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The Meaning of Names
By Tachsin Fernandi
 Most of the common given names come from French, German, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, or Latin, or from Teutonic languages.
Hebrew names taken from the Bible have traditionally provided the most important source of Christian names. The most commonly used Hebrew names are John (gracious gift of God), Mary (wished for), and Michael (who is like God). Other common Hebrew names include David (beloved), Elizabeth (oath of God), James (may God protect, or one who takes the place of another), Joseph (the Lord shall add), Hannah (God has favored me), and Samuel (God has heard). These Biblical names occur in various forms among all Christian nations.
Teutonic names are widely used and are among the most popular Christian names, especially boys' names. They usually consist of two elements joined together without regard to their relationship. For example, William is composed of two name elements, Wille (will, or resolution) and helm (helmet). But the name William does not mean "helmet of will" or "resolute helmet." It means "will, helmet." Some of these name elements are found at the beginning, as ead (rich) in Edwin and Edmund. They may also occur at the end, as weard (guardian) in Howard and Edward.
Greek and Latin names often refer to abstract qualities. Common Greek names include Alexander (helper of humanity), Barbara (stranger), George (farmer), Helen (light), Margaret (pearl), Philip (lover of horses), and Stephen (crown or garland). Common Latin names include Clarence (famous), Emily (flattering), Patricia (of noble birth), Victor (conqueror), and Virginia (maidenly). |
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Name / Origin / Meaning
A ! B ! C ! D ! E ! F ! G ! H ! I ! J ! K ! L ! M !
N ! O ! P ! Q ! R ! S ! T ! U ! V ! W ! X ! Y ! Z
Abe / Hebrew / Father of Many Children
Abel / Hebrew / Breath
Ada / German / Happiness, prosperity
Adah / Hebrew / Crown of King
Adin / Greek / Excitement
Adiel / Greek - Hebrew / God's jewel
Adna / Greek / Cheerfulness
Agilo / Latin / Shining
Agnar / Teutonic / Innocent
Agnes / Greek / Pure, Soft
Akira / Japanese / Smart, Clever
Ala / Teutonic / Holly Alda / German / Rich
Aldo / Italian - German / Rich Aldo / Greek / Servant
Aldrich / German / King
Alem / Arabic / Wiseman, Scientist Ali / Arabic / Servant
Alexander / Greek / Helper of Humanity
Alec / Greek / Shelter of Men
Alfonso / German / Preparation of War
Alice / Greek / Truth Alima / German / Dancer and Musician
Aline / German / Mighty
Alma / Latin / Reward Almo / Greek / god of river
Angel / Teutonic / goddy
Angie / Greek / Paradise Messenger
Angus / Celtic / Strongest
Anita / Hebrew / Mighty
Anona / Latin / god of Fruits
Anson / Teutonic / Great
Anton / Latin / Man of Honor
Alroy / Spanish / King
Alva / Spanish - Latin / White, Honest
Alver / Latin / Whole Truth
Alvin / German / Friend of all creatures
Akhdan / Arabic / Friend
Amadeus / Latin / god is my Beloved
Amin / Sanskrit / Prosperous Amy / French / Beloved
Andrew / Greek / Manly
Ann, Anne / Hebrew / Graceful
Annisa / Arabic / A Lady
Anya / Hebrew / Mightiest
Anthony / Latin / Praiseworthy or priceless
Arie / Anglo - Saxon / Honest merchant
Armand / German / Soldier with Gun
Artema / Greek / goddess of Moon
Arvel / Welsh / Flying Asa / Hebrew / Doctor or Healer
Asher / Hebrew / Luck
Athifa / Arabic / Gentle person
Athalia / Hebrew / God is the Mightiest and Greatest
Athene / Greek / goddess of Wisdom
Aubin / Latin / Honest and white-clean
Audrey / Brittish / Strong, Divine
Auliya / Arabic / Ulama leader, Scientist
Aurea / Latin / Gold
Aurelia / Latin / Prosperity and happiness
Auryn / Welsh / Gold
Ava / Latin / Bird Ayla / Greek / Of Forest
Axel / Hebrew / Desired man
Azarine / Teutonic / Noble woman
^TOP^
Baldwin / German / Friends of Noblemen
Barbara / Greek / Stranger
Ben / Latin / Blessed One
Benita / Latin / Blessed one
Benjamin / Hebrew / Son of the Right hand
Bertha / German / Bright, Enlightening
Beryl / Hebrew / Worthy Jewel Betsy / Celtic / Faith to God
Blake / Anglo-Saxon / Honest
Bob / German / Notably bright and smart
Bonnie / Gaelic - Anglo-Saxon / Good
Boris / Slavonic / Fighter Bowie / Gaelic / Yellow Hair
Brenda / German / Flaming
Brenna / Celtic / Girl with Long Hair Brian / Celtic / Strong Bryant / Celtic / Strong
Burton / Anglo-Saxon / Bright Fame ^TOP^
Carl, Charles / Teutonic / Man Carol / French / Cheerful Song
Casta / Latin / Holy Virgin
Catherine / Greek / Pure
Cekas / Sundanese / White or Smart
Celia / Latin / Music
Celena / Greek / Star
Chloe / Greek / Blossoming Fresh
Choe / Japanese / Butterfly
Christopher / Greek / Christ Bearer
Connie / Latin / Stable
Cynara / Greek / Beautiful Girl
Cyrene / Greek / Elf of Water ^TOP^
Daniel / Hebrew / God is my judge Darlene / Anglo-Saxon / Darling
Dea / Latin / goddess
Deborah / Hebrew / Bee
Dee / Gaelic / Sorrow
Dennis / Greek / Of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine Don / Celtic / Chocolate or Dark
Dorothy / Greek / Gift of God Douglas / Celtic / Dark water
^TOP^
Edward / Teutonic / Rich Guardian Ega / Teutonic / Excellent
Elaine, Ellen / Greek / Light
Eli / Hebrew / Her Excellency
Elvia / Teutonic / Dilligent Thinker
Ena / Gaelic / little one who is dilligent Elizabeth / Hebrew / Oath of God Elysia / Greek / Of Paradise
Emery / German / Good Leader
Emily / Latin / Flattering
Emily / German / Dilligent and Persevering
Eric / Teutonic / Kingly
Eucia / Greek / Abundant In Wealth
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Fae / French / She believes in
Fay / Gaelic / Crow, Symbol of Wisdom
Farhan / Arabic / Joyful Farell / Irlandic / Valiant
Fayme / French / Great Reputation
Fiorenza / Italian / Flower Filia / Hebrew / Caring leader
Filma / Anglo-Saxon / Very Cute
Flo / North American / Like an arrow Francis, Frank / Teutonic / Free Frederick / Teutonic / Peaceful ruler
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George / Greek / Farmer Gerald / Teutonic / Strong with a spear
Ginger / Latin / Virgin
Gissele / Teutonic - German / A Promise Gladys / Latin / A Stalk of Embut Flower
Gloria / Latin / Glorious
Goldie / German / Blondy Hair
Gracia / Latin / Graceful and Noble
Grania / Celtic / Deep in Love
Gredel, Gretel / Teutonic / Pearls ^TOP^
Hal / German / Master of a garden
Haakon / Scandinavian / Ruler Clan
Hana / Arabic / Easy wealth Hanan / Arabic / Filled by Love
Hans / Hebrew / Most Beautiful Gift of God
Hara / Sanskrit/ a Rosary of Pearl Harold / Teutonic / Warrior
Hassan / Arabic / Handsome
Haiyun / Chinese / Nobel Hedva / Hebrew / Joyness
Helen / Greek / Light
Henry / Teutonic / Ruler of the home
Hertha / German / Mother of Universe
Hubert / German / Excellent Thought ^TOP^
Ian / Celtic / Mighty God Iago / Hebrew / Substitute
Ida / German / Happy Iddo / Hebrew / Love
Igor / Latin / Hero
Iide / Teutonic / Heroeine
Ina / Greek / Pure
Inez / Greek / Gentle and soft
Ingrid / Swedish / Daughter
Iola / Greek / Cloudy dawn Iona / Greek / Purple diamond, flower name
Ira / Hebrew / Guardian Irma / Teutonic / Most Noble Teen
Ita / Gaelic / Admirer of truth Iva / Russian / Willow Tree
Ivan / Hebrew / Gracious gift of God
Ivar / Norwegian / Bow of war
Ivy / English / Holly tree
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Jacob / Hebrew / Substitute Jakeh / Hebrew / Faithful
James / Hebrew / May God protect, or One who takes the place of another
Jameela / Arabic / Beautiful
Jane, Janet / Hebrew / Most Beautiful Gift of God Jean / Hebrew / Gift of God
Jeffrey / Teutonic / God's peace
Jennifer / Celtic / white
Jessica / Hebrew / Rich, Dignity
Joan / Hebrew / Gift of God
Joachim / Hebrew / God will be the judge
Jodie / Hebrew / Be Praised John / Hebrew / God's gracious gift Joice / Latin / Full Joyness
Jorge / Greek / Farmer
Joseph / Hebrew / the Lord shall add Judith, Judy / Hebrew / Jewish woman or praised
Julia, Julie / Latin / Youthful
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Kamila / Arabic / Perfect Khalida / Arabic / Eternity
Khansa / Arabic / Caring woman
Kaila / Greek / Crown
Kalon / Greek / Might
Karen / Greek / Pure Kamila / Arabic / Perfect
Kayana / Sanskrit / Philanthropy
Keane / Anglo-Saxon / Handsome and Dilligent
Keefe / Celtic / Handsome, Mighty and admired
Kenzie / Sanskrit / Good Leader
Kevin / Celtic / Gentle and Soft
Klaus / Greek / Winnings
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Laura / Latin / Laurel Leroy / Latin / King
Lian / Chinese / Calm and sensible Lois / Greek / Famous in war
Lucy / Latin / Light
Luke / Latin / Bright like Light
Luna / Latin / goddess of Crescent
Lloyd / Celtic / Greysih or Dark
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Margaret / Greek / Pearl Mark / Latin / of Mars, the Roman god of war
Mary / Hebrew / Wished for
Matthew / Hebrew / Gift of God
Melanie / Greek / Black
Michael / Hebrew / godlike
Murdoch / Celtic / Prosperity from Sea
Myra / Latin / Very Beautiful ^TOP^
Naida / Latin / goddess of Water
Naomi / Hebrew / Sweet and Pleasent Nana / Hebrew / Divine Nancy / Hebrew / Grace Natalie, Natasha / Latin / Christmas child
Nemo / Greek / Of Valley
Netta / Latin / Princess of Christmas
Neva / Spanish / White like Moon Nina / Spanish / Daughter
Nita / Hebrew / Holiness, Love to pray
Noah / Hebrew / Calm, Relax, Peace
Norma / Norwegian / Faith, goddess of faith
Novle / Latin / Famous and Great
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Obed / Hebrew / Serving, Praise to God
Odmund / Teutonic / Wealthy Protector
Olaf / Scandinavian / Peace, Winnings Olga / German / Holy
Omar / Hebrew / Expert of Talking and persuading
Onesimus / Greek / Useful
Opie / Greek / Opium
Ora / Greek - Italian / One, Pretty
Orel / Latin / Listener Otha / Anglo-Saxon / Prosperous
Otte / Teutonic / Happy
Otto / German / Rich and prosperous
Ozul / Hebrew / Shadow
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Paco / North American / Great Hawk Patricia / Latin / Noble birth Paul / Latin / Little
Penelope / Greek / Shaman Penn / Anglo-Saxon / Enclosure
Phao / Greek / Blessing of Light Philip / Greek / Lover of horses
Phillida / Greek / Beloved Woman
Prudence / Latin / Wiseful ^TOP^
Qibo / Chinese / Talented, or Thirst of knowledge
Quentin / Latin / Fifth Son
Querida / Spanish / Beloved
Quillon / Latin / Sword
Quirita / Latin / City Dweller
Quiteria / Latin / Live
^TOP^
Rachel / Hebrew / Ewe Rae / Hebrew / Honest
Rena / Greek / Peace
Reva / Latin / Strong again
Rhea / Greek / Motherhood
Ria / Spanish / River
Richard / Teutonic / Rule, Hard
Rita / Greek / Pearls
Robert / Teutonic / Bright Fame
Roma / Latin / Adventurer
Rosa / Latin / A Stalk of Rose
Ronald / Teutonic / Advice, Power
Roswati / Sundanese / Lady of Rose
Roy / Latin / King
Ruth / Hebrew / Beautiful Garden
Ryan / Gaelic / Little King
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Samuel / Hebrew / God has heard Sandra / Greek / Man Assistance
Sara, Sarah / Hebrew / Princess Sava / Hebrew / Harmony
Sean / Hebrew / God's gift, Blessing of God
Sigmund / Teutonic - German / Guard of Winnings, Guard of Stronger people
Stacy / Latin / Loyal Friend
Steven, Stephen / Greek / Crown or Garland Surya / Indonesian / Sun
Susan, Susannah / Hebrew / Lily
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Talitha / Arabic / Girl
Tatiana / Latin / Blondy Hair
Tara / Celtic / Tower Tate / German / Joyful
Teresa, Theresa / Greek / Harvester
Terence / Latin / Soft
Terrena / Latin / Earth Amusement
Thea / Greek / God's gift, Blessing of God Thor / Scandinavian / Mightiest
Theodore / Greek / Gift of God
Theona / Greek / God's gracious gift
Thomas / Aramaic / Twin
Tina / Greek / Christ Follower
Tita / Latin / Honorable
^TOP^
Uda / German / Prosperous
Ulimaz / Arabic / Wiseful Woman
Ultann / Welsh / Faithful Ulrica / German / Master of All
Uma / Sanskrit / Light Unni / Hebrew / Polite
Urania / Greek / Paradise
Uta / German / Heroine ^TOP^
Vala / German / Chosen Person Velma / German / Protector
Vance / Dutch / Son of Famous Family
Vania / Hebrew / Gift of God Velda / German / Very Wiseful
Vera / Latin / True, Genuine
Verda / Arabic / Fresh
Vicky / Latin / Winner
Virginia / Latin / Virginal, maidenly
Vito / Latin / Vital, Live
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Waldemar / German / Strong and Famous
Walter / Teutonic / Powerful Ruler William / Teutonic / Will, Helmet
Wilona / Anglo-Saxon / Be Expected
Wyatt / French / Guide Wylie / Anglo-Saxon / Very Attractive
Wynne / Celtic / Honest, white-clean
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Xavie / Spanish / House Lord
Xena / Greek / Sincere
Xenod / Greek / Stranger Xylia / Greek / A Piece of Wood
Xina / Greek / Christ Follower ^TOP^
Yancy / American / Brittish Yasmine / Iranian / Fragrance of Flower
Yates / Anglo-Saxon / Door Dweller
Yolanda / Latin / Shy Person, Philanthropy
Yoshe / Japanese / Pretty
Ysidora / Greek / Beautiful Gift
Yvonne / Iranian / Bow
^TOP^
Zada / Arabic / Lucky
Zana, Zena / Iranian / Woman
Zara / Hebrew / Dusk
Zaki / Arabic / Smart Zea / Latin / Rape grapes
Zebada / Hebrew / Gift of God
Zeke / Hebrew / God is the Source of Power
Zelig / German / Blessed One
Zita / Hebrew / Dearest Lover Zoe / Greek / Live
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