Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (51 page)

Scripture:
Matthew 28:6
NASB

He is not here, for He has risen, just as
He said.

EASTON, Eason

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Eastern Town

Spiritual Connotation:
Christlike

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 4:6
NASB

Light shall shine out of darkness . . . to
give the light of the knowledge of the glory
of God in the face of Christ.

EBONY, Ebanee, Ebany, Ebonee,
Eboney, Eboni, Ebonie

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Hard, Dark Wood

Spiritual Connotation:
Shining

Scripture:
John 8:12
NRSV

I am the light of the world. Whoever
follows me will never walk in darkness
but will have the light of life.

ECHO, Ecko, Ekko

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Repeated Sound

Spiritual Connotation:
Constant Prayer

Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 5:17
NASB

Pray without ceasing; in everything give
thanks; for this is God’s will for you in
Christ Jesus.

EDA, Edah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Loyal

Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful

Scripture:
Psalm 77:14
NKJV

You are the God who does wonders; You
have declared Your strength among the
peoples.

EDANA, Edanna, Edena

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Ardent Flame

Spiritual Connotation:
Unending Love

Scripture:
Song of Songs 8:6
RSV

Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a
seal upon your arm; for love is strong as
death.

EDEN, Eaden, Eadin, Edin, Edyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Delightful

Spiritual Connotation:
Pleasing

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.

EDGAR, Ed

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Prosperous

Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 12:4
NKJV

There are diversities of gifts, but the
same Spirit.

EDIE, Eadie, Edy, Eydie

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Wealthy

Spiritual Connotation:
Obedient

Scripture:
1 Kings 2:3
TLB

Obey the laws of God and follow all his
ways; keep each of his commands written
in the law of Moses so that you will prosper
in everything you do.

EDITH, Edythe

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Valuable Gift

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Proverbs 3:15
RSV

She is more precious than jewels, and
nothing you desire can compare with her.

EDMUND, Edmon, Edmond,
Edmonde, Esmond

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Blessed Peace

Spiritual Connotation:
Prosperous Protector

Scripture:
John 14:27
NKJV

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give
to you; not as the world gives do I give
to you. Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid.

EDNA, Ednah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Rejuvenated

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Pleasure

Scripture:
John 3:6
NASB

That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and
that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

EDOM

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Red Earth

Spiritual Connotation:
Strong

Scripture:
Genesis 36:8
NCV

So Esau lived in the mountains of Edom.
(Esau is also named Edom.)

EDRIC, Eddrick, Ederick, Edrick

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Powerful With Property

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Deuteronomy 30:9
RSV

The
L
ORD
your God will make you
abundantly prosperous in all the work of
your hand.

EDWARD, Ed, Eddie, Eddy, Eduardo,
Edwardo, Edwards

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Appointed to Protect

Spiritual Connotation:
Guardian of
Happiness

Scripture:
John 14:13
NKJV

And whatever you ask in My name, that
I will do, that the Father may be glorified
in the Son.

EDWIN, Edwyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Prosperous Friend

Spiritual Connotation:
Belonging to God

Scripture:
John 17:10
NKJV

And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are
Mine, and I am glorified in them.

EDWINA (Ed-ween-a)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Rich in Friendship

Spiritual Connotation:
A Friend of God

Scripture:
John 15:14
NIV

You are my friends if you do what I
command.

EGAN, Eagan, Egann, Egen

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Ardent

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Zeal

Scripture:
Psalm 69:9
NLT

Passion for your house burns within me, so
those who insult you are also insulting me.

EILEEN, Eilean, Eilene, Eilleen (see
also
Aileen
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Bright Light

Spiritual Connotation:
Glorious

Scripture:
Psalm 23:6
KJV

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
me all the days of my life: and I will
dwell in the house of the
L
ORD
for ever.