Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (140 page)

REED, see
Reid

REENA, Rena (see also
Rina
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Peaceful

Spiritual Connotation:
Abiding in God

Scripture:
Philippians 4:7
RSV

And the peace of God, which passes all
understanding, will keep your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.

REESA, Reesha, Resa, Risa, Risha,
Rysha, Ryssa

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Laughter

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Psalm 126:2
NLT

We were filled with laughter, and we
sang for joy. And the other nations said,
“What amazing things the
L
ORD
has done
for them.”

REESE, Reece, Rhys

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Enthusiastic

Spiritual Connotation:
Dedicated

Scripture:
Numbers 25:13
NLT

In this covenant, he and his descendants
will be priests for all time, because he was
zealous for his God and made atonement
for the people of Israel.

REEVE, Reaves, Reeves

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
Steward

Spiritual Connotation:
Servant

Scripture:
1 Peter 4:10
NRSV

Like good stewards of the manifold grace
of God, serve one another with whatever
gift each of you has received.

REGAN, Raegan, Reagan, Reaganne,
Reegan, Reegen, Reganne

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Ruler

Spiritual Connotation:
Spiritual Strength

Scripture:
Proverbs 24:5
NCV

Wise people have great power, and those
with knowledge have great strength.

REGINA, Regeena, Reggi, Reggie,
Regi, Regie, Reginia, Reginna

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Queen

Spiritual Connotation:
Gracious

Scripture:
Psalm 19:14
NKJV

Let the words of my mouth and the
meditation of my heart be acceptable in
Your sight, O
L
ORD
, my strength and my
Redeemer.

REGINALD, Reg, Reggie, Reginauld,
Reginault

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
Powerful Counselor

Spiritual Connotation:
Humble

Scripture:
Micah 6:8
RSV

He has showed you, O man, what is
good; and what does the
L
ORD
require of
you but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humb ly with your God?

REGIS, Reggis

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Regal

Spiritual Connotation:
Honored

Scripture:
Esther 6:9
NCV

Let the robe and the horse be given to one
of the king’s most important men. . . .
Let them announce: This is what is done
for the man whom the king wants to
honor!

REID, Raed, Reade, Reed, Reide,
Ried

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Fair Countenance

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Psalm 118:14
NKJV

The
L
ORD
is my strength and song, and
He has become my salvation.

REIKO, Reyko

Language/Cultural Origin:
Japanese

Inherent Meaning:
Pleasant Child

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessing

Scripture:
Proverbs 23:24
NLT

The father of godly children has cause for
joy. What a pleasure it is to have wise
children.

REMEZ, Rémez

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Sign

Spiritual Connotation:
Miraculous

Scripture:
Luke 2:12
NRSV

This will be a sign for you: you will find
a child wrapped in bands of cloth and
lying in a manger.

REMI, Remee, Rémi, Remie,
Remmie, Remmy, Remy,

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
From Rheims

Spiritual Connotation:
Obedient

Scripture:
Psalm 119:105
KJV

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a
light unto my path.

REMINGTON, Remingten

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Home
of the Raven

Spiritual Connotation:
Devoted

Scripture:
2 Timothy 3:16
NRSV

All scripture is inspired by God and is
useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction,
and for training in righteousness.

REMUS, Reemus

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Speedy

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Matthew 28:7
NASB

Go quickly and tell His disciples that He
has risen from the dead.

RENATA, Ranata, Renada, Reneeta,
Renita, Rinata (see also
Ranita
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Reborn

Spiritual Connotation:
Quickened Spirit

Scripture:
Romans 12:2
NASB

And do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of
your mind.

RENDOR, Renndor

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hungarian

Inherent Meaning:
Police Officer

Spiritual Connotation:
Trusted

Scripture:
1 Peter 2:13
NIV

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to
every authority instituted among men.

RENÉ, Raenée, Rainato, Ranato,
Renato, Rene, Renne, Rennie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Reborn

Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiven

Scripture:
John 3:3
NLT

Jesus replied, “I assure you, unless you
are born again, you can never see the
Kingdom of God.”

RENEE, Renae, Renay, Renée

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Born Again

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Galatians 2:20
RSV

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no
longer I who live, but Christ who lives
in me.

REPHAEL, Rafael, Rafeal, Raffael,
Raffeal, Raphaél

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Healed by God

Spiritual Connotation:
God’s Anointed

Scripture:
1 Samuel 2:10
NASB