in the
L
ORD
and be glad, all
you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you
whose hearts are pure!

VERENA, Verasha, Verasia, Vereena,
Verina, Verity (see also
Varina
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Truthful

Spiritual Connotation:
Forthright

Scripture:
Proverbs 12:19
NLT

Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon
exposed.

VERNON, Vern, Verne

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Youthful

Spiritual Connotation:
Vigorous

Scripture:
Colossians 3:23
NLT

Work hard and cheerfully at whatever
you do, as though you were working for
the Lord rather than for people.

VERONICA, Varonica, Veronika,
Véronique, Vonnie, Vonny,
Vronica

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
True Image

Spiritual Connotation:
In God’s Reflection

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 13:12
NCV

Now we see a dim reflection, as if we
were looking into a mirror, but then we
shall see clearly.

VIANNA, Viana (see also
Vienna
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
2 Chronicles 30:9
NKJV

For the
L
ORD
your God is gracious and
merciful, and will not turn His face from
you if you return to Him.

VICTOR, Vic, Victer, Vik, Viktor

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Conqueror

Spiritual Connotation:
Triumphant Spirit

Scripture:
Mark 11:24
RSV

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in
prayer, believe that you have received it,
and it will be yours.

VICTORIA, Vicci, Vickee, Vicki,
Vickie, Vicky, Victori, Victoriana,
Victorianna, Victorina, Victorya,
Viki, Vikki, Vikkie, Vikky,
Viktori, Viktoria, Viktoriana,
Viktorianna, Viktorina, Viktory,
Viktorya

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Conqueror

Spiritual Connotation:
Triumphant Spirit

Scripture:
Philippians 4:13
NKJV

I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me.

VIENNA, Viena (see also
Vianna
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Capital of Austria

Spiritual Connotation:
Chosen

Scripture:
Psalm 106:5
NCV

Let me be happy along with your happy
nation; let me join your own people in
praising you.

VINCENT, Vicente, Vince, Vincente,
Vinnie, Vinny

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Conquering

Spiritual Connotation:
Strength
Through Faith

Scripture:
Matthew 9:29
NASB

It shall be done to you according to your
faith.

VINSON, Vinnson

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Son of the Victor

Spiritual Connotation:
Redeemed

Scripture:
Romans 5:8
NKJV

But God demonstrates His own love
toward us, in that while we were still
sinners, Christ died for us.

VIOLET, Vi, Viola, Violette, Vyolet

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Modest Flower

Spiritual Connotation:
Humble

Scripture:
James 4:10
NASB

Humble yourselves in the presence of the
Lord, and He will exalt you.

VIRGIL, Vergil

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Staff Bearer

Spiritual Connotation:
Loyal Spirit

Scripture:
Isaiah 41:13
NKJV

For I, the
L
ORD
your God, will hold your
right hand. . . . Fear not, I will help you.

VIRGILIA, Virgillia

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Staff Bearer

Spiritual Connotation:
Protector

Scripture:
Psalm 23:4
NLT

Your rod and your staff protect and
comfort me.

VIRGINIA, Virg, Virgenia

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Pure

Spiritual Connotation:
Unblemished

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5:17
NRSV

So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new
creation: everything old has passed away;
see, everything has become new!

VIVIAN, Viv, Vivia, Viviana,
Viviane, Vivianna, Vivianne,
Vivien, Vivienne

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Lively

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyous Spirit

Scripture:
Psalm 37:4
NRSV

Take delight in the
L
ORD
, and he will give
you the desires of your heart.

VLADIMIR, Vladamir, Vlade, Vladé

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Famous Prince

Spiritual Connotation:
Upright

Scripture:
Jeremiah 29:13
NCV

When you search for me with all your
heart, you will find me!