Greek names tend to have actual meaning — Alexander means 'defender of men,' Sophia means 'wisdom.' They've been borrowed by every culture that came after ancient Greece, which means they feel universal rather than ethnically specific.
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shining light, bright one
dark red, crimson
torch, shining light
gift of God
mother, great one
defender of mankind
lyre, musical instrument
Trojan prince
maiden, young woman
beautiful
beautiful voice
messenger
defender, helper
ring of light
shining light
crown, garland
pure, clear
pearl
defender of men (from Alexandra)
defender of people
island of wild boars (alternative etymology)
defender of mankind
pure, clear
divine messenger
glory, fame
shining upon man
flowing, streaming
messenger
honey, sweet
gracious, merciful
clean, unsullied
farmer, earth-worker
festivity, abundance
moon, light
green gem, the green one
torture (early Greek form Aikaterine)
to warn, admonish
with a web over her face
torch, beacon
brave, strong, manly
bright, shining light
defender of mankind
gift of God
forest, wood
woman from Mount Cynthus
sun
manifestation of God
beautiful
manly, brave
summer
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