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

Connotation: Mind of God
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16 NKJV
For who has known the mind of the L ORD that he may instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ.
ATHERTON
Language/Cultural Origin: Middle English
Inherent Meaning: Of the Town by the Spring
Spiritual Connotation: Abundant Life
Scripture: John 10:10 NASB
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
ATLEY, Atlea, Atlee, Atleigh, Attley
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: From the Meadow
Spiritual Connotation: Purchased
Scripture: Corinthians 7:23 NLT
God purchased you at a high price. Don’t be enslaved by the world.
ATWELL, Attwell
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: From the Well
Spiritual Connotation: Refreshing
Scripture: Song of Songs 4:15 TLB
You are a garden fountain, a well of living water, refreshing as the streams from the Lebanon mountains.
AUBREY, Aubray, Aubreigh, Aubrie
Language/Cultural Origin: Old German
Inherent Meaning: Noble
Spiritual Connotation: Compassionate
Scripture: Proverbs 31:26 NASB
She opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
AUBURN, Auburne
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: Reddish-Brown
Spiritual Connotation: Released
Scripture: Isaiah 35:5 NKJV
Then the eyes of the b lind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
AUDIE, Audi
Language/Cultural Origin: Old English
Inherent Meaning: Property Guardian
Spiritual Connotation: Strong of Heart
Scripture: John 16:33 NASB
These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.
AUDREY, Audra, Audray, Audree, Audri, Audrianna, Audrie, Audry
Language/Cultural Origin: Old English
Inherent Meaning: Noble Strength
Spiritual Connotation: Overcomer of Many Difficulties
Scripture: 1 John 2:14 NKJV
I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.
AUDRIC, Audrich (see also Aldrich )
Language/Cultural Origin: French
Inherent Meaning: Wise Ruler
Spiritual Connotation: Chosen
Scripture: Revelation 2:10 NKJV
Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
AUGUSTA, Agusta, Augustina
Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: Majestic
Spiritual Connotation: Queenly
Scripture: Proverbs 31:25 NLT
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future.
AUGUSTUS, August, Augustine
    Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: Venerable
Spiritual Connotation: Exalted
Scripture: Proverbs 27:18 NCV
Whoever takes care of his master will receive honor.
AUREL, Aurèle, Aurelio
Language/Cultural Origin: Czech
Inherent Meaning: From Aurek
Spiritual Connotation: Reverent
Scripture: Malachi 4:2 TLB
But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings.
AURELIA, Auralia, Aurelea, Aureliana, Aurielle, Aurilia
Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: Golden
Spiritual Connotation: Sealed
Scripture: Hebrews 5:9 NKJV
And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.
AURORA, Auroré
Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: Dawn
Spiritual Connotation: Mouthpiece of God
Scripture: Psalm 50:1 NKJV
The Mighty One, God the L ORD , has spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun to its going down.
AUSTIN, Austan, Austen, Austyn
Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: Renowned
Spiritual Connotation: Guided of God
Scripture: Isaiah 58:11 KJV
And the L ORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought . . . and thou shalt be like a watered garden.
AVA, Avae, Ave (see also Eva )
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: Filled With Life
Spiritual Connotation: Filled With Praise
Scripture: Psalm 106:1 KJV
Praise ye the L ORD . O give thanks unto the L ORD ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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