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from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, I will never leave you or forsake you.
ANSEL, Ancell, Ansell
Language/Cultural Origin: Middle English
Inherent Meaning: Noble
Spiritual Connotation: Follower of Truth
Scripture: Jeremiah 33:6 KJV
Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.
ANSON, Ansun
Language/Cultural Origin: Old German
Inherent Meaning: Divine
Spiritual Connotation: Partaker in Glory
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10 RSV
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you.
ANTHONY, Anfernee, Anthoney, Anthonie, Antoiné, Antony (see also Antonio , Tony )
Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: Praiseworthy
Spiritual Connotation: Prosperous
Scripture: Psalm 122:7, 9 KJV
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. Because of the house of the L ORD our God I will seek thy good.
ANTON, Antonn
Language/Cultural Origin: Slavic
Inherent Meaning: One of Value
Spiritual Connotation: Eloquent
Scripture: Proverbs 25:11 KJV
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
ANTONIA, Antoinette, Antonette, Antoñia (see also Tania , Toni )
Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: Priceless
Spiritual Connotation: Jewel of Light
Scripture: Matthew 5:16 KJV
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
ANTONIO, Antoñio, Antonius
Language/Cultural Origin: Italian
Inherent Meaning: Priceless
Spiritual Connotation: Righteous
Scripture: Isaiah 54:14 KJV
In righteousness shalt thou be estab lished: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.
ANYA, Annya (see also Ania )
Language/Cultural Origin: Russian
Inherent Meaning: Favor of God
Spiritual Connotation: Peace
Scripture: Proverbs 16:7 RSV
When a man’s ways please the L ORD , he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
APOLLOS, Apollo
    Language/Cultural Origin: Greek
Inherent Meaning: Youthful God of Music
Spiritual Connotation: Joyful
Scripture: Psalm 33:2 NCV
Praise the L ORD on the harp; make music for him on a ten-stringed lyre.
APRIL, Aprill, Apryl
Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: New in Faith
Spiritual Connotation: Awakened
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:14 KJV
And [I] shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live.
AQUILLA, Aquila
    Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: Eagle
Spiritual Connotation: Strong
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 NCV
But the people who trust the L ORD will become strong again. They will rise up as an eagle in the sky; they will run and not need rest; they will walk and not become tired.
ARAM, Aramia
    Language/Cultural Origin: Syrian
Inherent Meaning: Exalted
Spiritual Connotation: Humble
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:28-29 NLT
God chose things despised by the world . . . and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important, so that no one can ever boast in the presence of God.
ARAN, Aranne, Aronne (see also Aaron , Aren )
Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Firm
Spiritual Connotation: Gifted
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11 NLT
He is the one who gave these gifts to the church. . . . Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.
ARCHER, Arch, Archie
Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: Bowman
Spiritual Connotation: Steadfast
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 KJV
But they that wait upon the L ORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
ARDEL, Ardell
Language/Cultural Origin: Latin
Inherent Meaning: Industrious
Spiritual Connotation: Creative
Scripture: Exodus 23:12 NKJV
Six days you shall do your work, and on the seventh day you shall rest.
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