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The name survived the suppression of the worship of the Egyptian goddess Isis in the newly Christianized Roman Empire, and is, among others, the name of several Christian saints. Similar "gift" names include the Greek " Theodore " and Slavic " Bogdan " (both meaning "gift of God"), the Persian " Mithradates " ("gift of Mithras ") and Datis ...
Isidore (/ ˈ ɪ z ɪ d ɔːr / IZ-id-or; also spelled Isador, Isadore and Isidor) is a masculine given name. The name is derived from the Greek name Isídōros (Ἰσίδωρος, latinized Isidorus) and can literally be translated to 'gift of Isis'. The name has survived in various forms throughout the centuries.
Clover is a modern given name derived from the common name for the plant, which was ultimately derived from the Old English word clāfre. [1] The name has associations with Ireland and with good fortune due to traditional tales about the Irish shamrock or four-leaf clover . [ 2 ]
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"A name that gives thanks sends a dual message to a child: it’s a reminder to be grateful and appreciate the good in life, and that the child herself is a blessing to his or her family."
Baby Names for Boys That Mean Love 35. Amias. Pronounced ah-MY-us, this badass name has Latin roots and a meaning of “beloved.” 36. Oscar. Among the many names that mean love, this one has ...
Isis is found frequently in works of fiction, such as a superhero franchise, and her name and image appear in places as disparate as advertisements and personal names. [291] The name Isidoros, meaning "gift of Isis" in Greek, [292] survived in Christianity despite its pagan origins, giving rise to the English name Isidore and its variants. [293]
Isa (Arabic: عِيسَى, romanized: ʿĪsā) is a Classical Arabic name which is the name given to Jesus in the Quran and other Islamic texts. The name Eesa (إيساء) or Isa in Arabic can also be interpreted as meaning “God is salvation” or “God’s gift”. It is derived from the root word “Esa” (إيس) which carries the ...