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| Arthur > Artus > bear | Sep 11, 2005 |
Arthur stems from Artus or Arto, Arctus and means bear (in celtic languages)
| | | | Özden Arıkan 
Germany
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is my name, it's Turkish - and I'm a Turkish speaker, indeed, but I wanted to mention this as there are many Turkish names with foreign origins. As far as I know from dictionaries, it means self-existent, a being that doesn't need to be created or even born by any other agent, but whose existence comes from the mere fact that it has chosen to exist. Hmm, a bit complicated, and I don't see how such a thing could be possible, but then maybe this shouldn't be taken literally, anyway. I know that it... See more is my name, it's Turkish - and I'm a Turkish speaker, indeed, but I wanted to mention this as there are many Turkish names with foreign origins. As far as I know from dictionaries, it means self-existent, a being that doesn't need to be created or even born by any other agent, but whose existence comes from the mere fact that it has chosen to exist. Hmm, a bit complicated, and I don't see how such a thing could be possible, but then maybe this shouldn't be taken literally, anyway. I know that it was my mother who chose my name, and it might be that she knew she would have a hard time with me, and just wanted to rid herself of any responsibility about my existence beforehand Anyway, I like my name, and I like the fact that it begins with a word like 'self' (which in fact is used to mean 'I' in some Turkish dialects).
As for my middle name, Emine, which was my father's contribution because it was a family tradition to name a child after a grandparent -his mother's name in this case- it comes from Arabic Amine, and though I don't know what it means, it's the name of Muhammed's mother. And while I am not religious, I am very proud of having the same name as Muhammed's mother, even if it's just a middle name, one that I don't ever use, because my own child was born on the day that is traditionally accepted as Muhammed's birthday.
Nice off-topic, Seadeta, and I'm sure you are proud of bearing the name of what all people seek all the time The same word has taken the form of Saadet in Turkish, and it's a female name. ▲ Collapse
| | | | keshab
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SITE LOCALIZER | Name is just for social identification, nothing else. | Sep 11, 2005 |
Why name is so important? is it not for just identify one among many? Exactly so.And it is human instinct to award a name to anything.It may be human being,may be animal, may be mountain, river or ocean.it is human to name the Pluto,the farthest planet of our galaxy. You may be Tom,Dick or Harry,I have no need of their meaning.If You do any remarkable work,your name will take place in the glossery automatically.There must be a meaning of Nepolean which was known to his parents. But after the dea... See more Why name is so important? is it not for just identify one among many? Exactly so.And it is human instinct to award a name to anything.It may be human being,may be animal, may be mountain, river or ocean.it is human to name the Pluto,the farthest planet of our galaxy. You may be Tom,Dick or Harry,I have no need of their meaning.If You do any remarkable work,your name will take place in the glossery automatically.There must be a meaning of Nepolean which was known to his parents. But after the death of the great conquerer, the name 'Nepolean' bears only one meaning-the great hero of France. So for Joan which recollects the memory of 'joan of Arc'.
I have also a meaning of my name which brings the god's name from hindu mythology but I am not bother about that.I only know that I am an human being and only work can bring the name in dictionary. ▲ Collapse
| | | | | My name is Jørgen (not a member of AA :-)... | Sep 11, 2005 |
which is the Danish form of the Low German Iurian, which comes from the English George, which again comes from the Greek saints name Georgius (or Georgós), or Sct. George (who suffered much agony when slaying a dragon to save a princess).
The meaning of the name is apparently agriculturist or farmer. The name has many versions across Europe: George (England/France), Jochen/Jürgen (Germany), Jorge (Spain), Göran (Sweden) etc. There are probably m... See more which is the Danish form of the Low German Iurian, which comes from the English George, which again comes from the Greek saints name Georgius (or Georgós), or Sct. George (who suffered much agony when slaying a dragon to save a princess).
The meaning of the name is apparently agriculturist or farmer. The name has many versions across Europe: George (England/France), Jochen/Jürgen (Germany), Jorge (Spain), Göran (Sweden) etc. There are probably many more. Tell me your country's version!
The name is not really popular in Denmark anymore, maybe it's even considered old-fashioned. The golden age was the first half of the 20th century...
I guess that makes me an outdated, dragon-slaying farmer... but at least I get to save a princess) Jørgen ▲ Collapse
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NancyLynn
Canada
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MODERATOR | Georges in French, Jorgen | Sep 11, 2005 |
Sorry, I don't know how to accent the o in the Danish manner, but since you ask for the different versions, I thought I'd point out that Georges takes an s at the end in French.
Nancy
| | | | Karine J.
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A name which comes from Latin and means "venerated". Karine or Carine was a martyr.
That´s all what I know and I do not like so much this name.
| | | | LindaMcM
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| Origin not clear... | Sep 11, 2005 |
I just found this definition on http://www.behindthename.com :
This name could be derived from several sources. It could be from Spanish linda meaning "beautiful"; it could be a short form of BELINDA or MELINDA; or it could be a short form of Germanic names ending with the element linde meaning "soft, tender".
Well, it could have been worse... My second name seems to mean "bitter"
... See more I just found this definition on http://www.behindthename.com :
This name could be derived from several sources. It could be from Spanish linda meaning "beautiful"; it could be a short form of BELINDA or MELINDA; or it could be a short form of Germanic names ending with the element linde meaning "soft, tender".
Well, it could have been worse... My second name seems to mean "bitter"
My father was kind of "dedicated" to Elvis Presley at that time but "Lisa Marie" was too obvious...
@Saskia
This is what "Behind the name" says:
Possibly from the Germanic element sachs "Saxon". The Saxons were a Germanic tribe, their name ultimately deriving from the Germanic word sahs meaning "knife".
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My very common name comes from Latin (paulus-a-um) and it means small, humble. Small I am indeed, humble not sure
'night
Paola
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Dinny
Greece
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I don't know the meaning of my name... somebody once told me it was Irish and ment "little devil" I'm not really sure of that, although sometimes it's quite fitting, or at least was when I was a kid.
I once thought it was a very special name, I considered it "my own"... the internet has taught me that the world is full of Dinny's, most of them in Ireland, Holland, Indonesia. I wonder how it popped up in Denmark....
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Here in Greece is common (if not obligatory) to "inherit" our grandmothers' and grandfathers' names.
So my name, composed of two different words, means
'Good/ joyful news'.
I really like my name although sometimes is too long to say.
| | | | yam2u
United States
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I've been told it's the Arabic/Persian version of Mary, mother of Isa/Isaiah/Jesus. I think the meaning is supposed to be “servant of her lord” or something like that. I think my dad chose the name. However the parents for some reason called me by the dimunitive 'May'. I think of myself as May and often do not automatically respond to Maryam.
-may-
| | | | | Salve atque Vale | Sep 11, 2005 |
My name is supposedly only the feminine form of Valentinus, from Latin valens "strong, vigourous, healthy".
"Saint Valentine was a 3rd-century martyr. His feast day was the same as the Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia [ahem...], which resulted in the association between Valentine's day and love." states Behind The Name. Not bad, except I never know what a guy means when they whish me Happy Valentine's... See more My name is supposedly only the feminine form of Valentinus, from Latin valens "strong, vigourous, healthy".
"Saint Valentine was a 3rd-century martyr. His feast day was the same as the Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia [ahem...], which resulted in the association between Valentine's day and love." states Behind The Name. Not bad, except I never know what a guy means when they whish me Happy Valentine's Day
What I like the most about my name is the oldie My Funny Valentine, especially if sung by Chet Baker or Chaka Khan.
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Jørgen (...) has many versions across Europe (...) Tell me your country's version!
...you're name is Giorgio (yep, like Armani and the parfume)
My bests to your princess
| | | | De la Vera C (X)
Argentina
Local time: 07:16
English to Spanish
I don't really know neither the meaning nor the origin of my name, but Verónica was the lady who dried Jesus' face on Holy Thursday (I don't know if Holy Thursday is the way you call the Thursday before Easter). I happened to be born on a "Holy Thursday", but it wasn't until years later that we learned the story about Verónica and Jesus. This is not exactly the intention of this thread, but I just wanted to share the story with you.
Verónica
| | | | Anil Goyal
India
Local time: 15:46
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| Every Indian name has a meaning...!!! | Sep 12, 2005 |
Well, every Indian name has a meaning, mostly derived from one of the mythological Gods (there are 330 millions of Gods in Hindu Mythology!!)..As far as my name is concerned, "Anil" means the "air" or the "wind".
"air" Goyal
Seadeta Osmani wrote:
Dear colleagues,
Do you know the meaning of your first name? The origin?
How about you?
Seadeta
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