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does not brag, and it is not proud.
BEDAN, Baedan, Baedán, Bédan, Bedán (see also Baden )
Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Son of Judgment
Spiritual Connotation: Encourager
Scripture: James 5:9 NLT
Don’t grumb le about each other, my brothers and sisters, or God will judge you. For look! The great Judge is coming. He is standing at the door!
BELA, Béla, Belah
Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Devouring
Spiritual Connotation: Godly Example
Scripture: Isaiah 60:3 NRSV
Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
BELDON, Belden
Language/Cultural Origin: Old English
Inherent Meaning: From the Beautiful Valley
Spiritual Connotation: Sanctified
Scripture: Isaiah 40:4 NKJV
Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low.
BELINDA, Belynda
Language/Cultural Origin: Spanish
Inherent Meaning: Lovely
Spiritual Connotation: Beauty of Soul
Scripture: Ephesians 4:7 NASB
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
BELLE, Bell, Bellina
Language/Cultural Origin: French
Inherent Meaning: Beautiful
Spiritual Connotation: Blessed
Scripture: Psalm 104:33 NCV
I will sing to the L ORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God as long as I live.
BENAIAH, Benaiya, Beniyah
    Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: The Lord Has Built
Spiritual Connotation: Foundation
Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:24 NKJV
Only fear the L ORD , and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.
BEN-AMMI, Ben Ami, BenAmi, Ben-Ami, Benn-Ami
Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Son of My People
Spiritual Connotation: Ancestor
Scripture: Genesis 17:6 NKJV
I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you.
BEN-HANAN, BenHanan, Ben- Hannan, Benn-Hanan
Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Son of Kindness
Spiritual Connotation: Loving
Scripture: Ephesians 4:32 NKJV
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.
BENITA, Benitta
Language/Cultural Origin: Spanish
Inherent Meaning: Blessed
Spiritual Connotation: Cherished
Scripture: Numbers 6:25 NRSV
The L ORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
BENJAMIN, Ben, Benjaman, Benjamen, Benji, Benjie, Benn, Bennie, Benny, Benyamin
Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: Son of My Right Hand
Spiritual Connotation: Mighty
Scripture: Psalm 18:35 NKJV
You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great.
BENNET, Bennett
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: Blessed
Spiritual Connotation: Walks With God
Scripture: Romans 8:14 NASB
For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
BENOIT, Benoît
Language/Cultural Origin: French
Inherent Meaning: Blessed
Spiritual Connotation: Received
Scripture: Exodus 20:24 NKJV
In every place where I record My name I will come to you, and I will bless you.
BENSON, Bensen
Language/Cultural Origin: English
Inherent Meaning: Son of Ben
Spiritual Connotation: Honor of God
Scripture: Psalm 127:1 NCV
If the L ORD doesn’t build the house, the builders are working for nothing. If the L ORD doesn’t guard the city, the guards are watching for nothing.
BENTLEY, Bentlea, Bentlee
Language/Cultural Origin: Old English
Inherent Meaning: From the Grassy Meadow
Spiritual Connotation: Peaceful
Scripture: Psalm 121:8 NLT
The L ORD keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.
BERAIAH, Beraiyah (see also Bariah )
Language/Cultural Origin: Hebrew
Inherent Meaning: The Lord Has Created
Spiritual Connotation: Joyful
Scripture: Job 1:21 NASB
The L ORD gave and the L ORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the L ORD .
BERGEN, Bergan, Bergin
Language/Cultural Origin: Scandinavian
Inherent Meaning: From the Hill
Spiritual Connotation: Made Righteous
Scripture: Psalm 15:1-2