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Many loanwords from English adopt the gender of their native German equivalent; the gender of other loanwords may be deduced by the word's form or ending. For example, nouns from English - ing forms are neuter when referring to actions, but masculine when not referring to actions e.g. der Looping , 'loop' esp. in context of a rollercoaster.
In the Urdu language the word Aya refers to bees, caretaker, or nurse for young children. Typically in Pakistan ayas work in early childhood centres or primary schools. In Turkish-Altaic mythology, Aya symbolizes the good soul. All the seventeen types of benevolent angels who live in the sky are also called Ayas. They are seen as the source of ...
The name likely specifically stems from the Proto-Germanic language elements *grīsaz, "grey", and *hildiz, meaning "battle" (compare modern German grau and Held), thus literally "gray battle-maid". [1] [2] As a figure in European folklore, Griselda is noted for her patience and obedience and has been depicted in works of art, literature and opera.
Fatima (Arabic: فَاطِمَة, Fāṭimah), also spelled Fatimah, is a feminine given name of Arabic origin used throughout the Muslim world.Several relatives of the Islamic prophet Muhammad had the name, including his daughter Fatima as the most famous one.
Lena is a feminine given name with several origins and meanings. In Greek, it is a short form of Helena (Ἑλένη), meaning “torch” or “shining light.” In Germanic cultures, it may be a diminutive of names like Magdalena or Alena, [1] meaning “elevated,” “exalted,” “great,” or “bright,” or derived from the Germanic suffix -lein, meaning “little.”
Leila (Arabic: ليلى, Urdu: ليلى Turkish: Leyla Persian: ليلى, Hebrew: לילה, Sanskrit: लीला) is a feminine given name primarily found in the Middle East, including Semitic speaking countries, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey.
Nevertheless, the word, as a title of address and in other uses, continues to be used, albeit in much reduced frequency. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Nowadays, style guides and dictionaries recommend that all women be addressed as Frau regardless of marital status, particularly in formal situations.
It is a popular Arabic name for girls [1] meaning “tender” and “delicate”. It is spelled لِينٌ in Arabic and has been translated into English in multiple spellings. [2] It can also be a unisex given name of Dutch origin. As a name for girls, it can be a Dutch short form of the name Heleene.