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olive tree
Englishdivine gift
Englishgift of God, gift of Yahweh
Spanishstrength of the Lord
Hebrewdetermined helmet-wearer, warrior protector
Englishson of the south
Hebrewdivine judge
Englishname of God
Englishwho resembles God
Englishthe Lord is my God
Greekyouthful, downy-bearded
LatinGod will increase, he will add
Hebrewgift of Yahweh
Hebrewunbranded cattle, one who stands alone
Americanhe will laugh, he laughs
Englishhero of God, man of God
Englishfrom the Antonius Roman family
Englishthe Lord heals
Hebrewsupplanter, one who follows at the heel
Brazilian Portuguesethe Lord saves
Hebrewmay God deliver
Hebrewfrom the western farmstead
Englishone who carries the divine
Greekcrooked river, winding stream
Scottishfrom Hadria, of the Adriatic
Latinanointed one
EnglishGod has given
Englishbrave as a wild boar
Englishbright, splendid
Spanishborn on Sunday
Italiannoble, mighty of God
Hebrewmaster, conqueror
Englishcrowned with laurel, symbol of victory
Italianvictory of the people
Englishdescended from James, meaning supplanter
Americanson of the home ruler
Americangift of Yahweh
Italianbeloved, may God protect
Spanishmessenger of God
Hebrewmy God is the Lord
Englishgift of God, gift of Yahweh
SpanishJehovah is God; the Lord is my God
Englisheternal
African Americanvictory of the people
GreekYahweh remembers
Englishchosen savior
Americanfather of many nations
Jewishlord, master
Americanone who glorifies God
EnglishGod has healed
SpanishGod apportions, assigned by God
Hebrewmy messenger, my angel
AmericanGod will hear
SpanishLord
AmericanGod is my God
Spanishthe glorified one
Arabicbright, shining castle
SpanishGod is my strength
Jewishelf counsel, supernatural wisdom
Englishappointed by God
Englishwhole, universal power
Englishfrom Attica, man of Athens
EnglishGod prevails; God persists
JewishGod is good; Yahweh is good
GermanRoman pilgrim
Italianborn of fire
Scottishdivine messenger
ItalianGod is salvation, YHWH saves
Spanishthe anointed one's follower
Spanishlight of heaven
Englishfriendly, allies, friend
Americansuperlative of magnus (great)
Englishgreat warrior, one who cuts down
Englishgift of the Lord
Scandinaviandescendant of the dark one
Irishfrom the people (damos)
Frenchdear one of God
AmericanGod is with us
Spanishdaring expedition
Spanishson of Andrew (manly)
Americanfather is exalted
Arabicholy, sacred one
Italiandescendant of Ceallachán
Irishassociated with the church
Irishbrave and powerful
SpanishGod of the people
Hebrewmoon
African Americanfree, liberated
Americandowny-bearded, youth
Romanof Mars, warrior
Italianservant, shepherd
Italianheart, courage
Spanishstrength, manly beauty
Americanman of peace
Hebrewdivine healer
Italianpeace power
Englisharmy man, soldier
Italiancrooked nose
ScottishYahweh is my God
Hebrewof the Fabian family
Germanof Mars, dedicated to Mars
Spanishcrown, wreath
Spanishstrife, war
Irishflame of God
Jewishstrife, war
Irishhealed by God
African-Americangift of Yahweh
Germanfamous ruler
Spanishdefender, protector
Greekof the gens Lucia (light)
Englishfair, white, bright
Irishpossibly from a- (not) + treo (tremble)
Americanlion man
Spanishdark warrior
Irishsun
Italianaltar/hearth of God
Hebrewnoble
Spanishgift of Yahweh
Englishdivine peace
Englishson, born of
Spanishnoble, freeborn youth
Spanishprince, commander
Swahiliever awake
Englishgift, from the sea
Englishhome ruler
Spanishpraiseworthy, laudable
Arabicof the Lord, belonging to God
Italiangreat, venerable, majestic
Englishbright fame, shining glory
Italianyoung lion
Englishhandsome, beautiful
African-Americanarmy man, soldier
Spanishof the ancient Roman Cassia gens
Englishbear, bear king
Spanishof the Caspian Sea
Englishmy God is God
Hebrewvictorious people, conquering nation
Russianinvented name, no established etymology
Americangreatest one
Spanishbrave with a spear
Spanishpraiseworthy, highly praised
Muslimone deserving of praise
Arabicdescendant of Jove (Jupiter)
SpanishGod is salvation, Yahweh saves
AmericanGod's helper (ezer + El)
Jewishsettlement of the prince
Americanof the Cassian family (Roman gens)
EnglishGod the highest (variant interpretation)
Swahili-speaking Africanmodern elaboration of Jason
Americancool breeze over the mountains
Hawaiianwealthy, rich
Italianconquering, victorious
Spanishdivine staff, royal pillar
Spanishbrave one, he who stands strong
African AmericanYahweh is my flame
HebrewGod has helped
Hebrewbrave lion, lion-strong
Germanservant of God
Hebrewyounger, the son
Americanbeautiful friend, fair friend
Frenchfrom Amiens (France)
Englishgarden, vineyard
Italianfirst zodiac sign, new beginnings
Americanyouthful, downy-bearded
FrenchGod's peace, divine peace
Americanconquering, victorious
Italianpure, without blemish
Indiansavior, one who saves
Spanishwho is like God (rhetorical — no one)
Spanishvictory of the people
Greeklet God be praised
Hebrewwhom God helps
Hebrewhe who holds firm the good
Persianvigorous, flourishing
Frenchnoble, bright
Spanishsupplanter's son
Americanelf warrior
Spanishnoble and eager, ready for battle
Spanishbenevolent warrior
Scottishelf counsel, wise counselor
Italianslave of Allah
Arabicnoble, honorable
IndianGod sees, God is my strength
Hispanicsource of joy
Africanone who struggles with God
BrazilianGod is salvation
AmericanSaint Anne
Spanishspeed of God
Americanthe pure and selected
Arabicvigor and power
Englishson of the wealthy guardian
Americandetermined guardian
Spanishglory of the land
Italianever high, the highest
Englishpraise
Englishmy God is salvation
Englishgift of God
SpanishYahweh has created
Americansilver
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