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divine present
Englishson of the south, youngest son
Hebrewfrom Sebastia
Englishdefender of men
Greeksupplanter
Spanishindependent thinker, non-conformist
Americanbearer of Christ, Christ-carrier
Greekanointed one
Englishgift of God
Englishstrong as a lion
ItalianGod will uplift
Hebreweager, industrious
Italianvictory of the people
Englishson of Harry (Henry)
AmericanItalian form of John, gift of God
ItalianGod has given
Hebrewking's town
AmericanGod with humanity
Hebrewprotector of men
Spanishthe glorified one
Arabicsettlement of the raven's people; raven-town
Americangreatest
SpanishFree
SpanishChrist-follower
Europeanthe anointed one's follower
SpanishGod will strengthen
Spanishdescendant of the dark one
Irishbold journey, brave adventurer
Spanishson of Andrew (manly)
Americanlover of churches
Irishlittle star
Englishfree, liberated
Americanmilitary commander, war leader
Americanfavored by the gods
Latinpeace power
EnglishGod has consoled
Hebrewvaliant, brave
Italiangift of Yahweh
Germanbold power, chief ruler
EnglishBrandon's woodland clearing
AmericanYahweh has strengthened
Jewishson of the fair one
Irishson of the lion
Greekfrom Laurentum, laurel-crowned
Latingift of Yahweh
Englishprotector of mankind
Italianof the Lord, belonging to God
Italianconsecrated, increased
Englishone who crafts arrows
EnglishGod has remembered
Hebrewgreatest of the Aemilians
Germanpraiseworthy, highly praised
Muslimone deserving of praise
Arabicsettlement of the prince
Americandark-skinned, Moorish
SpanishGod has given
HebrewGod's peace, divine peace
Americanone who conquers
Italiansavior, one who saves
Spanishcandle maker or seller
Englishvigorous, flourishing
Frenchslave of Allah
Arabicappointed by God
SpanishGod's darling
Americandefender of men
Englishresolute protector
Spanishcourageous heart
EnglishGod has remembered
Jewishsavior, rescuer
Italianwho is like God
Americandefender of men
Scottishlong stone settlement
Englishwell-spoken
Englishcrooked mouth, wry-mouthed
Scottishlittle warrior, young Mars
Englishhe will laugh, laughter
Ashkenazi Jewishfollower/servant of Marduk (Babylonian deity)
Jewishking's meadow, king's clearing
Englishlittle warrior, young Mars
Italianone who thatches roofs
Englishleek farm village
Englishearth-lover
Greekone who brings relief from sorrow
Jewishman of power on the hill
Englishgolden, gilded, of gold
Roman/Latinfollower of Christ
Scandinavianfollower of Christ
Italianskill acquired through experience
Englishcarrier, one who bears
Americantruly brave
Scottishpowerful ruler
EnglishGod has remembered
ArabicGod is with us
Hebrewhe who causes distress
Greekbearer of Christ
Englishfree man, Frenchman
Italianlight, illumination
Italiangift of God
Hebrewof the Terentius clan
Americanbear strength
Spanishprotected by Yahweh
Jewishdweller by the cliff ford
Englishinvented elaboration of Kameron
African-Americanrigid airship (named for Count Ferdinand von Ze...
Americanfree man
Italianshining hostage
Italianfrom Germany
Americanbearer of Christ
Spanishof the Sabbath, Sunday child
Frenchexalted, high, noble
Arabicfrom the Roman gens Terentia
Englishgift of Yahweh
Italianwolf path, the way of the wolf
Germanman of peace, peaceful one
Arabicpart of Lord Shiva
Indian HinduYahweh has given
Englishpeople's champion, victorious one
Englishfrom Clare (Suffolk)
Englishhome power, estate ruler
Dutchsad, melancholy (folk etymology)
Welshstrong like a boar
Englishfirm, unwavering
EnglishGod has comforted; YHWH consoles
Latinolittle warrior; little of Mars
Spanishinvented modern name with strong sonic appeal
African Americanthe commended one
Muslimpeaceful ruler
Englishpossibly from Arabic qamar (moon)
African Americanprotector of mankind
Polishmay God give increase
Italianyoung wolf
Englishservant of the Most Merciful
Arabicbearer of Christ
Spanishfiery, ardent
Catholicof the angel, messenger of God
Italian-AmericanYHWH is gracious
Latin Americanliberator of men
Spanishhard spear (from Welsh Peredur)
Englishfrom the burnt clearing
AmericanGod sees, beholding God
Hebrewpeaceful ruler
Italianpowerful decision-maker
Spanishwholeness, peace
Arabicbright warrior, famous warrior
Spanishfortified place, protection
Americanconsecrated by augury
Frenchcommendable
Arabicvenerable, revered
Frenchpebbly place, bald clearing
AmericanGod is gracious and humble
Catholichandsome one, bright fire
Scottishprotector of men
Englishstrong boar
Spanishportion of the storm god
Indianfamous ruler
Englishanointed one (follower)
Latinruler of the world
Russianson of Jen (John)
Englishsettlement by the sea
Englishfrom the kaupa (trading) land
Englishof the eighth
RomanYahweh is merciful
Italianrocky stream
Americanservant of Marduk
Jewishpage boy, herald
AmericanGod has given
Englishson of the home ruler
Scottishbright fame, shining might
Spanishson of my sorrow (original birth name Ben-Oni)
Jewishdweller in the woods
Englishdefender of men
FrenchGod is salvation, Yahweh saves
Jewishof the field, strong
African Americanthe very greatest
Germanhorn, strong-willed
Romansacred name
SpanishEnglish place name surname
Englishvictory; honor
Frenchone who sets free
Englishhe whose purpose is fulfilled
Indianfriend of God, beloved by God
Greekhome ruler, lord of the estate
Americanwhite field, white acre
Englishson of Gerald
Irishcounsel guardian
Spanisheighth
RomanBroken land, marshy area
Americangreat whale or sea creature
Hebrewmessenger of God
Hebrewrelating to the Levites, priestly tribe
Jewishson of good fortune, favored son
Jewishnobleman, member of the patrician class
Spanishmodern American invention combining Da- prefix ...
AmericanSaint James, contraction of Santo Jacobo
Spanishsettlement on a Roman road, farm on the paved way
Englishnobleman, marquess, border guardian
Frenchgift from God
Nigerianprotector of mankind
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