Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (65 page)

Spiritual Connotation:
Protected

Scripture:
2 Samuel 22:2
NCV

The
L
ORD
is my rock, my protection,
my Savior.

GAVIN, Gavan, Gaven, Gavyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
White Hawk

Spiritual Connotation:
Content

Scripture:
Psalm 119:34
NKJV

Give me understanding, and I shall keep
Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with
my whole heart.

GAYLORD, Gayler, Gaylor

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old French

Inherent Meaning:
Lively

Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted

Scripture:
Psalm 84:11
NKJV

For the
L
ORD
God is a sun and shield;
the
L
ORD
will give grace and glory; no
good thing will He withhold From those
who walk uprightly.

GEARY, Gearey

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Changeable

Spiritual Connotation:
Courageous

Scripture:
Psalm 16:8
NKJV

I have set the
L
ORD
always before me;
because He is at my right hand I shall not
be moved.

GEMINI, Gemelle, Gemina,
Gemmina

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Twin

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Isaiah 61:1
RSV

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,
because the
L
ORD
has anointed me to
bring good tidings to the afflicted.

GENA, see
Gina

GENE, see
Eugene

GENEEN, see Jeanine

GENEVA, Jeneva

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Juniper Tree

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Psalm 111:10
NKJV

The fear of the
L
ORD
is the beginning of
wisdom; a good understanding have all
those who do His commandments. His
praise endures forever.

GENEVIEVE, Genavieve, Geneviéve,
Jenavieve

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Fair

Spiritual Connotation:
Inner Beauty

Scripture:
Proverbs 31:10
RSV

A good wife who can find? She is far
more precious than jewels.

GENNA, see
Jenna

GENNIFER, see
Jennifer

GEOFFREY, Geffery, Geffrey, Geoff,
Geoffery, Giotto, Gottfried (see
also
Godfrey
,
Jeffrey
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Perfectly Tranquil

Spiritual Connotation:
Restful

Scripture:
Isaiah 32:18
NRSV

My people will abide in a peaceful habitation,
in secure dwellings, and in quiet
resting places.

GEORGE, Georges, Georgio,
Gheorghe, Giorgio, Giorgios

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Land Worker

Spiritual Connotation:
Walks With God

Scripture:
Genesis 5:24
NRSV

Enoch walked with God; then he was no
more, because God took him.

GEORGIA, Georgeann, Georgeanna,
Georgene, Georgette, Georgie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Farmer

Spiritual Connotation:
Promise of God

Scripture:
Hebrews 8:10
NKJV

I will put My laws in their mind and
write them on their hearts; and I will be
their God, and they shall be My people.

GERALD, Geraldo, Gerrald, Gerrold,
Gerry, Jerald, Jeraldo, Jeri, Jerrald,
Jerri, Jerrold, Jerry

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Mighty

Spiritual Connotation:
Loyal

Scripture:
Psalm 25:5
NKJV

Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for
You are the God of my salvation; on You
I wait all the day.

GERALDINE, Geraldina, Geralyn,
Geri, Gerianna, Gerry, Jeraldine

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Powerful

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious

Scripture:
Psalm 118:14
NKJV

The
L
ORD
is my strength and song, and
He has become my salvation.

GERARD, Gérard, Gerardo, Gerrard,
Gerry, Girard

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Strong, Powerful

Spiritual Connotation:
Trusting Heart

Scripture:
Psalm 138:8
NKJV

The
L
ORD
will perfect that which
concerns me; Your mercy, O
L
ORD
,
endures forever; do not forsake the
works of Your hands.

GERMAIN, Germaine, Germana,
Germane, Germaya, Germayne
(see also
Jermaine
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
From Germany

Spiritual Connotation:
Bringer of Unity

Scripture:
2 Timothy 2:22
NKJV

Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue
righteousness, faith, love, peace with those
who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

GERSHOM, Gershon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Stranger

Spiritual Connotation:
Visitor

Scripture:
John 8:23
NKJV

You are from beneath; I am from above.
You are of this world; I am not of this
world.

GIANNA, Giana, Gianella,
Giannella, Gianni, Jiana, Jianna,
Jianella

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Sanctified

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 1:4
RSV

I give thanks to God always for you
because of the grace of God which was
given you in Christ Jesus.

GIBBAR, Gibbár

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Mighty Man

Spiritual Connotation:
Empowered