A name from Scripture
Sterling
STER-ling
Meaning
Of the highest quality; Pure; Star
English origin · Boy
What it points to
Sterling sets the highest standard — thinking on what is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.
Verses · King James Version
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Philippians 4:8
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”
Proverbs 22:1