Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance by Dorothy Astoria Read Free Book Online Page A

Origin: Greek
Inherent Meaning: Charming
Spiritual Connotation: Captivating
Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1 NASB
How beautiful you are, my darling, how beautiful you are!
ARISTOTLE, Ari, Arias, Arie, Aris, Arri
Language/Cultural Origin: Greek
Inherent Meaning: Greatest Achievement
Spiritual Connotation: Intelligent
Scripture: Proverbs 8:10 NCV
Choose my teachings instead of silver, and knowledge rather than the finest gold.
ARLEN, Arlan, Arland, Arlend, Arlin, Arlyn, Arlynn
Language/Cultural Origin: Irish
Inherent Meaning: Pledge
Spiritual Connotation: Truthful
Scripture: Psalm 34:1 NRSV
I will bless the L ORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
ARLENE, Arlana, Arleen, Arleyne, Arline, Arlis, Arliss, Arlyss
Language/Cultural Origin: Old English
Inherent Meaning: Pledge
Spiritual Connotation: Truthful
Scripture: Luke 8:15 NASB
But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance.
ARLEY, Arleigh, Arlie, Arly
Language/Cultural Origin: Old English
Inherent Meaning: Hunter
Spiritual Connotation: Pledge
Scripture: Genesis 1:28 NKJV
Then God blessed them, and God said to them, Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion . . . over every living thing that moves on the earth.
ARMAND, Armando, Armond
Language/Cultural Origin: Old German
Inherent Meaning: Army Man
Spiritual Connotation: Strong
Scripture: Psalm 37:39 NASB
But the salvation of the righteous is from the L ORD ; He is their strength in time of trouble.
ARMON, Arman, Armen, Armin
Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Fortress
Spiritual Connotation: Guarded
Scripture: Psalm 5:12 TLB
For you bless the godly man, O Lord; you protect him with your shield of love.
ARMONI, Armani, Armonni
    Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: From the Palace
Spiritual Connotation: Blessed
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6 NCV
Serving God does make us very rich, if we are satisfied with what we have.
ARNOLD, Arne, Arney, Arni, Arnie
Language/Cultural Origin: Old German
Inherent Meaning: Strong as an Eagle
Spiritual Connotation: Brave
Scripture: Psalm 103:1, 5 KJV
Bless the L ORD , O my soul . . . Who –satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
ARRIO, Ario
Language/Cultural Origin: Hispanic
Inherent Meaning: Warlike
Spiritual Connotation: Protector
Scripture: Psalm 82:3 NKJV
Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy.
ARSENIO, Arsenius, Arsinio
Language/Cultural Origin: Greek
Inherent Meaning: Masculine
Spiritual Connotation: One of Integrity
Scripture: Psalm 119:9 NIV
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
ARSLAN, Aslan
Language/Cultural Origin: Turkish
Inherent Meaning: Lion
Spiritual Connotation: Symbol of Christ
Scripture: Revelation 10:3 NRSV
He gave a great shout, like a lion roaring. And when he shouted, the seven thunders sounded.
ARTHUR, Art, Arte, Arther, Arthor, Artie, Artis, Arturo, Artur
Language/Cultural Origin: Irish
Inherent Meaning: Bold
Spiritual Connotation: Gracious Ruler
Scripture: Exodus 34:6 NLT
I am the L ORD , I am the L ORD , the merciful and gracious God. I am slow to anger and rich in unfailing love and faithfulness.
ASA, Asah
    Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Healer
Spiritual Connotation: Healer of the Mind and of the Body
Scripture: Isaiah 33:6 KJV
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the L ORD is his treasure.
ASAD, Asaad, Asád, Assad (see also Hasad )
Language/Cultural Origin: Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning: Lion
Spiritual Connotation: Strength of God
Scripture: Chronicles 29:12 NKJV
In Your hand is power and might; in Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all.
ASAPH
    Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Remover of Reproach
Spiritual Connotation: Gentle
Scripture: Proverbs 15:1 NKJV
A soft