Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (167 page)

Spiritual Connotation:
Arm of God

Scripture:
Psalm 68:28
NRSV

Summon your might, O God; show your
strength, O God, as you have done for
us before.

YAGO, see
Iago

YALE, Yail, Yayle

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Hill

Spiritual Connotation:
Prosperous

Scripture:
Psalm 72:3
NIV

The mountains will bring prosperity to the
people, the hills the fruit of righteousness.

YAMILA, see
Jamila

YAMINAH, Yamina

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Proper

Spiritual Connotation:
Respectful

Scripture:
1 Timothy 5:2
NLT

Treat the older women as you would your
mother, and treat the younger women
with all purity as your own sisters.

YANA, Yanah, Yanna, Yannah,
Yannam, Yannica, Yannick,
Yannika (see also
Jana
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Polish

Inherent Meaning:
Gift of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Purchased

Scripture:
Romans 6:23
NKJV

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift
of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our
Lord.

YARDAN, Yarden

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
King

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious

Scripture:
2 Chronicles 20:15
NKJV

Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of
this great multitude, for the battle is not
yours, but God’s.

YARINA, Yariana, Yarianna, Yaryna

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Peace

Spiritual Connotation:
Secure

Scripture:
Philippians 4:7
NRSV

And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus.

YARON, Yairon, Yaróne (see also
Jaron
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
He Will Sing;
He Will Cry Out

Spiritual Connotation:
High Praise

Scripture:
Romans 15:9
TLB

I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing to your name.

YASMINE, Yasmen, Yasmon,
Yazmen, Yazmin, Yazmine (see also
Jasmine
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Persian

Inherent Meaning:
Jasmine Flower

Spiritual Connotation:
Blossom

Scripture:
Isaiah 35:2
TLB

Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers
and singing and joy!

YEIRA, Yeirah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Light

Spiritual Connotation:
Witness

Scripture:
Matthew 5:14
KJV

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is
set on an hill cannot be hid.

YELINA, Yelana, Yelanna (see also
Jelena
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Shining

Spiritual Connotation:
Glory of God

Scripture:
Exodus 34:30
NASB

So when Aaron and all the sons of Israel
saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face
shone, and they were afraid to come
near him.

YEMENA, Yemina

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Capable

Spiritual Connotation:
Exalted

Scripture:
Proverbs 22:29
NKJV

Do you see a man who excels in his
work? He will stand before kings; he will
not stand before unknown men.

YERIEL, Yeriell, Yerielle (see also
Jeriel
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Taught by God

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
John 7:16
NCV

The things I teach are not my own, but
they come from him who sent me.

YOHANN, see
Johann

YOHANNA, see
Johanna

YOKO, Yoki

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Good Girl

Spiritual Connotation:
Justified

Scripture:
Romans 3:10
NKJV

There is none righteous, no, not one.

YOLANDA, Yalonda, Yolana,
Yolanna, Yolonda, Yulonda

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Violet Flower

Spiritual Connotation:
Sign of Life

Scripture:
Psalm 36:9
NKJV

For with You is the fountain of life; in
Your light we see light.

YONINA, Yonita

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Dove

Spiritual Connotation:
Graceful

Scripture:
Song of Songs 4:1
NRSV

How beautiful you are, my love, how
very beautiful! Your eyes are doves
behind your veil.

YORDANA, Jordana, Jordanna,
Yordanna

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Descender

Spiritual Connotation:
Praise

Scripture:
Psalm 25:1
NKJV

To You, O
L
ORD
, I lift up my soul.

YORI, Yoriko

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Trustworthy

Spiritual Connotation:
Honest

Scripture:
Psalm 25:21
NLT

May integrity and honesty protect me,
for I put my hope in you.

YORIANNA, see
Jorianna

YORK, Yorick, Yorke, Yorrick

Language/Cultural Origin:
Celtic

Inherent Meaning:
From the Yew-Tree
Estate

Spiritual Connotation:
Vigilant

Scripture:
Proverbs 3:23
NKJV

Then you will walk safely in your way,
and your foot will not stumble.

YOSHI, Yóshi, Yoshie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Respectful

Spiritual Connotation:
Obedient

Scripture:
Ephesians 6:5
NCV

Slaves, obey your masters here on earth
with fear and respect and from a sincere
heart, just as you obey Christ.

YUKI, Yukie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Snow

Spiritual Connotation:
Cleansed

Scripture:
Isaiah 1:18
NKJV

Though your sins are like scarlet, they
shall be as white as snow.

YUL, Yule, Yuul

Language/Cultural Origin:
Mongolian

Inherent Meaning:
Beyond the Horizon

Spiritual Connotation:
Worshiper

Scripture:
Psalm 113:3
NASB

From the rising of the sun to its setting
the name of the
L
ORD
is to be praised.

YUMA, Yumia

Language/Cultural Origin:
Native American