Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (70 page)

HALEY, Haeley, Hailee, Hailey,
Hailie, Halee, Haleigh, Halie,
Haylee, Hayleigh, Hayley, Haylie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scandinavian

Inherent Meaning:
Heroine

Spiritual Connotation:
Creative

Scripture:
Colossians 3:23-24
NKJV

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as
to the Lord and not to men . . . for you
serve the Lord Christ.

HALIA, Halianna, Hallia, Halliana

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hawaiian

Inherent Meaning:
In Remembrance of a
Loved One

Spiritual Connotation:
Reflective

Scripture:
Luke 22:19
NKJV

And He took bread, gave thanks and
broke it, and gave it to them, saying,
“This is My body which is given for you;
do this in remembrance of Me.”

HALIAN, Halien

Language/Cultural Origin:
Zuni

Inherent Meaning:
Young

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
2 Timothy 2:2
NKJV

And the things that you have heard from
me among many witnesses, commit these
to faithful men who will be ab le to teach
others also.

HALIM, Haleem

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Patient

Spiritual Connotation:
Persistent

Scripture:
2 Timothy 4:2
NLT

Preach the word of God. Be persistent,
whether the time is favorab le or not.
Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage
your people with good teaching.

HALINA, Halinah (see also
Helena
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Glowing

Spiritual Connotation:
Godly Example

Scripture:
Matthew 5:14
NLT

You are the light of the world—like a city
on a mountain, glowing in the night for
all to see.

HALLAN, Hallin

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Manor

Spiritual Connotation:
Generous

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 9:9
TLB

The godly man gives generously to the
poor. His good deeds will be an honor to
him forever.

HALLE, Halla, Halley, Halli, Hally

Language/Cultural Origin:
Nigerian

Inherent Meaning:
Unexpected Gift

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessing

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 9:13
TLB

Those you help . . . will praise God for
this proof that your deeds are as good as
your doctrine.

HALONA, Halonah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Native American

Inherent Meaning:
Fortunate

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Proverbs 3:18
NKJV

She is a tree of life to those who take hold
of her, and happy are all who retain her.

HALSEY, Halsee, Halseigh, Halzee

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Ruler’s Island

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
3 John 11
NKJV

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but
what is good. He who does good is of God,
but he who does evil has not seen God.

HAMAL, Hamaal

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Lamb

Spiritual Connotation:
Hopeful

Scripture:
Isaiah 11:6
NKJV

The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb,
the leopard shall lie down with the young
goat. . . . And a little child shall lead them.

HAMAN, Hayman

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Well Disposed

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Deuteronomy 30:5
NLT

He will make you even more prosperous
and numerous than your ancestors!

HAMILTON, Hamelton

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Fortified Castle

Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful

Scripture:
Proverbs 20:6
RSV

Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,
but a faithful man who can find?

HAMLET, Hamlett

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old Norse

Inherent Meaning:
From the Village

Spiritual Connotation:
Compassionate

Scripture:
Luke 6:36
NKJV

Therefore be merciful, just as your
Father also is merciful.

HAMLIN, Hamelin, Hamlyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Loves His Home

Spiritual Connotation:
Godly Example

Scripture:
Ephesians 5:25
NKJV

Husbands, love your wives, just as
Christ also loved the church and gave
Himself for her.

HAMMOND, Hamond

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Village

Spiritual Connotation:
Witness

Scripture:
1 Peter 2:21
NASB

For you have been called for this purpose,
since Christ also suffered for you,
leaving you an example for you to follow
in His steps.

HAMUEL, Hammuel

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Warmth of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Loving

Scripture:
Isaiah 60:3
NLT

All nations will come to your light. Mighty
kings will come to see your radiance.

HANA, Hanita

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Flower

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Psalm 96:12-13
NCV

Let the fields and everything in them
rejoice. Then all the trees of the forest
will sing for joy before the
L
ORD
, because
he is coming.

HANAN, Hannan, Hannen, Hannon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew