Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (32 page)

CEELEY, Ceelee, Ceeleigh, Ceelie,
Ceely, Seelee, Seeleigh, Seeley,
Seelie, Seely

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Blessed

Spiritual Connotation:
Favored

Scripture:
Hebrews 13:9
NLT

So do not be attracted by strange, new
ideas. Your spiritual strength comes from
God’s special favor.

CELENA, see
Selena

CELESTE, Celesta, Celestia,
Celestial, Celestine

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Heavenly

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Ephesians 1:3
NKJV

Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us
with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly
places in Christ.

CELINE, Celene, Celinda, Céline

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Fair as the Moon

Spiritual Connotation:
Lovely

Scripture:
Song of Songs 5:9
NKJV

What is your beloved more than another
beloved, O fairest among women?
What is your beloved more than another
beloved, that you so charge us?

CEPHAS, Cephus

Language/Cultural Origin:
Aramaic

Inherent Meaning:
Rock

Spiritual Connotation:
Foundation

Scripture:
Matthew 16:18
NLT

Now I say to you that you are Peter,
and upon this rock I will build my
church, and all the powers of hell will
not conquer it.

CERELLA, Cerelisa

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Springtime

Spiritual Connotation:
Gentle

Scripture:
Psalm 72:6
TLB

May the reign of this son of mine be as
gentle and fruitful as the springtime rains
upon the grass—like showers that water
the earth!

CÉRISE, Cerese, Ceri, Cerice,
Cerissa, Cerrice, Cerrina, Ceryce
(see also
Cherise
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Cherry

Spiritual Connotation:
Ageless

Scripture:
Psalm 92:14
NCV

When they are old, they will still produce
fruit; they will be healthy and fresh.

CHADWICK, Chad, Chadd, Chadley,
Chadrick, Chadron, Chadwyck

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Warrior’s
Town

Spiritual Connotation:
Privileged

Scripture:
Revelation 22:1
RSV

Then he showed me the river of the water
of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the
throne of God and of the Lamb.

CHAI, Chae (see also
Chay
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Healthy

Spiritual Connotation:
Eternal

Scripture:
John 6:27
NKJV

Do not labor for the food which perishes,
but for the food which endures to everlasting
life.

CHAIM, Khaim

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Life

Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning

Scripture:
John 12:25
NLT

Those who love their life in this world will
lose it. Those who despise their life in this
world will keep it for eternal life.

CHALICE, Chalace, Chalcie, Chalise,
Chalissa, Challis, Challisse,
Chalsey

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Goblet

Spiritual Connotation:
Cheerful

Scripture:
Proverbs 15:15
NRSV

All the days of the poor are hard, but a
cheerful heart has a continual feast.

CHALINA, Chaleena, Chara, Charah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hispanic

Inherent Meaning:
Rose

Spiritual Connotation:
Joy

Scripture:
Isaiah 35:1
NKJV

The wilderness and the wasteland shall be
glad for them, And the desert shall rejoice
and blossom as the rose.

CHALMERS, Chalmer, Chamar

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish

Inherent Meaning:
Head of the Household

Spiritual Connotation:
Prosperous Protector

Scripture:
Isaiah 55:11
NKJV

So shall My word be that goes forth from
My mouth; It shall not return to Me void.

CHAMADYA, Chamadaea,
Chamadia

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Desired

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Psalm 45:2
TLB

You are the fairest of all; Your words are
filled with grace; God himself is blessing
you forever.

CHAN, Chanae, Chann, Chayo

Language/Cultural Origin:
Cambodian

Inherent Meaning:
Sweet-Smelling Tree

Spiritual Connotation:
Image of God

Scripture:
Ephesians 5:2
NCV

Live a life of love just as Christ loved
us and gave himself for us as a sweet-
smelling offering and sacrifice to God.

CHANAH, Chana, Channa

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Favor of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Prayerful

Scripture:
Malachi 1:9
NKJV

But now entreat God’s favor, that He
may be gracious to us.

CHANAN, Chanen

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Cloud

Spiritual Connotation:
Provision

Scripture:
Exodus 13:22
NKJV

He did not take away the pillar of cloud
by day or the pillar of fire by night from
before the people.

CHANDELLE, Chandal, Chandel,
Shandal, Shandel, Shandelle

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Candle

Spiritual Connotation:
Witness

Scripture:
Matthew 5:14
NCV

You are the light that gives light to the
world. A city that is built on a hill cannot
be hidden.

CHANDLER, Chandan, Chandlan,
Chandon, Chanlan

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Candle Maker

Spiritual Connotation:
Bearer of Light

Scripture:
John 8:12
NKJV

I am the light of the world. He who follows
Me shall not walk in darkness, but
have the light of life.

CHANDRA, Chanda, Chandea,
Chandee, Chandre, Chandrelle,
Chandria, Shandra, Shandee,
Shandrelle, Shandria

Language/Cultural Origin:
Indo-Pakistani

Inherent Meaning:
Fair as the Moon

Spiritual Connotation:
Lovely

Scripture:
Song of Songs 1:8
NCV