Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (107 page)
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LATOYA, Latoiya, LaToya
Language/Cultural Origin:
American
Inherent Meaning:
Victorious
Spiritual Connotation:
Exalted
Scripture:
Matthew 12:20
NLT
He will not crush those who are weak, or
quench the smallest hope, until he brings
full justice with his final victory.
LAURA, Lauralee, Laureana, Lauret,
Laurette, Lauriana, Lauriane,
Laurianna, Laurina, Lora, Lorah,
Loretta, Lorra, Lorrah, Lorreta
(see also
Lara
,
Lori
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Crowned With Honor
Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious
Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 4:4
NLT
Then each of you will control your body
and live in holiness and honor.
LAUREL, Laural, Laurell, Laurelle
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Laurel
Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful
Scripture:
John 15:5
NRSV
I am the vine, you are the branches.
Those who abide in me and I in them
bear much fruit, because apart from me
you can do nothing.
LAUREN, Lauran, Laurene, Laurin,
Lauryn, Laurynn (see also
Loren
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Bay
Spiritual Connotation:
Guarded of God
Scripture:
Isaiah 25:4
TLB
But to the poor, O Lord, you are a refuge
from the storm, a shadow from the heat.
LAURIE, see
Lori
LAVEDA, Lavedia
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Purified
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
Scripture:
Psalm 84:11
NKJV
For the
L
ORD
God is a sun and shield;
the
L
ORD
will give grace and glory; no
good thing will He withhold from those
who walk uprightly.
LAVERNE, LaVerne, Laverna
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Springtime
Spiritual Connotation:
Peaceful
Scripture:
Isaiah 9:7
NKJV
Of the increase of His government and
peace there will be no end.
LAVINIA, Lavenia, Lavina
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Pure
Spiritual Connotation:
Priceless
Scripture:
Job 22:26
NKJV
For then you will have your delight in the
Almighty, and lift up your face to God.
LAVONNE, Lavanna, Lavonda,
Lavondria, LaVonne, Lavonya
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Warm, Cheerful
Spiritual Connotation:
Fruitful
Scripture:
Psalm 8:6
NKJV
You have made him to have dominion
over the works of Your hands; You have
put all things under his feet.
LAWRENCE, Lanny, Larrance,
Larrence, Larry, Laurant,
Laurence, Laurens, Laurent,
Lauris, Lauritz, Lawrance,
Lorence, Lorentz, Lorenzo,
Lorinzo, Lorrenzo (see also
Loren
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Crowned With Laurel
Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful
Scripture:
Psalm 118:24
NKJV
This is the day the
L
ORD
has made; We
will rejoice and be glad in it.
LAWTON, Laughton
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Hill Town
Spiritual Connotation:
Seeker of Truth
Scripture:
Matthew 6:33
NKJV
But seek first the kingdom of God and
His righteousness, and all these things
shall be added to you.
LAYLA, Laela, Laylah, Laylee, Laylie
(see also
Leala
,
Leila
,
Lila
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Born at Night
Spiritual Connotation:
Cause for Joy
Scripture:
Luke 2:11
TLB
The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—
has been born tonight in Bethlehem!
LAZARUS, Lazaros
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
He Whom God Helps
Spiritual Connotation:
Friend of God
Scripture:
John 16:13
NKJV
When He, the Spirit of truth, has come,
He will guide you into all truth.
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Gazelle
Spiritual Connotation:
Beauty and Grace
Scripture:
Psalm 18:32-33
NKJV
It is God who arms me with strength,
and makes my way perfect. He makes
my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me
on my high places.
Language/Cultural Origin:
French
Inherent Meaning:
Loyal
Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful
Scripture:
Proverbs 3:3
RSV
Let not loyalty and faithfulness forsake
you; bind them about your neck, write
them on the tablet of your heart.
LEANDER, Léandre
Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek
Inherent Meaning:
Brave as a Lion
Spiritual Connotation:
Strong in Spirit
Scripture:
John 15:4
NCV
Remain in me, and I will remain in
you. . . . You cannot produce fruit alone
but must remain in me.
LEANDRA, Leandrea, Leandria,
Leeandra
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Brave as a Lion
Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast
Scripture:
Psalm 86:15
NASB
But You, O Lord, are a God merciful
and gracious, slow to anger and abundant
in lovingkindness and truth.
LEANN, Leanne, Leean, Leeanne,
Leiann, Leianne (see also
Lian
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Youthful
Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous
Scripture:
2 Timothy 2:22
NIV
Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue
righteousness, faith, love and peace,
along with those who call on the Lord out
of a pure heart.