Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (3 page)

Spiritual Connotation:

This is an implied, or
connotative
, meaning of the name. The goal has been to take connotative meanings and interpret them in a spiritual (or abstract) sense. There is a subjective element here, for almost every name has more than one connotative meaning. However, the goal here is not to exhaustively list the traits or characteristics implied by a given name. Instead, one or two are listed to give a general idea of what are often seen as intrinsic qualities of a particular name, such as would be desired, thought, or hoped for a child given the name to possess.

Scripture:

This is a reference from God’s Word which is intended to shed light upon the inherent and implied meanings of the name. Attention has been centered especially upon the promises, encouragements, and exhortations the heavenly Father has given.

A

AARON, Aaran, Aaren, Aarin,
Aaronn, Aarron, Aron, Arran,
Arron (see also
Aran
,
Aren
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Light Bringer

Spiritual Connotation:
Radiating God’s Light

Scripture:
Isaiah 60:1
KJV

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and
the glory of the
L
ORD
is risen upon thee.

ABBOT, Abbott

Language/Cultural Origin:
Aramaic

Inherent Meaning:
Spiritual Leader

Spiritual Connotation:
Walks in Truth

Scripture:
2 Kings 20:3
NKJV

Remember now, O
L
ORD
, I pray, how I
have walked before You in truth and with
a loyal heart, and have done what was
good in Your sight.

ABDIEL, Abdeel, Abdeil

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Servant of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Worshiper

Scripture:
Psalm 2:11
TLB

Serve the Lord with reverent fear; rejoice
with tremb ling.

ABDUL, Abdoul

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Servant

Spiritual Connotation:
Humble

Scripture:
Matthew 23:12
RSV

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled,
and whoever humbles himself will be
exalted.

ABEL, Abell

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Breath

Spiritual Connotation:
Life of God

Scripture:
Ephesians 5:2
NLT

Live a life filled with love for others, following
the example of Christ, who loved
you and gave himself as a sacrifice to take
away your sins.

ABI, Abbey, Abbi, Abby (see also
Abigail
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon

Inherent Meaning:
God’s Will

Spiritual Connotation:
Secure in God

Scripture:
Psalm 91:2
NKJV

I will say of the
L
ORD
, He is my refuge and
my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.

ABIA, Abiah (see also
Habaiah
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God Is My Father

Spiritual Connotation:
Child of God

Scripture:
Galatians 4:7
NKJV

Therefore you are no longer a slave but
a son, and if a son, then an heir of God
through Christ.

ABIEL, Abielle (see also
Aviel
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Child of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Heir of the Kingdom

Scripture:
Luke 18:16
NASB

Permit the children to come to Me, and
do not hinder them, for the kingdom of
God belongs to such as these.

ABIGAIL, Abbigail, Abbigayle,
Abbygayle, Abigael, Abigale

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
My Father Rejoices

Spiritual Connotation:
Cherished of God

Scripture:
Zephaniah 3:17
NKJV

The
L
ORD
your God in your midst, the
Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice
over you with gladness, He will quiet you
with His love, He will rejoice over you
with singing.