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It also ranked among the top 100 names for girls born in Sweden in the early years of the 21st century, and was formerly popular in France. [1] The name "Cecilia" applied generally to Roman women who belonged to the plebeian clan of the Caecilii. Legends and hagiographies, mistaking it for a personal name, suggest fanciful etymologies.
Cecilia, Cecelia, Celeste, Celestina, Celie Celia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, as well as a nickname for Cecilia , Cecelia , Celeste , or Celestina. The name is often derived from the Roman family name Caelius , thought to originate in the Latin caelum ("heaven").
Selina (/ s ə ˈ l iː n ə /) is a feminine given name, considered either a variant of Selene, the goddess and personification of the Moon in Greek mythology and religion, or a spelling variation of the name Celina, which is derived from the Roman name Cecilia, referring to a woman from the Caecilia gens.
For those who want to connect with their Jewish roots, check out our roundup of beautiful Hebrew baby girl names. Whether you want a name that’s more on the traditional side of things (think ...
Timeless classics, modern favorites, and totally unique monikers that no one else in your kid’s class will share—you can find it all in the Hebrew Bible. Take a trip back in time to the Old ...
Pages in category "Hebrew feminine given names" The following 91 pages are in this category, out of 91 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The chosen Hebrew name can be related to the child's secular given name, but it does not have to be. The name is typically Biblical or based in Modern Hebrew . For those who convert to Judaism and thus lack parents with Hebrew names, their parents are given as Abraham and Sarah , the first Jewish people of the Hebrew Bible.
Anna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Greek: Ἄννα and the Hebrew name Hannah (Hebrew: חַנָּה, romanized: Ḥannāh), meaning "favour" or "grace". Anna is in wide use in countries across the world as are its variants Ana , Anne , originally a French version of the name, though in use in English speaking countries for ...