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motion, wandering
Hebrewsupplanter, one who follows at the heel
Englishgift of Yahweh
Spanishthe Lord is my God
Hebrewson of the south
Hebrewassociated with, united
Hebrewstrong, powerful
Jewishsupplanter
Englishdivine judge
Englishname of God
Englishwho resembles God
Englishpermanent, long-lived
Englishfortunate, prosperous
JewishYahweh is gracious
Englishthe Lord is my God
GreekSaint James
Spanishbeloved, dear
HebrewGod will add, God will increase
Hebrewgift of God
Hebrewson of Jack
EnglishTwin
EnglishHe will laugh; laughter
EnglishSupplanter; one who follows at the heel
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel ap...
EnglishFrom Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev...
Englishthe Lord heals
Hebrewmay God strengthen
Hebrewsupplanter
Brazilian Portuguesethe Lord saves
Hebrewmay God deliver
HebrewGod has heard
Americanhe gave
HebrewGod is gracious
Scottishmountain of strength; exalted
EnglishGod has given
Englishwho is like God?
EnglishGod will increase
Spanishascended, high
HebrewGod will uplift, exalt
Hebrewprince, commander
Arabicman, mankind, human
Hebrewdescending
Englishnoble, mighty of God
Hebrewshort form of Jason, the healer
Americanson of James
Americantruth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faith...
EnglishItalian form of John, gift of God
Italiandove
Englishgift of God
Spanishgift of God
ItalianGod has given
Hebrewmessenger of God
Hebrewmy God is the Lord, from Elijah
Englishhighest point, citadel of Jerusalem
Hebrewpraised, he will be praised
Englishgift of God, gift of Yahweh
Spanishson of Jack
Americanpraised, thankful
HebrewGod is with us
Hebrewwealthy
Hebrewwho is like God?
Spanishrock, stone
EnglishGod has remembered
Englishanointed one
Americanfather of many nations
JewishYahweh is God
Englishbreath, vapor, impermanence
EnglishGod has healed
SpanishGod apportions, assigned by God
Hebrewstrong, firm, enduring
Americanmy messenger, my angel
AmericanGod will hear
Spanishmy God is Yahweh
Spanishpriest
Jewish Americanhe has heard, God has heard
EnglishGod is my strength
Jewishflourishing, long-lived
ArabicGod will raise up
Englishdog (symbol of loyalty)
EnglishGod prevails; God persists
JewishGod is good; Yahweh is good
GermanGod is salvation, YHWH saves
SpanishGift from God
Americangreat warrior, one who cuts down
Englishplace of peace, tranquil
Americangift of God, gift of Yahweh
ScandinavianGod strengthens
SpanishGod will establish
Spanishdear one of God
AmericanGod of the people
Hebrewhe who descends, descent
Americanlion
Hebrewrock, stone
Spanishgift of God, praise
Spanishman of peace
Hebrewdivine healer
Italianmay God protect
Englishcomforted by God
Hebrewmy God is Yahweh
HebrewYahweh is merciful
Englishflame of God
Jewishdelight, luxury
Englishhealed by God
African-Americangift of Yahweh
Germanhealer, physician
HebrewGod will add, God will increase
Arabicgift of God
ItalianGod strengthens, Yahweh is my strength
Jewishdrawn out of the water
Jewishman, human being
SpanishGod is with us
Spanishbehold, a son
HebrewGod has helped
Hebrewdrawn out of water
Hebrewlion of God
HebrewGod has given
Englishsun, like the sun
Jewishdrawn out of the water
Spanishdrawn out of water
Arabictoward the sea, seaward
HawaiianGod is gracious
Swedishhandsome, beautiful
ArabicGod has heard
AmericanGod has remembered
Hebrewmy God is God
HebrewGod is gracious
Irishpure, innocent, righteous
Jewishsupplanter, one who follows at the heel
SpanishGod is salvation, Yahweh saves
AmericanGod is my help, help of God
Jewishson of Jack
AmericanGod will add, He shall increase
Jewishsupplanter
EnglishGod is my salvation
Spanishpeace, complete
EnglishGod is gracious
AmericanGod is my judge
AmericanGod has established (via Jachai root)
African Americanname of God
EnglishGod is my light
HebrewGod has helped
Hebrewbald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)
AmericanGod has given
Hebrewservant of God
Hebrewlife, the living
Jewishgarden, vineyard
Italiancarried by God
Jewishexalted father
Jewishtwin
Englishstrength of God
Hebrewlet God be praised
Hebrewtwin
Spanishhelp of God
Hebrewsong, nightingale
Hebrewhe will enlighten, God shines
MexicanGod will increase, God will add
Arabichigh mountain, exalted
HebrewGod sees, God is my strength
Hispanicmountain goat, to ascend
IsraeliGod will uplift
SpanishGod sees
Brazilianshort form of Benjamin: son of the right hand
EnglishGod is salvation
Americanson of Jack
AmericanGod's darling
Americanhelp, helper
Jewishspeed of God
Americanfather of light
Hebrewfather figure, patriarch
Hebrewcourageous heart
Englishmy God is salvation
Englishlaughter
EnglishGod has made, the Lord has done
Americanmy strength is Yahweh
HebrewGod will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)
Americanbehold, a son
JewishGod has strength, the strength of God
African AmericanGod will add, God will increase
Americanson of the right hand
AmericanGod is gracious
AmericanGod is gracious
ItalianGod has remembered
Jewishcity of the moon
Americanwho is like God
Americanwolf
Jewishshining, luminous
Jewishbold, mighty
Hebrewhighest point, God's place
Americanhe who hears, God has heard
JewishGod enlightens, he shines
Spanishgentle, tamed
African-AmericanGod will provide, the Lord sees
Hebrewgift of God, gift of Yahweh
EnglishGod contends, he struggles with God
Hispanicsong, singing bird
Americanone who wrestles with God
Ashkenazi Jewishhe will laugh, laughter
Ashkenazi Jewishfollower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)
Jewishpeace
Jewishcity of God (alternate interpretation)
Jewishacquired, possessed
Englishmay God protect (alternative interpretation)
Jewishfruitful, doubly fruitful
Jewishname of God
JewishGod saves, salvation
Jewishmotion, movement
HebrewGod supports, Yahweh supports
EnglishGod will uplift, God will raise up
EthiopianGod-like
AmericanGod is gracious
Catalanin him there is strength
Hebrewwho is like God
African-Americanmy God is help
Jewishfather of many nations
Jewishheart
Hebrewthe Lord supports
HebrewGod knows
Hebrewone who brings relief from sorrow
JewishGod is gracious
RussianGod is my strength
JewishJames reversed — an ananym honoring the name James
Americanbeloved of God
Jewishgift, offering (via Jesse/Isai)
Latinoevening, twilight, the pleasant time of day
JewishGod is my troop, God is my strength
Jewishdivine might
Hebrewhis excellence, his preeminence
Hebrewgift, present
IsraeliGod is my judge
ItalianGod has remembered, remembered by God
AmericanGod is good
EnglishGod is gracious
Italianhe gave, gift
Americanpermanent, steadfast
Israelisupplanter, one who follows at the heel
Germanvoice of God
Americanwho is like God?
Scandinavianpossession, acquisition
Hebrewsun
Spanishforest, garden
Indianone who hears, God has heard
Hebrewgift of God, gift of Yahweh
SwedishGod sees, God allocates
HebrewGod has helped
Jewishriver (from Celtic afon)
Americanof the Jordan River
Englishdeer, gazelle
Jewishsacred song, hymn
AmericanGod is gracious
Italian-Americanhe shines
Hebrewvision of God
Hebrewtall like a palm tree
African AmericanYahweh saves
HebrewGod saves, Yahweh is salvation
RastafarianGod has remembered
Arabicwine and grain
AmericanGod is with us
Hebrewarcher, one who shoots
ArabicGod is my strength
SpanishGod is my ornament
Hebrewone who supplants, heel-grabber
Jewishmy God is Yahweh
ArabicGod will hear, heard by God
Arabicrock, stone
Frenchelevated, sublime, high
Arabicmy God is Yahweh
Jewishoak tree
HebrewGod exists, gift
Englishstrong, enduring
HebrewGod has given
HebrewGod has built, Yahweh has built
Hebrewto them is life
Hebrewdear one, uncle
Jewishmay God protect
AmericanGod is salvation
Hebrewmy messenger, my angel
Hebrewking of beasts, symbol of Judah
Hebrewmay God protect
AmericanGod is gracious
GermanGod has seen
Americanmy messenger, my angel
AmericanGod has helped
Jewishprotected by Yahweh
Jewishwho is like God?
Irishson of Jens (John)
Englishgenerous, good fortune
ArabicGod is my strength
Jewishmountain goat, ibex
HebrewGod enlightens, He shines
HebrewGod has given, gift
Americanpine tree
HebrewGod has remembered
ArabicGod has remembered
Englishmy messenger, my angel
Hebrewbeloved, dear one
AmericanGod is my strength, God will strengthen
Hebrewbeloved
BrazilianGod will teach
Israelibear
Israelithankful, grateful
Americanpraised (from Judah/Yehuda)
Americanservant of God
JewishGod has remembered
Englishson of Javan, modern invention
Americanfruitful
Spanishpleasantness, delight
Israelitree
Israeligift of God, God is salvation
Jewishcastle, fortress, palace
Hebrewdove
Turkishson of Jack
Americanwarrior, fighter
Irishbelonging to God
Hebrewskilled, expert, proficient
ArabicGod is gracious
Greekson of Jack
AmericanGod will hear
HebrewGod is my father
HebrewYahweh is God
Hebrewgift of God
Hebrewmade by God
Latin AmericanGod is salvation, the Lord saves
Latin Americanprotected by God
Jewishoracle, mouth of the serpent
AmericanGod is gracious
Italianoracle, mouth of brass
Englishname of God
Englishlight of God
Hebrewhe who resembles God (rhetorical)
HebrewGod has given
Englishsupplanter, he who follows at the heel
Americanspear
Americansupplanter, one who replaces another
Americancomforter, consoler (from Menachem)
Ashkenazi JewishGod will increase, God adds
Arabicone who resembles God
AmericanGod has helped
Spanishexalted, high place
Armenianmy father is God
Hebrewson of the south
EnglishGod will increase, God will add
Arabicjoyful song; to sing with joy
IsraeliGod has comforted; YHWH consoles
LatinoGod heals
AmericanGod has strengthened, Yahweh is strength
African Americanpeaceful, tranquil
English-speakingsupplanter, may God protect
AmericanGod is salvation
Americanmay God give increase
Italianflock, herd
Hebrewfather of many nations
Yiddishmy Lord
Hebrewadmirable, hawk-like
Irishpeace, completeness, welfare
HebrewGod is gracious
Hawaiiangarden, orchard; vineyard of God
SpanishGod is my rock
JewishGod is salvation
EnglishGod is gracious
Latin AmericanGod is gracious
Serbianexalted brother
HebrewGod is my strength
Hebrewhelped by God
Hebrewair, atmosphere
HebrewGod sees, beholding God
Hebrewwho is like God? (rhetorical — implying no one)
BasqueGod will increase, God adds
Musliminvented name, possibly faithful or gentle
Americanfarmer, estate steward
Jewishgift of God
Hebreweverlasting, eternal
Hebrewfather of peace
Scandinavianheld by the heel
African-Americanhelped by God, God has helped
Arabictall, upright like a palm tree
Israeliexpulsion, exile (one who wandered)
Jewishjoined, attached
Jewishpeace, peaceful
Jewishhigh mountain, exalted
Jewishdove, peaceful
Arabichigh mountain, exalted
Arabicsong, poem
Spanishwho is like God?
Russianmy help is God
Hebrewlion, lion of God
JewishGod is my strength
JewishGod is gracious (related to Yohanan)
Jewishjudge
EnglishGod contends, God perseveres
Jewishanointed one
Americanservant, worshipper of God
HebrewGod is just, justice of God
Englishthe Lord is my God
Englishexalted one
Hebrewmystery of the divine
Hebrewhe enlightens, God enlightens
AmericanGod will live, may God live
JewishGod is with us
Spanishfriend of Yahweh
Englishrighteous, just
JewishYahweh has shown favor
ItalianGod will save
Cubanhelp, helper
Jewishpeace
Jewishuncle
EnglishGod is gracious
ItalianGod is salvation
Muslimservant of Marduk
Jewishslender, gentle, delicate
Jewishjoy, happiness
Jewishornament of God
HebrewGod helps
Hebrewsupplanter, one who follows at the heel
Americanmy wrestling, my struggle
Jewishflowing down, descend
Americandedicated, trained, initiated
Spanish-speakingGod has given
EnglishGod is gracious
Latin Americanson of my sorrow (original birth name Ben-Oni)
Jewishsheaf of grain; biblical unit of measure
IsraeliGod is brother
HebrewGod has made, made by God
Hebrewbright, radiant
IrishGod has remembered
Americanbelonging to God
Englishso be it, truth, certainty
Africanhigh, exalted
JewishGod is salvation
ChristianGod is salvation, Yahweh saves
JewishGod sees
Spanishgift of God
Italiandove
Arabicto return (to God)
ArabicGod-given, gift of God (Jah element)
African-Americanmy God is Yahweh
Greekmerchant; trader
ArabicGod will increase; God shall add
Arabichighest point, fortified hill
AmericanGod heals, God supports
Americanwho is like God? (no one)
Americanfruitfulness (of the land)
Jewishpine tree
Irisheternal, hidden
Hebrewthankful
Americanof love
Americanacquired, possessed
Englishhelp, strength
AmericanGod has helped
Americanblessed
Hebrewcomfort, consolation
JewishGod will increase
Germansea monster, coiled serpent
Hebrewmy messenger, my angel
Hebrewrelating to the Levites, priestly tribe
Jewishson of good fortune, favored son
JewishGod is gracious
Englishshort form of Israel or Rafael
Hebrewone who returns, repentant
HebrewSaint James, contraction of Santo Jacobo
Spanishprophet, one who prophesies
HebrewGod has upheld, supported by God
African-AmericanGod saves
JewishGod has given
SpanishGod has given
IsraeliGod is my strength
Jewishexalted, high mountain
ArabicGod is my strength, strong man of God
Arabichidden, concealed
Jewishbehold, a son!
Jewishbright, lively (Jay element)
AmericanGod is gracious, YHWH is merciful
Spanishfragrant spice, sweet bark
Americanjoy, laughter of God
Russiangarden, orchard of God
Italianhelper of God
Hebrewgiven by Yahweh
PortugueseGod has given
Americansupplanter, one who follows at the heel
Americanfaithful, trustworthy
Egyptianexalted father
AmericanGod has remembered
Englishmy light
Israelimy God is father
HebrewGod is gracious
SpanishGod is salvation
Hebrewmy people
Arabicgift
Hebrew/Israelivalley
Hebrew/Israelihe laughs, laughter
Englishhe laughs, laughter
JewishGod has remembered
Englishson of the right hand
Englishmoon, born from the moon
ArabicGod is my strength
Latin Americananointed one, savior
African-Americanfather of many nations, father of a multitude
ArabicGreece, land of wine
AmericanGod is my justice
JewishGod prevails
JewishGod supports
Americanwho is like God
SpanishGod has helped
Englishfertile, productive
SpanishGod is my light, my flame is Yahweh
Americantree, oak tree
Israelihis peace, peaceful
Jewishruler's counselor
Americanhigh, enlightened
Hebrewto shout for joy, to sing
JewishGod is gracious
Germanhappy, blessed
Assyrianhe laughs, he will laugh
Englishto return, repentant
Muslimdiminutive of Judith, praised woman
Englishexalted brother, my brother is high
Americanstrong, mighty, heroic
Hebrewpine tree
Americanhealer
AmericanGreece, Ionia (ancient land)
African Americanpeace, wholeness, completeness
Jewishdescendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)
Hebrewbranch, sprout
ChristianGod is with us
Spanishbeloved of God, beloved of Yahweh
Americanmy God is king
Jewishsmall
Americansavior, deliverer
AmericanGod has favored, grace of God
Christianmy God is Yahweh
Americangarden of God, orchard
Americanstone of help
Christianhigh mountain, exalted
Jewishson of excellence, son of distinction
Jewishone who resembles God
AmericanGod has helped
Jewishthankful
Americaneternal, immortal
African Americangift of God, gift of Yahweh
Americanoracle, dark-complexioned
Jewishmodern invented name combining Jay and -ven
Americanopen, wide
SpanishGod has made
HebrewGod is good
Irishtwin
Englishhealer
Latin Americanson of Hans (John)
Scandinavianbeloved, dear one
Englishthe Lord is willing
Hebrewthankful, God has heard
Americanname of God
YiddishGod is gracious
Chinesewho is like God?
JapaneseGod strengthens, God will strengthen
HebrewGod is salvation
Jewishbeloved
ArabicGod is gracious
Englishfather of many nations
West Africanblindness of God
Jewish mysticalmy vision, my sight
Americanservant of God
Hebrewman, human being
Turkishdove
Hebrewworthy of praise, easy living
Americanof the Caspian Sea
EnglishGod has remembered
Spanishwho is like God? (no one!)
HebrewGod will add, God increases
Israeliancient, enduring
IrishGod supports, God heals
Americanmy God is Yahweh
Italiansupplanter, he who grasps the heel
Arabicpossessor, acquirer
Christiangift from God (popular interpretation)
Englishshort form of Isaac
EnglishGod is gracious
Spanishhealer (via Jason/Greek root)
AmericanGod is gracious
Latin AmericanGod is gracious
ItalianGod is gracious
Americanprince, commander, ruler
Arabicjudge, arbiter
Israeligift of God, gift of Yahweh
Portuguesebeloved friend, dear companion
Germangift of God
ItalianGod waits, hope in God
Americanbeginning, origin, creation
Americanwho is like God
Americanpeace, wholeness
Jewishyouth, renewal
IsraeliGod is gracious
Germanfire, light of God
IsraeliGod has helped, Yahweh has helped
Hebrewhairy, rough
Jewishstrength, power, courage
Israeliascent, high
AmericanGod has given, gift of God
IsraeliGod has given, gift of Yahweh
Latin Americanmiracle of God
AmericanGod has helped
JewishGod strengthens, Yahweh strengthens
Hebrewgenerosity, nobility, virtue
Turkisheloquent, verbose speaker
Hebrewlittle fire, flame
Irishmay God protect, supplanter
CzechGod is my foundation
Christiandivine beings, gods
Christianson of Jack
Americandeliverer, liberator
Brazilianstrength of God, God is my strength
Americanthe Nubian, the dark-skinned one
Hebrewlamp, light
Jewishthe hidden one
American (LDS)God has healed
Israelidove, peaceful
Arabicwho is like God?
Muslimgift of God, Yahweh has bestowed
EnglishGod has given (via Nathan blend)
Americanhighest point, mountaintop
Jewishmy God
Frenchof the forest (via Silvanus root)
Americanson of Adam
Englishdog (loyal companion)
Americanconsecrated, dedicated to God
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