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What are website were I can find the meaning of names?
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What are website were I can find the meaning of names?
http://www.babynames.com/
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Reply:http://babyzone.com/babynames
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http://www.behindthename.com
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What are website were I can find the meaning of names?
http://www.babynames.com/
Reply:babynames.com
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Reply:http://www.babynamesgarden.com
http://www.behindthename.com
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/babyn...
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www.babynamesgarden.com
www.babynamebox.com
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DUTCH PEOPLE,What's the meaning of the name "van" in most of the Dutch people's names?
Most Dutch people have the name "van" or "van der" or "van den" or "von" in their names.What's the meaning of all these names? Do these names have history or something?
DUTCH PEOPLE,What's the meaning of the name "van" in most of the Dutch people's names?
On 18 August 1811 when Napoleon Boneparte - whose French army were occupying the Netherlands - signed a decree establishing a registry of births, deaths and marriages. Families, who until that time had got on just fine without a surname, were suddenly obliged to pick a surname.
Genealogist Rick van der Wielen says that traditionally the Dutch used a patronymic system in which the father's first name became the first son's last name, and the other kids got the left over names from the grandfather, great grandfather and so on. Gradually in the 1600, people began to turn the patronymic name into modern surnames - Jan Hendricksen (Jan the son of Hendrick) gave his son the surname Hendricksen instead of Jansen. A suffix was often added to indicate "son of" or "daughter of". (Ex. Jan, son of Hendrick would be written Jan Hendricks, Jan Hendrickse or Jan Hendricksen.).
Women took a feminine form such as "s", "se", "sd", "sdr", and even "sen" which implied the full suffix of "sdochter", meaning "daughter of". (Ex. Jannetje Dirksdr would be Jane, daughter of Dirk.
'But the Dutch, being independently minded, couldn't agree on a single system. For instance one of the sons might use the name Hendricksen, while another might call himself Jansen, with another sibling basing his name on his town of origin and another on his occupation, Brouwer (Brewer),' says van der Wielen.
Incidentally Van der Wielen's own name refers to a pool of water along the coast that remains after the tide goes out and not the Dutch word for wheel.
The Dutch Top Ten
Genealogist Miriam Klaassen says that a combination of unflattering nicknames, patronymic-based names, association with place of origin and references to occupation have become the most popular surnames.
The top 10 surnames include: De Jong (the young), Jansen or Janssen (son of Jan), Bakker (baker), Visser (fisher), Smit (smith) and Meijer/Meyer (land agent).
Van Dijk is another all time favourite but boringly enough it refers to the Dutch preoccupation with keeping sea water out of their clogs rather than a reference to the mother's sexual preference.
My personal favourite is Van den/der Berg (from/of the mountain). Now that has got to be a joke.
We can have a giggle about the Dutch first name Pik which seems to relate to the Dutch word for the male organ but we should not lose the run of ourselves. Kok for instance means cook.
In the movie 'meet the parents', Ben Stiller plays a character named Gay Fokker and we are all supposed to laugh. But Fokker (breeder) is a perfectly legitimate surname in the Netherlands. And while we are on the subject, my heart goes out to the Dutch man who proudly announced 'I fok horses' when asked about his occupation during an interview on British television some years back.
Reply:van=from
vander = from the
Reply:"Van" = from; "van der" and "van den" = from the.
For example, the name "Van den Hoogte" means "from the high places/from the hills" (hoogte = high place).
"Von" is German, also means "from". "Vonder" or "Von der" would also mean "from the". (I think. I only speak Dutch, so I'm assuming that one.)
Reply:Van=from ...location of where the family originated
Reply:Van = From
von= from in German
It can be from the area where the family originated, but it can also be from what family they belong to. The German composer Ludwig von Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, and his father was named Johann Beethoven, so Ludwig von Beethoven's name means that he came from his father.
Reply:That would drive me nuts! I don't even like reading that word that many times.
Reply:In Dutch van stands for From, just like in German von stands for From too.
DUTCH PEOPLE,What's the meaning of the name "van" in most of the Dutch people's names?
On 18 August 1811 when Napoleon Boneparte - whose French army were occupying the Netherlands - signed a decree establishing a registry of births, deaths and marriages. Families, who until that time had got on just fine without a surname, were suddenly obliged to pick a surname.
Genealogist Rick van der Wielen says that traditionally the Dutch used a patronymic system in which the father's first name became the first son's last name, and the other kids got the left over names from the grandfather, great grandfather and so on. Gradually in the 1600, people began to turn the patronymic name into modern surnames - Jan Hendricksen (Jan the son of Hendrick) gave his son the surname Hendricksen instead of Jansen. A suffix was often added to indicate "son of" or "daughter of". (Ex. Jan, son of Hendrick would be written Jan Hendricks, Jan Hendrickse or Jan Hendricksen.).
Women took a feminine form such as "s", "se", "sd", "sdr", and even "sen" which implied the full suffix of "sdochter", meaning "daughter of". (Ex. Jannetje Dirksdr would be Jane, daughter of Dirk.
'But the Dutch, being independently minded, couldn't agree on a single system. For instance one of the sons might use the name Hendricksen, while another might call himself Jansen, with another sibling basing his name on his town of origin and another on his occupation, Brouwer (Brewer),' says van der Wielen.
Incidentally Van der Wielen's own name refers to a pool of water along the coast that remains after the tide goes out and not the Dutch word for wheel.
The Dutch Top Ten
Genealogist Miriam Klaassen says that a combination of unflattering nicknames, patronymic-based names, association with place of origin and references to occupation have become the most popular surnames.
The top 10 surnames include: De Jong (the young), Jansen or Janssen (son of Jan), Bakker (baker), Visser (fisher), Smit (smith) and Meijer/Meyer (land agent).
Van Dijk is another all time favourite but boringly enough it refers to the Dutch preoccupation with keeping sea water out of their clogs rather than a reference to the mother's sexual preference.
My personal favourite is Van den/der Berg (from/of the mountain). Now that has got to be a joke.
We can have a giggle about the Dutch first name Pik which seems to relate to the Dutch word for the male organ but we should not lose the run of ourselves. Kok for instance means cook.
In the movie 'meet the parents', Ben Stiller plays a character named Gay Fokker and we are all supposed to laugh. But Fokker (breeder) is a perfectly legitimate surname in the Netherlands. And while we are on the subject, my heart goes out to the Dutch man who proudly announced 'I fok horses' when asked about his occupation during an interview on British television some years back.
Reply:van=from
vander = from the
Reply:"Van" = from; "van der" and "van den" = from the.
For example, the name "Van den Hoogte" means "from the high places/from the hills" (hoogte = high place).
"Von" is German, also means "from". "Vonder" or "Von der" would also mean "from the". (I think. I only speak Dutch, so I'm assuming that one.)
Reply:Van=from ...location of where the family originated
Reply:Van = From
von= from in German
It can be from the area where the family originated, but it can also be from what family they belong to. The German composer Ludwig von Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, and his father was named Johann Beethoven, so Ludwig von Beethoven's name means that he came from his father.
Reply:That would drive me nuts! I don't even like reading that word that many times.
Reply:In Dutch van stands for From, just like in German von stands for From too.
Thanks for the answers on the geneology of names, but still looking for meaning of first name Lannis?
I think it is probably a surname that has been used as a first name. It appears on a number of surname sites.
Best thing I can think of is to find someone else called Lannis and ask them if they know.
Here's one:
http://www.lannisraffael.com/index.php?p...
Good luck.
Thanks for the answers on the geneology of names, but still looking for meaning of first name Lannis?
use google and put in surname meanings. then choose a site and go from there.
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Best thing I can think of is to find someone else called Lannis and ask them if they know.
Here's one:
http://www.lannisraffael.com/index.php?p...
Good luck.
Thanks for the answers on the geneology of names, but still looking for meaning of first name Lannis?
use google and put in surname meanings. then choose a site and go from there.
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What's the meaning of the follwoing words ( names of countries) :?
1. Netherland
2.Italy
3.Australia
4.France
5.America
6.Canada
7.Switzerland
8.China
Thank you
What's the meaning of the follwoing words ( names of countries) :?
Netherlands means "low countries."
Italy was named after a Greek family that was prominent on the penninsula several thousand years ago--prior to the Roman Empire.
Reply:1. Low Lands
2. Bull/Calf
3. Originally from Latin terra australis incognita - "unknown southern land"
4. Land of the Franks -%26gt; Franks later became a word for "free"
5. America is just a feminine name for the continent, we used "the United States" because of what the preamble says.
6. From the word Kanata meaning "village" or "settlement"
7. The Suittes
8. Chinese: Zhong Guo - "central country" The English name of China comes from the Qin Dynasty, possibly in a Sanskrit form; the pronunciation "China" came to the western languages through the Persian word 賳 "Chin".
Reply:The Netherlands are named for their situation between (nether) the other northern European countries.
Italy is named for what used to just be the southern part of the country. Nobody knows exactly where "italia" came from, but they think it might be from the Greek "viteliu", meaning "land of young cattle".
Australia was named for it's location; Australis means "southern" in latin.
France was named for the Franks, the tribe which made up the dominant portion of the population at the time of naming.
America was named for Amerigo Vespucci, a cartographer associated with the early discovery of the continent.
Canada comes from an Iroquois word meaning "village" or "settlement".
Switzerland is named for one of the early groups of people from the area, the Schwyz.
And China was named from Western misunderstanding... it's named for the Qin Dynasty, which sounds an awful lot like "chin" when spoken. China (in Chinese) is called Zhongguo.
Reply:I usually do not recommend Wikipedia, but in this case, it's an excellent resource. Just look up each country - they always have an explanation of how to pronounce the name and its origins.
2.Italy
3.Australia
4.France
5.America
6.Canada
7.Switzerland
8.China
Thank you
What's the meaning of the follwoing words ( names of countries) :?
Netherlands means "low countries."
Italy was named after a Greek family that was prominent on the penninsula several thousand years ago--prior to the Roman Empire.
Reply:1. Low Lands
2. Bull/Calf
3. Originally from Latin terra australis incognita - "unknown southern land"
4. Land of the Franks -%26gt; Franks later became a word for "free"
5. America is just a feminine name for the continent, we used "the United States" because of what the preamble says.
6. From the word Kanata meaning "village" or "settlement"
7. The Suittes
8. Chinese: Zhong Guo - "central country" The English name of China comes from the Qin Dynasty, possibly in a Sanskrit form; the pronunciation "China" came to the western languages through the Persian word 賳 "Chin".
Reply:The Netherlands are named for their situation between (nether) the other northern European countries.
Italy is named for what used to just be the southern part of the country. Nobody knows exactly where "italia" came from, but they think it might be from the Greek "viteliu", meaning "land of young cattle".
Australia was named for it's location; Australis means "southern" in latin.
France was named for the Franks, the tribe which made up the dominant portion of the population at the time of naming.
America was named for Amerigo Vespucci, a cartographer associated with the early discovery of the continent.
Canada comes from an Iroquois word meaning "village" or "settlement".
Switzerland is named for one of the early groups of people from the area, the Schwyz.
And China was named from Western misunderstanding... it's named for the Qin Dynasty, which sounds an awful lot like "chin" when spoken. China (in Chinese) is called Zhongguo.
Reply:I usually do not recommend Wikipedia, but in this case, it's an excellent resource. Just look up each country - they always have an explanation of how to pronounce the name and its origins.
What is the best website to go to for baby names with the meaning of the names?
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What is the best website to go to for baby names with the meaning of the names?
behindthename.com is the most accurate website I have found. They have a lot of information about names including their meaning, origin, and usage. They also have message boards with lots of name savvy women that are willing to help you find the perfect name and give you great constructive criticism.
Most other websites I have found have incorrect meanings and origins for most of their names so be careful.
Reply:i love babynamesworld.com
you can also see what people with those names have put e.g. if they like it, if they got made fun of for having that name, if they find people pronounce it right most of the time.
great website
Reply:I like behindthename.com and babynames.com.
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What is the best website to go to for baby names with the meaning of the names?
behindthename.com is the most accurate website I have found. They have a lot of information about names including their meaning, origin, and usage. They also have message boards with lots of name savvy women that are willing to help you find the perfect name and give you great constructive criticism.
Most other websites I have found have incorrect meanings and origins for most of their names so be careful.
Reply:i love babynamesworld.com
you can also see what people with those names have put e.g. if they like it, if they got made fun of for having that name, if they find people pronounce it right most of the time.
great website
Reply:I like behindthename.com and babynames.com.
Reply:www.babynames.com GOOD LUCK
Reply:Think baby names i think is best and good
What are the names that start with jo - and what is the meaning of the name?
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What are the names that start with jo - and what is the meaning of the name?
http://www.babynames.com/Names/Alpha/?le...
Reply:Jorge, Joaquin, Jos茅, Josefina, Joselito. About the meanings, sorry. I don't know
Reply:joan
joanna
john
johnathan
jose
jolie
jocasta
johanna
joe
joey
job
joy
joyce
i have no clue what it means
Reply:john means ..............comfort room....
What are the names that start with jo - and what is the meaning of the name?
http://www.babynames.com/Names/Alpha/?le...
Reply:Jorge, Joaquin, Jos茅, Josefina, Joselito. About the meanings, sorry. I don't know
Reply:joan
joanna
john
johnathan
jose
jolie
jocasta
johanna
joe
joey
job
joy
joyce
i have no clue what it means
Reply:john means ..............comfort room....
Is there any special, besides names, meaning of phrase "Ethan and hloe"?
I have met this expression in the article about children, family and eduation, and I just feel that there is another hiden meaning, not only the proper names, may be some kind of general definition of somebody. English is a foreign language for me, so I may be mistaken.
Is there any special, besides names, meaning of phrase "Ethan and hloe"?
I think they are just names nothing else
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Is there any special, besides names, meaning of phrase "Ethan and hloe"?
I think they are just names nothing else
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Can any one tell me a site to look up the meaning of names?
I think this one is pretty good: http://www.thinkbabynames.com
Can any one tell me a site to look up the meaning of names?
Visit this website http://www.zelo.com/firstnames/
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Reply:maybe this will help : http://www.behindthename.com/
Can any one tell me a site to look up the meaning of names?
Visit this website http://www.zelo.com/firstnames/
Regards,
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http://www.tamilmasala.net
http://www.indianbabycare.com
Reply:maybe this will help : http://www.behindthename.com/
Can Someone Tell Me the Meaning of the Following Names?
I have tried searching for awhile on the internet for meanings of the following girls' names and I'm not coming up with much.
The names are:
Jacqueline
Suzanne
And if someone could tell me what being a supplanter is, I would be very grateful.
Thanks very much.
Can Someone Tell Me the Meaning of the Following Names?
Jacqueline- This is a Hebrew name meaning someone who is protected by god.
Suzanne- This is a Hebrew name meaning Lily.
supplant means to survive.
Reply:Jacqueline: a small female child, later turning to an adult.
from the roman quackaline.
Suzanne: a small female child, which becomes an adult.
from the hebrew sussibabe.
Reply:Jacqueline is from Jack a trade know as a steeple jack some one who climbs steeple towers on churches or the steel frame in tower blocks sky scrapers. as for suzanne I don't know about that hope this helps.
The names are:
Jacqueline
Suzanne
And if someone could tell me what being a supplanter is, I would be very grateful.
Thanks very much.
Can Someone Tell Me the Meaning of the Following Names?
Jacqueline- This is a Hebrew name meaning someone who is protected by god.
Suzanne- This is a Hebrew name meaning Lily.
supplant means to survive.
Reply:Jacqueline: a small female child, later turning to an adult.
from the roman quackaline.
Suzanne: a small female child, which becomes an adult.
from the hebrew sussibabe.
Reply:Jacqueline is from Jack a trade know as a steeple jack some one who climbs steeple towers on churches or the steel frame in tower blocks sky scrapers. as for suzanne I don't know about that hope this helps.
Does anyone know where I can find the Christian meaning of the names .?
Does anyone know where I can find the Christian meaning of the names Paris, Jayde (Jade), and Jacquelyn. Or do you know the Christian meanings of these names? Thank you.
Does anyone know where I can find the Christian meaning of the names .?
Jacquelyn at least I can help you with, it is a diminuative feminine form of Jacques = James or Jacob, the name of two of the twelve Apostles and a brother of Jesus. The other two are a bit questionable as Christian names. Paris is a classical name, after Paris son of Priam King of Troy (Homer's liad) but it was given to Christians by Shakespeare's time (name of Juliet's suiter in Romeo and Juliet) and Jayde I would take to be derived from the gemstone (gem names were frequently given girls in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries). James or Jacob means Supplanter.
Many larger dictionaries include a special section on Names.
This helps in reconstructing family history because religion or ethnicity is shown in the name and philosophy behind it. All three of these names are French, Jacquelyn a possibilty in Roman Catholic registers, the others unlikely.
Reply:This is a great site to find Christian meanings of names.
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Reply:I doubt that meanings of names help reconstruct family history.
Reply:Paris is in no way Christian. Paris is named for the Parisii, who were a tribe of Celts.
Jade means "loin." As in your nether regions.
Jacquelyn would have the same meaning as Jack, or John. Like John the Baptist. But again, not Christian. It's Hebrew. It means "God has given."
If you don't consider Jack equal to John, there is another meaning for it that I saw, again Hebrew. In that case it would mean "supplanter."
Does anyone know where I can find the Christian meaning of the names .?
Jacquelyn at least I can help you with, it is a diminuative feminine form of Jacques = James or Jacob, the name of two of the twelve Apostles and a brother of Jesus. The other two are a bit questionable as Christian names. Paris is a classical name, after Paris son of Priam King of Troy (Homer's liad) but it was given to Christians by Shakespeare's time (name of Juliet's suiter in Romeo and Juliet) and Jayde I would take to be derived from the gemstone (gem names were frequently given girls in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries). James or Jacob means Supplanter.
Many larger dictionaries include a special section on Names.
This helps in reconstructing family history because religion or ethnicity is shown in the name and philosophy behind it. All three of these names are French, Jacquelyn a possibilty in Roman Catholic registers, the others unlikely.
Reply:This is a great site to find Christian meanings of names.
http://www.homesteaddesigns.co... Report Abuse
Reply:I doubt that meanings of names help reconstruct family history.
Reply:Paris is in no way Christian. Paris is named for the Parisii, who were a tribe of Celts.
Jade means "loin." As in your nether regions.
Jacquelyn would have the same meaning as Jack, or John. Like John the Baptist. But again, not Christian. It's Hebrew. It means "God has given."
If you don't consider Jack equal to John, there is another meaning for it that I saw, again Hebrew. In that case it would mean "supplanter."
Hi,which website can i find meaning of names and the best gifts to get fo anniversaries?
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Hi,which website can i find meaning of names and the best gifts to get fo anniversaries?
The first link is a site providing the meanings of names and their origins. The second link offers some good ideas for anniversaries.
Reply:Names website:
http://wiki.name.com/en/WELCOME
Anniversary website:
http://www.findgift.com/Anniversary-Tabl...
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Hi,which website can i find meaning of names and the best gifts to get fo anniversaries?
The first link is a site providing the meanings of names and their origins. The second link offers some good ideas for anniversaries.
Reply:Names website:
http://wiki.name.com/en/WELCOME
Anniversary website:
http://www.findgift.com/Anniversary-Tabl...
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What is the meaning of the sur-names Buie & Madison?
Me and family are planning our family reunion and we have four generations reuniting, so I wanted to make a keepsake of our family tree and family name history. Any information is greatly appreciated.
What is the meaning of the sur-names Buie %26amp; Madison?
Ancestry.Com shows the following as places given as the origin of the following immigrants to the U.S.
Buie
France 3
Ireland 1
Hungary 1
Great Britain 1
Farmbock 1
meaning Scottish Gaelic from Gaelic buidhe
(yellow) fair haired - see Bowie
Madison
England 14
Great Britain 9
Chre, Norway 4
Kolding 4
Denmark 3
Sweden 3
meaning English metronymic from the midieval female name Maddie, a form of Maud
The same surname can come from more than one nationality. The best thing to do is to trace your family starting with your parents and work back. Anytime you wish to do this, there are lots of people on this board that can give you lots of good ideas.
Just ask.
The links below is regarding peddlers of surname products
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerp...
http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.ht...
Reply:Here's a website that I found has some information about "Buie".
http://www.electricscotland.com/history/...
It says that the name is Scottish.
Buie is a nickname from Gaelic "buidhe", meaning 鈥榶ellow鈥? 鈥榝air-haired鈥?
Here's a link to the Buie coat of arms.
http://www.coats-of-arms.com/Buie.htm
Madison is an English metronymic from the medieval female personal name Madde, a form of Maud or Magdalen.
Here is a link to the Madison Coat of arms.
http://www.coats-of-arms.com/Madison%20c...
Reply:The meaning of the surname BUIE is - the grandson of little Buadhach (victorious); one who had yellow hair.
Reply:Have a look at the links posted below,
http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=%26amp;...
http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=%26amp;...
hope that helps.
What is the meaning of the sur-names Buie %26amp; Madison?
Ancestry.Com shows the following as places given as the origin of the following immigrants to the U.S.
Buie
France 3
Ireland 1
Hungary 1
Great Britain 1
Farmbock 1
meaning Scottish Gaelic from Gaelic buidhe
(yellow) fair haired - see Bowie
Madison
England 14
Great Britain 9
Chre, Norway 4
Kolding 4
Denmark 3
Sweden 3
meaning English metronymic from the midieval female name Maddie, a form of Maud
The same surname can come from more than one nationality. The best thing to do is to trace your family starting with your parents and work back. Anytime you wish to do this, there are lots of people on this board that can give you lots of good ideas.
Just ask.
The links below is regarding peddlers of surname products
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerp...
http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.ht...
Reply:Here's a website that I found has some information about "Buie".
http://www.electricscotland.com/history/...
It says that the name is Scottish.
Buie is a nickname from Gaelic "buidhe", meaning 鈥榶ellow鈥? 鈥榝air-haired鈥?
Here's a link to the Buie coat of arms.
http://www.coats-of-arms.com/Buie.htm
Madison is an English metronymic from the medieval female personal name Madde, a form of Maud or Magdalen.
Here is a link to the Madison Coat of arms.
http://www.coats-of-arms.com/Madison%20c...
Reply:The meaning of the surname BUIE is - the grandson of little Buadhach (victorious); one who had yellow hair.
Reply:Have a look at the links posted below,
http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=%26amp;...
http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=%26amp;...
hope that helps.
What is the meaning of the gaelic names mainistir, fhear and maighe?
I was in fermoy and seen three statues outside of the church of ireland church and inscribed on the base were the three words, mainistir, fhear and maighe. What is the meaning of the words and the significance of the statues please.
What is the meaning of the gaelic names mainistir, fhear and maighe?
Mainistir = Monastery
Fhear = Man
Maighe = A plain, also the name of a river, also spelled Moy
So all told this means the Monastery of Fermoy (a town in County Cork)
The statues are possibly allegorical figures out of the history of the town.
Reply:The guy above is right, the name of the town in Irish is Mainistir Fhear Maighe. Fermoy is an anglicisation of that name.
What is the meaning of the gaelic names mainistir, fhear and maighe?
Mainistir = Monastery
Fhear = Man
Maighe = A plain, also the name of a river, also spelled Moy
So all told this means the Monastery of Fermoy (a town in County Cork)
The statues are possibly allegorical figures out of the history of the town.
Reply:The guy above is right, the name of the town in Irish is Mainistir Fhear Maighe. Fermoy is an anglicisation of that name.
What is the meaning of the names "Sanaa" and "Soledad"?
i only know that "soledad" means sollitude
What is the meaning of the names "Sanaa" and "Soledad"?
SOLEDAD. Solitary.
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... complete list of baby girl names, meanings and origins ... Of the Sun. E. Greek. SOLEDAD. Solitary. F. Spanish. SOLEIL. Sun. F. French. SOLSTICE. Sun Exposure ...www.coolbabystuff.info/baby_girl_name... -
Reply:Sanaa means praise of God.
Reply:soledad means lonelyness (comes from ''solo'' meaning ''alone'')
What is the meaning of the names "Sanaa" and "Soledad"?
SOLEDAD. Solitary.
BabyNames.com: Names beginning with S
Names, meaning, ethnic origin baby first names beginning with S ... SANAA. F. Arabic. SANAM. F. Arabic. SANCHA. F. Spanish. SANCHO. M. Spanish. SANDERS. M. English ...www.babynames.com/Names/Alpha/?let=S - 258k - Cached - More from this site
Girl Baby Names - S - Baby-Names-Plus.com
Girl baby names beginning with S including girlname meaning and origin. ... Sanaa. Sanchay. Sancia. Sandi. Sandia. Sandra. Sandy. Sangita. Sanjula. Santa. Santana ...www.baby-names-plus.com/girl-names-s.... - 34k - Cached - More from this site
List of Baby Girl Names - S
... complete list of baby girl names, meanings and origins ... Of the Sun. E. Greek. SOLEDAD. Solitary. F. Spanish. SOLEIL. Sun. F. French. SOLSTICE. Sun Exposure ...www.coolbabystuff.info/baby_girl_name... -
Reply:Sanaa means praise of God.
Reply:soledad means lonelyness (comes from ''solo'' meaning ''alone'')
Is there a site where can one find the meaning of names ?
I ,m looking for moslem names especially. what the names mean and what they signify
Is there a site where can one find the meaning of names ?
http://www.baby-names-meanings.com/ http://www.muslim-names.co.uk/ http://www.milligazette.com/misl/muslim_...
Hope those are of some use x
Reply:http://www.babynames.com/
http://www.babynamesworld.com/
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/
http://www.milligazette.com/misl/muslim_...
Reply:For boys names choose first link below
For girls names choose the second link
Reply:I found the meaning of my name from the wikipedia the free encyclopedia I just typed in "names " and scrolled down a bit and their is a list click on to what you are looking for if its a Chinese., Arabic, or English then type in meaning. I think that's how I done it.Its been quite awhile since I have been on their I had to laugh at what my name came up with it said it was the name of a white goat in a George Orwell novel. so have fun looking.
Reply:For a list of more unusual names, I really like
http://www.alfabettezoope.com
It lists origins and meanings along with the names.
Reply:Why don't you contact with the arabic alphabet to Arab people, they should know...
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Is there a site where can one find the meaning of names ?
http://www.baby-names-meanings.com/ http://www.muslim-names.co.uk/ http://www.milligazette.com/misl/muslim_...
Hope those are of some use x
Reply:http://www.babynames.com/
http://www.babynamesworld.com/
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/
http://www.milligazette.com/misl/muslim_...
Reply:For boys names choose first link below
For girls names choose the second link
Reply:I found the meaning of my name from the wikipedia the free encyclopedia I just typed in "names " and scrolled down a bit and their is a list click on to what you are looking for if its a Chinese., Arabic, or English then type in meaning. I think that's how I done it.Its been quite awhile since I have been on their I had to laugh at what my name came up with it said it was the name of a white goat in a George Orwell novel. so have fun looking.
Reply:For a list of more unusual names, I really like
http://www.alfabettezoope.com
It lists origins and meanings along with the names.
Reply:Why don't you contact with the arabic alphabet to Arab people, they should know...
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What is the meaning of the Japanese names for Koi?
Are all the different japanese names for the varieties of Koi simply to do with the colour? And why are some SOOOO expensive and others relatively cheap?
(I'm just buying some for my new pond and was very curous)
Thanks
What is the meaning of the Japanese names for Koi?
There are names for the different colors. Here are a few websites with a list: http://www.inlandkoisociety.org/Koi%20na... , http://members.aol.com/pkmajor/page13.ht...
If you want to see diagrams of the fish: http://www.pondkoi.com/koi_guide.htm
or photos (and articles): http://www.wetwebmedia.com/PondSubWebInd...
The prices are based on the color/pattern, and the lineage of the fish. So think of these as a certain breed of dog - you can get one from a local "puppy mill" or buy one from a professional breeder using AKC registered parents with championship bloodlines. See the difference?
(I'm just buying some for my new pond and was very curous)
Thanks
What is the meaning of the Japanese names for Koi?
There are names for the different colors. Here are a few websites with a list: http://www.inlandkoisociety.org/Koi%20na... , http://members.aol.com/pkmajor/page13.ht...
If you want to see diagrams of the fish: http://www.pondkoi.com/koi_guide.htm
or photos (and articles): http://www.wetwebmedia.com/PondSubWebInd...
The prices are based on the color/pattern, and the lineage of the fish. So think of these as a certain breed of dog - you can get one from a local "puppy mill" or buy one from a professional breeder using AKC registered parents with championship bloodlines. See the difference?
What is the meaning of names "Vaishalini" & "Manasa"?
The meaning of the name Manasa is Intelligence
The origin of the name Manasa is Indian (Sanskrit)
As for Vaishalini I have only found an Indian name pretty similar:
Vaishali, a Hindu female name which is the name of an ancient city.
What is the meaning of names "Vaishalini" %26amp; "Manasa"?
REGARDING VAISHALINI
Vishal is a very common first name found in India. It is also a common adjective found in north Indian languages.
The word has its root in the parent language Sanskrit in Indian languages. It means the great expense, wide, broad and spacious. But dose not to refer to size. The meaning comes closer to grand or great. There is no exact translation of Vishal in English. A few interpretations are immense, Unstoppable One, One Who Dreams Impossible Dreams, or One Who Reaches for the Sky and is Creative Beyond All Dreams.
1. The female name Vaishalini comes from Vaishali an ancient state the Himaliyan Gangetic region of present Bihar in India.
Vaishali derives its name from King Vishal of the Mahabharata stage age.
Even before the appearance of Budhism %26amp; Jainism Vaishali was the capital of the Republican Licchivi State.
Very little is known about the early history of Vaishali. Vishnoo Puran records 34 kings of Vaishali, the first being Nabhaga, who is believed to have abdicted his throne over a matter of human rights and believed to have declared: "I am now a free tiller of the soil, king over my acre."
The last among the 34 was Sumati, who is considered a contemporary of King Dusrath, father of the Lord Rama.
So many references of Vaishali can be seen in literatures of Budhism %26amp; Jainism. According to the information in these texts, Vaishali was established as a republic in 6 centuary BC, prior to the birth of Budha(563 BC), and was the world's first republic.
In Vaishali, Lord Mahavir was born, Budha delivered his last sermon at Vaishali here.
Vaishali is also renowned as the land of AMBAPALI ( Amrapali), the great Indian courtesan (Prostitute).
One of Buddha's favourite resort, Vaishali, is said to be named after King Vishal, a ruler during the times of Ramayana. There exists a large, but a ruined fort, which is believed to be built by King Vishal.
So, the first meaning of VAISHALINI is “GRAND OR GREAT LADY”.
BUT
There is another very popular explanation of this name among the common people:
2. Vaishali derives from “VESHYALYA” which means “COUNTRY (HOUSE) OF PROSTITUTES” = VESHYA (PROSTITUTE) + ALYA (COUNTRY or HOUSE.
In diachronic (historical) linguistics, semantic change is a change in one of the meanings of a word. Each word has various senses and connotations, which can be added, removed, or altered over time, often to the extent that cognates across space and time have very different meanings. Semantic change is one of three major processes to find a designation for a concept. The study of semantic change can be seen as part of etymology, onomasiology, semaciology and semantics.
So, VAISHALINI means “A LADY FROM A PROSTITUTE COUNTRY”.
For reference see Hindi novel VAISHALI KI NAGAR VADHU
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REGARDING MANASA
There is not much to say. Jassy is quite right in her answer.
It means WISDOM INTELLIGENCE
The origin of the name Manasa is Indian (Sanskrit)
As for Vaishalini I have only found an Indian name pretty similar:
Vaishali, a Hindu female name which is the name of an ancient city.
What is the meaning of names "Vaishalini" %26amp; "Manasa"?
REGARDING VAISHALINI
Vishal is a very common first name found in India. It is also a common adjective found in north Indian languages.
The word has its root in the parent language Sanskrit in Indian languages. It means the great expense, wide, broad and spacious. But dose not to refer to size. The meaning comes closer to grand or great. There is no exact translation of Vishal in English. A few interpretations are immense, Unstoppable One, One Who Dreams Impossible Dreams, or One Who Reaches for the Sky and is Creative Beyond All Dreams.
1. The female name Vaishalini comes from Vaishali an ancient state the Himaliyan Gangetic region of present Bihar in India.
Vaishali derives its name from King Vishal of the Mahabharata stage age.
Even before the appearance of Budhism %26amp; Jainism Vaishali was the capital of the Republican Licchivi State.
Very little is known about the early history of Vaishali. Vishnoo Puran records 34 kings of Vaishali, the first being Nabhaga, who is believed to have abdicted his throne over a matter of human rights and believed to have declared: "I am now a free tiller of the soil, king over my acre."
The last among the 34 was Sumati, who is considered a contemporary of King Dusrath, father of the Lord Rama.
So many references of Vaishali can be seen in literatures of Budhism %26amp; Jainism. According to the information in these texts, Vaishali was established as a republic in 6 centuary BC, prior to the birth of Budha(563 BC), and was the world's first republic.
In Vaishali, Lord Mahavir was born, Budha delivered his last sermon at Vaishali here.
Vaishali is also renowned as the land of AMBAPALI ( Amrapali), the great Indian courtesan (Prostitute).
One of Buddha's favourite resort, Vaishali, is said to be named after King Vishal, a ruler during the times of Ramayana. There exists a large, but a ruined fort, which is believed to be built by King Vishal.
So, the first meaning of VAISHALINI is “GRAND OR GREAT LADY”.
BUT
There is another very popular explanation of this name among the common people:
2. Vaishali derives from “VESHYALYA” which means “COUNTRY (HOUSE) OF PROSTITUTES” = VESHYA (PROSTITUTE) + ALYA (COUNTRY or HOUSE.
In diachronic (historical) linguistics, semantic change is a change in one of the meanings of a word. Each word has various senses and connotations, which can be added, removed, or altered over time, often to the extent that cognates across space and time have very different meanings. Semantic change is one of three major processes to find a designation for a concept. The study of semantic change can be seen as part of etymology, onomasiology, semaciology and semantics.
So, VAISHALINI means “A LADY FROM A PROSTITUTE COUNTRY”.
For reference see Hindi novel VAISHALI KI NAGAR VADHU
------------------------
REGARDING MANASA
There is not much to say. Jassy is quite right in her answer.
It means WISDOM INTELLIGENCE
What language are these names and what are the meaning of these names?
Franchesca
Jacqueline
Juinice (pronounced waniece; waneece)
Xandria; it has two dots above the a (the dots are side by side). It's pronounced Zandria.
Also the name Clarissa (I believe it's Italian; but not sure; think the meaning is beautiful; am I correct?).
What language are these names and what are the meaning of these names?
FRANCHESCA - American; free
JACQUELINE - French; to protect
JUINICE - Couldn't find the exact name; the closest I came was
JUIN - French, the month of June
XANDRIA - the closest I came was XANDER, American version
of Alexandria
CLARISSA - Latin; brilliant
Reply:1 - American
2 - French
3 - I have no idea
4 - probably comes from Alexandria - Greek
5 - Latin - means "brilliant"
Reply:Clarissa comes from Clara or Chiara, "chiaro" being italian for bright, fair, clear.
Francesca and Jacqueline come from very old names Franco, Frances, Francois (common in all roman-language countries)
and Jacob, Jacques, Jake. I believe both names have their root in antique times. There's a name Jacob mentioned in the bible already. -line is a tipical female ending, being added to a male name.
Xandria, or Alexandria, comes from the name Alexander or Xander, which is probably greek or phoenician, possibly with older roots.
Juinice - I speculate it might have a connection with Giovenice, Giove or Juve being either ancient roman foather of gods (jupiter) or female goddess of youth (Juvena).
Giovinezza means youth (as in being young) in italian.
Reply:I believe their French google name meanings you'll get a 1,000 sites dedicated to this sort of thing.
Reply:have no idea
Reply:Franchesca- fem version of Italian- From the Late Latin name Franciscus which meant "Frenchman"
Jacqueline- fem version of Jacques From the Latin Jacobus, which was from the Greek 螜伪魏蠅尾慰蟼 (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name 讬址注植拽止讘 (Ya'aqov).Other theories claim that it is in fact derived from a hypothetical name like 讬址注植拽止讘职讗值诇 (Ya'aqov'el) meaning "may God protect"
Clarissa- English, Italian, Portuguese From the Late Latin name Claritia, which was derived from Latin clarus "clear, bright, famous".
Juinice- From Jonah-From the Hebrew name 讬讜止谞指讛 (Yonah) meaning "dove".
Xandria- From the Greek name 螒位蔚尉伪谓未蟻慰蟼 (Alexandros), which meant "defending men" from Greek 伪位蔚尉蠅 (alexo) "to defend, help" and 伪谓畏蟻 (aner) "man"
Reply:Franchesca: an axe with rounded edge (half circle)
alxander: a name of a herb or plant in Greek,used by the mother of Alexander the great to be pregnant with him
Jacqueline
Juinice (pronounced waniece; waneece)
Xandria; it has two dots above the a (the dots are side by side). It's pronounced Zandria.
Also the name Clarissa (I believe it's Italian; but not sure; think the meaning is beautiful; am I correct?).
What language are these names and what are the meaning of these names?
FRANCHESCA - American; free
JACQUELINE - French; to protect
JUINICE - Couldn't find the exact name; the closest I came was
JUIN - French, the month of June
XANDRIA - the closest I came was XANDER, American version
of Alexandria
CLARISSA - Latin; brilliant
Reply:1 - American
2 - French
3 - I have no idea
4 - probably comes from Alexandria - Greek
5 - Latin - means "brilliant"
Reply:Clarissa comes from Clara or Chiara, "chiaro" being italian for bright, fair, clear.
Francesca and Jacqueline come from very old names Franco, Frances, Francois (common in all roman-language countries)
and Jacob, Jacques, Jake. I believe both names have their root in antique times. There's a name Jacob mentioned in the bible already. -line is a tipical female ending, being added to a male name.
Xandria, or Alexandria, comes from the name Alexander or Xander, which is probably greek or phoenician, possibly with older roots.
Juinice - I speculate it might have a connection with Giovenice, Giove or Juve being either ancient roman foather of gods (jupiter) or female goddess of youth (Juvena).
Giovinezza means youth (as in being young) in italian.
Reply:I believe their French google name meanings you'll get a 1,000 sites dedicated to this sort of thing.
Reply:have no idea
Reply:Franchesca- fem version of Italian- From the Late Latin name Franciscus which meant "Frenchman"
Jacqueline- fem version of Jacques From the Latin Jacobus, which was from the Greek 螜伪魏蠅尾慰蟼 (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name 讬址注植拽止讘 (Ya'aqov).Other theories claim that it is in fact derived from a hypothetical name like 讬址注植拽止讘职讗值诇 (Ya'aqov'el) meaning "may God protect"
Clarissa- English, Italian, Portuguese From the Late Latin name Claritia, which was derived from Latin clarus "clear, bright, famous".
Juinice- From Jonah-From the Hebrew name 讬讜止谞指讛 (Yonah) meaning "dove".
Xandria- From the Greek name 螒位蔚尉伪谓未蟻慰蟼 (Alexandros), which meant "defending men" from Greek 伪位蔚尉蠅 (alexo) "to defend, help" and 伪谓畏蟻 (aner) "man"
Reply:Franchesca: an axe with rounded edge (half circle)
alxander: a name of a herb or plant in Greek,used by the mother of Alexander the great to be pregnant with him
Is there a website i can go to to find out meaning of names?
Just do a search on Yahoo for baby names and you'll find several.
Is there a website i can go to to find out meaning of names?
www.behindthename.com has the "the etymology and history of first names".
Reply:www.babynames.com
Reply:Try wikipedia, they have many meaning of words:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
or try: http://www.behindthename.com
Good luck
Reply:yes, Go to this website and search the name you want to know the meaning of......
http://www.babynamesworld.com/
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Is there a website i can go to to find out meaning of names?
www.behindthename.com has the "the etymology and history of first names".
Reply:www.babynames.com
Reply:Try wikipedia, they have many meaning of words:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
or try: http://www.behindthename.com
Good luck
Reply:yes, Go to this website and search the name you want to know the meaning of......
http://www.babynamesworld.com/
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Do you think the meaning of names shapes the children's destiny?
A long time ago, people didn't name their babies because they liked the name, they named it because of the meaning. If you read names in the Bible, they names were usually of what job they did, or what job they were born into. Names were an identification of who you were. Also what the parents were going through, a poor daughter was named Un-pitied in Hosea, and Judah means Praise, because Lea thought her husband would love her now. Her sister Rachel name means Ewe, she was a shepherdess. She was named what she was born into.
Today, you probably won't find it in America, but go to other countries and you will find people who still name their kids to the meaning of the name. I think I will name mine to the meaning, and give them something extrodinary to live up too.
Do you think the meaning of names shapes the children's destiny?
The bible people and names of its people in their time, is a
perfect example as an answer to your question since all
people have to have an identity.
Reply:uhh
no
Today, you probably won't find it in America, but go to other countries and you will find people who still name their kids to the meaning of the name. I think I will name mine to the meaning, and give them something extrodinary to live up too.
Do you think the meaning of names shapes the children's destiny?
The bible people and names of its people in their time, is a
perfect example as an answer to your question since all
people have to have an identity.
Reply:uhh
no
Whats a good website for finding the meaning of names or finding different things that mean the same as a name?
A website where you can type in a name and it will show u different things about that name
Whats a good website for finding the meaning of names or finding different things that mean the same as a name?
Try this one: http://wiki.name.com/en/All_About_Names
It has way more info than the other ones.
Reply:http://www.behindthename.com/
just type in your name and viola! you should have it. or if u don't like it, then just search "names" in google. hope it works!
Whats a good website for finding the meaning of names or finding different things that mean the same as a name?
Try this one: http://wiki.name.com/en/All_About_Names
It has way more info than the other ones.
Reply:http://www.behindthename.com/
just type in your name and viola! you should have it. or if u don't like it, then just search "names" in google. hope it works!
How to interperet the meaning of chemical names?
for example chromate
its symbol is CrO42鈭?br>
with the four coming to the bottom right of the O
and the -2 coming to the top right or the 4
so does tha mean that there are six oxygens and four are neutral and 2 are negative?
need an explanation. thanks
How to interperet the meaning of chemical names?
This comes down to the very basics of chemistry. It means that there are four oxygen atoms, and that the whole ion has a net charge of -2. Specifically, each of two oxygens of the ion has an extra lone pair of electrons which, in a neutral situation, would be shared with another atom. If the compound was neutral there would be no charge on it. However, in this specific case, to be neutral you would need to add two positve charges (to balance out the 2 negative charges). An example would be to use two sodium cations (2Na+) and you would then get the neutral salt Na2CrO4. Notice now that it is neutral, there is no accompanying superscripted number.
So basically, everytime you see a superscripted number after the formula, you know that it is an ion; a CATION has a positive charge and an ANION has a negative charge. Anytime you see a subscripted number, this is an indication of the number of atoms. As an example consider sulfuric acid (H2SO4), we can see that there are 2 hydrogens, 1 sulfur, and 4 oxygens.
Hope this helps.
Reply:The 2- is a superscript, meaning the charge of the chromate ion is negative 2. There are one chromium atom and 4 oxygen atoms. The name is "chromate," and you would probably see this ion bonded to another atom or polyatomic ion.
Reply:The four means there are four oxygen atoms in the molecule, and that overall the molecule has a negative charge of two. You should google chemistry nomenclature and do a quick read, it'll help a lot :o)
Reply:A subscript number indicates how many of the atom are present, unless the number of atoms is 1, in which case there is no number shown. The superscript indicates the charge of the ion. If there is no number in superscript, there is no charge and the object is a molecule, not an ion. So in this case, there are four oxygen atoms and one chromium atom. The charge of the ion is -2. (The polarity of the charge is given after the number. I don't know why.)
its symbol is CrO42鈭?br>
with the four coming to the bottom right of the O
and the -2 coming to the top right or the 4
so does tha mean that there are six oxygens and four are neutral and 2 are negative?
need an explanation. thanks
How to interperet the meaning of chemical names?
This comes down to the very basics of chemistry. It means that there are four oxygen atoms, and that the whole ion has a net charge of -2. Specifically, each of two oxygens of the ion has an extra lone pair of electrons which, in a neutral situation, would be shared with another atom. If the compound was neutral there would be no charge on it. However, in this specific case, to be neutral you would need to add two positve charges (to balance out the 2 negative charges). An example would be to use two sodium cations (2Na+) and you would then get the neutral salt Na2CrO4. Notice now that it is neutral, there is no accompanying superscripted number.
So basically, everytime you see a superscripted number after the formula, you know that it is an ion; a CATION has a positive charge and an ANION has a negative charge. Anytime you see a subscripted number, this is an indication of the number of atoms. As an example consider sulfuric acid (H2SO4), we can see that there are 2 hydrogens, 1 sulfur, and 4 oxygens.
Hope this helps.
Reply:The 2- is a superscript, meaning the charge of the chromate ion is negative 2. There are one chromium atom and 4 oxygen atoms. The name is "chromate," and you would probably see this ion bonded to another atom or polyatomic ion.
Reply:The four means there are four oxygen atoms in the molecule, and that overall the molecule has a negative charge of two. You should google chemistry nomenclature and do a quick read, it'll help a lot :o)
Reply:A subscript number indicates how many of the atom are present, unless the number of atoms is 1, in which case there is no number shown. The superscript indicates the charge of the ion. If there is no number in superscript, there is no charge and the object is a molecule, not an ion. So in this case, there are four oxygen atoms and one chromium atom. The charge of the ion is -2. (The polarity of the charge is given after the number. I don't know why.)
Where can I find origins and detailed meaning of names?
baby books have alot of them
Where can I find origins and detailed meaning of names?
You can try this sites. Hope this helps.
http://www.babynames.com/
http://www.muslim-names.co.uk/
http://www.mybirthcare.com/favorites/bab...
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/
http://www.indiaexpress.com/specials/bab...
http://www.baby-names-meanings.com/
http://www.aboutbabynames.com/
http://makewayforbaby.com/babynames/
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/...
http://www.baby-parenting.com/baby/baby_...
Reply:www.babynames.com
www.babyworld.com
Reply:hope this link helps you
Reply:this is the best site, u'll get dizzy with zillion option, but worth to try, coz you'll not only find names of your baby but also the character just browse the
www.just-think-it.com
good luck
shaolin
Where can I find origins and detailed meaning of names?
You can try this sites. Hope this helps.
http://www.babynames.com/
http://www.muslim-names.co.uk/
http://www.mybirthcare.com/favorites/bab...
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/
http://www.indiaexpress.com/specials/bab...
http://www.baby-names-meanings.com/
http://www.aboutbabynames.com/
http://makewayforbaby.com/babynames/
http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/...
http://www.baby-parenting.com/baby/baby_...
Reply:www.babynames.com
www.babyworld.com
Reply:hope this link helps you
Reply:this is the best site, u'll get dizzy with zillion option, but worth to try, coz you'll not only find names of your baby but also the character just browse the
www.just-think-it.com
good luck
shaolin
Does any one know about the meaning of place names?
Loads of place names have the same parts to it, like Ham, wick bridge etc. Some are obvious, and I know that Ham is short for hamlet, but there are loads that I don't know! Id there a website with a dictionary of these?
Does any one know about the meaning of place names?
Placename Meanings
There are dictionaries of british place names. That you should be able to get quite cheap. Foud page as requested (looks better on table)
Anglo Saxon -Word Meaning - Examples of place name
barrow -wood -Barrow-in -Furness
bury -fortified place -Banbury/ Shaftesbury
ford -shallow river crossing -Stamford
ham -village -Birmingham
hamm -enclosure within bend of a river' -Southhampton
Buckingham
hurst -wooden hill - Staplehurst/ Chislehurst
leigh / lee / ley -forest clearing -Henley
mer /mar /mere -lake -Cromer
ney -island
port -market town -Bridport
stead /sted -place -Stanstead
stow / stowe -meeting place/holy place -Stowmarket
/Padstow
ton / tun -enclosed village / farmstead /manor
-Tonbridge/ Alton /Luton
wick / wich -Produce of a farm Greenwich (fields)
Woolwich (sheep)
Butterwick (dairy)
Chiswick (cheese)
Norwich (?)
Reply:Some are anglo-saxon..like Ham=a settlement %26amp;Hamm =a water meadow such as a stream runnng through a field.
Reply:no there isn't - no one is interested enough. Why don't you write one? Here is another for your book - 'by' on the end of a place name means 'town'. Derby for example means 'animal town'.
Reply:I Googled 'meaning place name elements' and got quite a few sites like the one below.
Reply:ID .. stands for ... Identification Card
Reply:脥 know some of the Wesh place names near to me for example. I live in Cwmsyfiog which means Strawberry Valley which sounds lovely.
Reply:If you go to the library, you should be able to find a book on English place names. Most countries have them for their particular language.
Does any one know about the meaning of place names?
Placename Meanings
There are dictionaries of british place names. That you should be able to get quite cheap. Foud page as requested (looks better on table)
Anglo Saxon -Word Meaning - Examples of place name
barrow -wood -Barrow-in -Furness
bury -fortified place -Banbury/ Shaftesbury
ford -shallow river crossing -Stamford
ham -village -Birmingham
hamm -enclosure within bend of a river' -Southhampton
Buckingham
hurst -wooden hill - Staplehurst/ Chislehurst
leigh / lee / ley -forest clearing -Henley
mer /mar /mere -lake -Cromer
ney -island
port -market town -Bridport
stead /sted -place -Stanstead
stow / stowe -meeting place/holy place -Stowmarket
/Padstow
ton / tun -enclosed village / farmstead /manor
-Tonbridge/ Alton /Luton
wick / wich -Produce of a farm Greenwich (fields)
Woolwich (sheep)
Butterwick (dairy)
Chiswick (cheese)
Norwich (?)
Reply:Some are anglo-saxon..like Ham=a settlement %26amp;Hamm =a water meadow such as a stream runnng through a field.
Reply:no there isn't - no one is interested enough. Why don't you write one? Here is another for your book - 'by' on the end of a place name means 'town'. Derby for example means 'animal town'.
Reply:I Googled 'meaning place name elements' and got quite a few sites like the one below.
Reply:ID .. stands for ... Identification Card
Reply:脥 know some of the Wesh place names near to me for example. I live in Cwmsyfiog which means Strawberry Valley which sounds lovely.
Reply:If you go to the library, you should be able to find a book on English place names. Most countries have them for their particular language.
What is the origin and meaning of the names Kneviah and Ayianna?
I don't know about the name when it is spelled like Ayianna but here is another way of spelling it:
Aiyanna -Girl -American English-unknown
Ayanna- Girl - African- Beautiful blossom
Ayana- Girl -African- Beautiful flower
I don't know what Kneviah means sorry.
What is the origin and meaning of the names Kneviah and Ayianna?
Neveah is heaven spelled backwards and its a super trendy new ghetto fabulous name w no other meaning than that. I dontknow about Ayianna - though I am not sure how to pronounce it - eye-aana?
Reply:These names originated pre spell check.
Reply:"Kneviah" is the last name of a fellow who used to leap motorcycles over schoolbuses in the seventies.
"Ayianna" means "my mommy is trying way too hard to give me a unique name, and no teacher will ever be able to say it without smirking."
Reply:I dont know...but they are super cute! Both very unique and diff. I love the way you spelled Kneviah!
Reply:Who cares what it means as long as it sounds cool like my name Saber Emerson! I like A-Yi-Anna, but not sure about K-Ne-Vi-Ah. Did I even pronounce that right?
Reply:They both sound made up to me. Everyone elso will probably think so too. A nice name that easy to spell and has staying power is always good. Do not like either name at all.
Reply:I look up both names on several website with baby names and meaning, could not find either one
Congratulations
Aiyanna -Girl -American English-unknown
Ayanna- Girl - African- Beautiful blossom
Ayana- Girl -African- Beautiful flower
I don't know what Kneviah means sorry.
What is the origin and meaning of the names Kneviah and Ayianna?
Neveah is heaven spelled backwards and its a super trendy new ghetto fabulous name w no other meaning than that. I dontknow about Ayianna - though I am not sure how to pronounce it - eye-aana?
Reply:These names originated pre spell check.
Reply:"Kneviah" is the last name of a fellow who used to leap motorcycles over schoolbuses in the seventies.
"Ayianna" means "my mommy is trying way too hard to give me a unique name, and no teacher will ever be able to say it without smirking."
Reply:I dont know...but they are super cute! Both very unique and diff. I love the way you spelled Kneviah!
Reply:Who cares what it means as long as it sounds cool like my name Saber Emerson! I like A-Yi-Anna, but not sure about K-Ne-Vi-Ah. Did I even pronounce that right?
Reply:They both sound made up to me. Everyone elso will probably think so too. A nice name that easy to spell and has staying power is always good. Do not like either name at all.
Reply:I look up both names on several website with baby names and meaning, could not find either one
Congratulations
Is anyone into the meaning of names?
do you have a good name book?
Is anyone into the meaning of names?
There's this one:
"The Name Book: Over 10,000 Names, Their Meanings, Origins, and Spritual Significance
By Dorothy Astoria
List Price:$12.99
Price:$10.39 %26amp; eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
Customer Reviews
The Name Book
This book is awesome...I had the loan of a older version and needed a newer version with more up to date names and their meanings. I am making bookmarks for our local Christian Book Shop to sell, and this has been really helpful. I am thoroughly pleased with my purchase.
Great
My husband and I find this book very helpful. It is in alphabetical order so it makes looking up a name easy.It also includes everything mentioned like all of the meanings and where the names comes from. It is a great tool other than the internet. Even though we are still looking for a name I am sure we wont have a problem finding one in this book.
Perfect for Staff Meetings
I absolutely loved using this book to develop a special page of name recognition for all my employees for a staff meeting. It was very effective and they felt very engaged in the whole message of the meeting.
Thanks loads."
Reply:Go to babycenter.com or look it up on google, that's i do.
Reply:Interesting question. Yes, I am. No I don't have such a book. To be the author of a good and at the same time accurate book on the subject, a person would have to be versed in both genealogy and history.
Reply:Yup, but i just do it internet wise. It's how i found out my name "Blandine" means charming. Was soo happy. try www.behindthename.com
Reply:i am into the meaning of the names,(sometimes names match the character of the person that`s why i like) but i dont have a book yet. i have ordered one at amazon.com
Reply:Go to wal-mart they have babyname books.
Reply:Yes. Mine is of old Hebrew origin, which means "He who prays!" (Fabien)
Reply:All the answerers have given you a plethora of websites and books for baby names. I do not want to add to it.
With us naming the newcomer has never been any problem.The seniormost in the household named it and that was the brand the child went by. If one does not like it he/sghe was free to call it by any other endearment but the official record name of the selected one. Long before the appearance of genes we believed in the continuity of the family. The first child was named after the grandfather, the second the great grandfather and the thired the greatgreat grandfather.The child was minutely examined to find out if it has any birthmarks resembling some known ancestor or either side. If identified the child was considered as reincarnation of the ancient worthy and named after him/her.The names represented the distinct regional influences.
Reply:If you mean surnames. Ancesty.Com has a lot of meanings of surnames. The origin and meaning of surnames are not very important to genealogy. The same surname can come from more than one nationality and not every one with the same surname is necessarily related or share ancestors, even those of the same national origin.
Reply:my name comes from Hebrew
Reply:try this out, its for last names. If you want first names go to google and search for baby names.
Reply:go to a book shop, or http://www.amazon.com
Reply:No but hears a website. I know they are for babies but hey they tell u what each name means
http://www.babynamesworld.com
Reply:Ooh! I love looking up that stuff! Go to behindthename.com. It's awesome!
Reply:Look on
http://www.babynames.com/
Good Luck and God Bless!!
:-)
Is anyone into the meaning of names?
There's this one:
"The Name Book: Over 10,000 Names, Their Meanings, Origins, and Spritual Significance
By Dorothy Astoria
List Price:$12.99
Price:$10.39 %26amp; eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
Customer Reviews
The Name Book
This book is awesome...I had the loan of a older version and needed a newer version with more up to date names and their meanings. I am making bookmarks for our local Christian Book Shop to sell, and this has been really helpful. I am thoroughly pleased with my purchase.
Great
My husband and I find this book very helpful. It is in alphabetical order so it makes looking up a name easy.It also includes everything mentioned like all of the meanings and where the names comes from. It is a great tool other than the internet. Even though we are still looking for a name I am sure we wont have a problem finding one in this book.
Perfect for Staff Meetings
I absolutely loved using this book to develop a special page of name recognition for all my employees for a staff meeting. It was very effective and they felt very engaged in the whole message of the meeting.
Thanks loads."
Reply:Go to babycenter.com or look it up on google, that's i do.
Reply:Interesting question. Yes, I am. No I don't have such a book. To be the author of a good and at the same time accurate book on the subject, a person would have to be versed in both genealogy and history.
Reply:Yup, but i just do it internet wise. It's how i found out my name "Blandine" means charming. Was soo happy. try www.behindthename.com
Reply:i am into the meaning of the names,(sometimes names match the character of the person that`s why i like) but i dont have a book yet. i have ordered one at amazon.com
Reply:Go to wal-mart they have babyname books.
Reply:Yes. Mine is of old Hebrew origin, which means "He who prays!" (Fabien)
Reply:All the answerers have given you a plethora of websites and books for baby names. I do not want to add to it.
With us naming the newcomer has never been any problem.The seniormost in the household named it and that was the brand the child went by. If one does not like it he/sghe was free to call it by any other endearment but the official record name of the selected one. Long before the appearance of genes we believed in the continuity of the family. The first child was named after the grandfather, the second the great grandfather and the thired the greatgreat grandfather.The child was minutely examined to find out if it has any birthmarks resembling some known ancestor or either side. If identified the child was considered as reincarnation of the ancient worthy and named after him/her.The names represented the distinct regional influences.
Reply:If you mean surnames. Ancesty.Com has a lot of meanings of surnames. The origin and meaning of surnames are not very important to genealogy. The same surname can come from more than one nationality and not every one with the same surname is necessarily related or share ancestors, even those of the same national origin.
Reply:my name comes from Hebrew
Reply:try this out, its for last names. If you want first names go to google and search for baby names.
Reply:go to a book shop, or http://www.amazon.com
Reply:No but hears a website. I know they are for babies but hey they tell u what each name means
http://www.babynamesworld.com
Reply:Ooh! I love looking up that stuff! Go to behindthename.com. It's awesome!
Reply:Look on
http://www.babynames.com/
Good Luck and God Bless!!
:-)
I would like to know the meaning of three names individually?
1.-Midory
2.-Jenssy
3.-Kensy
these are women names, what are there meaning, thanks!
I would like to know the meaning of three names individually?
I could not find Midory, but found it spelled Midori- it means "green" in Japanese
Sorry, could not find Jenssy at all
No Kensy wither, found Kenzie from MacKenzie
From the Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, which means "son of Coinneach". Coinneach is an Irish name meaning "handsome". A famous bearer of the surname was William Lyon MacKenzie, a Canadian journalist and political rebel.
Reply:Midori
Gender: Feminine
Usage: Japanese
Means "green" in Japanese.
Sorry could not find the other 2.
If you do not get more info than I provided, I still would like for you to select me for the best answer.
That is my answer from Washington, D.C.
Reply:4 fancy
wing chun
2.-Jenssy
3.-Kensy
these are women names, what are there meaning, thanks!
I would like to know the meaning of three names individually?
I could not find Midory, but found it spelled Midori- it means "green" in Japanese
Sorry, could not find Jenssy at all
No Kensy wither, found Kenzie from MacKenzie
From the Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, which means "son of Coinneach". Coinneach is an Irish name meaning "handsome". A famous bearer of the surname was William Lyon MacKenzie, a Canadian journalist and political rebel.
Reply:Midori
Gender: Feminine
Usage: Japanese
Means "green" in Japanese.
Sorry could not find the other 2.
If you do not get more info than I provided, I still would like for you to select me for the best answer.
That is my answer from Washington, D.C.
Reply:4 fancy
wing chun
On Fox & Friends Thursday there was a woman talking about the meaning of names, what is her website?
What is the website of the woman that talked about the meaning of names at around 7:50am Thursday on Fox %26amp; Friends? I wrote down namestructure.com, but that doesn't work and neither does .org. Thank you!
On Fox %26amp; Friends Thursday there was a woman talking about the meaning of names, what is her website?
According to the video on Fox's Web site, they said the site's name is namestructure.com, so you wrote it down correctly. I even went there and all it looks like is a portal to other sites with "name meanings." Strange...
Reply:I had the same problem finding the site. It's not namestructure.com as they said on Fox but www.namepower101.com.I found it by googling the woman's name.
Reply:go to name structure.com
On Fox %26amp; Friends Thursday there was a woman talking about the meaning of names, what is her website?
According to the video on Fox's Web site, they said the site's name is namestructure.com, so you wrote it down correctly. I even went there and all it looks like is a portal to other sites with "name meanings." Strange...
Reply:I had the same problem finding the site. It's not namestructure.com as they said on Fox but www.namepower101.com.I found it by googling the woman's name.
Reply:go to name structure.com
What is the meaning of the names Makia Erika and Miracle Rahshad and what is the oringin?
Makia
Origin: ?
Meaning: ?
(possibly MAKYA - Native American, "One who Hunts Eagles" or MAKI - Finnish, "hill")
Erika -
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: From the name ERICA (also Scandinavian, meaning "Honorable Ruler")
Miracle -
Origin: American
Meaning: "Divine Act"
Rahshad -
Origin: ?
Meaning: ?
(possibly from ROSHAUN/RASHAWN - African-American, "Shining Light")
Origin: ?
Meaning: ?
(possibly MAKYA - Native American, "One who Hunts Eagles" or MAKI - Finnish, "hill")
Erika -
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: From the name ERICA (also Scandinavian, meaning "Honorable Ruler")
Miracle -
Origin: American
Meaning: "Divine Act"
Rahshad -
Origin: ?
Meaning: ?
(possibly from ROSHAUN/RASHAWN - African-American, "Shining Light")
Can anyone recommend a website to find the meaning of names?
need other info as well like origin of name personality traits etc. did come accross one a few weeks ago but cant remember what it was!!
Can anyone recommend a website to find the meaning of names?
The best way is to google whatever surname/name you want to know about. The reason is that some sites "specialize" in German-type names, others British-type, etc.
Reply:Here's a link to a website that lists 27,000 baby names, their origins, their meanings, etc:
http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com...
There are also:
http://www.babynames.com
and
http://www.behindthename.com
Hope this helps,
:)
Reply:For first names try
http://www.behindthename.com/
For surnames try
http://www.surnamedb.com/
Reply:There are a number of really good books on Christian names and surnames. I have found some real rubbish on some web sites. You are not likely to find personality traits though; they hardly go with the names we have.
Reply:Cindi'slist.com has a lot of information on a lot of things. It may have something to help. Also, babynames.com, and you could just go to: givennames.com
Reply:Try finding the book, "What Shall We Name the Baby?"
Maybe Amazon?
Wikipedia?
Google?
Reply:Behind the name is always good.
http://www.behindthename.com/
Reply:i always use this site:
http://www.behindthename.com/
Can anyone recommend a website to find the meaning of names?
The best way is to google whatever surname/name you want to know about. The reason is that some sites "specialize" in German-type names, others British-type, etc.
Reply:Here's a link to a website that lists 27,000 baby names, their origins, their meanings, etc:
http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com...
There are also:
http://www.babynames.com
and
http://www.behindthename.com
Hope this helps,
:)
Reply:For first names try
http://www.behindthename.com/
For surnames try
http://www.surnamedb.com/
Reply:There are a number of really good books on Christian names and surnames. I have found some real rubbish on some web sites. You are not likely to find personality traits though; they hardly go with the names we have.
Reply:Cindi'slist.com has a lot of information on a lot of things. It may have something to help. Also, babynames.com, and you could just go to: givennames.com
Reply:Try finding the book, "What Shall We Name the Baby?"
Maybe Amazon?
Wikipedia?
Google?
Reply:Behind the name is always good.
http://www.behindthename.com/
Reply:i always use this site:
http://www.behindthename.com/
How does one pronounce the name "Drustan" and "Dageus" And what is the meaning of their names?
DRUSTAN comes from the Celtic name Drystan, which was probably derived from drest meaning "riot" or "tumult". It is sometimes associated with Latin tristis "sad", but this connection is doubtful. In Celtic legend Tristan was sent to Ireland in order to fetch Isolde, who was to be the bride of King Mark of Cornwall. Instead, Tristan and Isolde end up falling in love.
I think it's safe to say you pronounce it DROO-stan.
DAGEUS can be traced back to Lough Dagea ("Lake of the Two Geese") on the north side of the Slieve Daene mountain in Ireland. Dageus (a catholic saint) is most likely the Latinized version of the name. The Latin suffix -eus typically means "of, from."
Pronunciation would be either dag-EE-us or dag-AY-us.
tai chi
I think it's safe to say you pronounce it DROO-stan.
DAGEUS can be traced back to Lough Dagea ("Lake of the Two Geese") on the north side of the Slieve Daene mountain in Ireland. Dageus (a catholic saint) is most likely the Latinized version of the name. The Latin suffix -eus typically means "of, from."
Pronunciation would be either dag-EE-us or dag-AY-us.
tai chi
What is the best Canadian website to find out the origin/meaning of last names?
I would like to find out the meaning of my last name as well as maybe be able to trace my family members.
What is the best Canadian website to find out the origin/meaning of last names?
This is my standard list. 80% of the data is about USA citizens, but there are Canadians in RWWC and the Roots Web site. The Mormons have the Canadian 1881 census.
Use
http://www.rootsweb.com/~canwgw/
instead of US Gen web. Surname origins are the last link, before the warnings.
http://www.cyndislist.com/
(240,000+ links, all cross-indexed.)
http://www.familysearch.com
(Mormon's mega-site)
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.c...
(450,000,000+ entries, of varying quality)
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/defa...
Surname meanings and origins
A word of warning - there isn't a magic site that will take your name in and give you a 12-generation pedigree. Genealogy takes time.
A second W. of W. - You won't find living people on any of the sites except the phone book one. You will have to find your grandparents' or great grandparents' birth dates and maiden names somewhere besides the Internet.
A third W. of W. - The free sites are supported by advertising, just like TV. You can't watch the Super Bowl without seeing a beer commercial, and you can't surf for dead relatives without seeing an Ancestry advertisement. Don't complain about advertisements. They bring you the "free" sites. There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Reply:Try this one:
www.origin/originoflastnamescanada.com
Reply:search your last name and geneology
Reply:google
What is the best Canadian website to find out the origin/meaning of last names?
This is my standard list. 80% of the data is about USA citizens, but there are Canadians in RWWC and the Roots Web site. The Mormons have the Canadian 1881 census.
Use
http://www.rootsweb.com/~canwgw/
instead of US Gen web. Surname origins are the last link, before the warnings.
http://www.cyndislist.com/
(240,000+ links, all cross-indexed.)
http://www.familysearch.com
(Mormon's mega-site)
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.c...
(450,000,000+ entries, of varying quality)
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts/defa...
Surname meanings and origins
A word of warning - there isn't a magic site that will take your name in and give you a 12-generation pedigree. Genealogy takes time.
A second W. of W. - You won't find living people on any of the sites except the phone book one. You will have to find your grandparents' or great grandparents' birth dates and maiden names somewhere besides the Internet.
A third W. of W. - The free sites are supported by advertising, just like TV. You can't watch the Super Bowl without seeing a beer commercial, and you can't surf for dead relatives without seeing an Ancestry advertisement. Don't complain about advertisements. They bring you the "free" sites. There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Reply:Try this one:
www.origin/originoflastnamescanada.com
Reply:search your last name and geneology
Reply:google
How many people know the meaning of their names and is it important anymore?
Just wondering
How many people know the meaning of their names and is it important anymore?
Most names in Western culture don't have clear meanings. There are books full of guesses about the meanings that range from reasonable deductions to wild, improbable speculations. Often these books don't agree with one another and don't bother to provide any evidence or references, so when someone "knows" what their name means, more often than not they only know what it means in reference to some particular book. As an example, my name "Benjamin" is Biblical, and it's often said to mean "son of the right hand" in Hebrew, which is more or less how it's interpreted in the Bible, but that ignores the fact that that part of the Bible is full of puns and wordplay. Any objective critic would have to wonder whether the "son of the right hand" interpretation is what "Benjamin", originally the name of a tribe, really meant or whether that's a later reinterpretation of it. But in the "name dictionary" all it's going to say is "son of the right hand" or something like that. They aren't going to tell you about the possibility that the "right hand" interpretation is a pun or a later reanalysis. This problem is commonplace in interpreting Biblical names, but most compilers of name dictionaries just want to churn out copy so they can get paid - they don't care if it's right or not.
Another example is the name "Terence". I once heard someone claim that it means "speaker for the earth" in Latin, mistakenly connecting it to the Latin word "terra", "earth." The problem is that the original Latin is "Terentius". If you understand how Republic-era Latin names worked and how the language works generally, it's pretty obvious that "Terentius" is most likely related to the participle "terens" ("grinding" or "milling"), such that "Terentius" could be an occupational surname, the Latin equivalent of "Miller." Unfortunately, the Romans didn't leave us a dictionary of names coined in the early Republic, so at best we can just make educated guesses about it. Unscrupulous authors though will just say "X means Y" without so much as a "maybe" and usually without having the slightest idea what they're talking about.
In some cases, a name comes directly without alteration from some well known word, like "Phoebe" (Greek, "bright one", sometimes an epithet of the moon or various related goddesses), but instances like that where the meaning is clear and certain are only a tiny fraction of the names in use.
Reply:I don't think to many know the meanings of their names anymore. i don't know mine because i don't remember it. When i named my children i didn't know the meaning of the name. It is important to some people that is why there are juniors and seniors. I know that in some countries their kids are named after something.
Reply:"Erik" : From the Old Norse name "Eiríkr", derived from the elements 'ei' "honored", from Proto Germanic '*aiza-' "honor", or 'ei(r)' "ever", "eternal" (cognate to English "aye" meaning 'always' and Latin "aevum"), and 'ríkr' "ruler", cognate to '-rix' in Celtic names and the Latin noun 'rex'.
So : "Eternal Ruler" or "Honored Ruler". What do you want, it's a traditional name for kings in Scandinavia ...
Reply:I'm working on my family tree and learning about my name and what my ancestors might of done in the past. My 8th great grandparents were the first settlers to start a town in Canada. They had the first home in that area and started a town one building at a time.
Reply:i know the meaning of my name, but i don't think it's very important anymore. but i like names with a meaning to it better than names without a meaning. my name means mighty fighter.
Reply:Mines quite straight forward Grace
Grace - Grace of God
Graceful etc..
I don't think its important. Who cares what ur name is. if u change ur name do u change who u are inside?
nope. i wouldnt anyway
Reply:Well... in japanese Karen can be translated to
加恋 - 'increase romance'
:P
Reply:Most of my friends know the meanings of their names. I think it's important, but I like names and history of words.
Reply:My name means the garland of roses, and I really don't like it when people call me Rhonda when it's actually Rhoda.
Reply:my name means penis
Guess ! what is my name? lol
How many people know the meaning of their names and is it important anymore?
Most names in Western culture don't have clear meanings. There are books full of guesses about the meanings that range from reasonable deductions to wild, improbable speculations. Often these books don't agree with one another and don't bother to provide any evidence or references, so when someone "knows" what their name means, more often than not they only know what it means in reference to some particular book. As an example, my name "Benjamin" is Biblical, and it's often said to mean "son of the right hand" in Hebrew, which is more or less how it's interpreted in the Bible, but that ignores the fact that that part of the Bible is full of puns and wordplay. Any objective critic would have to wonder whether the "son of the right hand" interpretation is what "Benjamin", originally the name of a tribe, really meant or whether that's a later reinterpretation of it. But in the "name dictionary" all it's going to say is "son of the right hand" or something like that. They aren't going to tell you about the possibility that the "right hand" interpretation is a pun or a later reanalysis. This problem is commonplace in interpreting Biblical names, but most compilers of name dictionaries just want to churn out copy so they can get paid - they don't care if it's right or not.
Another example is the name "Terence". I once heard someone claim that it means "speaker for the earth" in Latin, mistakenly connecting it to the Latin word "terra", "earth." The problem is that the original Latin is "Terentius". If you understand how Republic-era Latin names worked and how the language works generally, it's pretty obvious that "Terentius" is most likely related to the participle "terens" ("grinding" or "milling"), such that "Terentius" could be an occupational surname, the Latin equivalent of "Miller." Unfortunately, the Romans didn't leave us a dictionary of names coined in the early Republic, so at best we can just make educated guesses about it. Unscrupulous authors though will just say "X means Y" without so much as a "maybe" and usually without having the slightest idea what they're talking about.
In some cases, a name comes directly without alteration from some well known word, like "Phoebe" (Greek, "bright one", sometimes an epithet of the moon or various related goddesses), but instances like that where the meaning is clear and certain are only a tiny fraction of the names in use.
Reply:I don't think to many know the meanings of their names anymore. i don't know mine because i don't remember it. When i named my children i didn't know the meaning of the name. It is important to some people that is why there are juniors and seniors. I know that in some countries their kids are named after something.
Reply:"Erik" : From the Old Norse name "Eiríkr", derived from the elements 'ei' "honored", from Proto Germanic '*aiza-' "honor", or 'ei(r)' "ever", "eternal" (cognate to English "aye" meaning 'always' and Latin "aevum"), and 'ríkr' "ruler", cognate to '-rix' in Celtic names and the Latin noun 'rex'.
So : "Eternal Ruler" or "Honored Ruler". What do you want, it's a traditional name for kings in Scandinavia ...
Reply:I'm working on my family tree and learning about my name and what my ancestors might of done in the past. My 8th great grandparents were the first settlers to start a town in Canada. They had the first home in that area and started a town one building at a time.
Reply:i know the meaning of my name, but i don't think it's very important anymore. but i like names with a meaning to it better than names without a meaning. my name means mighty fighter.
Reply:Mines quite straight forward Grace
Grace - Grace of God
Graceful etc..
I don't think its important. Who cares what ur name is. if u change ur name do u change who u are inside?
nope. i wouldnt anyway
Reply:Well... in japanese Karen can be translated to
加恋 - 'increase romance'
:P
Reply:Most of my friends know the meanings of their names. I think it's important, but I like names and history of words.
Reply:My name means the garland of roses, and I really don't like it when people call me Rhonda when it's actually Rhoda.
Reply:my name means penis
Guess ! what is my name? lol
Does anyone know the meaning of these names?
One name is Rajeevan, and the other one is charmitha. Is there any specific meaning in those names?
Does anyone know the meaning of these names?
Rajeev means lotus...........
the other one i don't know...
Reply:It might be fairly difficult to find a meaning for Rajeevan. All I have found out is that it can be used for either a boy or a girl, so it's unisex. Famous uses of the name include one of the leading art directors of the Indian film industry, mostly with the Tamil film industry and the Malayalam film industry. Charmitha seems to be a name associated with the Bollywood industry.
I'm sorry I couldn't be any more help than this! x
Reply:Rajeevan means till life
charmitha means friend of four (four sides-e/w/n/s)
Reply:look it up lazy!
Reply:saradaga.com has the meanings
Does anyone know the meaning of these names?
Rajeev means lotus...........
the other one i don't know...
Reply:It might be fairly difficult to find a meaning for Rajeevan. All I have found out is that it can be used for either a boy or a girl, so it's unisex. Famous uses of the name include one of the leading art directors of the Indian film industry, mostly with the Tamil film industry and the Malayalam film industry. Charmitha seems to be a name associated with the Bollywood industry.
I'm sorry I couldn't be any more help than this! x
Reply:Rajeevan means till life
charmitha means friend of four (four sides-e/w/n/s)
Reply:look it up lazy!
Reply:saradaga.com has the meanings
I am looking for a source that gives original meaning of names like New York and Moscow?
Names are meaningful words originally. Examples are Portland means a place where there is a port for ships. I want to know what York ment originally and Moscow and thousands of other commonly used but never explained name-words.
I am looking for a source that gives original meaning of names like New York and Moscow?
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kidsroom/nysf...
http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Moscow
To search other places go to Yahoo or Google, and type in New York origin OR New York meaning , etc.
Reply:New York was named to honor the Duke of York who purchased the grant of Long Island and other islands on the New England coast made in 1635 to the Earl of Stirling, and, in 1664, the Duke equipped an armed expedition, which took possession of New Amsterdam, which was thenceforth called New York, after the Duke. This conquest was confirmed by the treaty of Breda, in July 1667.
Moscow is named after the river Moskva, where it is located.
Actually a lot of places names comes from the person who owned the area, the geology of the area where it is located or to honor an important person from that place or who made something important for tha place.
prostate
I am looking for a source that gives original meaning of names like New York and Moscow?
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kidsroom/nysf...
http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Moscow
To search other places go to Yahoo or Google, and type in New York origin OR New York meaning , etc.
Reply:New York was named to honor the Duke of York who purchased the grant of Long Island and other islands on the New England coast made in 1635 to the Earl of Stirling, and, in 1664, the Duke equipped an armed expedition, which took possession of New Amsterdam, which was thenceforth called New York, after the Duke. This conquest was confirmed by the treaty of Breda, in July 1667.
Moscow is named after the river Moskva, where it is located.
Actually a lot of places names comes from the person who owned the area, the geology of the area where it is located or to honor an important person from that place or who made something important for tha place.
prostate
Website with meaning of names?
I'm writing a creative story.
I want to look for names for my characters, but I want them to have some meaning. Does anyone know a website that would allow me to convert MEANING into NAME not the other way around.
I need both first and last names.
Website with meaning of names?
Yea just go to www.babynames.com It will give you the meaning to almost any name you want.
Reply:One method: start with the meaning words and some synonyms and then vary some letters and sounds in them until youve created yourself a name you like but that will still suggest or be obviously derived from the original word and so suggest its meaning. That way you can be more specfic and creative in choosing or inventing the exact meaning you want to convey with the name you created. You can be more specific and subtle and creative than, "Miss Joy, Helen Dullboy, Dan Zeus, Mr Meriwether."
"John" means God+Love in some fashion or other but few think of that meaning with the word today. "Where do the Wickets live? Oh, they're next door to the Debbels." But Google might find the reference you asked for if you work with your query wording a little.
Reply:I know that you can go to any baby name website and get the meaning of names, so far as lasts names some may probably give this as well. just place in search bar meaning of names, baby names etc. There are many sites that you can go to.
Reply:http://www.20000-names.com/
This site is awesome, especially for really weird evil names. Categories on there like "blood names" heh heh
Reply:this will help you with first names at least.
Reply:search in google.ae
Reply:dream_creation2003
Reply:first names: http://www.babynamesworld.com/ - go to the advanced search option.
hmm..last names are harder
Reply:JUST SEARCH ASKING"1 WORD FOR THE FOLLOWING PHRASES" EDIT THIS INTO THE SEARCH MACHINE
FOR EG:ONE WORD FOR A PERSON ACTING IN FILM.
TRY IT OUT NOT SURE
Reply:Go to http://www.behindthename.com ...It allows you to search both meaning and name, and has thousands of names from all over the world, including things from Lord of the Rings, and Mythology and other such things. It has mostly first names, but there are surnames on there too, and ones that can be used for that purpose too.
It comes up with highly original names. however, if you want something out of the ordinary for fantasy names, then go to
http://rinkworks.com/namegen/
Some less popular ones that I've also found are:
http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/names/g...
and
http://nine.frenchboys.net/fanname.php
Behind The Name is definately the best though.
Hope it helps!
I want to look for names for my characters, but I want them to have some meaning. Does anyone know a website that would allow me to convert MEANING into NAME not the other way around.
I need both first and last names.
Website with meaning of names?
Yea just go to www.babynames.com It will give you the meaning to almost any name you want.
Reply:One method: start with the meaning words and some synonyms and then vary some letters and sounds in them until youve created yourself a name you like but that will still suggest or be obviously derived from the original word and so suggest its meaning. That way you can be more specfic and creative in choosing or inventing the exact meaning you want to convey with the name you created. You can be more specific and subtle and creative than, "Miss Joy, Helen Dullboy, Dan Zeus, Mr Meriwether."
"John" means God+Love in some fashion or other but few think of that meaning with the word today. "Where do the Wickets live? Oh, they're next door to the Debbels." But Google might find the reference you asked for if you work with your query wording a little.
Reply:I know that you can go to any baby name website and get the meaning of names, so far as lasts names some may probably give this as well. just place in search bar meaning of names, baby names etc. There are many sites that you can go to.
Reply:http://www.20000-names.com/
This site is awesome, especially for really weird evil names. Categories on there like "blood names" heh heh
Reply:this will help you with first names at least.
Reply:search in google.ae
Reply:dream_creation2003
Reply:first names: http://www.babynamesworld.com/ - go to the advanced search option.
hmm..last names are harder
Reply:JUST SEARCH ASKING"1 WORD FOR THE FOLLOWING PHRASES" EDIT THIS INTO THE SEARCH MACHINE
FOR EG:ONE WORD FOR A PERSON ACTING IN FILM.
TRY IT OUT NOT SURE
Reply:Go to http://www.behindthename.com ...It allows you to search both meaning and name, and has thousands of names from all over the world, including things from Lord of the Rings, and Mythology and other such things. It has mostly first names, but there are surnames on there too, and ones that can be used for that purpose too.
It comes up with highly original names. however, if you want something out of the ordinary for fantasy names, then go to
http://rinkworks.com/namegen/
Some less popular ones that I've also found are:
http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/names/g...
and
http://nine.frenchboys.net/fanname.php
Behind The Name is definately the best though.
Hope it helps!
What is the meaning of the names of the months of the Islamic Lunar Calender?
Thanks!
What is the meaning of the names of the months of the Islamic Lunar Calender?
salam,
-Muharram: named like that because fighting is forbidden during it
-Safar: because Arabs homes were got empty when they go to fight or search for food
-Rabee' Al Awal: because it comes in spring time
-Rabee' Al 'Aakher: because it comes in spring time
-Jumada Al 'Oula: because it comes in winter time where water get frozen
-Jumada Al 'Aakhera: because it comes in winter time where water get frozen
-Rajab: because Arabs used to greaten it giving up fighting
-Sha'ban: because Arabs used to spread to fight
-Ramadan: because the weather was so hot at that time
-Shawal: because of the lack of milk from camels
-Thul Qi'dah: because Arabs stopped fighting
-Thul Hijja: because Arabs knew pilgrimage in it.
What is the meaning of the names of the months of the Islamic Lunar Calender?
salam,
-Muharram: named like that because fighting is forbidden during it
-Safar: because Arabs homes were got empty when they go to fight or search for food
-Rabee' Al Awal: because it comes in spring time
-Rabee' Al 'Aakher: because it comes in spring time
-Jumada Al 'Oula: because it comes in winter time where water get frozen
-Jumada Al 'Aakhera: because it comes in winter time where water get frozen
-Rajab: because Arabs used to greaten it giving up fighting
-Sha'ban: because Arabs used to spread to fight
-Ramadan: because the weather was so hot at that time
-Shawal: because of the lack of milk from camels
-Thul Qi'dah: because Arabs stopped fighting
-Thul Hijja: because Arabs knew pilgrimage in it.
Does anyone know a site where I can find the meaning of names?
Here is one. Do a search for "baby names" or something like that and you will find many more.
Does anyone know a site where I can find the meaning of names?
Sure do. Here you go:
http://www.babynamesworld.com/
Reply:Go to www.babynames.com
Reply:Just type it in the search bar and you'll get tons of sites.
Reply:You can go babynames.com and they give you lots of insight!
Reply:www.behindthename.com
There's also one for last names, www.surnames.behindthename.com
Does anyone know a site where I can find the meaning of names?
Sure do. Here you go:
http://www.babynamesworld.com/
Reply:Go to www.babynames.com
Reply:Just type it in the search bar and you'll get tons of sites.
Reply:You can go babynames.com and they give you lots of insight!
Reply:www.behindthename.com
There's also one for last names, www.surnames.behindthename.com
What's a good site for meaning of names?
I really need it for my homework. It's due tommorow i searched all over and couldn't find it.
What's a good site for meaning of names?
just go ingto google.com and search : name meanings
I found a good one behindthename.com
Reply:behindthename.com
Reply:http://www.babynamesworld.com/
It has a ton of names and there meaning.
Reply:http://www.behindthename.com/
Good Luck!
Reply:http://www.americanbaby.com
ovarian
What's a good site for meaning of names?
just go ingto google.com and search : name meanings
I found a good one behindthename.com
Reply:behindthename.com
Reply:http://www.babynamesworld.com/
It has a ton of names and there meaning.
Reply:http://www.behindthename.com/
Good Luck!
Reply:http://www.americanbaby.com
ovarian
Where can I find meaning of names for all names, even the most unique names?
A free site that I can put in any name and get the meaning. And when I say any name, I mean ANY name, no matter how original and is a free site. Thank you.
Where can I find meaning of names for all names, even the most unique names?
Some names are just made up and there is no meaning for them. The parents just dreamed them up. Those poor kids are handicapped with a terrible name for the rest of their lives.
Reply:you can go 2 ivillage.com they have a big baby name list with name from all over the world and what they mean in different language and religions and the most popular of the year
Reply:Try the internet maybe Wikipedia.
Reply:I had gotten a very unique website forwarded to me years ago. It was so amazing, yet I forgot what it was called. It told you the personality of any name you typed whether it was English, French, Spanish, Hindi, German, etc. Any language, basically.
I wish I could find the website again and see what my kids names would turn out like.
Where can I find meaning of names for all names, even the most unique names?
Some names are just made up and there is no meaning for them. The parents just dreamed them up. Those poor kids are handicapped with a terrible name for the rest of their lives.
Reply:you can go 2 ivillage.com they have a big baby name list with name from all over the world and what they mean in different language and religions and the most popular of the year
Reply:Try the internet maybe Wikipedia.
Reply:I had gotten a very unique website forwarded to me years ago. It was so amazing, yet I forgot what it was called. It told you the personality of any name you typed whether it was English, French, Spanish, Hindi, German, etc. Any language, basically.
I wish I could find the website again and see what my kids names would turn out like.
How important is it to philosophy participants to learn &use the defined concepts, the names &meaning of terms
in the subject or discipline of philosophy?
How important is it to philosophy participants to learn %26amp;use the defined concepts, the names %26amp;meaning of terms
As I read many of the questions in this section it appears to me that concepts and terminology in the discipline is pretty much ignored for a large portion of participants.
Many of these questions obviously belong in other categories.
This a step below Phil 101 .
Reply:For purposes of clarity it may be helpful to make reference to the proper terminologies and concepts set up by those from the past who gave us such things. But someone had to be the first to coin those phrases and such. A valid point is no less valid simply because of a lack of use of 'proper' terms. I believe it is important not to get too highly married to such terms because clinging to them with that kind of tenacity may preclude the introduction of new or modfied ideas.
Reply:It is not important at this time but whatever it is you are talking about, I would like to hear about it.
Reply:I think learning concepts that are just synonyms for other words we already use is drudgery, but it gives philosophers a common language to communicate.
However, there are phrases or words that aren't easily replaced without a lengthy explanation, and those are important to understand. For example a tautology is an argument that relies upon itself being true to be true. For example, if I say God exists because the bible says so (and the bible comes from God), that's tautological reasoning. If you can counter my argument by saying that's a tautology it will improve the quality of our communication.
Also, the fact that more people can use a word to commit an idea to memory raises the quality of public discourse. An ad hominem attack is one that focuses on who's making the argument rather than the strength of the argument. If your reaction to my statement about God was, "well, I disagree because you're an idiot", that would be an ad hominem attack.
The fact that most Americans don't know what "ad hominem" means and we have a political discourse that focuses mostly on image may be related.
So, learning the names of some of the concepts is helpful
Reply:Not important at all unless you are "old school"......Philosophy in the true sense means using logic to come to a conclusion. Whether one uses defined concepts the names and accepted meanings or terms or has their own conclusions, concepts and terms for such is a matter of perception.
How important is it to philosophy participants to learn %26amp;use the defined concepts, the names %26amp;meaning of terms
As I read many of the questions in this section it appears to me that concepts and terminology in the discipline is pretty much ignored for a large portion of participants.
Many of these questions obviously belong in other categories.
This a step below Phil 101 .
Reply:For purposes of clarity it may be helpful to make reference to the proper terminologies and concepts set up by those from the past who gave us such things. But someone had to be the first to coin those phrases and such. A valid point is no less valid simply because of a lack of use of 'proper' terms. I believe it is important not to get too highly married to such terms because clinging to them with that kind of tenacity may preclude the introduction of new or modfied ideas.
Reply:It is not important at this time but whatever it is you are talking about, I would like to hear about it.
Reply:I think learning concepts that are just synonyms for other words we already use is drudgery, but it gives philosophers a common language to communicate.
However, there are phrases or words that aren't easily replaced without a lengthy explanation, and those are important to understand. For example a tautology is an argument that relies upon itself being true to be true. For example, if I say God exists because the bible says so (and the bible comes from God), that's tautological reasoning. If you can counter my argument by saying that's a tautology it will improve the quality of our communication.
Also, the fact that more people can use a word to commit an idea to memory raises the quality of public discourse. An ad hominem attack is one that focuses on who's making the argument rather than the strength of the argument. If your reaction to my statement about God was, "well, I disagree because you're an idiot", that would be an ad hominem attack.
The fact that most Americans don't know what "ad hominem" means and we have a political discourse that focuses mostly on image may be related.
So, learning the names of some of the concepts is helpful
Reply:Not important at all unless you are "old school"......Philosophy in the true sense means using logic to come to a conclusion. Whether one uses defined concepts the names and accepted meanings or terms or has their own conclusions, concepts and terms for such is a matter of perception.
Where do the meaning of names come form?
There are a lot of new names coming out....Not just popular ones that have been long established but actually NEW names. I like to look up new names for a meaning but there never is any. I guess all names have to start somewhere, so who decides what they mean if they aren't derived from some other word?
I'm asking because my middle name was made up by my mother. It has no meaning, so does my mother get to decide "what it means"? Or can I? lol
Where do the meaning of names come form?
A lot of new names are just made up so they don't really have any traditional meaning or origin. However, most names have some sort of root name or root word to them and you could find the meaning that way. So, if your name is, say, Millinea, you could look at the meaning for Melanie or Millennium to find a meaning. If it is a truly made up name then I guess you could just make up a meaning but unless it is published in a book somewhere it will probably only have that meaning to you.
I'm asking because my middle name was made up by my mother. It has no meaning, so does my mother get to decide "what it means"? Or can I? lol
Where do the meaning of names come form?
A lot of new names are just made up so they don't really have any traditional meaning or origin. However, most names have some sort of root name or root word to them and you could find the meaning that way. So, if your name is, say, Millinea, you could look at the meaning for Melanie or Millennium to find a meaning. If it is a truly made up name then I guess you could just make up a meaning but unless it is published in a book somewhere it will probably only have that meaning to you.
How can i learn to figure out the meaning of names?
How can i figure out the meaning of names without the use of the internet or books?
I know the meaning of my name but can't figure out others.
Rosemary=Sea Dew
How can i learn to figure out the meaning of names?
uh thers no other way
not every name has a meaning u kno
Reply:Go to this site: http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com...
Have fun!
Reply:You have to either use the computer or books o.o
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I know the meaning of my name but can't figure out others.
Rosemary=Sea Dew
How can i learn to figure out the meaning of names?
uh thers no other way
not every name has a meaning u kno
Reply:Go to this site: http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com...
Have fun!
Reply:You have to either use the computer or books o.o
lymphoma
What do all of my names mean? What is the meaning of them?
My first name is Grisselle
Middle is Naomi
Last is Romero.
Can you please tell me what they mean and what kind of name they are. Like, is it spanish or italian? Like that. And if you think i have a lot of names, i have actually three more, wait, actually four more name.
My initals are: GNGMRC...%26lt;---Hell yea, long-@$$ initals right there. LOL!
What do all of my names mean? What is the meaning of them?
I didn't find Grisselle, but found Griselda, which is probably a related name: http://wiki.name.com/en/Griselda
Here's Naomi: http://wiki.name.com/en/Naomi
And Romero: http://wiki.name.com/en/Romero
The links will take you to articles that tell a lot more about each name, like origin, popularity, namesakes, etc. Click on the tab that says "In a nutshell" to see origin information. You may be able to track down all of your names in this site! =)
Hope this helps!
Middle is Naomi
Last is Romero.
Can you please tell me what they mean and what kind of name they are. Like, is it spanish or italian? Like that. And if you think i have a lot of names, i have actually three more, wait, actually four more name.
My initals are: GNGMRC...%26lt;---Hell yea, long-@$$ initals right there. LOL!
What do all of my names mean? What is the meaning of them?
I didn't find Grisselle, but found Griselda, which is probably a related name: http://wiki.name.com/en/Griselda
Here's Naomi: http://wiki.name.com/en/Naomi
And Romero: http://wiki.name.com/en/Romero
The links will take you to articles that tell a lot more about each name, like origin, popularity, namesakes, etc. Click on the tab that says "In a nutshell" to see origin information. You may be able to track down all of your names in this site! =)
Hope this helps!
Where do the meaning of names come from?
There are a lot of new names coming out....Not just popular ones that have been long established but actually NEW names. I like to look up new names for a meaning but there never is any. I guess all names have to start somewhere, so who decides what they mean if they aren't derived from some other word?
I'm asking because my middle name was made up by my mother. It has no meaning, so does my mother get to decide "what it means"? Or can I? lol
Where do the meaning of names come from?
Meaning generally comes from the original language in which a name was found. The name Aidan is usually listed as meaning "little fire" because it is composed of the Irish word Aed "fire" plus a diminutive suffix. Sophia is simply the Greek word for wisdom; thus the name Sophia means "wisdom."
Names also pick up added meaning, in a way, as they are used by famous people throughout the centuries. The name Galen, for example, is sometimes listed as meaning "healer" (even though in the original language it means "calm") because Galen was a famous 2nd-century physician. The name Lydia is sometimes listed as meaning "noble" (even though the name really just means "from the region called Lydia in Asia Minor") because Lydia was a famous biblical noblewoman who helped the Apostle Paul. The more accurate name websites dispute these meanings; however, they have still become part of what the name means to us culturally.
It's difficult to assign meaning to the names that are made up based on parents just liking the sound. There are some new names (like Araceli) that are derived from genuine words or word parts (ara means "altar" and celi means "sky" in Latin), so it's easy to give meaning to those. Beyond that, it gets tricky.
Take the name Jayden for example. Is it an elaboration of the name Jay, and thus related to the bird? Or is it just part of the -aden craze (along the same lines as Braden, Zaden, Traden, and Caden) -- should its meaning be derived through Aidan? Or is it a form of the biblical name Jadon, meaning "he will judge"? Or does the meaning change depending on whether you spell the name Jayden, Jaidan, or Jadon? It's hard to say.
I'd be interested in hearing what your middle name is! If you really want a meaning for your middle name, perhaps you can look to see if it has any parts in it that have meanings in various languages. Or you can become famous, and then your name will "mean" whatever it is that you became known for! I suppose you can just make up a meaning for it if you want, but it wouldn't be particularly real or official. Good luck!
EDIT:
Some possible meanings for your name (if you want one):
"Great" (Gaelic): an elaboration of the Gaelic name Mor, meaning "great"
"Great princess" (Gaelic and Hebrew): a combination of Mor, meaning "great" in Gaelic, and Sarah, meaning "princess" in Hebrew
"Great healer" (Gaelic and Hebrew): a combination of Mor, meaning "great" in Gaelic, and Asa, meaning "doctor, healer" in Hebrew
"Great and swift" (Gaelic and Japanese): a combination of Mor, meaning "great" in Gaelic, and Sa, meaning "fast and early" in Japanese
"Of the sea" (Welsh): an elaboration of the Welsh word Mor, meaning "sea," also found in names like Morgan
"Dark-skinned" (Latin): a form of Morris or Maurus, which meant "dark-skinned" in Latin
"Walrus" (Spanish): an alternate pronunciation of the Spanish word morsa, which means "walrus"
"Inventive communicator": derived from the last name of Samuel F. B. Morse, who was a gifted painter and the inventor of the telegraph and Morse code
Reply:I don't think that made up names, which are not derived from any word in any language have a meaning at all.
You can't just go "hmmm.......Lillomarica. yes that sounds nice. and it shall mean 'she who makes the sun rise'. yes that'll do".
You know, there is simply nothing that you can base the meaning on to justify it to other people.
Reply:interesting question!
I'd like to know the same thing. I made up the name Eliyla (Eli-Luh) ..Well I've NEVER ever heard anyone say it before. So, I'm just gonna take a gander lol...but anyways...Who makes the meaning? BC idont know!
Reply:You can. But I suggest you don't make up a random meaning.
Reply:idk
Reply:Names have meanings because they started out long ago as real, actual words... and words, of course, have meanings. When parents chose a name for their child, they used words from their everyday language that meant something.
Sometimes they picked a word that described a trait they hoped their child would have. For example, Ethan is a hebrew word meaning strength; Amy comes from the french word for love or beloved; Felicia comes from the Latin word for happy.
Some names were chosen to honor God. John comes from the hebrew word Yochanan which means God is gracious. Joshua started out as Yehoshu'a, meaning God is salvation. A lot of the most commonly used names have meanings like this, because people got them from the bible.
Some parents chose words that described things in nature, such as Astrid (star), Flora (flower) and Ava (bird).
Many names that we use as first names today started out as last names. But they, too, had meanings that described where someone lived, what they did, or what they looked like. Some examples are: Chandler = a candle maker. Ashley = someone who lived in a forest of ash trees. Reid = someone with red hair.
As you can see, many of the names we use today come from different languages, and some are hundreds or even thousands of years old. The spellings and sounds of the names have changed over time. And that's why it's not always obvious what a name's meaning is.
But not all names have meanings. Some are simply combinations of sounds that the parents liked, so they made it into a name. Then someone else heard it and named their child that, and eventually it became a common name. But didn't come from a word with any actual meaning.
But that doesn't mean that a new, made-up name doesn't mean anything. It describes YOU, and of course you mean a lot!
I'm asking because my middle name was made up by my mother. It has no meaning, so does my mother get to decide "what it means"? Or can I? lol
Where do the meaning of names come from?
Meaning generally comes from the original language in which a name was found. The name Aidan is usually listed as meaning "little fire" because it is composed of the Irish word Aed "fire" plus a diminutive suffix. Sophia is simply the Greek word for wisdom; thus the name Sophia means "wisdom."
Names also pick up added meaning, in a way, as they are used by famous people throughout the centuries. The name Galen, for example, is sometimes listed as meaning "healer" (even though in the original language it means "calm") because Galen was a famous 2nd-century physician. The name Lydia is sometimes listed as meaning "noble" (even though the name really just means "from the region called Lydia in Asia Minor") because Lydia was a famous biblical noblewoman who helped the Apostle Paul. The more accurate name websites dispute these meanings; however, they have still become part of what the name means to us culturally.
It's difficult to assign meaning to the names that are made up based on parents just liking the sound. There are some new names (like Araceli) that are derived from genuine words or word parts (ara means "altar" and celi means "sky" in Latin), so it's easy to give meaning to those. Beyond that, it gets tricky.
Take the name Jayden for example. Is it an elaboration of the name Jay, and thus related to the bird? Or is it just part of the -aden craze (along the same lines as Braden, Zaden, Traden, and Caden) -- should its meaning be derived through Aidan? Or is it a form of the biblical name Jadon, meaning "he will judge"? Or does the meaning change depending on whether you spell the name Jayden, Jaidan, or Jadon? It's hard to say.
I'd be interested in hearing what your middle name is! If you really want a meaning for your middle name, perhaps you can look to see if it has any parts in it that have meanings in various languages. Or you can become famous, and then your name will "mean" whatever it is that you became known for! I suppose you can just make up a meaning for it if you want, but it wouldn't be particularly real or official. Good luck!
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Some possible meanings for your name (if you want one):
"Great" (Gaelic): an elaboration of the Gaelic name Mor, meaning "great"
"Great princess" (Gaelic and Hebrew): a combination of Mor, meaning "great" in Gaelic, and Sarah, meaning "princess" in Hebrew
"Great healer" (Gaelic and Hebrew): a combination of Mor, meaning "great" in Gaelic, and Asa, meaning "doctor, healer" in Hebrew
"Great and swift" (Gaelic and Japanese): a combination of Mor, meaning "great" in Gaelic, and Sa, meaning "fast and early" in Japanese
"Of the sea" (Welsh): an elaboration of the Welsh word Mor, meaning "sea," also found in names like Morgan
"Dark-skinned" (Latin): a form of Morris or Maurus, which meant "dark-skinned" in Latin
"Walrus" (Spanish): an alternate pronunciation of the Spanish word morsa, which means "walrus"
"Inventive communicator": derived from the last name of Samuel F. B. Morse, who was a gifted painter and the inventor of the telegraph and Morse code
Reply:I don't think that made up names, which are not derived from any word in any language have a meaning at all.
You can't just go "hmmm.......Lillomarica. yes that sounds nice. and it shall mean 'she who makes the sun rise'. yes that'll do".
You know, there is simply nothing that you can base the meaning on to justify it to other people.
Reply:interesting question!
I'd like to know the same thing. I made up the name Eliyla (Eli-Luh) ..Well I've NEVER ever heard anyone say it before. So, I'm just gonna take a gander lol...but anyways...Who makes the meaning? BC idont know!
Reply:You can. But I suggest you don't make up a random meaning.
Reply:idk
Reply:Names have meanings because they started out long ago as real, actual words... and words, of course, have meanings. When parents chose a name for their child, they used words from their everyday language that meant something.
Sometimes they picked a word that described a trait they hoped their child would have. For example, Ethan is a hebrew word meaning strength; Amy comes from the french word for love or beloved; Felicia comes from the Latin word for happy.
Some names were chosen to honor God. John comes from the hebrew word Yochanan which means God is gracious. Joshua started out as Yehoshu'a, meaning God is salvation. A lot of the most commonly used names have meanings like this, because people got them from the bible.
Some parents chose words that described things in nature, such as Astrid (star), Flora (flower) and Ava (bird).
Many names that we use as first names today started out as last names. But they, too, had meanings that described where someone lived, what they did, or what they looked like. Some examples are: Chandler = a candle maker. Ashley = someone who lived in a forest of ash trees. Reid = someone with red hair.
As you can see, many of the names we use today come from different languages, and some are hundreds or even thousands of years old. The spellings and sounds of the names have changed over time. And that's why it's not always obvious what a name's meaning is.
But not all names have meanings. Some are simply combinations of sounds that the parents liked, so they made it into a name. Then someone else heard it and named their child that, and eventually it became a common name. But didn't come from a word with any actual meaning.
But that doesn't mean that a new, made-up name doesn't mean anything. It describes YOU, and of course you mean a lot!
Where can I find a legitamate site to find out meaning of names?
I want to find out what my friends' names mean. Do you know of a site where I can type in a name (preferably a first name) and it shows the meaning?
Where can I find a legitamate site to find out meaning of names?
www.zelo.com
Reply:http://www.behindthename.com
Where can I find a legitamate site to find out meaning of names?
www.zelo.com
Reply:http://www.behindthename.com
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