Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (109 page)

Only be strong and very courageous;
be careful to do according to all the law
which Moses My servant commanded
you . . . so that you may have success
wherever you go.

LEONA, Leone, Leonia, Liona

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Lioness

Spiritual Connotation:
Courageous Spirit

Scripture:
Psalm 25:5
RSV

Lead me in thy truth, and teach me, for
thou art the God of my salvation; for
thee I wait all the day long.

LEONARD, Len, Lenard, Lennard,
Lennie, Lenno, Lenny, Leno,
Léonard, Leonardo

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Strong as a Lion

Spiritual Connotation:
Fearless Spirit

Scripture:
Proverbs 8:14
NKJV

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I
am understanding, I have strength.

LEORA, see
Liora

LEROY, Leeroy, LeeRoy, LeRoy

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old French

Inherent Meaning:
Royal

Spiritual Connotation:
Esteemed

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 2:10
NKJV

But God has revealed them to us through
His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all
things, yes, the deep things of God.

LESLIE, Leslea, Leslee, Lesley, Lesli,
Lesslie, Lezlee, Lezley, Lezlie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish

Inherent Meaning:
From the Low Meadow

Spiritual Connotation:
Remembered

Scripture:
Isaiah 42:16
NKJV

I will bring the b lind by a way they did
not know; I will lead them in paths they
have not known. I will make darkness
light before them.

LESTER, Les

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Chosen Camp

Spiritual Connotation:
Shining Spirit

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5:17
NKJV

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is
a new creation; old things have passed
away; behold, all things have become new.

LEVANA, Lévana, Levanna, Livana,
Livanna

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Moon

Spiritual Connotation:
Symbol

Scripture:
Psalm 89:37
NRSV

It shall be estab lished forever like the
moon, an enduring witness in the skies.

LEVANON, Levanan, Levanen,
Levannon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Moon

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Psalm 136:9
NCV

He made the moon and stars to rule the
night. His love continues forever.

LEVI, Leevi, Levey, Levy

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Harmonious

Spiritual Connotation:
Enlightened

Scripture:
Psalm 18:28
NKJV

For You will light my lamp; the
L
ORD
my
God will enlighten my darkness.

LEVIA, Levya

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Attached

Spiritual Connotation:
One With God

Scripture:
Zechariah 2:11
NKJV

Many nations shall be joined to the
L
ORD
in that day, and they shall become My
people. And I will dwell in your midst.

LEVINA, Leveena

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Flash of Lightning

Spiritual Connotation:
Ardent Praise

Scripture:
Psalm 36:7
NLT

How precious is your unfailing love, O
God! All humanity finds shelter in the
shadow of your wings.

LEVONA, Livona

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Incense

Spiritual Connotation:
Sacrifice

Scripture:
Psalm 141:2
NRSV

Let my prayer be counted as incense
before you, and the lifting up of my
hands as an evening sacrifice.

LEWIS, Lew, Lewie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Safeguard of the People

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Matthew 12:35
NLT

A good person produces good words from
a good heart, and an evil person produces
evil words from an evil heart.

LEX, Lexx

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Defender of Mankind

Spiritual Connotation:
Protector

Scripture:
Psalm 9:9
TLB

All who are oppressed may come to him.
He is a refuge for them in their times of
trouble.

LEXI, Leksa, Lexa, Lexee, Lexey,
Lexia, Lexie, Lexxa, Lexxia,
Lexxie, Lexy

Language/Cultural Origin:
Czech

Inherent Meaning:
Defender of Mankind

Spiritual Connotation:
Stronghold

Scripture:
Isaiah 4:6
NASB

There will be a shelter to give shade from
the heat by day, and refuge and protection
from the storm and the rain.

LIA, Liah (see also
Leah
,
Leigh
,
Liya
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Bringer of Good News

Spiritual Connotation:
Messenger

Scripture:
Luke 2:10
NASB

And the angel said to them, “Do not be
afraid; for behold, I bring you good news
of a great joy which shall be for all the
people.”

LIAN, Liane, Lianne (see also
Leann
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Chinese

Inherent Meaning:
Willow

Spiritual Connotation:
Eternal

Scripture:
Jeremiah 17:8
NRSV

They shall be like a tree planted by water,
sending out its roots by the stream. It
shall not . . . cease to bear fruit.

LIANA, Leana, Leanna, Leeanna,
Leiana, Leianna, Lianna (see also
Iliana
,
Eliana
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
My God Has
Answered Me

Spiritual Connotation:
Important

Scripture:
Genesis 21:17
NRSV

Do not be afraid; for God has heard the
voice of the boy where he is.

LIBBY, Libbee, Libbey, Libbie

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Promise of God

Spiritual Connotation:
Preserved

Scripture:
Isaiah 59:21
NASB

My Spirit which is upon you, and My
words which I have put in your mouth
shall not depart from your mouth.

LIBERTY, Libertee

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Freedom

Spiritual Connotation:
Unchained