Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (143 page)

RODNEY, Rod, Rhodney, Rodnee

Language/Cultural Origin:
Anglo-Saxon

Inherent Meaning:
From the Clearing on
the Island

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Psalm 40:3
NKJV

He has put a new song in my mouth;
praise to our God; many will see it and
fear, and will trust in the
L
ORD
.

ROGAN, Rogann

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Redhead

Spiritual Connotation:
Persevering

Scripture:
Hebrews 12:1
NKJV

Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin
which so easily ensnares us, and let us
run with endurance the race that is set
before us.

ROGER, Rodger, Rog, Rogers, Rutger

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Famous Warrior

Spiritual Connotation:
Strong in Counsel

Scripture:
Isaiah 48:17
NKJV

I am the
L
ORD
your God, who teaches
you to profit, who leads you by the way
you should go.

ROLAND, Rolando, Rolland,
Rollando, Rolle, Rollie, Rowland

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Famous Throughout
the Land

Spiritual Connotation:
Full of Wisdom

Scripture:
Psalm 106:3
NKJV

Blessed are those who keep justice, and
he who does righteousness at all times!

ROLANDA, Rollanda

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Famous Throughout
the Land

Spiritual Connotation:
Peaceful

Scripture:
Numbers 6:26
NKJV

The
L
ORD
lift up His countenance upon
you, and give you peace.

ROLF, Rolfe, Rolph (see also
Ralph
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scandinavian

Inherent Meaning:
Counselor

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Psalm 90:12
NASB

So teach us to number our days, that we
may present to Thee a heart of wisdom.

ROMAINE, Romana, Romanda,
Romayne, Romi, Romy

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
From Rome

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Romans 1:7
RSV

To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are
called to be saints: Grace to you and
peace from God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ.

ROMAN, Román

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
From Rome

Spiritual Connotation:
Protector of Truth

Scripture:
Ephesians 6:10
NKJV

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the
Lord and in the power of His might.

ROMEO, Roméo

Language/Cultural Origin:
Italian

Inherent Meaning:
Pilgrim to Rome

Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast

Scripture:
Hebrews 11:13
NKJV

These all died in faith, not having
received the promises, but having seen
them afar off were assured of them,
embraced them and confessed that they
were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

RONALD, Ron, Ronny

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Mighty Power

Spiritual Connotation:
Authority

Scripture:
Micah 6:8
NKJV

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

RONAN, Ronán, Rónán (see also
Raanan
,
Rhiannon
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Little Seal

Spiritual Connotation:
Playful

Scripture:
Zechariah 8:5
NLT

And the streets of the city will be filled
with boys and girls at play.

RONDEL, Rondell, Rondrell

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Poem

Spiritual Connotation:
Gifted

Scripture:
Psalm 40:3
RSV

He put a new song in my mouth, a song
of praise to our God. Many will see and
fear, and put their trust in the
L
ORD
.

RONNI, Ronee, Roni, Ronia,
Ronnee, Ronney, Ronnie, Ronny,
Ronya

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Power

Spiritual Connotation:
Strength

Scripture:
Zechariah 4:6
NKJV

Not by might nor by power, but by My
Spirit, Says the
L
ORD
of hosts.

ROSEVELT, Rosevelt

Language/Cultural Origin:
Dutch

Inherent Meaning:
From the Field of Roses

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Isaiah 35:1
NKJV

The wilderness and the wasteland shall be
glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice
and blossom as the rose.

RORY, Roari, Rorey, Rori

Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic

Inherent Meaning:
King

Spiritual Connotation:
Worthy of Honor

Scripture:
Psalm 97:11
TLB

Light is sown for the godly and joy for
the good.

ROSALIND, Rosalea, Rosalee,
Rosalia, Rosalin, Rosalina,
Rosalinda, Rosalyn, Rosalynn,
Roselynn, Rosetta, Rosette,
Rosilyn, Roslyn, Rozália, Rozalee,
Rozalie, Rozalin, Rozalyn, Rozlyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
Beautiful Rose

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Psalm 49:3
NKJV

My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the
meditation of my heart shall give understanding.

ROSAMOND, Rosamund

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Guardian

Spiritual Connotation:
Protector of Truth

Scripture:
1 Timothy 6:20
NASB

Guard what has been entrusted to you,
avoiding worldly and empty chatter and
the opposing arguments of what is falsely
called knowledge.

ROSCOE, Rosco

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old Norse

Inherent Meaning:
From the Deer Forest

Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning

Scripture:
Proverbs 2:11
NLT

Wise planning will watch over you.
Understanding will keep you safe.

ROSE, Rosa, Rosey, Rosi, Rosie,
Rosy, Roza, Rozee, Rozy

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Rose

Spiritual Connotation:
God’s Gracious Gift

Scripture:
Isaiah 35:1
NKJV

The wilderness and the wasteland shall be
glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice
and blossom as the rose.

ROSEANNA, Rosana, Rosangela,
Rosannah, Rose Ann, Rose Anne,
Roseann, Roseannah, Rossana,
Rossanna, Rozana, Rozangela,
Rozanna, Rozeanne

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Rose

Spiritual Connotation:
Gracious

Scripture:
Psalm 111:4
NASB