Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (42 page)

DAKOTA, Dakotah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Sioux

Inherent Meaning:
Friend

Spiritual Connotation:
Sincere

Scripture:
Proverbs 22:11
NCV

Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind
words will have even the king as a friend.

DALE, Dayle

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Valley

Spiritual Connotation:
Peaceful

Scripture:
Psalm 85:11
NKJV

Truth shall spring out of the earth, and
righteousness shall look down from
heaven.

DALIAH, Dalia, Daliyah (see also
Dahlia
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Hebrew

Inherent Meaning:
Branch

Spiritual Connotation:
Destined

Scripture:
Isaiah 4:2
NKJV

In that day the Branch of the
L
ORD
shall
be beautiful and glorious; and the fruit of
the earth shall be excellent and appealing.

DALLAN, Daelan, Daelen, Daelin,
Dalian, Daylan, Daylen, Daylin

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Dale

Spiritual Connotation:
Secure

Scripture:
Joel 2:21
NASB

Do not fear, O land, rejoice and be glad,
for the
L
ORD
has done great things.

DALLAS, Dallis, Dallys

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish

Inherent Meaning:
Gentle

Spiritual Connotation:
Efficient

Scripture:
Deuteronomy 15:10
NKJV

You shall surely give to him, and your
heart should not be grieved . . . because
for this thing the
L
ORD
your God will
bless you.

DALTON, Dalten

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Valley Town

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Peace

Scripture:
Luke 6:45
NKJV

A good man out of the good treasure of
his heart brings forth good.

DALY, Daley

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Assembly

Spiritual Connotation:
Bringer of Light

Scripture:
Isaiah 52:7
NKJV

How beautiful upon the mountains are
the feet of him who brings good news . . .
Who says to Zion, Your God reigns!

DAMARA, Damarrah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Czech

Inherent Meaning:
Glory of the Day

Spiritual Connotation:
Promised Result

Scripture:
Isaiah 29:18
NKJV

In that day the deaf shall hear the words
of the book, and the eyes of the blind
shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness.

DAMARIS, Damarius, Damarys,
Demaras, Demaris, Demarius

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Gentle

Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiving

Scripture:
Hosea 11:4
NRSV

I led them with cords of human kindness,
with bands of love. I was to them like
those who lift infants to their cheeks.
I bent down to them and fed them.

DAMIAN, Daemien, Daimyan,
Dameion, Dameon, Damián,
Damien, Damion, Daymian

Language/Cultural Origin:
Russian

Inherent Meaning:
Soother

Spiritual Connotation:
One Who Restores

Scripture:
Isaiah 40:1
NKJV

Comfort, yes, comfort My people! Says
your God.

DAMIANA, Damianna

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Soother

Spiritual Connotation:
Healer

Scripture:
Jeremiah 31:13
NRSV

Then shall the young women rejoice
in the dance, and the young men and
the old shall be merry. I will turn their
mourning into joy.

DAMICA, Damika, Damikah,
Demeeka, Demica, Demicah

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Friendly

Spiritual Connotation:
Seeker of Truth

Scripture:
Psalm 25:14
RSV

The friendship of the
L
ORD
is for those
who fear him, and he makes known to
them his covenant.

DAMITA, Dametia, Dametra

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
Noble Lady

Spiritual Connotation:
Gracious Spirit

Scripture:
Psalm 97:11
NKJV

Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness
for the upright in heart.

DAMON, Daemon, Daman, Damen,
Damonn, Daymon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Loyal

Spiritual Connotation:
Walks With God

Scripture:
Zechariah 8:16
NKJV

These are the things you shall do: speak
each man the truth to his neighbor; give
judgment in your gates for truth, justice,
and peace.

DANA, Daina, Danah, Dayna,
Daynah

Language/Cultural Origin:
Scandinavian

Inherent Meaning:
Bright as Day

Spiritual Connotation:
Obedient

Scripture:
Deuteronomy 16:20
NASB

Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue,
that you may live and possess the
land which the
L
ORD
your God is giving
you.

DANAE, Danaë, Danay, Dannae (see
also
Denae
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
God Is My Judge

Spiritual Connotation:
Just

Scripture:
1 Kings 10:9
NKJV

Blessed be the
L
ORD
your God, who
delighted in you, setting you on the
throne of Israel!

DANE, Daine, Dayne, Dhane

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Trickling Stream

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Psalm 104:10
NKJV

He sends the springs into the valleys, they
flow among the hills.

DANELLE, Danel, Danele, Danell,
Dannell (see also
Danielle
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
God Is My Judge

Spiritual Connotation:
Discerning

Scripture:
Psalm 36:6
NCV

Your goodness is as high as the mountains.
Your justice is as deep as the great
ocean.
L
ORD
, you protect both people
and animals.

DANETTE, Danett

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
God Is My Judge

Spiritual Connotation:
Perceptive