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fortunate, prosperous
Jewishdefender of men
Greekfrom the Antonius Roman family
EnglishLittle fire; born of fire
Irishmessenger of God, divine messenger
Spanishwarrior, strong man
Greekfrom Hadria, of the Adriatic
Latindivine reward
Swedishhigh, elevated
Englishgreat, magnificent
Englishspeech, tree-top (Hebrew)
Arabicman, human being
Hebrewhe who carries the heavens
Greekfrom the Artorius family
Englishmagic dignity
Englishnoble, mighty of God
Hebrewbowman, one who shoots arrows
Englishof uncertain origin, possibly barberry hill
Englishunity; the best; one
Americanhandsome
Englisheternal
African Americanpriceless, of inestimable worth
Italianprotector of men
Spanishash tree town
Englishwarrior, strong man
Spanishfather of many nations
Jewishprotector of people
Englishhandsome young man
Americanlittle fire
Americanbreath, vapor, impermanence
EnglishGod is my strength
Jewishelf counsel, supernatural wisdom
Englishfrom Attica, man of Athens
Englishdivine messenger
Italianbane, destruction (war god)
Greekexalted, noble, high
Arabicprecious and brave
Britishman
Frenchson of Andrew (manly)
Americaneagle
Hebrewfavored by the gods
Latinstrength, manly beauty
Americanarmy man, soldier
ItalianYahweh is my God
Hebrewhealer, physician
Hebrewdefender, protector
Greekstrong man, warrior
Englishfearless, not cowardly
Americancreated from red earth
SpanishGod has helped
Hebrewaltar/hearth of God
Hebrewnoble and ready
Spanishone who sees clearly
Muslimruler, leader
Swahiliprotector of mankind
Italianconsecrated, increased
Englisharmy man, soldier
Spanishhandsome, cheerful
Englishwise protector
Englishbear, bear king
Spanishwhite, clear, bright
Indianman, warrior
Basquewarrior, strong fighter (fan interpretation)
Americannoble bright (adal + beraht)
EnglishGod is my help, help of God
JewishGod has helped
Hebrewworthy of the highest praise
Arabicpeaceful, tranquil sound
Indianservant of God
Hebrewpraiseworthy, highly commended
Arabicloved, beloved
Englishcarried by God
Jewishfirst zodiac sign, new beginnings
Americanfather of height
Jewishgift of God, blessed one
Indianangel of death
Hebrewbelonging to the immortals
Englishnoble, bright
Spanishelf warrior
Spanishnoble and eager, ready for battle
Spanishgolden
Italianwarrior lion
Hebrewelf counsel, wise counselor
Italianslave of Allah
Arabicnoble, honorable
Indiannoble friend, elf friend
Englishdefender of men
Englishmanly, brave, strong
Swedishash tree settlement
Americanwise counselor
Englishfather of light
Hebrewfather figure, patriarch
Hebrewnoble, handsome
ScottishYahweh has created
Americanof Ares, warrior-like
Persianto increase, augur
Spanishlucky, fortunate
Arabicprotector of mankind
EnglishGod has strength, the strength of God
African Americanprotector of mankind
Scottishbold, mighty
Hebreweager for battle
Spanishprince, commander, ruler
Arabicgreat forest, eagle valley
Englishprotector of men
Italianaspen tree, quaking poplar
Americaneagle
Germannoble elder
Italianborn of fire
Irishknower of the Atharvaveda
Indianlove and goodness
Japaneseexalted father (earlier form Abram)
Jewishfather of peace
Americanruler, leader
African-Americanlion, brave one
Turkishborn of a pot, pot-born sage
Indianevening, twilight, the pleasant time of day
Jewishmost merciful, most compassionate
Arabicperfect, unblemished
Indianwarrior
Greekruler of all, universal ruler
Germanicgolden, gilded, of gold
Roman/Latinash tree
Englishriver (from Celtic afon)
Americantruly brave
Scottishblessed, fortunate
Arabicman from Hadria
Frenchlion
TurkishGod is my ornament
Hebrewenlightened, bright, intelligent
Turkishhe who causes distress
Greekimmortal, eternal
Indianloved by God
Spanishaspirations, wishes
Swahililover of God
Germandivine protection
Germaneternal, immortal
Americanof Armenian land, Armenian man
Persianking of beasts, symbol of Judah
Hebrewpath, movement of the sun
South Asian Muslimincomparable, singular
Indianintimacy, warmth
Arabicson of Hans/John
Englishlife-giving
Islamicalder tree
Englishshoulder, axle (folk etymology)
Norwegiancastle, fortress, palace
Hebrewflower
Germanall-knowing, judicious
African-Americanfather of God
Hebrewbuilder, one who populates
Arabicshortened form of Aristotle: best purpose
Greeksettler, one who stays in a place
Arabicprotected by God
Jewishold town, settlement
Englishpath to the sea
Hawaiianeast settlement, eastern village
Englishwish, longing, desire
South Asianinvented name; possibly son of the fearless one
Americanfrom the moon
Turkishwhite, silver
Dutchradiance of the dawn
Indianof the Antonius clan
Frenchpeace, calm
ArmenianGod is my father
Hebrewlamplight, torch
Japanesesafe, secure
Arabicnoble wolf
Spanishgoddess of the hunt and moon
Greekprotector of the people
Scottishstrong through God
African Americanword name from archery term
Americanprotector of mankind
Polishpledge, oath
Irishfather of a multitude
Yiddishstrong as an eagle
GermanGod, divine master
Hebrewworshipper of Al-Rahman
Arabicthe almighty (divine attribute)
Arabicdawn, morning light
Indianruler of supernatural beings
Englishhelped by God
Hebrewsky, ambiance
Hebrewfather of peace
Americanflower (disputed folk etymology)
Englishdear, beloved
Arabicconsecrated by augury
Frenchworshipper, devotee
Arabicfather of peace
Scandinavianhelped by God, God has helped
Arabicsettlement by the ash trees
Americanhigh mountain, exalted
Jewishone who creates art
Americanbird, one who flies
Frenchlion
Arabicdivine fragment
Indianprotector of men
Englishat another time
Americaneagle ruler
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