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

tent of David, and on it shall sit in faithfulness a ruler who seeks justice and is swift to do what is right.
BOB, see Robert
BOBBIE, Bobbi
Language/Cultural Origin: American
Inherent Meaning: Foreigner
Spiritual Connotation: Stranger
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11 NASB
Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts, which wage war against the soul.
BODAN, Bohdan
Language/Cultural Origin: Ukranian
Inherent Meaning: World Leader
Spiritual Connotation: Orchestrator of Peace
Scripture: Isaiah 60:17 NIV
I will make peace your governor and righteousness your ruler.
BODANA, Bodanna, Bogdana, Bohdana
Language/Cultural Origin: Polish
Inherent Meaning: Heavenly Presence
Spiritual Connotation: Keenly Aware
Scripture: Psalm 89:7 TLB
The highest of angelic powers stand in dread and awe of him. Who is as revered as he by those surrounding him?
BODEN, Bodee, Bodie, Bodin
Language/Cultural Origin: French
Inherent Meaning: Messenger/Herald
Spiritual Connotation: Ready for Service
Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 NLT
Then I heard the Lord asking, Whom should I send as a messenger to my people? Who will go for us? And I said, Lord, I’ll go! Send me.
BODHAN, Bodhun
Language/Cultural Origin: Russian
Inherent Meaning: Mighty
Spiritual Connotation: Devoted
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5 NKJV
You shall love the L ORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
BONNIE, Bonita, Bonne, Bonni, Bonnita, Bonny
Language/Cultural Origin: French
Inherent Meaning: Beautiful
Spiritual Connotation: Pure in Heart
Scripture: Matthew 5:8 NKJV
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
BOONE, Boon, Boonie
Language/Cultural Origin: French
Inherent Meaning: Good
Spiritual Connotation: Obedient
Scripture: Psalm 119:2 RSV
Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart.
BORDEN, Bordan
Language/Cultural Origin: French
Inherent Meaning: From the Cottage
Spiritual Connotation: Righteous
Scripture: Proverbs 3:33 NASB
The curse of the L ORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
BORIS, Boriss, Borris
Language/Cultural Origin: Slavic
Inherent Meaning: Warrior
Spiritual Connotation: Trusting
Scripture: Psalm 36:7 NRSV
How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
BOTAN, Botán
Language/Cultural Origin: Japanese
Inherent Meaning: Blossom
Spiritual Connotation: Youthful
Scripture: Ezekiel 16:7 NKJV
I made you thrive like a plant in the field; and you grew, matured, and became very beautiful.
BOWEN, Bowie
Language/Cultural Origin: Gaelic
Inherent Meaning: Small
Spiritual Connotation: Victorious
Scripture: Psalm 20:5 NASB
We will sing for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the L ORD fulfill all your petitions.
BOYCE, Boice, Boise, Boycee, Boycie
Language/Cultural Origin: French
Inherent Meaning: From the Forest
Spiritual Connotation: Joyful
Scripture: Psalm 96:12 TLB
Praise him for the growing fields, for they display his greatness. Let the trees of the forest rustle with praise.
BOYD, Boid
Language/Cultural Origin: Scottish
Inherent Meaning: Golden-Haired
Spiritual Connotation: Quiet Spirit
Scripture: Proverbs 15:33 NCV
Respect for the L ORD will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.
BRADEN, Bradan, Bradin, Bradon, Braeden, Braedon, Braydon, Brayden
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: From the Broad Clearing
Spiritual Connotation: Redeemed
Scripture: Romans 5:9 NLT
And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the b lood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s judgment.
BRADFORD, Brad, Braddford
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: From the Water Crossing
Spiritual Connotation: Delivered of God
Scripture: Mark 14:24 NKJV
And He said to them, “This is My b lood of the new covenant, which is shed for many.”
BRADLEY, Brad, Bradd, Braddlee, Bradlay, Bradlee
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