Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (20 page)

Spiritual Connotation:
Renewed in Spirit

Scripture:
John 6:63
NASB

It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh
profits nothing; the words that I have spoken
to you are spirit and are life.

BARIAH, Bariya, Bariyah, Barriah
(see also
Beraiah
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Fugitive

Spiritual Connotation:
Seeker of Truth

Scripture:
Psalms 39:12
NLT

Hear my prayer, O
L
ORD
! Listen to my
cries for help! Don’t ignore my tears.
For I am your guest—a traveler passing
through.

BARKER, Barcker

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Shepherd

Spiritual Connotation:
Guide

Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 12:11
NLT

A wise teacher’s words spur students to
action and emphasize important truths.
The collected sayings of the wise are like
guidance from a shepherd.

BARNABAS, Barnaby, Barney,
Barnie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Son of Exhortation

Spiritual Connotation:
Praise to God

Scripture:
Psalm 25:1
KJV

Unto thee, O
L
ORD
, do I lift up my soul.

BARRIE, Bari, Barri

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Markswoman

Spiritual Connotation:
Brave

Scripture:
Judges 4:9
NKJV

There will be no glory for you in the journey
you are taking, for the
L
ORD
will sell
Sisera into the hand of a woman.

BARRY, Barrey, Bary

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Marksman

Spiritual Connotation:
Strong

Scripture:
Luke 10:27
NKJV

You shall love the
L
ORD
your God with
all your heart, with all your soul, with all
your strength, and with all your mind,
and your neighbor as yourself.

BARTHOLOMEW, Bart, Bartlet

Language/Cultural Origin:
Aramaic

Inherent Meaning:
Son of Tolmai

Spiritual Connotation:
Heir

Scripture:
Colossians 1:12
NASB

Giving thanks to the Father, who has
qualified us to share in the inheritance of
the saints in light.

BARUCH, Boruch

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Blessed

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
James 1:12
NRSV

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation.
Such a one has stood the test and
will receive the crown of life that the Lord
has promised to those who love him.

BARUSHKA, Baruska

Language/Cultural Origin:
Czech

Inherent Meaning:
Stranger

Spiritual Connotation:
Approved

Scripture:
Proverbs 27:2
NKJV

Let another man praise you, and not
your own mouth; a stranger, and not
your own lips.

BASIA, Basha, Basya, Batia, Batya

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Daughter of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Valued

Scripture:
Matthew 21:5
NRSV

Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your
king is coming to you.

BASIL, Bazil

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Kingly

Spiritual Connotation:
Magnificent

Scripture:
1 Chronicles 29:12
NASB

Both riches and honor come from You,
and You rule over all, and in Your hand
is power and might.

BAXTER, Baker

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
Provider

Spiritual Connotation:
Industrious

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 9:10
NASB

Now He who supplies seed to the sower
and bread for food will supply and multiply
your seed for sowing and increase the
harvest of your righteousness.

BAY, Baye

Language/Cultural Origin:
Vietnamese

Inherent Meaning:
Born on Saturday/Born
in the Month of July

Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiven

Scripture:
Romans 4:8
TLB

Yes, what joy there is for anyone whose
sins are no longer counted against him by
the Lord.

BEATRICE, Bea, Beatricia, Bee

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
Bringer of Joy

Spiritual Connotation:
Love of Life

Scripture:
Deuteronomy 27:7
KJV

And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and
shalt eat there, and rejoice before the
L
ORD
thy God.

BEAU (see also
Bo
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Handsome

Spiritual Connotation:
Peacemaker

Scripture:
Psalm 133:1
NASB

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
for brothers to dwell together in unity!

BEBE, Babe (see also
Bibi
)