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Ava (given Name)
Ava is a feminine given name in English and in other languages. Its recent popularity may be linked to a number of celebrity babies of the 1990s, some of whom were ultimately named after American actress Ava Gardner (1922–1990). Origin The medieval name ''Ava'' is an abbreviation of a Germanic name containing the first element ''aw-'', of uncertain meaning. Old High German (8th to 9th centuries) dithematic feminine names with this element include ''Avagisa, Avuldis, Awanpurc, Auwanildis''. Saint Ava was a 9th-century princess, daughter of Pepin II of Aquitaine. Ava (poet), Ava was also the name of a medieval German woman poet. This name is the origin of the Norman French name of Aveline, which in turn gave rise to the English given name of Evelyn (name), Evelyn. As evidence for the name is lacking between the later medieval and the modern period, the ''A Dictionary of First Names, Oxford Dictionary of First Names'' supposes that it was coined anew as a modern innovation, pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avelina
Avelina is a female first name. History The name was borrowed into the Russian language as "" (''Avelina'').Petrovsky, p. 33 Its diminutives include Avelinka (), Lina (), and Ava (). In Latin languages, the name may have been latinized from Proto-Germanic languages. It may be a diminutive of the name Avila. Notable people * Avelina Landín (1919-1991), Mexican singer * Avelina Mouzo Leis (1904-2017), Spanish supercentenarian * Avelina de Fortibus, latinized name of the British Aveline de Forz, Countess of Aumale (1259-1274) See also *Aveline, a last name *Evelyn (name) *Eileen Eileen ( or ) is an Irish feminine given name anglicised from Eibhlín and may refer to: People Artists *Eileen Agar (1899–1991), British Surrealist painter and photographer *Eileen Fisher (born 1950), clothing retailer and designer *Eileen ..., a given name References Notes Sources *Н. А. Петровский (N. A. Petrovsky). "Словарь русских личных имён" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aventin (given Name)
Aventin (russian: Авенти́н) is an old and uncommon Russian male first name.Petrovsky, p. 34 Its feminine version is Aventina. The name is derived from ''Aventinus'', which is the Latin name of the Aventine Hill, one of the hills on which the city of Rome was built. The diminutives of "Aventin" are Aventinka (), Ava (), Venya (), Vena (), and Tina (). The patronymic A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based on the given name of one's father, grandfather (avonymic), or an earlier male ancestor. Patronymics are still in use, including mandatory use, in many countries worldwide, alt ...s derived from "Aventin" are "" (''Aventinovich''; masculine) and "" (''Aventinovna''; feminine). References Notes Sources *Н. А. Петровский (N. A. Petrovsky). "Словарь русских личных имён" (''Dictionary of Russian First Names''). ООО Издательство "АСТ". Москва, 2005. {{Given name, cat=Russ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avenir (given Name)
Avenir (russian: Авени́р) is a Russian Christian male first name.Superanskaya, p. 22 Its feminine version is Avenira.Petrovsky, pp. 33–34 The name is derived from the Biblical Hebrew word ''abnēr'', meaning ''father (god) is light''. Its colloquial variant is Venir (). The diminutives of "Avenir" are Avenirka (), Ava (), Venya (), Vena (), Vira (), and Vera (). The patronymic A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based on the given name of one's father, grandfather (avonymic), or an earlier male ancestor. Patronymics are still in use, including mandatory use, in many countries worldwide, alt ...s derived from "Avenir" are "" (''Avenirovich''; masculine) and its colloquial form "" (''Avenirych''), and "" (''Avenirovna''; feminine). See also * Abner (name) References Notes Sources *А. В. Суперанская (A. V. Superanskaya). "Современный словарь личных имён: Сравнение. Прои ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avel
Avel is a male first name. Other definition of Avel is HİLAL Russian first name In the Russian language, "" (''Avel'') is a form of the first name Abel used in biblical contexts.Superanskaya, p. 20 It is also an old and uncommon male first name, derived from the Biblical Hebrew word ''hebel'', meaning ''a gentle breathe''.Petrovsky, p. 33 This is most commonly pronounced “Aye-Vuhl”, though some pronounce it as “Eye-Vehl”. The diminutives of "Avel" are Avelya (), Velya (), Avilya (), Vilya (), and Ava (). The patronymics derived from "Avel" are "" (''Avelevich''; masculine) and "" (''Avelevna''; feminine). People *Avel Enukidze (1877–1937), Georgian Soviet Bolshevik *Avel Gordly Avel Louise Gordly (born February 13, 1947) is an activist, community organizer, and former politician in the U.S. state of Oregon, who in 1996 became the first African-American woman to be elected to the Oregon State Senate. She served in the S ... (b. 1947), US politician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avdey
Avdey (russian: Авде́й) is an uncommonNikonov, p. 96 Russian male first name.Superanskaya p. 21 The Russian language borrowed the name from Byzantine Christianity in the form of Avdiy ( or Superanskaya p. 31), but in the colloquial usage it transformed into "Avdey". "Avdiy" continued to be a form used by the Russian Orthodox Church, having replaced an earlier form Audiy (). The name derives either from the Biblical Hebrew ''obadyā'' (''abdiyāhu''), meaning ''god's slave'', ''god's servant'', or from Greek ''audēis'', meaning ''sonorous'', ''melodious''—from the Biblical prophet Obadiah. The diminutives of "Avdey" include Ava () and Deya (), as well as Avdeyka (), Avdya (), Avda (), Avdyukha (), Avdyusha (), Avdasha (), Avdyunya (), Avdusya (), Avdyusya (), and Adya ().Petrovsky, p. 32 The patronymics derived from "Avdey" are "" (''Avdeyevich''; masculine) and its colloquial form "" (''Avdeich''), and "" (''Avdeyevna''; feminine). Last names Avdon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora (given Name)
Aurora is a feminine given name, originating from the name of the ancient Roman goddess of dawn Aurora.Petrovsky, p. 36 Her tears were said to turn into the morning dew. Each morning she traveled in her chariot across the sky from east to west, proclaiming renewal with the rising of the sun. The Romans also associated the Northern Lights, or the Aurora borealis, with the goddess. Aurora is also traditionally the name of the princess in the fairy tale ''Sleeping Beauty'' and the many works of art it has inspired. The tale of a cursed princess who slept for one hundred years and was awakenened by the kiss of a prince might be considered a modern retelling of the ancient story of Aurora the dawn goddess, whose myths also include stories of a long sleep and an awakening at dawn. It was not in use in the Middle Ages but came into general use in Europe in the 17th century in Sweden, Spain and the Spanish-speaking world and Italy. It was used in the English-speaking world by the 18th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avreya
Avreya (russian: Авре́я) is an old and uncommon Russian female first name.Petrovsky, p. 36 It derives from the Latin Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the ... word ''aurea'', meaning ''golden''. The diminutives of "Avreya" are Ava () and Reya (). References Notes Sources *Н. А. Петровский (N. A. Petrovsky). "Словарь русских личных имён" (''Dictionary of Russian First Names''). ООО Издательство "АСТ". Москва, 2005. {{Given name, cat=Russian feminine given names __NOTOC__ Feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avreliya
Avreliya (russian: Авре́лия) is a Russian non-canonicalPetrovsky, pp. 28 and 36 female first name.Petrovsky, p. 36 Its masculine version is Avrely. In 1924–1930, the name was included into various Soviet calendars, which included new and often artificially created names.Superanskaya, pp. 22 and 277 Its diminutive A diminutive is a root word that has been modified to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, either to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment. A (abbreviated ) is a word-formati ...s include Avrelya (), Relya (), Yelya (), and Ava (). References Notes Sources *Н. А. Петровский (N. A. Petrovsky). "Словарь русских личных имён" (''Dictionary of Russian First Names''). ООО Издательство "АСТ". Москва, 2005. *А. В. Суперанская (A. V. Superanskaya). "Словарь русских имён" (''Dictionary of Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abijah
Abijah ( ') is a Biblical HebrewPetrovsky, p. 35 unisex nameSuperanskaya, p. 277 which means "my Father is Yah". The Hebrew form ' also occurs in the Bible. Old Testament characters Women *Abijah, who married King Ahaz of Judah. She is also called Abi. Her father's name was Zechariah; she was the mother of King Hezekiah *A wife of Hezron, one of the grandchildren of Judah Men * Abijah of Judah, also known as Abijam (, ', "My Father is Yam ea), who was son of Rehoboam and succeeded him on the throne of Judah * A son of Becher, the son of Benjamin * The second son of Samuel. His conduct, along with that of his brother, as a judge in Beersheba, to which office his father had appointed him, led to popular discontent, and ultimately provoked the people to demand a monarchy. * A descendant of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, a chief of the eighth of the twenty-four orders into which the priesthood was divided by David and an ancestor of Zechariah, the priest who was the father o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aviafa
Aviafa (russian: Авиа́фа) is an old and uncommon Russian female first name.Petrovsky, p. 34 The diminutive A diminutive is a root word that has been modified to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, either to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment. A (abbreviated ) is a word-formati ...s of "Aviafa" are Ava () and Afa (). References Notes Sources *Н. А. Петровский (N. A. Petrovsky). "Словарь русских личных имён" (''Dictionary of Russian First Names''). ООО Издательство "АСТ". Москва, 2005. {{Given name, cat=Russian feminine given names __NOTOC__ Feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avgustina
Avgustina (russian: Августи́на) is an uncommon Russian female first name.Nikonov, p. 63 Its masculine versions are AvgustinPetrovsky, p. 32 and Avgust. The name is derived from the Latin word ''augustus'', which means ''majestic'', ''sacred'', and was borrowed by Russians from Byzantine Christianity. Its colloquial forms are Avgusta () (which can also be a separate, albeit related, name) and Gusta (). The name was included into various, often handwritten, church calendars throughout the 17th–19th centuries, but was omitted from the official Synodal Menologium at the end of the 19th century.Superanskaya pp. 23 and 277 In 1924–1930, the name was included into various Soviet calendars,Superanskaya pp. 22 and 277 which included the new and often artificially created names promoting the new Soviet realities and encouraging the break with the tradition of using the names in the Synodal Menologia.Toronto Slavic Quarterly. Елена Душечкина ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
