Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (75 page)

Scripture:
Hebrews 9:26
NASB

Otherwise, He would have needed to suffer
often since the foundation of the world;
but now once at the consummation of the
ages He has been manifested to put away
sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

HIROSHI, Hirashi

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Generous

Spiritual Connotation:
Cheerful

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 9:7
NCV

Each one should give as you have decided
in your heart to give. You should not be
sad when you give, and you should not
give because you feel forced to give.

HISA, Hisae, Hisayo

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Long-Lasting

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
John 6:27
NKJV

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

HODIAH, Hodiyah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Splendor of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Majestic

Scripture:
Psalm 29:2
NRSV

Ascribe to the
L
ORD
the glory of his
name; worship the
L
ORD
in holy splendor.

HOGAN, Hogen

Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic

Inherent Meaning:
Youthful

Spiritual Connotation:
Generous Soul

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 9:12
NCV

This service you do not only helps the
needs of God’s people, it also brings
many more thanks to God.

HOLBROK, Holbrooke

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Brook

Spiritual Connotation:
Peaceful

Scripture:
Psalm 122:7
NKJV

Peace be within your walls, prosperity
within your palaces.

HOLDEN, Holdin

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Valley Hollow

Spiritual Connotation:
Fearless

Scripture:
Joel 2:21
NKJV

Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for
the
L
ORD
has done marvelous things!

HOLLIS, Hollyss

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Holly Trees

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Isaiah 58:8
NKJV

Then your light shall break forth like the
morning, your healing shall spring forth
speedily, and your righteousness shall go
before you.

HOLLY, Hollee, Holley, Holli, Hollie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Holly Tree

Spiritual Connotation:
Peaceful

Scripture:
Philippians 4:7
NKJV

And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus.

HOLLYANN, Hollianna, Hollyanne

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Kind

Scripture:
Ephesians 4:32
NKJV

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, just as
God in Christ forgave you.

HOMER

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Covenant

Spiritual Connotation:
Doer of God’s Word

Scripture:
Jeremiah 32:40
NKJV

And I will make an everlasting covenant
with them, that I will not turn away from
doing them good.

HONORIA, Honor, Honora, Honoré

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Honorable Woman

Spiritual Connotation:
Thankful

Scripture:
Psalm 100:4
NKJV

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
and into His courts with praise. Be
thankful to Him, and bless His name.

HOPE, Hopie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Trust in the Future

Spiritual Connotation:
Understanding Heart

Scripture:
Psalm 37:4
NKJV

Delight yourself also in the
L
ORD
, and He
shall give you the desires of your heart.

HOPHNI, Hophnee, Hophney

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Strong

Spiritual Connotation:
Arm of God

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 12:9
RSV

My grace is sufficient for you, for my
power is made perfect in weakness.

HORACE, Horacio, Horatio,
Horatius

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Keeper of Time

Spiritual Connotation:
Efficient

Scripture:
Ephesians 5:15-16
NKJV

See then that you walk circumspectly, not
as fools but as wise, redeeming the time,
because the days are evil.

HORTON, Horten

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Garden Estate

Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful Steward

Scripture:
1 Peter 4:10
NRSV

Like good stewards of the manifold grace
of God, serve one another with whatever
gift each of you has received.

HOSANNA, Hosana (see also
Osanna
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God Has Heard

Spiritual Connotation:
Praise the Lord

Scripture:
John 12:13
NRSV

Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in
the name of the Lord—the King of Israel!