"And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD."
Christian Name · Germanic/Latin Origin
Reginald Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Reginald
boy
Reginald means "Counsel power; King's advisor", a boy's name of Germanic/Latin origin. The name Reginald does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Reginald counsels with the Spirit's might — wisdom and understanding, knowledge and fear of the LORD, the advisor who brings safety to the people.
Is Reginald in the Bible?
No — the name Reginald does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Counsel power; King's advisor", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Reginald.
Pronunciation:/REJ-ih-nald/
OriginGermanic/Latin
MeaningCounsel power; King's advisor
What does Reginald mean?
Reginald is a boy name of Germanic/Latin origin meaning "Counsel power; King's advisor". Reginald counsels with power — and the Spirit of counsel rests upon the Messiah.
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What does Reginald mean in the Bible?
Reginald means "Counsel power; King's advisor" and is a name of Germanic/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Reginald counsels with power — and the Spirit of counsel rests upon the Messiah. 'And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might.' Reginald advises through the Spirit's wisdom.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Reginald?
Reginald is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Counsel power; King's advisor" — not because Scripture names anyone Reginald.
"Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety."
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Which books of the Bible mention Reginald?
Reginald is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Reginald?
Reginald counsels with the Spirit's might — wisdom and understanding, knowledge and fear of the LORD, the advisor who brings safety to the people.
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"Gentle horse; Beautiful rose"
Reginald & Rosalind
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"Gentle horse; Beautiful rose"
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Reginald name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Reginald does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Counsel power; King's advisor", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Reginald.
Reginald means "Counsel power; King's advisor." It is a Germanic/Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Counsel power; King's advisor" — runs right through the Bible.
Germanic/Latin. Reginald comes into English from Germanic/Latin and carries the sense "Counsel power; King's advisor." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Reginald
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Reginald?
You can read every verse where Reginald appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.