Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
A theophoric name (from Greek: θεόφορος, theophoros) lit. "bearing or carrying a god") is a name which imbeds the name of a god within a personal name, to honour and / or invoke the protection of a deity (e.g. Apollodorus, meaning "gift of Apollo"), and was a common naming practise throughout antiquity. Many modern personal names and ...
names containing El, a word meaning might, power and (a) god in general, and hence in Judaism, God and among the Canaanites the name of the god who was the father of Baal. names containing Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh. names referring to Levantine deities (especially the storm god, Hadad) by the epithet Baal, meaning lord.
move to sidebar hide (Top) 1 Islamic names. Toggle Islamic names subsection. ... ‘Abdu عبدُ as a prefix of names of God. Following are names ...
Mahalalel – The blessed God, The shining light of God, or The glory of God Michael – Who is like God? a question Mishael – Who is what God is? a question Nathanael, Nathaniel – Given by God or God has Given or "Gift of God" Nemuel – Day of God Nuriel – Fire of God or Light of God Othniel – Hour of God Peniel, Penuel, Phanuel ...
Whether you’re looking to Greek heroes for something godlike to name your child or simply hope to honor Grecian culture and contributions, here is a list of beautiful Greek names for kids of any ...
Nowadays Hindu names like Sandeep, Rahul and Anita, etc. are also given. Portuguese names like António, João, Maria, Ana are also common among Goan Catholics who follow Portuguese culture. British names (e.g. Kevin, Shelley) and other European names (e.g. Benito, Heidi), which have no Konkani variants, are also popular.
Names play a variety of roles in the Bible. They sometimes relate to the nominee's role in a biblical narrative, as in the case of Nabal, a foolish man whose name means "fool". [1] Names in the Bible can represent human hopes, divine revelations, or are used to illustrate prophecies. [2] [clarification needed]
Get AOL Mail for FREE! Manage your email like never before with travel, photo & document views. Personalize your inbox with themes & tabs. You've Got Mail!