For example, when Jehovah told David about the future role of his son Solomon, He said: “Solomon [from a root meaning“ Peace ”] is what his name will become, and peace and quietness I shall bestow upon Israel in his days. ” ​ — 1 Chronicles 22: 9.
त्या व्यक्‍तीच्या नावावरून, तिच्याकडून कोणते कार्य अपेक्षिले जाते ते सूचित होत असे.