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What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 12:03pm On Oct 29, 2014
#Clears throat# Good day everyone...
I have been wondering if there is anyfin in a name and I have seen in the Bible that a name is very determining of a person's behavior, character and destiny.
I would love U guys to state your names (foreign) and their meanings... And in case U don't know the meaning of Ur name (foreign), feel free and send Ur name, I will definitely tell U the meaning Of Ur name. Ranging from Biblical, Islamic, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Roman, etc...
As for me, my name is Paul meaning ''Little'' or ''small''. But I fink it really means ''small but Mighty''
drop Yours
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 12:07pm On Oct 29, 2014
For tribal/traditional/local names, U can ask Ur parents who gave it to U... Lol
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 12:10pm On Oct 29, 2014
The meaning of my foreign name is "Defender of men", the name is Alexandra.
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 12:16pm On Oct 29, 2014
kennygee:
The meaning of my foreign name is "Defender of men", the name is Alexandra.
wonderful!!! Are U defending 'man' or maybe U can join the military, lol... No offense intended pls, thanks
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 12:18pm On Oct 29, 2014
DrPaulB:
wonderful!!! Are U defending 'man' or maybe U can join the military, lol... No offense intended pls, thanks

Lol, no offense taken.
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 12:26pm On Oct 29, 2014
Alexandria is Feminine Greek form of Alexander which means ''PROTECTOR/DEFENDER/HELPER OF MANKIND''
alternative spellings: Alexane, Alezane...
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by maryam6(f): 12:47pm On Oct 29, 2014
maryam means d mother of prophet isah (jesus) (pbuh)
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by padeolu: 12:55pm On Oct 29, 2014
Peter (chephas in Hebrew) means rock
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 12:58pm On Oct 29, 2014
Good one!
maryam6:
maryam means d mother of prophet isah (jesus) (pbuh)
Maryam is Arabic Variant of Mary (which is an Hebrew name)... She was actually the mother of Jesus but Maryam/Mary actually means ''BITTER''
alternative spellings: Mariam (Arabic), Maria (French), Mare (Irish)
but Marie is French meaning ''GIFT FROM GOD''
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by maryam6(f): 1:09pm On Oct 29, 2014
[quote
author=DrPaulB post=27550915]Good one! Maryam is Arabic
Variant of Mary (which is an Hebrew name)... She was actually the mother
of Jesus but Maryam/Mary actually means ''BITTER''
alternative spellings: Mariam (Arabic), Maria (French), Mare (Irish)
but Marie is French meaning ''GIFT FROM GOD''
[/quote] And wat is d opposite of bitter?
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 1:15pm On Oct 29, 2014
padeolu:
Peter (chephas in Hebrew) means rock
[b] fantastic! In addition ''Peter is name of the biblical fisherman and apostle. Had impulsive nature and rocklile faith... According to *catholic tradition* he is the first pope...
Alternative spellings: petua, perpetuus, perren, are French forms... Pete (English)... Petr (Czech)
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by culata: 1:17pm On Oct 29, 2014
my is immaculate means(perfectly clean,pure or spotless)imaculate heart of mary pary for us
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 1:18pm On Oct 29, 2014
maryam6:
And wat is d opposite of bitter?
sweet I guess
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by maryam6(f): 1:22pm On Oct 29, 2014
DrPaulB:
sweet I guess
dat is d meaning. do u agree?
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 1:24pm On Oct 29, 2014
maryam6:
dat is d meaning. do u agree?
if U say so, but the meanin of a name can't be changed, only a name can be changed
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 1:26pm On Oct 29, 2014
culata:
my is immaculate means(perfectly clean,pure or spotless)imaculate heart of mary pary for us
[b] alternative spelling: Immaculada (Spanish), the immaculate conception[b]
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by maryam6(f): 1:26pm On Oct 29, 2014
[quote
author=DrPaulB post=27551553] if U say so, but the meanin of a name
can't be changed, only a name can be changed
[/quote] lol am jst joking.
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 1:32pm On Oct 29, 2014
maryam6:
lol am jst joking.
wow! Really? Amusing, lol
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 2:23pm On Oct 29, 2014
Jennifer means Fair One
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by padeolu: 2:26pm On Oct 29, 2014
Jennimma:
Jennifer means Fair One
But you are not fair sad
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by padeolu: 2:28pm On Oct 29, 2014
DrPaulB:
[b] fantastic! In addition ''Peter is name of the biblical fisherman and apostle. Had impulsive nature and rocklile faith... According to *catholic tradition* he is the first pope...
Alternative spellings: petua, perpetuus, perren, are French forms... Pete (English)... Petr (Czech)
oh wow! Thanks..
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by valmunich(m): 2:38pm On Oct 29, 2014
Valentine.... Healthy, vigorous and strong
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 10:39pm On Oct 29, 2014
padeolu:
oh wow! Thanks..
U welcom bro
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 10:50pm On Oct 29, 2014
Jennimma:
Jennifer means Fair One
Yea, Jennifer actually means Fair One... Which is a variant of Guinevere... In Arthurian Mythology, Guinevere was Arthur's Queen
alternative spellings: Jen, Jenny, Jane, Jenna...
But Jane in Hebrew means ''GIFT FROM GOD'' and Janney means ''GOD HAS BEEN GRACIOUS'' a variant of Joan...
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 10:52pm On Oct 29, 2014
DrPaulB:
Yea, Jennifer actually means Fair One... Which is a variant of Guinevere... In Arthurian Mythology, Guinevere was Arthur's Queen
alternative spellings: Jen, Jenny, Jane, Jenna...
But Jane in Hebrew means ''GIFT FROM GOD'' and Janney means ''GOD HAS BEEN GRACIOUS'' a variant of Joan...
thats correct dear. U did your research well
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 11:01pm On Oct 29, 2014
Jennimma:

thats correct dear. U did your research well
[b] thanks Pulchritude [b]

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Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 11:02pm On Oct 29, 2014
DrPaulB:
[b] thanks Pulchritude [b]
btw,i'd love for you to support me. I believe u've seen my signature.*smiles*
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 11:08pm On Oct 29, 2014
valmunich:
Valentine.... Healthy, vigorous and strong
yea Valentine means ''STRONG, HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, BRAVE...''
It is a Spanish name having variant as Valentinus... The name of more than 50 saints and 3 Roman Emperors
alternative spellings: Valen (English), Valente, Valentia, Valentiano, Valentin...(all Spanish), The Italian form is Valentino, while the Latin form is Valencia...
That's where the English word ''VALIANT'' came from... Sorry, I am late, went somewhere

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Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 11:08pm On Oct 29, 2014
Lilian means a flower(lily flower)
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 11:10pm On Oct 29, 2014
Jennimma:

btw,i'd love for you to support me. I believe u've seen my signature.*smiles*
Ok dear, Lemme C what I can find

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Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 11:22pm On Oct 29, 2014
nnekamezor:
Lilian means a flower(lily flower)
Yea, Lilian (French) means the Lily Flower which represents INNOCENCE, PURITY, AND BEAUTY...
Alternative spellings: Lili and Liliane are French too, while Liliana and Liliannna are both Latin Forms
Re: What Does Your Name (foreign) Really Mean? by Nobody: 11:27pm On Oct 29, 2014
DrPaulB:
Yea, Lilian (French) means the Lily Flower which represents INNOCENCE, PURITY, AND BEAUTY...
Alternative spellings: Lili and Liliane are French too, while Liliana and Liliannna are both Latin Forms
Hmmm, kool. Tnx fr d info i didnt know wat d flower represented

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