Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (9 page)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Scholar

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Proverbs 8:11
NKJV

For wisdom is better than rubies, and all
the things one may desire cannot be compared
with her.

ALINE, Alene

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Noble

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
2 Chronicles 16:9
TLB

For the eyes of the Lord search back and
forth across the whole earth, looking for
people whose hearts are perfect toward
him, so that he can show his great power
in helping them.

ALISA, Alissa, Allissa, Allysa, Alysa,
Alyssa, Allyssa (see also
Elissa
,
Elysia
,
Lissa
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Noble

Spiritual Connotation:
Bold

Scripture:
Hebrews 13:6
NRSV

So we can say with confidence, The Lord
is my helper; I will not be afraid. What
can anyone do to me?

ALISHA, Aleasha, Aleesha, Aleisha,
Alesha, Aliesha, Alishah, Alishia,
Alysha, Alyshia, Alyssha

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Highborn

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious

Scripture:
Isaiah 25:8
KJV

He will swallow up death in victory; and
the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from
off all faces.

ALLARD, Alard (see also Ellard)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Brave

Spiritual Connotation:
Dedicated

Scripture:
Psalm 119:38
NKJV

Establish Your word to Your servant,
Who is devoted to fearing You.

ALLEGRA, Alegrea, Allegréa,
Allegria

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Cheerful

Spiritual Connotation:
Eager to Live

Scripture:
Psalm 37:4
NRSV

Take delight in the
L
ORD
, and he will give
you the desires of your heart.

ALLEN, see
Alan

ALLIE, Alley, Alli (see also Ali)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon

Inherent Meaning:
Brilliant

Spiritual Connotation:
Illuminated

Scripture:
Psalm 18:28
TLB

You have turned on my light! The Lord my
God has made my darkness turn to light.

ALLISON, Alicen, Alicyn, Alison,
Alisson, Alisyn, Allyson

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Truthful

Spiritual Connotation:
Holy

Scripture:
1 Chronicles 16:29
KJV

Give unto the
L
ORD
the glory due unto
his name . . . worship the
L
ORD
in the
beauty of holiness.

ALMA, Almah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Loving

Spiritual Connotation:
Patient

Scripture:
2 Thessalonians 3:5
NKJV

Now may the Lord direct your hearts
into the love of God and into the patience
of Christ.

ALMIRA, Allmira, Almeera, Almeira

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Princess

Spiritual Connotation:
Fulfillment of Truth

Scripture:
Psalm 25:10
KJV

All the paths of the
L
ORD
are mercy and
truth unto such as keep his covenant and
his testimonies.

ALONZO, Alanzo, Almanzo, Alonso

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Ready for Battle

Spiritual Connotation:
Prepared

Scripture:
Luke 1:17
NKJV

He will also go before Him in the spirit
and power of Elijah . . . to make ready a
people prepared for the Lord.

ALOYSIUS

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Noble

Spiritual Connotation:
Great

Scripture:
John 14:12
NCV

I tell you the truth, whoever believes in me
will do the same things that I do. Those
who believe will do even greater things than
these, because I am going to the Father.

ALPHA

Language/Cultural Origin:
Phoenician

Inherent Meaning:
Ox

Spiritual Connotation:
Restful

Scripture:
Matthew 11:29
NKJV

Take My yoke upon you and learn from
Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.

ALPHAEUS

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Traveler

Spiritual Connotation:
Nourished

Scripture:
Exodus 33:14
NRSV

My presence will go with you, and I will
give you rest.

ALPHONSO, Alfonso, Alfonzo,
Alphanso, Alphonzo

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
Noble

Spiritual Connotation:
Mighty Protector

Scripture:
Jeremiah 33:3
KJV

Call unto me, and I will answer thee,
and show thee great and mighty things,
which thou knowest not.

ALTHEA, Altheya, Althia (see also
Aletha
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Healer

Spiritual Connotation:
Wholesome

Scripture:
Philippians 4:8
NRSV

Finally, beloved, whatever is true, . . .
honorable, . . . just, . . . pure, . . .
pleasing, . . . [and] commendable, if there
is any excellence and if there is anything
worthy of praise, think about these things.

ALTON, see
Elton

ALVA (see also
Elva
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Brightness

Spiritual Connotation:
Alive

Scripture:
Job 33:4
NASB

The Spirit of God has made me, and the
breath of the Almighty gives me life.

ALVIN, Al, Alvan, Alven, Alvyn (see
also
Elvin
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Friend of All

Spiritual Connotation:
Sincere

Scripture:
Proverbs 18:24
RSV

There are friends who pretend to be
friends, but there is a friend who sticks
closer than a brother.

ALVIS (see also
Elvis
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scandinavian

Inherent Meaning:
All-Knowing

Spiritual Connotation:
Conqueror

Scripture:
Romans 8:37
NKJV