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Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (136 page)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Primitive, Ancient
Spiritual Connotation:
Eternal Value
Scripture:
Philippians 4:8
NCV
Think about the things that are good and
worthy of praise. Think about the things
that are true and honorable and right and
pure and beautiful and respected.
PRUDENCE, Prudy
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Discretion
Spiritual Connotation:
Awareness of God
Scripture:
Psalm 19:8
NKJV
The statutes of the
L
ORD
are right, rejoicing
the heart; the commandment of the
L
ORD
is pure, enlightening the eyes.
PRYOR, Prior
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Head of the Monastery
Spiritual Connotation:
Respected
Scripture:
1 Timothy 5:17
NASB
Let the elders who rule well be considered
worthy of doub le honor, especially those
who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Q
QABIL, Qabial, Qabiel, Qabiele,
Qabielle
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Able
Spiritual Connotation:
Strength of God
Scripture:
Hebrews 2:18
RSV
For because he himself has suffered and
been tempted, he is ab le to help those
who are tempted.
QADIM, Qadeem, Qadím (see also
Kadim
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Ancient
Spiritual Connotation:
Eternal
Scripture:
Revelation 21:6
NKJV
It is done! I am the Alpha and the
Omega, the Beginning and the End. I
will give of the fountain of the water of
life freely to him who thirsts.
QADIR, Qadeer
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Powerful
Spiritual Connotation:
Witness
Scripture:
Psalm 106:8
RSV
Yet he saved them for his name’s sake,
that he might make known his mighty
power.
QADIRA, Qadeera
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Powerful
Spiritual Connotation:
Power of God
Scripture:
Ephesians 1:19
TLB
I pray that you will begin to understand
how incredibly great his power is to help
those who believe him.
QAMAR, Quamar
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Moon
Spiritual Connotation:
Glorious Joy
Scripture:
Isaiah 60:20
TLB
Your sun shall never set; the moon shall
not go down—for the Lord will be your
everlasting light; your days of mourning
all will end.
QITARAH, Qitara
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Fragrance
Spiritual Connotation:
Pleasing
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 2:15
RSV
For we are the aroma of Christ to God
among those who are being saved and
among those who are perishing.
QUANAH, Quan, Quanh (see also
Khan
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Comanche
Inherent Meaning:
Fragrance
Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved
Scripture:
Song of Songs 1:12
NASB
While the king was at his table, my perfume
gave forth its fragrance.
QUANEISHA, Quanesha, Quanisha,
Quanishia, Quenisha, Quenishia
(see also
Keneisha
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
American
Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful
Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous
Scripture:
Proverbs 31:30
NLT
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not
last; but a woman who fears the
L
ORD
will be greatly praised.
QUBILAH, Quabilah
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning:
Conciliatory
Spiritual Connotation:
Peacemaker
Scripture:
Hebrews 12:14
NIV
Make every effort to live in peace with all
men and to be holy; without holiness no
one will see the Lord.
QUEISHA, Queshia, Quisha (see also
Keisha
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
American
Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful
Spiritual Connotation:
Unblemished
Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 11:9
NCV
Young people, enjoy yourselves while you
are young. . . . But remember that God
will judge you for everything you do.
QUENBY, Quenbie
Language/Cultural Origin:
Swedish
Inherent Meaning:
Feminine
Spiritual Connotation:
Holy
Scripture:
1 Timothy 5:2
NLT
Treat the older women as you would your
mother, and treat the younger women
with all purity as your own sisters.
QUENNELL, Quenell, Quennel
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old French
Inherent Meaning:
From by the Oak Tree
Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast
Scripture:
Psalm 1:3
NLT
They are like trees planted along the
riverbank, bearing fruit each season without
fail. Their leaves never wither.
QUENTIN, Quenton, Qwentin
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Queen’s Town
Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiven
Scripture:
Romans 8:1
NRSV
There is therefore now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus.
QUERIDA, Queridah
Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish
Inherent Meaning:
Beloved
Spiritual Connotation:
Loving
Scripture:
1 John 4:7
NRSV
Beloved, let us love one another, because
love is from God; everyone who loves is
born of God and knows God.
Language/Cultural Origin:
American
Inherent Meaning:
Gracious
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
Scripture:
Numbers 6:24-25
KJV
The
L
ORD
bless thee, and keep thee: The
L
ORD
make his face shine upon thee, and
be gracious unto thee.
QUILLAN, Quillen, Quillon
Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic
Inherent Meaning:
Little Cub
Spiritual Connotation:
Beloved
Scripture:
Psalm 91:15
RSV
When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble, I will rescue
him and honor him.
QUIMBY, Quinby
Language/Cultural Origin:
Scandinavian
Inherent Meaning:
From the Queen’s Estate
Spiritual Connotation:
Vigilant Spirit
Scripture:
Matthew 24:42
NASB
Therefore be on the alert, for you do not
know which day your Lord is coming.
QUINCY, Quincey, Quinci, Quincie
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old French