There are a total of approximately 17 names changed in the Bible. These names where either changed by God or other people of Authority.
Saul changed his name to Paul
In the King James version the word/name - Kierra - does not appear at all.
A change in name usually meant a change in the path of life that person was taking. Simon, one of the disciples, name was changed to Peter which means "rock." Jesus famously said about Peter "upon...
John the Baptist.