Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (150 page)

Spiritual Connotation:
Spirit of Worship

Scripture:
Psalm 13:6
NLT

I will sing to the
L
ORD
because he has
been so good to me.

SHAQUANDA, Shaquana,
Shaquandra, Shaquani, Shaquanna

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Wanderer

Spiritual Connotation:
Seeker of Truth

Scripture:
Matthew 6:33
KJV

But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these things
shall be added unto you.

SHAQUILLE, Shaquile

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Handsome

Spiritual Connotation:
Attractive

Scripture:
Song of Songs 1:16
NKJV

Behold, you are handsome, my beloved!

SHAREEF, Sharéf, Sharíf, Shariff

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle Eastern

Inherent Meaning:
Honest

Spiritual Connotation:
Eternal

Scripture:
Proverbs 12:19
RSV

Truthful lips endure for ever, but a lying
tongue is but for a moment.

SHARI, Sharaé, Sharee, Shareen,
Sharene, Sharie, Sharree, Sharrie,
Sheeree, Sheree, Sheri, Sherie,
Sherri, Sherrie (see also
Cherie
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Dearest

Spiritual Connotation:
Cherished

Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 2:8
TLB

We loved you dearly—so dearly that we
gave you not only God’s message, but
our own lives too.

SHARICE, see
Cherise

SHARISSA, see
Charissa

SHARLEEN, see
Charleen

SHARMAIN, see
Charmain

SHARON, Shaara, Shaaron, Sharen,
Sharona, Sharone, Sharonna,
Sharra, Sharran, Sharren,
Sharron, Sharyn, Sheronna,
Sherryn (see also
Cheran
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Floral Plain

Spiritual Connotation:
Vision of Beauty

Scripture:
Song of Songs 2:1
NASB

I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the
valleys.

SHAULA, Shaola, Shala

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Borrowed

Spiritual Connotation:
Dedicated

Scripture:
1 Samuel 1:28
NLT

Now I am giving him to the
L
ORD
, and
he will belong to the
L
ORD
his whole life.

SHAUNA, Seana, Seandra, Seanna,
Shaana, Shana, Shanea, Shanna,
Shannah, Shannay, Shannea,
Shaunah, Shaundel, Shaundell,
Shaundelle, Shaunelle, Shaunia,
Shaunna, Shauntrel, Shauntrell,
Shaunya, Shawna, Shawndel,
Shawndelle, Shawndrelle,
Shawnelle, Shawnna, Shawntel,
Shawntelle, Shawntreice, Shona,
Shonah, Shonda, Shondel,
Shondelle, Shonelle, Shonna,
Shonnika, Shonta, Shontá,
Shontara, Shontasya, Shonte,
Shonté, Shontel, Shontelle,
Shontrail, Shontreece, Shunna,
Shunnel, Shunnelle, Shunta,
Shuntel, Shuntelle, Shuntia

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Accountable

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.

SHAVON, see
Chavon

SHAWN, Shaughn, Shaune, Shaunn,
Shawne, Shawnn, Shawon (see
also
Sean
,
Shane
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiven

Scripture:
2 Chronicles 30:9
NKJV

For the
L
ORD
your God is gracious and
merciful, and will not turn His face from
you if you return to Him.

SHAY, see
Shea

SHAYLA, see
Shaela

SHAYNA, see
Shaina

SHEA, Shae, Shaelea, Shaelee,
Shaeleigh, Shaelyn, Shaena,
Shaeya, Shaia, Shay, Shaya, Shaye,
Shayia, Shealy, Shéana, Sheanna,
Shey

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
From the Fairy Palace

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Ephesians 3:20
NCV

With God’s power working in us, God
can do much, much more than anything
we can ask or imagine.

SHEENA, Sheenah, Sheenna, Sheina,
Shena

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish

Inherent Meaning:
God Is Gracious

Spiritual Connotation:
Instrument of Grace

Scripture:
Joel 2:13
TLB

Let your remorse tear at your hearts and
not your garments. Return to the Lord
your God, for he is gracious and merciful.

SHEILA, Sheela, Sheelah, Sheilah,
Shiela, Shyla

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Blind

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Psalm 111:10
RSV

The fear of the
L
ORD
is the beginning of
wisdom.

SHELBY, Shelbee, Shelbey, Shelbie,
Shellby

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Estate
on the Slope

Spiritual Connotation:
Faithful Steward

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 4:2
NCV

Now in this way those who are trusted
with something valuable must show they
are worthy of that trust.

SHELDON, Shelden, Sheldin

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Steep Valley

Spiritual Connotation:
Man of Virtue

Scripture:
Ezekiel 36:27
NRSV

I will put my spirit within you, and make
you follow my statutes and be careful to
observe my ordinances.

SHELLEY, Shelee, Sheley, Shellee,
Shelli, Shellie, Shelly

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Meadow
on the Slope

Spiritual Connotation:
Walks With God

Scripture:
John 15:5
NRSV

I am the vine, you are the branches.
Those who abide in me and I in them
bear much fruit, because apart from me
you can do nothing.

SHELTON, Shelten

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Edge of Town

Spiritual Connotation:
Divinely Bestowed

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 2:12
RSV

Now we have received not the spirit of the
world, but the Spirit which is from God.

SHEM, Shemm

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew