Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (12 page)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God Has Answered Me

Spiritual Connotation:
Restored

Scripture:
Psalm 39:12
NLT

Hear my prayer, O
L
ORD
! Listen to my
cries for help!

ANANI, Annani, Ananni

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Covered With God

Spiritual Connotation:
Guarded

Scripture:
Psalm 3:3
RSV

But thou, O
L
ORD
, art a shield about
me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.

ANANIAS, Ananiah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Witness

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 6:1
NLT

As God’s partners, we beg you not to
reject this marvelous message of God’s
great kindness.

ANASTASIA, Anastasha,
Anastashia, Anastassia,
Anastassya (see also
Tasia
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Resurrection

Spiritual Connotation:
Awakening

Scripture:
Romans 8:11
NLT

The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from
the dead, lives in you. And just as God
raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he
will give life to your mortal bodies by this
same Spirit living within you.

ANDREA, Andee, Andi, Andraia,
Andraya, Andreah, Andreea,
Andreia, Andreya, Andria

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Womanly

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Grace

Scripture:
Proverbs 31:28
NKJV

Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her.

ANDREW, Anders, Anderson,
Andrae, Andras, Andre, André,
Andreas, Andrei, Andrés, Andy,
Aundré (see also
Drew
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Courageous

Spiritual Connotation:
Enduring

Scripture:
Psalm 27:1
KJV

The
L
ORD
is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear? The
L
ORD
is the
strength of my life; of whom shall I be
afraid?

ANEMONE, Anemonee, Anémonie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Breath

Spiritual Connotation:
Life of God

Scripture:
Psalm 150:6
KJV

Let every thing that hath breath praise the
L
ORD
. Praise ye the
L
ORD
.

ANESKA, Aneshka

Language/Cultural Origin:
Czech

Inherent Meaning:
Pure

Spiritual Connotation:
Likeness of Christ

Scripture:
1 John 3:2-3
NRSV

For we will see him as he is. And all who
have this hope in him purify themselves,
just as he is pure.

ANGELA, Angee, Angel, Angelea,
Angelee, Angeleigh, Angelena,
Angeliana, Angelica, Angelíca,
Angelina, Angeline, Angelique,
Angi, Angie, Anjelíka, Anjelina

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Angel/Messenger

Spiritual Connotation:
Bringer of Glad
Tidings

Scripture:
Revelation 22:16
RSV

I Jesus have sent my angel to you with
this testimony for the churches. I am the
root and the offspring of David, the bright
morning star.

ANGELO, Angelos

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
Angel/Messenger

Spiritual Connotation:
Bringer of Glad
Tidings

Scripture:
Luke 2:10-11
NKJV

I bring you good tidings of great joy which
will be to all people. For there is born to
you this day in the city of David a Savior,
who is Christ the Lord.

ANGUS

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish

Inherent Meaning:
Unique Strength

Spiritual Connotation:
Creative Spirit

Scripture:
Luke 10:7
KJV

And in the same house remain, eating
and drinking such things as they give: for
the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not
from house to house.

ANI, Anii (see also
Ann
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hawaiian

Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful

Spiritual Connotation:
Lovely in Spirit

Scripture:
Isaiah 52:7
NRSV

How beautiful upon the mountains are
the feet of the messenger who announces
peace . . . who says to Zion, your God
reigns.

ANIA, Aniah (see also
Anya
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Polish

Inherent Meaning:
Compassion

Spiritual Connotation:
Merciful

Scripture:
Proverbs 21:21
NASB

He who pursues righteousness and loyalty
finds life, righteousness and honor.

ANIKA, Aneka, Anekah, Anica,
Anicka, Anikka, Annika

Language/Cultural Origin:
Czech

Inherent Meaning:
Favor

Spiritual Connotation:
Grace of God

Scripture:
1 Samuel 2:26
KJV

And the child Samuel grew on, and was
in favour both with the
L
ORD
, and also
with men.

ANITA, Aneeta, Anetra, Anitra (see
also
Nita
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hispanic

Inherent Meaning:
Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Kindness

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 13:4
NRSV

Love is patient; love is kind; love is not
envious or boastful or arrogant.

ANN, Anne, Annette, Anni, Annie,
Anny (see also Ani)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English