Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (116 page)
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Authors: Dorothy Astoria
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Inherent Meaning:
Cause to Forget
Spiritual Connotation:
Restored
Scripture:
Psalm 103:12
NASB
As far as the east is from the west, so
far has He removed our transgressions
from us.
MANDEL, Mandell
Language/Cultural Origin:
German
Inherent Meaning:
Almond
Spiritual Connotation:
Sign
Scripture:
Numbers 17:8
NCV
[Moses] saw that Aaron’s stick (which
stood for the family of Levi) had grown
leaves. It had even budded, blossomed,
and produced almonds.
MANDIE, Manda, Mandaline,
Mandalyn, Mandee, Mandi,
Mandy (see also
Amanda
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Lovable
Spiritual Connotation:
Eternal
Scripture:
John 3:16
NKJV
For God so loved the world that He gave
His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but
have everlasting life.
MANLEY, Manlea, Manleigh
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Heroic
Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious Spirit
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.
MANNING, Maning
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Child of the Hero
Spiritual Connotation:
Obedient
Scripture:
Proverbs 1:8
RSV
Hear, my son, your father’s instruction,
and reject not your mother’s teaching.
MANON, Mannon
Language/Cultural Origin:
French
Inherent Meaning:
Wished-For
Spiritual Connotation:
Fulfilled
Scripture:
Psalm 132:14
NLT
This is my home where I will live forever,
he said. I will live here, for this is the
place I desired.
MANOR, Mannor
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Weaver’s Beam
Spiritual Connotation:
Creative
Scripture:
Exodus 39:29
NIV
The sash was of finely twisted linen and
blue, purple and scarlet yarn—the work
of an embroiderer—as the
L
ORD
commanded
Moses.
MANSEL, Mansell
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Pastor’s House
Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning
Scripture:
1 John 2:14
RSV
I write to you, fathers, because you know
him who is from the beginning.
MANSIE, Mancey, Manci, Mancie,
Mansey, Mansy
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hopi
Inherent Meaning:
Pruned Blossom
Spiritual Connotation:
Fruitful
Scripture:
Hebrews 12:6
NLT
For the Lord disciplines those he loves,
and he punishes those he accepts as his
children.
MANTON, Manten
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Hero’s Town
Spiritual Connotation:
Wise
Scripture:
Titus 2:6
TLB
In the same way, urge the young men to
behave carefully, taking life seriously.
MANUEL, Manni, Mannuel, Manny
(see also
Emanuel
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish
Inherent Meaning:
God With Us
Spiritual Connotation:
Consecrated to God
Scripture:
Isaiah 9:6
NKJV
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a
Son is given; and the government will be
upon His shoulder.
MANUELA, Manuelle (see also
Emanuela
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish
Inherent Meaning:
God With Us
Spiritual Connotation:
Consecrated to God
Scripture:
Isaiah 7:14
NKJV
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you
a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive
and bear a Son, and shall call His name
Immanuel.
MANYA, Manyah
Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian
Inherent Meaning:
Wished-For
Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful
Scripture:
Proverbs 19:22
NRSV
What is desirable in a person is loyalty,
and it is better to be poor than a liar.
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Habitation
Spiritual Connotation:
Beautiful
Scripture:
Psalm 84:1
RSV
How lovely is thy dwelling place, O
L
ORD
of hosts!
MARA, Marah, Marra (see also
Maria
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew
Inherent Meaning:
Bitterness
Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed
Scripture:
Matthew 5:4
NKJV
Blessed are those who mourn, for they
shall be comforted.
MARCEL, Marcele, Marcelis,
Marcelius, Marcell, Marcello,
Marcellus, Marsel, Marsello
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Industrious Worker
Spiritual Connotation:
Strong in Spirit
Scripture:
Proverbs 4:23
NKJV
Keep your heart with all diligence, for out
of it spring the issues of life.
MARCELLA, Marceil, Marcele,
Marcelia, Marcelle, Marcilla,
Marcille, Marselle
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Warlike
Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast in Spirit
Scripture:
Psalm 27:1
NKJV
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?
MARCIA, Marcee, Marci, Marciana,
Marcianna, Marcie, Marcy,
Marsey, Marsha, Marsi, Marsie,
Marsy
Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin
Inherent Meaning:
Fearless
Spiritual Connotation:
Excellent Worth
Scripture:
1 John 3:2
NKJV
Beloved, now we are children of
God. . . . We shall be like Him, for we
shall see Him as He is.
MARCUS, MARCO, see
Mark
MAREN, Marin, Miren
Language/Cultural Origin:
Aramaic
Inherent Meaning:
Longed-For
Spiritual Connotation:
Holy
Scripture:
Isaiah 26:9
RSV
My soul yearns for thee in the night, my
spirit within me earnestly seeks thee.
