Monday, March 05, 2007

Hispanic Baby Names

From the Hispanic baby names, you can tell the meaning, origin, history, and culture of ancient times of Spain. With the knowledge of the history of the baby names, you can trace the family tree and ancestors. Knowing the family tree and ancestors, you get the clue on the history and culture of Spain.

The term Hispanic is from Latin Hispanicus which means from Hispania Iberian Peninsula of Spain. Now, the Hispanic pertains to a person from Latin America or Spanish from United States of America.

Originally, the Hispanic baby names originate the Latin dialect of the three northern part of Spain. The dialect spread to the Kingdom of Castille. Later, the dialect became the official language of Spain called Spanish. Eventually, the Spanish language spread to Americas around five centuries ago.

The Spanish is a romantic language. Spoken in many countries by millions, the language is the most romantic language. It is also one of the six official language on United Nations, second most spoken language of United States, and fifth most spoken language of the world.

At the beginning, they are only given one name which is the first name. The first name is to identify or distinguish from person to another. The population grew steadily. They come up of baby name that tells the physical, parent name, occupation, place, military, religion, and nationality characteristics.

The name can physically describe the person. For example, thin, fat, big, fair complexion, white complexion, or dark complexion tells the characteristics the person. Simply add the word after the first name. For example, Roberto Gordo (Roberto the fat), Roberto Delgado (Roberto the thin), Roberto Grande (Roberto the big), Roberto Rubio (Roberto the blonde), Roberto Moreno (Roberto the fair complexion), Roberto Blanco (Robert the white complexion), and Roberto Negron (Roberto the dark complexion) physically describe the characteristics of Roberto.

The name can also tell the name of the parent like Roberto Son of Alvaro. However, the Spaniards developed a short version by adding ez, az, is, or oz at the end. For example, Roberto Rodriguez means Roberto son of Rodrigo, Roberto Alvarez means Roberto son of Alvaro, Roberto Mendez means Roberto son of Mendo, and Roberto Gonzalez means Roberto son of Gonzalo.

The name can also tell the occupation of the person like Panadero (baker), Cocinero (chef), Torrero (bull fighter), Atalaya (guard tower), and Escudero (squire). For example, Roberto Panadero means Roberto the baker, and Roberto Cocinero means Roberto the chef.

The origin of baby name is also a popular practice. The word de means "from", while the word del or del las means "from the". For example, Roberto de Lugo means Roberto who lives from the town of Lugo, Roberto Del Monte means Roberto who is from the mountain, and Roberto de las Castillo means Roberto who is from the Castle.

In ancient times, the military has major role on the history and culture of Spain. Naturally, there are many Hispanic or Spanish baby names that came from the military. For example, Rico means strong ruler, Garcia means brave in battle, Sargento means sergeant, and Teniente means lieutenant.

The Roman Catholic has great influence over Spain. In fact, Spain brought the religion to many countries. So, there are many names with Roman Catholic origin. For example, Rosario means rosary, Santos means saints, and Salvador means savior.

Lastly, the name can tell the nationality of the person. For example, Catalano is from Catalan, Franco is from France, and Aleman is from Germany.

In Hispanic culture, the wife gets to keep her maiden name. In this case, the word de implies "wife of". For example, Maria de Gonzalez Alvarez means Maria Gonzalez is wife of Alvarez. Another Hispanic culture, a person is usually given two surnames (name of father and mother). Sometimes, the two surname is separated by "y" which means "and". For example, Maria Gonzalez y Alvarez means daughter of Gonzalez and Alvarez. Finally, the name can also tell the character like Alvaro (truth speaker), Felicidad (happiness), and Alberto (bright).

About the Author

Dennis Estrada is a webmaster of unique baby names, biblical meaning of names, and female baby names website where you can find the stories, origin, and meaning of names and babies.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Baby Name. Who Else Wants To Name Their Baby Apple?

Hopefully nobody, as this name unfortunately totals a number that indicates relationship problems, misfortune and bad luck. And that's not according to some new 'name meanings' list, but an Ancient Scientific Name Analysis System that has been used since ancient Egyptian times when it was used solely for the naming of the Royal Children, to ensure they had the best possible traits for their life.

These days, very few people are choosing their baby names with a scientific strategy! Many will choose a name based on a name they like the sound of (which may turn out to be a good thing if you have good intuition), or after a favourite relative, or after a relative who would be upset if their name wasn't used! Or perhaps the baby name will be influenced by the latest 'popular' baby names, or you will name your baby after a singer, actor or other celebrity that you like.

So, all-in-all it's a bit of a lottery as to what name your baby ends up with. Maybe you have heard that a particular name apparently means 'child of joy' or some other such phrase. That is all well and good, but it doesn't tell you anything about the personality traits of that name, or the health issues connected with the name, or whether the letters in the name are positive for your child or negative. (Every letter of a name also has a meaning). It also doesn't tell you whether the name is a good match with the surname you have, and this is vital. Here is an example of what I mean. If the first name you choose for your baby indicates a very outgoing, fun-loving personality, but your surname indicates very introvert qualities, then sooner or later your child may experience behavioural and personality problems as these two extremes create conflict and discord. You may know someone yourself who can be extrovert one minute and moody and withdrawn the next. This can obviously create relationship problems. Will their future partner fall in love with the extrovert side or the introvert side? And what happens when the other side comes out?

Let's look at the letters in a name briefly. Some letters like C and G for instance are positive, while the letter H brings 8 years of stress and strain at various times throughout the life, and this can be pinpointed via the date of birth. U brings losses. F brings a tendency for concealment.

What you ideally need is a name for your baby that complements the surname, totals a number that brings good personality traits and has predominantly positive letters. (I can advise on all these).

To give you some food for thought about how a name can affect someone's life, here are the names of some famous, successful people who have a different name today to the one they were born with. Cilla Black, John Wayne, Bono, Elton John, Englebert Humperdink. The latter is a particularly interesting one. Englebert's former name was Jerry Dorsey, yet he had no success as a singer with that name in spite of the fact that he toured all the pubs and clubs for 16 years. It was only after he changed his name that he went on to have number one hit records, international success and wealth, and he is still releasing records today all these decades later (so his unusual new name didn't simply create a one-hit wonder). The key to his new name is the fact that, according to the system I use, it totals a number that brings success in Entertainment! (I think that was just down to luck or good intuition in this case, I'm not aware of him having had Name Analysis!) Would the other celebrities have had the same success with their former names? We will never know, but I can't imagine Elton being an International Star as a Reg Dwight!

For more information about Name Analysis, it's history, what it can do for you and importantly how I can help you give your baby the best name to help them have a happy, well-balanced life, please visit my website. http://www.babynamemeaning.co.uk

About the author

I am a Name Analyst and have been successfully analysing adult and baby names for over 7 years, worldwide. I am also a Feng Shui consultant. http://www.babynamemeaning.co.uk My blog is at http://babynamemeanings.blogspot.com

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Meaning Behind the Name

There are a hundred different ways that people find a name they like to use for their child. They could have read it in a book, heard it on a show or movie, or even know someone with a name they like. But how many of these people actually stop and think about the meaning to the name, or even know the meaning to the name? Is it important? Should people be named more on how something sounds or what the meaning is?

Does the meaning even matter? A child could be given a name that doesn't fit them at all. A name could be given to a child because of the meaning, and then the meaning doesn't match up with how the child turns out.

Take for example the male's name Lang. It is of Scandinavian origin and means "tall man." It is a very nice name, but it can't be assured that the meaning is going to fit the child when he grows up. Lang could very well turn out to be a short man when he reaches adulthood. There is nothing wrong with that, but the fact remains that the meaning of the name does not fit his character.

A second example is the name Kenneth. It is of Celtic origin and means "handsome." Not every guy in the world is going to be considered handsome. This doesn't mean that if someone isn't handsome then they are ugly, though. It just means that looks are subjective.

If we can't determine how our children turn out, then why are Lang and Kenneth chosen as names? Surely their parents realize that just because you name a child something doesn't mean he/she is going to end up fitting the meaning. This must mean that meaning has become less and less important in this day and age, and that how a name looks and sounds is the key to choosing a name.

Another example is Jacob, which is of Hebrew origin and means "supplanter." It is a very common name in the world, but chosen for its meaning? Doubtful. Supplanter means "one who replaces something else." It is unlikely that people really imply this when they name their child this. The meaning is quite vague.

There is the opposite aspect of this, though. Names that have wonderful and loving meanings but are often overlooked because they aren't as common nowadays. The first example of this is the female name Adora. It is of Latin origin and means "beloved one." That is a very beautiful meaning to give to a child, but it is becoming less and less favored as more dominant names, like Sarah which means "princess" seem to appeal to parents more often now.

Then there are the names that are made up, that have no real meaning besides what the creator might have them imply. Is there anything wrong with these names at all? Not at all. In fact, one may argue that there is much more meaning to them than any of the already used names. Why? Because they are created specifically for the child, there is already an expressed love between the parents and the child. They're honoring their child with something unique and meaningful to them, not meaningful to the world.

So does meaning matter? To those want it to, yes. To those that don't, no. There is nothing wrong with that. The important thing is to give a child a name that you feel fits them, and a name that is given to them because you love them and not because you are obsessed with a certain word, or name, or anything like that. The name will be part of their life so it's important to choose wisely.

This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.BabyNameVote.Com/ which is a site for Baby Names.


About the Author

Jake Rose is an artist and an author from Massachusetts.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Fun Ways to Find Baby Names

Names all come from a meaning and they come from somewhere. Not everyone remembers the meanings though, or really cares. We tend to just think of the names nowadays. That doesn't mean naming can't be fun. Almost anything can be a the perfect name if used correctly. Sometimes a little tweaking with a few letter changes and syllable alterations may enhance it. This article will help point out some sources of names to consider when trying to be creative for your future baby.

Flowers and Plants

While names like Rose and Lily may be common, and Holly and Daisy not too far off, there are thousands of other flowers out there just waiting to be picked. Flowers like Aster, Hawthorn, Gladiolas, Jonquil and Orchid.

Along with flowers, many plants have been used as names in the past. Some examples include Willow, Sequoia, Oakley, and Ash. Though they are all wonderful names, none of the three are really common names. Other beautiful trees and plants that are worth considering and playing around with are Azaleas, Birch, Cypress, Zelkova, and Vibernum. There are also fruit trees such as Apple, Cherry, and Peach, which have on occasion inspired a few names.

Gemstones

Gemstones have a beauty both in their look and in their name. One of the most obvious ways of helping them be associated with a name is choosing the birthstone of the baby's month as a name. Garnet for a January baby, Amethyst for a February baby, and so on. Because they are very common and already known words, they'll be unique but not too strange that it might be confusing for some to pronounce or spell, as is how some newly created names can be.

There are also many other gemstones out there besides the birthstones, and any gem can be used for a baby's name in any month. There is no rule to limit only babies in the month of October can have the name Opal.

Mythology

Mythology has a great and diverse range of words and names to play around with. Most obvious is the names of gods and heroes to choose from. Looking at Greek mythology as an example, anything from Zeus and Hera, to Apollo and Rhea, to Argos and Pandora can be a refreshing revival of the classical names.

Along with actual names of gods and heroes, there are the different types of beings to be inspired by. For example, there are the nymphs and their many types like Auloniads, Oreads, Naiads, Dryads, Nereids and Lampades. There were also Satyrs, Elves, Giants, Gnomes, Amazons, etc. These creatures were sometimes even monsters, like the Leviathan, or Chimera, or Typhon, or Cerberus. While these might not be ideal names at first glance, they may grow in liking, and by playing around with syllables and spelling can become original and respectable names to have.

Locations

A trend in naming that dates back before most can recall is being inspired by different locations around the world. The possibilities are endless, including everything from continents to countries to cities and even regions. Specific geographical locations, like names of mountains, seas, rivers and lakes, can also be unique and fun to play around with.

Sometimes these places have a deeper meaning for the parents. It could be where they first met, where they proposed, where they got married, their favorite vacation spot, their dream location, their homeland, where they were born, etc. Using these places as names or inspiration for names for their children add a nice personal touch.

Colors

Colors are some of the most used ways of expression in the world, from writing to art to everyday use. Why should names be any different? Not only do the words of color paint a visual image, they give a feeling, an expression, a meaning.

Simple examples like Red, Orange, Blue and green may not have quite the effect and may be a bit lackluster for some. There are still plenty of other descriptive and poetic words for colors, though. Reds can be Carmine, Cerise, Scarlet, or Vermilion. Orange as Coral and Ginger. Yellow can be Amber or Ivory. Green can be Jade, Sage, Viridian or Willow. Blue can be Azure and Beryl, Cobalt or Teal. Purple can be Lavendar, Violet, Orchid. Even white and black can be interesting, with names like Pearl, Ash, Sable, Onyx and Ebony.

There are many other inspirations and word groups out there to draw from and help name your child. Whether it be an animal, a star, a zodiac sign, a favorite food or song, a movie character or novel character, a color, gem or flower, there is a whole world of creativity out there. Common names are fine and can be quite beautiful, but naming your child something unique can say a lot more than the actual word

This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.BabyNameVote.Com/ which is a site for Baby Names.

About the author

Jake Rose is an artist and an author from Massachusetts.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Understanding Traditional Southern Baby Names

Any true southerner has trouble understanding why Yankees get such a laugh out of some Southern baby names. People not in the loop think double or even triple names are slapped together for no other reason than locally pleasing meter or syntax. It may be unreasonable of me, but the idea of anybody poking fun at a tradition they don't understand just makes me mad. Southerners choose their babies' names for excellent reasons. Never mind that the names that they select are most likely different than those on the list of most popular baby names for any given year!

Southern moms don't just flip through the latest books and pick names because they are cute or trendy. These ladies go through more pains in naming their kids than they did in giving birth to them! That statement may be taking it a bit too far, but folks in the south do literally agonize over what to name their baby. This is because choosing southern baby names involves much more than reading the few words in some generic baby book that lists the copycat definitions of various baby names.

Definitions are all fine and good, they have worked for the people who publish Webster's Dictionary for years! But when you start talking about naming southern boys and girls you're looking at meanings of names within families, not what they might mean to a person who speaks Latin or Hebrew!

As far as meter goes, I don't care how lightly a certain name trips off the tongue, diligence and research has to be exercised in the naming process. Care must be taken so as not to risk naming a child after a second cousin somewhere in the lineage that committed some type of faux pas back in the day. The unlucky ancestor's unfortunate misdeed could have been anything from having fought for the north to having done time in Atlanta for not having been discrete about the location of the family still. The crime would be in having been caught, as there is certainly no dishonor in making your own refreshments even in the New South.

Don't be mistaken to think that only the names of a southern child's parents or even grandparents are passed forward. There may have been a brave great great uncle who fought bravely in the war and deemed worthy of remembrance. In this instance there may be a competition every generation or so among siblings to have the first boy child. The prize for winning this rather unusual race will be that the first born son can have first dibs for the famous great grand uncle's name! Sometimes the rules of first come first serve are violated and the results are that there will be a covey of first cousins all bearing their famous ancestor's name! Talk about chaos at the family reunion! How in the world can you differentiate between all those little Beauregard namesakes? How does a body manage a shout out to one of them without bringing in the entire clan? That's where middle names come in handy and brings me to a possible theory on the southern tradition of double names!

As we all know southerners are famous for double names. Some are forced to resort to triple names so that their little Mary or Michael stands apart from the rest. Why this is a tradition credited to the south I'm not really sure. I would like to think that southerners have so many famous kin that they want to claim. This fact makes it necessary to give each child several names so that each illustrious departed family member is sufficiently honored.

I can't count the many theories where credit can be given for the reasoning of traditional southern baby naming patterns and the traditions behind them. There seems to be no definitive answer on why family names and history appear to be more important to new parents below the Mason Dixon Line than in other parts of the nation. There is however, no argument that the results are some of the most elegant and romantic names you will find printed on a birth certificate anywhere. The next time you feel tempted to giggle at a child named Billy Bob consider that the first person that bore the same name may not have perished defending a southern belle's honor but that he may have died defending our freedom and our country.

Jan Bay is a Freelance Author of Nursery Decorating Articles Baby Gear Reviews and Webmaster for http://www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com.html. Use of this article requires an active link to http://www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com/popular-baby-names.html

About the author

Jan Bay's love of interior design and parenting was the motivation behind UNIQUE BABY GEAR IDEAS. This website details many of her nursery theme ideas, sources for decorating accessories and baby gear reviews.

Monday, February 05, 2007

A Simple Method For Choosing The Perfect Name For Your New Baby

A person's name is something they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Selecting a baby's name is an important, but often difficult decision for many parents. Follow our guide for a simple process in selecting your baby's name.

Most people have some ideas for good baby names and have thought about it on and off throughout their entire lives. Remember that the other parent and people around you will also have opinions about baby names, so sometimes it is a good idea to consider these opinions. If by some chance you do not have enough ideas for baby names, then search the internet for a baby name directory.

Remember that your new child will be stuck with whatever name you give him or her for the rest of their lives. Common names are "normal" and "safe", but sometimes easily forgotten, especially when you meet a lot of people all at once. Unusual names are hard to remember at first, but once remembered usually stick to memory much better. You may want to choose a name that is easily pronounced from the spelling. When trying to pick a name, decide whether you want the child to have a common name or an unusual name.

If you want a not too common name that is easy to remember, try to think of names of people that you have never met before. For example, I've never personally met anyone named Darien, so perhaps that name is not too common. Although this method is far from scientific, it is a good way to brainstorm.

Want to avoid common names? Check out the following website that allows you the search for the most common names by year:

http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/

Once you have a list of names, you can move onto the second step in the process - picking the best name for the baby. It should be noted that in most cases, the two people who have authority of a new baby's name are the mother and father. The opinions of friends, family members, and other associates can be taken into account as well, but ultimately the parents should make the final decision. The name should be one that both the mother and father like. Here are some methods for selecting a baby's name:

1) The most obvious way to select a name is to just have both parents talk about it until they reach a decision. Most parents can come to agreements this way, although others may be more fixated on their own name choices. If selecting a baby name becomes difficult, try the methods below.

2) The father picks a boy name and the mother picks a girl name before the gender of the child is known (or vice versa). If either parent does not like a name, they can veto the name. For example, if the father picks "John" for the boy's name and the mother does not like it, she can veto. The father then has to pick another name. This process continues until both parents pick names that are mutually acceptable. This method works best for parents that are not too picky about names. Otherwise, the process could last a long time.

3) If you want to involve friends and family, what you will need to do is make a list of names. Choose the names that you are most passionate about and make the list as concise as possible. Have friends and family rate the names on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best (or rank them from favorite to least favorite). The parents can easily print out these surveys on paper or send the by email. Total up the scores and see what people around you think.

The reach a decision, parents must agree on a process and then follow it. In summary, following these simple steps can take the stress and difficulty out of selecting a baby's name.

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Friday, February 02, 2007

Personalized Baby Name Gifts

The personalized baby name gifts are a gift for newly born in which the name of the baby is printed, carved, or engraved. The gifts bring a special smile and joy to the parents. Parents will cherish the gifts forever. Here are a few gift ideas.


You can give a gift of wood frame with glass. In the wood frame, the name of the baby is printed in colorful paper. To personalize even more, you can include the baby name meaning. The wood frame can come in variety of baby colors. The popular colors are usually light like light blue, light pink, white, and light green. To add a special touch, the wood frame have nicely shape carvings like fish, sails, hearts, flowers, stars, sun, and moons.

There are many artworks for your choice. Not only it is a nice gift, the gift decorates the room. The room comes alive with lively artwork, vibrant colors, and enigmatic charms.

The frame can have a place for foot prints and picture of the baby. The parents will want to remember the cute little baby face and foot prints. Now, the gift becomes an unforgettable and memorable gift.

For safety reasons, the glass can be replaced with Plexiglass. It is also known as Acrylite, Lucite, or Acrylic glass. The Plexiglass are more durable. That means the Plexiglass does not break as easily.

You can also give a thoughtful crystal glass with intricate design. In the crystal glass, you can engrave the lovely baby name. The intricate design includes the hands of the clock in which the hands tell the time of birth. The crystal glass can turn into heirloom. The gift is treasured forever as the gift is passed thru generations.

Now, the origin of baby name may come from China, Japan, Egypt, or wherever. The baby name can be in foreign characters, scripts, or alphabets to match the origin. This proves that you put much thought to your gift.

There are many more gift ideas to put the baby name and meanings. For example, custom name signs, dolls, bib, shirts, stuff toy, tote bags, door signs, infant caps, and more. Parents put plenty of time to find the perfect unique baby names. A baby gift with the baby name and meanings rewards the parents for choosing the baby names.

About the author

Dennis Estrada is a webmaster of unique baby names, fengshui baby names, names and luck numbers website where you can find the stories, origin, and meaning of names and babies.

Friday, January 26, 2007

Names And Lucky Numbers

The I Ching numerology really means the Classic of Changes. With I Ching, the Chinese can tell which numbers are lucky or unlucky numbers. Using the lucky numbers, the Chinese can find lucky baby names.

The Chinese started to use I-Ching for some 3,000 years ago on how to pick a baby name. There are a few possible way to spell I-Ching. The I-Ching can be spelled as I Jing, Yi Ching, Yi King, or Yi Jing.

The I-Ching is so difficult to understand on how it really works. Basically, the I Ching is the understanding the universe (philosophy), and self (psychology).

To keep it simple, here are the lucky numbers. The lucky numbers are 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 48, 52, 57, 63, 65, 67, 68, 73, and 81. There are also fair numbers. The fair numbers are 38, 51, 55, 58, 61, 71, 72, 75, 77, and 78.

The lucky numbers represent the number of letters in the name. For example, Allister is a 8 letter last name. You may not have any control on the middle and last name. As you can see, the number 8 is a lucky number.

Another example, Christophe is 10 letter middle name. As you can see, the number 10 is not a lucky number. However, the whole name can still be a lucky name if the whole name meets some number conditions.

The four number conditions are first name + 1, first name + middle name, middle name + last name, and first name + middle name + last name. The total number of letters must be a lucky number.

For example, the first name is Adrian which is a 5 letter first name. As you can see, the number 5 is a lucky number. Let us see if the whole name is lucky. First name + 1 add up to 6 which is a lucky number. First name (5) + middle name (10) add up to 15 which is a lucky number. Middle name (10) + last name (8) add up to 18 which is a lucky number. First name + middle name + last name add up to 23 which is also a lucky number.

Adrian passes the four number conditions. You can say that Adrian is a lucky name for Allister. The whole name comes to Adrian Mackenzie Allister. It sounds pretty good too.


About the author

Dennis Estrada is a webmaster of unique baby names, origin of baby name, and baby names meaning where you can find the stories, origin, and meaning of names and babies.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Feng Shui Baby Names

There are various ways to pick a baby name. The ways vary from different Feng Shui schools. Feng means wind, while Shui means water. Feng Shui Masters found a way to relate Feng Shui with baby name.

Chinese astrologers use Feng Shui on how to pick a baby name. The name at birth is very important to the baby and couple. A good shape name brings good luck to the holder of the name.

Kua Numbers

The astrologers determine the Kua number of your birth year. Kua number tells whether the name is auspicious, or inauspicious. The Kua number calculations vary between female and male. The general idea is to add the last two digits of the birth year until you produce a single digit. Then, you subtract to 10.

For example, 9 is the Kua number for 1973 birth year for male. First, you add 7 and 3. You will get 10. Then, you add 1 and 0. You will get 1 which is a single digit. You subtract 10 by 1. And, the Kua number is 9.

For female, the calculation varies slightly. You add 5 after you add the last two digits of the birth year. For example, 4 is the Kua number for 1973 birth year for female. First, you add 7 and 3. You will get 10. Then, you add 10 and 5. You will get 15. Next, you add 1 and 5. You will get 6 which is a single digit. Finally, you subtract 10 by 6. The Kua number is 4.

Eight Characters

The eight characters are more commonly known as Ba Zi. The astrologers look at the eight characters to tell the useful element. There are three commonly way to use the eight characters. First, the astrologers find any lacking element to complement another element. For example, the wood is a lacking element. The astrologer finds a name that is associated with wood such as timber, branch, forest, and bark.

Second, the astrologer finds the required element. For example, the word requires water and earth. The water is a missing character. The astrologer supplies a character associated with water.

Lastly, the bad baby names are used to ward off evil spirits on the old days. They believe the evil spirits lose interest with a bad baby name. For example, rat, and snake are good example.

Yin and Yang

The Chinese characters compose of strokes. In Feng Shui, the total number of strokes also matter. Depending on the school, Feng Shui master tells you the correct number of strokes. The Ying is the even number of strokes, while the Yang is the odd number of strokes.

Dennis Estrada is a webmaster of unique baby names, origin of baby name, and baby names meaning where you can find the stories, origin, and meaning of names and babies.

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Friday, January 19, 2007

Getting Ready for a New Baby?

Your baby's room will be the first place he or she will come after arriving into the world. Making it comfortable for when the baby is sleeping and also for when mom is feeding should be top priority.

In reality, a baby needs very little at first but there are essential things that you do not want to do without.

* A good, safe crib is should be at the top of your list. Do your homework and chose the best mattress and crib with safety in mind. The looks are not as important as your baby being safe.

* A safe mattress cover that the baby cannot release and get trapped. It must fit correctly.

* A baby monitor that will alert you to your baby waking or in need. This is a must for your peace of mind.

* Bumper pad surrounding the inside of the railings of the crib so the baby cannot get caught. Legs and feet are easily able to slide through if there is too much space between the posts.

* Diaper disposal that is sanitary and will contain any contamination.

* Safe sleep toys for comfort and companionship.

* A changing table where you can change diapers, dress, store diapers, wipes, lotions, etc without leaving your baby.

* A rocking chair for evening or morning feedings. Do not feed in your bed because you can fall asleep. You need to sit up while feeding.

Your baby's room will take as much planning as any other room in your home. A well thought out design can make the difference between a happy safe child or one that has to function in chaos. You have to create an atmosphere that will help your baby to respond in a positive way.

Lighting is stimulating and good for the child. Darkness is necessary for sleeping. Room darkening shades are welcome for afternoon naps in the summer.

Circulation of air and heat is so important. Clean air that is filtered will help with respiratory situations. Your baby is developing every moment and a clean environment will help with lung development.

Your priority is to protect your child so remember that a safe environment is a healthy one.

About the author

Alex consults for an online gift shop offering cheap wedding stuff along with bridesmaids "gifts for her". Alex is recently married.

Monday, January 15, 2007

Baby Name Guide

Finding the right baby name for your little bundle of joy can be quite the task. You want to find something that will be original, but also attractive. And, of course you want to make sure the name suits the child. Most people find that having a few names on their list helps them find the right fit when the time comes to pick one. Your child’s name will be with them throughout their life, so choosing the right one is important.

The first step in choosing a name for your baby is to decide what kind of name you like. Are you looking for something original or common? Do you like baby names that work for either gender, or do you prefer strong masculine and feminine names? Is there a family name you feel you want to use? Answering these questions can help you get started.

The next step in choosing a baby name is to get ideas. Visit http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/ to see a list of the list of the most popular names for every year since 1879. This will give you an idea of what names are common and which names are not. Another way to get baby name ideas is to purchase a baby name book. Many baby name books have name meanings as well as name origins, so that you can choose a name with a meaning you like or a name from a region you enjoy.

Once you have a few baby names picked out, it is time to consider whether or not you would like to give you baby a middle name. Many people choose to save the family name for their child’s middle name. This gives the baby a piece of the family history without imposing upon the child’s identity. Or perhaps you have a large list of names for your baby. Giving your child a middle name allows you to use two of your favorites. Another option is to forgo the middle name entirely and give your baby a middle initial instead.

Whatever name you choose for your baby, it is important to consider all the possibilities. Giving your child a common name may cut down on scrutiny, but it may also lack uniqueness in your child’s school class. It is a good idea to stay away from names that speak loudly of your personal preferences, as this may impose your identity onto your child. No matter which style of name you choose, make sure you choose a name that the child will adore and appreciate for all the years of their life.

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Friday, January 12, 2007

Chinese Baby Names

It is not uncommon for a Chinese couple to seek the services of an astrologer to find a suitable Chinese baby name for their new born child. It is believe that a suitable Chinese baby name can improve the luck of the child and give the child a more auspicious life path.

The methodologies for selecting a suitable Chinese baby vary between the different schools of thoughts but most of them are based on the principles of Yin and Yang as well as the Five Elements.

Chinese characters are made up of strokes. The odd number strokes are Yang while the even number strokes are Yin. For example a character composed on two strokes is Yin while another character composed on 3 or 5 stokes are Yang. The total number of strokes used in the name matters. Depending on the school, a certain range of strokes are auspicious while certain other ranges are not.

In most schools the date of time of the baby’s birth is also required to compute the Ba Zi or Eight Characters. From the eight characters, the astrologer can determine the useful element. This is usually but not necessary the element is that most lacking in the chart.

Let say that the element that is most lacking in the chart is water. In this case the astrologer will find a name that is associated with water. Obvious names would include water or ocean. Less obvious is winter which is also associated with water. For someone lacking in the wood element, suitable names include wood, forest, spring (a season of wood) or a name of a plant.

Another technique is to find a Chinese name that comes with the required element. Most Chinese characters are composed of basic characters. For example the character for the word ‘stove’ a made up of the character fire and earth. Therefore if you lack fire or earth you can call yourself stove! Not the best of example but I hope you understand the principle!

These are by no means the only methods. Let me give you an example. In the old days, where infant mortality rate is quite high, parent resort to giving their child very lowly names like Cow or Pig hoping the evil spirits will miss them hence allowing them to live to a ripe old age!

Now you now why someone not so good looking is called ‘Spring Beauty’ while an obvious beauty is called a ‘Pig’!

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Wednesday, January 10, 2007

How to Choose Baby Strollers

ne of the more important accessories for a parent is a baby stroller. With the many choices of strollers available in the stores today, it proves to be difficult to choose the right baby stroller for your baby. It has to be basically safe and comfortable for you and the baby and easy to open, close, maneuver and store.

There are many types of baby strollers found today like the carriage stroller which is a great first stroller and the umbrella stroller which is easy to fold and thus convenient as a secondary stroller to be used for jaunts and trips. The standard stroller is usually the primary baby stroller that comes with many features like storage basket and bumper tray.

Lightweight strollers are also great for traveling purposes but are generally high priced than its typical counterparts. The car seat/stroller combo is a great baby stroller to be used for those using the car regularly. You can go jogging taking your baby with you in the jogging stroller while tandem and side-by-side strollers are best for those having children close in age, twins or triplets. In these types of strollers, the seats are fixed next to each other, on a large, single frame.

When choosing the right baby stroller, make sure that it is sturdy, and is of quality construction. It should have all terrain wheels so that it can be used on all surfaces. There should be some safety features in the baby stroller and be comparatively easy to use by all parents. Make sure the stroller can fold and unfold easily and is rather maneuverable.

It is better to choose baby strollers that are easy to clean with removable and machine washable seat covers. Choose baby strollers that accommodate the baby as it grows and those that have storage baskets that are generously sized.

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Monday, January 08, 2007

The Do's and Don'ts of Naming Your Baby

Naming your baby, lets face it, it’s a big decision to make. So how do you choose just the right one? How do you make sure that your baby will grow up to like his/her name? In a world where the trend is creativity, it’s still best to follow the basics. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help get you started creating that perfect baby name:

DO put longer first names with shorter last names, or shorter first names with longer last

names. If both the first and the last names are long the name is quite a mouthful for

the poor child to say. Ex. Samantha Klaminski. If both names are short, it could

sound like two first names - like Ricky Bobby from Taladega Nights.

DON’T have the first name rhyme with the last name. Ex. Jack Black

DO name your child after his/her own heritage

DON’T name your child something that no one can pronounce. This, although creative,

can draw unwanted attention to the child.

DO hold on to family names. Naming children after their Grandparents or Great

Grandparents, is a way to remember those close to us…even if those names end up

being the middle name.

DON’T give a child a name where the initials spell something. Ex. Zoey Isabella

Taylor, this spells ZIT. Another ex. Ashlee Samantha Smith, or another ex. Pamala

Michelle Smith…this spells PMS. You get the point.

DO look at the meaning of a name - what it symbolizes, or a quality that you would like

your child to have. Ex. Hope or Faith

DON’T name your child after a TV or movie star who is popular at the moment.

Chances are that the name will eventually become outdated, or the big movie star

could become unpopular, and your little star will remind everyone of him/her.

DO think of plenty of baby names. Write down at least three or more names each.

By writing them down, and having choices that you both like, it makes it easier for

you and your partner to both agree on the perfect name for your child.

DON’T give a child a nickname that could stick in the future, like Butch or Stinky.

Anything that’s cute when your child is little most likely won’t be when he/she

gets older.

DO use names where the child can have a choice on what he/she wants to be called.

Ex. Samantha, or Sam or Elizabeth, or Liz.

DON’T name your child really trendy names like Chris or Mike. Although nice names,

there will be five Mikes and three Chris’s in your child’s third grade class.

Most of all, this is a very personal decision. When you and your partner agree on a name, don’t let others influence you in your decision. Congratulations on the new addition to the family! Follow these simple guidelines and you will find the perfect baby name for your perfect baby.


Wednesday, January 03, 2007

The Top Ten Floral Names For Baby Girls

In Victorian England, beginning around the middle of the 19th century, little girls were routinely named after flowers. The flowery nature of that era – which gave rise to countless Violets, Hyacinths, and even little Buttercups – extended into the early 20th century, after which time, both in England and the United States, floral baby names faded from sight almost completely.

In the England of the Industrial Revolution, perhaps as a way of maintaining a connection with a fast-disappearing natural landscape, house plants were introduced into homes, and floral names were bestowed on girls. Names such as Blossom, Dahlia, Marigold, Primrose, Posy, Poppy, and even Daffodil, are all recorded in the authoritative Dictionary of First Names, by Hanks and Hodges, as having been popular girls' names in Victorian England. Their popularity extended beyond the turn of the century, and a few, such as Poppy, stayed in vogue even until the 1920s. After that time, the use of floral names tapered off considerably. The most notable exception is the name Heather, which was not really a Victorian favorite, but surprisingly, was extremely popular in the United States in the 1970s through the 1980s.

Today, while floral baby names are still unusual, they retain a special niche, and in some cases are enjoying a resurgence. In the past year alone, at least five celebrities have used the name Rose for their daughters. Inexplicably, as if they liked the name "Rose" but lacked confidence in their choice, the name was used each time as a middle name! The actress Anna Gunn, of HBO's Deadwood; the English soccer star John Terry; singer Melissa Etheridge; actor Jon Favreau, and comedian Jon Stewart all bestowed the name Rose as a middle name on their newborn daughters.

This list of today's top ten floral names is based for the most part on data from the Social Security Administration's Baby Names website. The number ten name, Marguerite, is ranked number ten based on its most recent census ranking, because like many floral baby names, it does not appear on the Social Security Administration's top 1000 list, and thus its exact ranking is not known.

The list is a purely floral list, meaning the names that appear are either the names of flowers, or have a close association with a floral term. Specifically, the list does not include any of the beautiful baby names that are actually plants, shrubs or trees – names such as Holly, Willow, Juniper, Fern, and so on. Beautiful as these names are, they do not truly belong on a baby names list based on flowers.

As of 2005, the top ten floral baby names in the United States, in order of popularity, are:

Jasmine Lily Daisy Heather Rose Iris Violet Rosemary Yolande Marguerite

If Rose is the hot new middle name, there are four other names in this list that are increasing in popularity. Daisy, Jasmine, Lily, and Violet have all become more common in the last decade or so. In the case of Daisy and Violet, it represents a return to an earlier popularity: both were in the top 100 girls' names in the United States a century ago. The names Jasmine and Lily are extremely popular in the U.S. today, and may just connote a new interest in the rich choices of floral baby names.

Neil Street is co-publisher of Baby Names Garden, a website dedicated to helping prospective parents choose a baby name. He has written about floral baby names and many other aspects of baby naming, including popularity and trends. He is also the editor of the Celebrity Baby Names Blog.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

The Ten Most Notable Celebrity Baby Names of 2006 by Neil Street

2006 was a big year for celebrity baby names, with the likes of Suri, Shiloh, and Jayden James leading the pack.

The Celebrity Baby Names Blog, which monitors celebrity baby names on a daily basis, and is the internet's leading site dedicated to the topic, has created a list of the Ten Most Notable Celebrity Baby Names of 2006. It includes not only the "weird" names, which are easy to spot, but also the notable names which made news in 2006 for reasons beyond the name itself. The list also highlights the trends that celebrities are setting, because without question, many of the names that celebrities choose this year will become popular names in future years.

# 10. Tennyson. The son of Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer. Russell Crowe is supposedly a big fan of the 19th century British poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson. If it's true, Crowe is the only person since Queen Victoria to admire Tennyson. Generations of British schoolchildren learned to hate the stuffy poet, and it's likely that Crowe, Jr. will also.

# 9. Maggie Rose. Comedian Jon Stewart and wife Tracey McShane welcomed little Maggie Rose in early February. It immediately started one of the celebrity trends of the year - giving daughters the name Rose, but only for a middle name. At least four more celebrities followed suit in 2006, including actor Jon Favreau, actress Anna Gunn, soccer star John Terry, and singer Melissa Etheridge.

# 8. Thijs. How do you pronounce 'Thijs?' Good question. Today Show host Matt Lauer and wife Annette Roque slapped the unpronounceable moniker on their newborn son in November. Why? Well, because Annette is Dutch, and "Thijs" is an abbreviation of the shortened Dutch variant of Matthew. And it's pronounced "Tice." Why not just name him Matt Junior?

# 7. Johnnie Rose. Before you leap to conclusions, Johnnie Rose (there's 'Rose' again) is the daughter of Melissa Etheridge & Tammy Lynn Michaels. Johnnie may be an unusual name for a girl, but when did being unusual ever stop a celebrity? Little Johnnie Rose is named in honor of Melissa Etheridge's father, who, according to a post on Tammy Lynn Michael's blog, was a very important figure in her early life.

# 6. Zolten. No celebrity baby name list is complete without a clanger from Penn Jillette and wife Emily Zolten. Last year, they named their daughter Moxie Crimefighter. This year, they named their son "Zolten," which happens to be Mrs. Jillette's maiden name. And they would have gotten away with it, except that in explaining their choice, Jillette stated that "most importantly, it's the name of Dracula's dog." And that's the meaning that has stuck.

# 5.Moses. When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin named their son Moses, it left many observers puzzled. Why? Back in 2004 they named their daughter Apple. Did they now pick an ultra-traditional name to compensate? Sadly, it doesn't seem to have worked. Now all anyone can focus on is the sibling combination they have created. As in, "hi, please meet our two kids, Apple and Moses." It just doesn't work. Maybe Penn Jillette is on the right track. Give the first one a weird name, give 'em all a weird name.

# 4. Dannielynn Hope. In September, the tragic death of Anna Nicole Smith's 20 year-old son touched everyone. In the soap opera of Anna Nicole's life, it seemed that Daniel was an innocent bystander. Smith's daughter was born a few days before Daniel's death, and by naming her Dannielynn Hope, in honor of a brother she will never know, Smith at least did one thing well.

# 3. Jayden James. Is it Sutton? Is it Jesse? Is it a boy? Is it a girl? September was a month of frenzied speculation, as everyone awaited the birth of Britney Spears's and Kevin Federline's second child. First, everyone thought 'he' would be a 'she'. Wrong. Then everyone thought his name was Sutton Pierce. Wrong again. But more than a month passed before the world learned the shocking truth: little Sutton Pierce was really named Jayden James. Jayden means "Thankful" in Hebrew. The little guy is likely be anything but thankful, when he's old enough to understand where he landed.

# 2. Suri. In April, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes announced the birth of their daughter, Suri. What did "Suri" mean? Experts from Israel were consulted, when it appeared that "Suri" meant "get lost" in Hebrew. Other meanings surfaced from around the globe. It meant "rose" in Persian; "sun" in Sanskrit; it was a Pashtun tribe in India, and a "pickpocket" in Japan. No-one knew what to believe. Then, it was revealed that "Suri" meant "pointy-nosed" among the Toda people of southern India. Suri's stock was sinking fast. So Tom and Katie, Inc. went into full damage-control mode. October's Vanity Fair magazine was graced with a touching photo spread that portrayed little Suri with her doting parents. It worked. Everyone now loves little Suri. Even though no-one still knows what the name really means.

# 1. Shiloh Nouvel. Only the second coming of the Messiah could rival the media hysteria of May, 2006, as the world waited for Angelina to give birth. For weeks, Brad and Angelina had co-opted the entire African nation of Namibia, as their personal maternity ward. The world's press was agog with excitement. When little Shiloh finally arrived, nobody cared that much about her name. What the world cared about was that the waiting was over, and Angelina had really had her baby. The planet released its collective breath, which it had been holding for several weeks. The baby was finally here. Who cared if a few party poopers associated "Shiloh" was some bloodstained Civil War battlefield? Brad and Angelina had picked the name, and therefore it was good. The most-anticipated baby in human history had arrived. Mother and daughter were doing fine. It was only May, 2006, but the celebrity baby of the year had arrived.


About the Author
Neil Street is editor of the Celebrity Baby Names Blog, http://www.celebritybabynamesblog.com , a leading website covering celebrity baby names. He is also co-publisher of the Baby Names Garden website, which is home to a complete list of 2006 celebrity baby names, http://www.babynamesgarden.com/celebritybabies2006.aspx

Friday, December 22, 2006

New Ideas In The Top 100 Baby Names

Is it time to choose that wonderful name? Perhaps you are looking at the top 100 baby names. Or, you may be interested in names and their meanings.

Among the top 100 baby names are several new trends. Perhaps you can use them to help you make your choice.

Here 5 ideas from the latest top baby names:

1) Parents are choosing many biblical names. In fact, among the most popular baby boy names are Jacob, Michael, Joshua and Matthew. Each of these names is from the Hebrew. High on the list of baby girls names are Hannah, Abigail, Elizabeth, Samantha and Sarah. These names are also Hebrew in origin.

2) Last names are used as first names. There is a tendency for parents to give their children family names. Until the 1970s, such last names were reserved for boys. But from the 1970s until today they are increasingly given to girls. Ashley, Madison, and Sydney are high on the list of baby girls names. Tyler and Taylor remain popular as baby boy names.

3) Names and their meanings are important. Today, parents are looking at the meaning of names. For instance, Olivia means “olive tree,” the symbol of peace. Alyssa means “noble.” William denotes “valiant protector. And Alexander means “brave.”

4) Unusual baby names are more popular than ever. Baby girl names include Aaliyah, Autumn, Brooklyn, Destiny, Nevaeh, and Trinty. Among unusual baby boy names are Aiden, Caden, Jaden, and Xavier.

5) Baby names reflect the culture. Parents often choose baby boy names and baby girl names based on movies, TV shows, books and songs. Among popular baby girls names are Alexis from “Dynasty,” Ashley from singer Ashley Judd, and Samantha from the TV show “Bewitched.” Among celebrity baby boy names are Brandon from “Beverly Hills 90210,” and Ryan from the series “Ryan’s Hope.”

Whether you are researching the meaning of names or looking for unusual baby names, the name you give your baby is a gift that lasts a lifetime.


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Benedict Manovill shows you more about names and their meanings plus discover a dazzling gift at giftscrolls4u.com

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Sunday, December 17, 2006

Five Easy Steps To Picking The Perfect Baby Name

One of the few decisions you'll make during pregnancy thatwill, in fact, last throughout your child's lifetime is thechoice of your baby's name. (Unlike, for example, yourchoice of stroller or whether to use Lamaze or hypnosis toease labor pains.) To choose the best name for your baby,follow these simple tips:

1. Don't try to please other people.

Everyone from your in-laws to the supermarket checkout ladyis going to have an opinion about what you name your child.But the only opinions that really matter are yours and yourspouse's.

2. Keep it a secret!

If you tell everyone names you've chosen before the baby isborn, they won't hesitate to criticize your choices. But ifyou keep it to yourself and announce the name and the birthat the same time, everyone will compliment you on a greatname choice.

3. Consider how your child will feel about the name as he orshe grows up.

Will it be difficult for the teachers to pronounce inschool? Will she be teased because it sounds funny orrhymes with an unfortunate word? Does it sound like a veryyoung or very old name? You want to choose something yourchild will be comfortable with at all phases of his life.

4. Check the initials to make sure they aren't problematic.

One of the moms I surveyed for "The Gallagher Guide to theBaby Years" told the story about her relative who named hisbaby, William Eugene Thompson. A nice name, but theinitials (W.E.T) weren't ideal for monograms.

5. Decide in advance, or at least have a couple of namesunder consideration, by the beginning of the thirdtrimester.

There's so much to do as your due date gets closer. Youdon't want to be under pressure to choose a name because youwent into labor early and had to come up with something atthe hospital. Check out BabyNames.com (www.babynames.com)for lots of neat ideas for baby names.

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Stephanie Gallagher is Author of "The Gallagher Guide to the Baby Years: The Real Mom's Survey of Top-Rated Products and Advice." To subscribe to her ezine, "The Shopping Mom's Weekly Tip, send a blank email to theshoppingmom@aweber.com.

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Saturday, December 16, 2006

Dozens of Baby Shower Themes


Choosing baby shower themes is the first step in planning a baby shower. Or, you may choose not to have a theme at all. However, having a theme for your baby shower should make the party entertaining, fun, and a memorable experience.

Before picking a shower theme, decide on what your baby shower guests would find enjoyable. Put yourself in their shoes and think about what you would want to do if you were the baby shower guests. Themes for your baby shower are time savers by providing a focus on the baby shower party.

The theme you decide on will determine everything else about the baby shower. The location, whom to invite, what kind of baby shower decorations, games, food and beverages.

You also need to determine if the baby shower will be before the baby arrives or after.

One of the themes that the Ladies would like would be a tea theme party. There are tea gift baskets that would work well with a tea theme party. Not only can Gift Baskets provide the theme for the baby shower, they can double as a centerpiece for your table decorations. With so many themed gift baskets available, you will be able to use a gift basket for almost any baby shower theme.

More Examples of Baby Shower Themes:

Baby Diaper Cake shower theme
Teddy Bear shower theme
Gift Basket shower theme
Stork shower theme
Harvest Moon shower theme
Nursery Rhyme shower theme
Baby invitation shower theme
Baby safari shower theme
Winnie the pooh baby shower theme
Christmas baby shower theme
Baby Shower cake theme
Baby girl shower theme
baby duck shower theme
Baby boy shower theme
Baby game shower theme
Baby butterly shower theme
Noahs ark shower theme
Decoration shower theme
Frog shower theme
Book shower theme
Rubby ducky shower theme
Sports shower theme
Care bear shower theme
Ducky shower theme
Teddy bear shower theme
Snoopy shower theme
Tigger shower theme
Jungle shower theme
Princess shower theme
Angel shower theme
Cowboy shower theme
Precious moments shower theme
Sports theme
Jungle theme

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Randy is owner of How to Plan a Baby Shower where you can get more tips and ideas for your baby shower. You can also purchase and find free baby shower games. Randy owned and operated a very successful storefront/mailorder business from 1988 to 2003. Currently full time owner/operator of several online businesses.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Counterparts of the name Aaron and Abraham

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanishPortugueseFinnishRussian
AaronAaronAaronAronneAarónAarão, ArãoAaronАарон
PolishUkrainianLatinArabicRomanianHungarianLithuanian
AaronАаронAaronHaroonAronÁronAronas



EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanishPortugueseFinnishRussian
AbrahamAbrahamAbrahamAbramoAbraham AbraãoAapoАвраам, Абрам
PolishUkrainianLatinArabicRomanianHungarianLithuanian
AbrahamАвраамn/aIbrahimAvramn/aAbraomas