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Find the meaning, history and popularity of given names from around the world. Get ideas for baby names or discover your own name's history.
This website looks at the etymology and history of all types of given names. Browse names and their meanings. Etymological elements in given names. List of languages. Browse other topics in the glossary. Articles and current events about names. Links about names. Frequently asked questions about names.
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From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted". In the Old Testament this name is borne by the older brother of Moses.
search for an exact phrase by surrounding it with double quotes. attempt to include grammatical forms of the meanings. allow related names to inherit the meaning of the main form. matches names from the novel 'The Lord of the Rings'.
From a place name: either Annesley in Nottinghamshire or Ansley in Warwickshire. The place names themselves derive from Old English anne "alone, solitary" or ansetl "hermitage" and leah "woodland, clearing".
From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy", derived from the roots אָב ('av) meaning "father" and גִּיל (gil) meaning "joy". In the Old Testament this is the name of Nabal's wife. After Nabal's death she became the third wife of King David.... [more]
It was the top ranked name for boys in the United States from 1940 to 1952. Famous bearers include the English explorer James Cook (1728-1779), the Scottish inventor James Watt (1736-1819), and the Irish novelist and poet James Joyce (1882-1941). This name has also been borne by six American presidents.
English names are used in English -speaking countries. See also about English names.
From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted". In the Old Testament this name is borne by the older brother of Moses.