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

answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
ASAREL, Ahsarel, Azarael, Azareel (see also Asriel , Azarel , Azriel )
Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Upright
Spiritual Connotation: Exalted
Scripture: Genesis 41:43 NASB
And he had him ride in his second chariot; and they proclaimed before him, “Bow the knee!” And he set him over all the land of Egypt.
ASENATH, Asennath
Language/Cultural Origin: Egyptian
Inherent Meaning: Belonging to the Goddess
Spiritual Connotation: Honored
Scripture: Genesis 41:50 NKJV
And to Joseph were born two sons . . . whom Asenath . . . bore to him.
ASHA, Ashia
Language/Cultural Origin: Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning: Vitality
Spiritual Connotation: Humble Strength
Scripture: Genesis 49:15 TLB
When he saw how good the countryside was, how pleasant the land, he willingly bent his shoulder to the task and served his masters with vigor.
ASHBY, Ashbey
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: From the Ash-Tree Farm
Spiritual Connotation: Fear of God
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1 NKJV
Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
ASHER, Ashor, Ashur
    Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Blessed
Spiritual Connotation: Fortunate
Scripture: Psalm 16:11 NKJV
You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
ASHFORD, Ash
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: From the Ash-Tree Ford
Spiritual Connotation: Victorious
Scripture: Revelation 2:7 NKJV
To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
ASHLEY, Ashelee, Asheleigh, Asheley, Ashlea, Ashleah, Ashleay, Ashlee, Ashleigh, Ashly
Language/Cultural Origin: Old English
Inherent Meaning: Of the Ash-Tree Meadow
Spiritual Connotation: Harmony
Scripture: Psalm 133:1 NRSV
How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!
ASHLYNN, Ashlan, Ashlen, Ashlin, Ashling, Ashlyn, Ashlyne, Ashlynne
Language/Cultural Origin: Irish
Inherent Meaning: Dream
Spiritual Connotation: Vision of God
Scripture: Ezekiel 12:23 NKJV
The days are at hand, and the fulfillment of every vision.
ASHTON, Ashtin
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: From the Ash-Tree Farm
Spiritual Connotation: Supplicant
Scripture: Psalm 57:2 NLT
I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.
ASIA, Aisia, Asya, Aysia
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: Eastern Sunrise
Spiritual Connotation: God Is Sovereign
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:22 NKJV
For there is none like You, nor is there any God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
ASRIEL, Ashrael, Ashreel, Ashrayel, Ashriel, Asrael, Asreel, Asreyel (see also Asarel , Azarel , Azriel )
Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: God Is Joined
Spiritual Connotation: Unity
Scripture: Psalm 133:1 NRSV
How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!
ASTHER, Aster (see also Esther )
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: Flower
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; The glory of the L ORD shall be your rear guard.
ATARAH, Atara, Atarra
    Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Crown
Spiritual Connotation: Faithful
Scripture: Revelation 2:10 NCV
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. . . . Be faithful, even if you have to die, and I will give you the crown of life.
ATHALIA, Atalya, Athalya
    Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Afflicted
Spiritual Connotation: Honor
Scripture: Isaiah 38:19 TLB
The living, only the living, can praise you as I do today. One generation makes known your faithfulness to the next.
ATHENA, Athina
Language/Cultural Origin: Greek
Inherent Meaning: Wise
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