Free Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance by Dorothy Astoria

peoples, and have plundered their treasures; like a bull I have brought down those who sat on thrones.
BIANCA, Biancha, Bionca, Bioncha
Language/Cultural Origin: Italian
Inherent Meaning: Fair
Spiritual Connotation: Wisdom
Scripture: Job 5:8-9 NASB
But as for me, I would seek God, and I would place my cause before God; Who does great and unsearchab le things, wonders without number.
BIBI, Beebee (see also Bebe )
Language/Cultural Origin: Middle Eastern
Inherent Meaning: Honored
Spiritual Connotation: Praised
Scripture: Mark 10:43 NCV
But it should not be that way among you. Whoever wants to become great among you must serve the rest of you like a servant.
BILL, see William
BING
Language/Cultural Origin: German
Inherent Meaning: From the Kettle- Shaped Hollow
Spiritual Connotation: Blessed
Scripture: Luke 3:5 RSV
Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth.
BIRDIE, see Roberta
BIRNEY, Birnie, Birny
Language/Cultural Origin: Middle English
Inherent Meaning: From the Island With the Stream
Spiritual Connotation: One of Integrity
Scripture: Romans 8:28 NKJV
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
BJORN, Bjarn, Bjarne, Bjorne
Language/Cultural Origin: Scandinavian
Inherent Meaning: Bear
Spiritual Connotation: Voice of God
Scripture: Joel 2:11 RSV
The L ORD utters his voice before his army, for his host is exceedingly great.
BLADE, Blayde
Language/Cultural Origin: Middle English
Inherent Meaning: Knife
Spiritual Connotation: Weapon
Scripture: Matthew 10:34 NKJV
Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.
BLAINE, Blain, Blane, Blayne
Language/Cultural Origin: Gaelic
Inherent Meaning: Lean
Spiritual Connotation: Trusting
Scripture: Isaiah 42:16 NRSV
I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. . . . I will not forsake them.
BLAIR, Blaire
Language/Cultural Origin: Irish
Inherent Meaning: Field Worker
Spiritual Connotation: Diligent
Scripture: Ephesians 6:7 NLT
Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
BLAISE, Blaize, Blayze, Blaze
Language/Cultural Origin: French
Inherent Meaning: Flame/One Who Stammers
Spiritual Connotation: Flame of God
Scripture: Hebrews 12:29 NRSV
Indeed our God is a consuming fire.
BLAKE, Blakelee, Blakeleigh, Blakeley, Blakely
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: Attractive
Spiritual Connotation: Forgiven
Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5 NASB
But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us . . . made us alive together with Christ.
BLANCHE, Blanch
Language/Cultural Origin: French
Inherent Meaning: Pure
Spiritual Connotation: Gentle
Scripture: Psalm 49:3 RSV
My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
BLOSSOM, Blossum
Language/Cultural Origin: Old English
Inherent Meaning: Flower
Spiritual Connotation: Joyful
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-2 NKJV
And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, even with joy and singing.
BLYTHE, Blithe, Blyth
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: Joyful
Spiritual Connotation: Cheerful
Scripture: John 16:33 NKJV
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
BO, Boe (see also Beau )
Language/Cultural Origin: Chinese
Inherent Meaning: Precious
Spiritual Connotation: Honored
Scripture: Isaiah 43:4 TLB
Others died that you might live; I traded their lives for yours because you are precious to me and honored, and I love you.
BOAZ, Boas, Boz
    Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Swift
Spiritual Connotation: Bearer of the Covenant
Scripture: Isaiah 16:5 NRSV
A throne shall be established in steadfast love in the