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divine gift
Englishson of the south, youngest son
Hebrewman from Sebaste
Englishdefender of men
GreekSaint James
Spanishunbranded cattle (etymological origin)
Americanbearer of Christ, Christ-carrier
Greekfollower of Christ; anointed one
EnglishGod has given
Englishbrave as a lion
ItalianGod will uplift, exalt
Hebreweager, industrious
Italianpeople's champion, victorious
Englishson of the home ruler
AmericanGod is gracious
Italiangift of God
Hebrewking's town
AmericanGod is with us
Hebrewdefender of the people
Spanishpraiseworthy, highly praised
Arabicsettlement of the raven's people; raven-town
Americangreatest Aemilian (of the Aemilian family)
SpanishFree
SpanishChrist-follower
Europeanfollower of Christ, Christian
SpanishGod will strengthen
Spanishdescendant of the dark one
Irishdaring expedition
Spanishson of Andrew (manly)
Americanlover of churches
Irishlittle star
Englishfree man, freeholder of land
Americankeeper of horses, horse servant
Americanfavored by the gods
Latinpeaceful ruler
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
LatinGod has given
Englishprotector of mankind
Italianof the Lord, belonging to God
Italiangreat, venerable, majestic
Englisharrow maker
EnglishGod has remembered
Hebrewgreatest of the Aemilians
Germanthe praised one
Muslimone deserving of praise
Arabicprince's town
Americanfrom Mauritania, North African
Spanishgift of God
Hebrewson of Jeffrey, son of God's 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
Jewishthe one who saves
Italiangift from God
Americanprotector of mankind
Scottishlong stone settlement
Englishwell-spoken
Englishcrooked mouth, wry-mouthed
Scottishbelonging to Mars, the war god
Englishhe will laugh, laughter
Ashkenazi Jewishbiblical hero who saved the Jewish people
Jewishking's meadow, king's clearing
Englishlittle warrior, young Mars
Italianroof maker
Englishherb garden settlement
Englishearth-lover
Greekone who brings relief from sorrow
JewishGomeric's mountain, power mountain
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
ItalianGod is gracious
ItalianGod has given
Hebrewof the Terentius clan
Americanbear strength
Spanishprotected by Yahweh
Jewishdweller by the cliff ford
Englishcrooked nose (Cameron root)
African-Americansoaring vessel, sky wanderer (symbolic)
Americanfree man
Italianshining hostage
Italianfrom Germany
Americanbearer of Christ
Spanishof the Sabbath, Sunday child
Frenchexalted, high, noble
Arabicfrom the Roman gens Terentia
EnglishGod is gracious
Italianwolf path, the way of the wolf
Germanprophet-king of wisdom
Arabicpart of Lord Shiva
Indian HinduYahweh has given
Englishvictory of the people
Englishfrom Clare (Suffolk)
Englishhome power, estate ruler
Dutchnoise, tumult
Welshbrave as a wild boar
Englishfirm, unwavering
EnglishGod has comforted; YHWH consoles
Latinolittle warrior; little of Mars
Spanishcoined name; possibly edge-land dweller (via Kent)
African Americanpraised, praiseworthy
Muslimruler of peace
Englishpossibly from Arabic qamar (moon)
African Americandefender of men
Polishmay God give increase
Italianyoung wolf
Englishworshipper of Al-Rahman
Arabiccarrier of the anointed one
Spanishfrom the Egnatius family name
Catholicof the angel, messenger of God
Italian-AmericanYHWH is gracious
Latin Americanliberator of men
Spanishpierce the valley
Englishsteep hill meadow
AmericanGod sees, beholding God
Hebrewpowerful peace
Italianwise ruler, counsel power
Spanishman of peace, peaceful one
Arabicbear warrior
Spanishson of Garret, son of the spear bearer
Americanconsecrated by augury
Frenchcommendable
Arabicvenerable, revered
Frenchpebbly place, bald clearing
Americansmall gift of God
Catholicson of Kenneth / son of Coinneach
Scottishprotector of men
Englishstrong boar
Spanishpart of Rudra, fragment of Shiva
Indianglory-power
Englishanointed one (follower)
Latinrules with peace/fame
Russiandescendant of Jenkin
Englishbright homestead, bright town
Englishfrom the kaupa (trading) land
Englishof the eighth
RomanGod is gracious
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)
Jewishof the forest, wooded
Englishdefender of men
FrenchGod is salvation, Yahweh saves
Jewishof Mars, warrior
African Americangreatest
Germanhorn, strong-willed
Romanholy name, name of God
Spanishpebbly place, stony path
Englishfrom Laurentum; laurel-crowned
Frenchliberator of men; freer of man
Englishone who has accomplished their goal
Indianone who loves God
Greekhome ruler, lord of the estate
Americanwhite field, white acre
Englishson of the spear-ruler (Gerald = Geirald)
Irishwise protector
Spanisheighth
RomanBroken land, marshy area
Americansea monster, coiled serpent
Hebrewmy messenger, my angel
Hebrewbook of the law
Jewishson of good fortune, favored son
Jewishnobleman, member of the patrician class
Spanishmodern American invention combining Da- prefix ...
Americansupplanter (via Jacob/James)
Spanishsettlement on a Roman road, farm on the paved way
Englishnobleman, marquess, border guardian
Frenchgift from God
Nigeriandefender of men
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