Mythology Names Biblical Names More ... Previous Milan From LatinMediolanum, perhaps derived from Celtic elements meaning"middle of the plain". This is the name of a major city inItaly. more... Please Note At this point this site's collection is small and somewhat uneven. If you know the...
1.thenamesofplaces ManyEnglish-speakingnationsusethenamesoftheirbirthplacesorlivingplacesastheirsurnames,suchasAllington,Ford,London,Scott,etc.Also,therearesomesurnamesoriginatingfromtopography(地形,地貌)andscenery,suchasLake,Lock(湖),Brook(小河),River,Cape(海角),Hall(庄园),Hill,Pond(桥),etc...
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* See Names and Places at the end of this volume for further information. The tree of life, with sacred animals feeding on its fruit-bearing branches, is a common image in the mythology and art of the ancient Near East. Tree Gods and Spirits Another belief about trees sees them as ...
Phoenix is the name of various places around the world, the most well-known being the capital city of Arizona in the United States. It is also used as a surname. Famous bearers: River Phoenix, actor. Joaquin Phoenix, actor. Phoenix/Dark Phoenix, X-Men character. ...
* See Names and Places at the end of this volume for further information. Ivy. The leaves and vine of the ivy, which remain green year round, often symbolize immortality The plant was associated with Dionysus, the Greek god of wine (Roman Bacchus), who wore a crown of ivy and carried ...
This female demon is mentioned in French mythology and is believed to attract people in narrow places and then torment them with cats and owls until they die. Drude This female devil is described in German folklore in the shape of an old woman and is responsible for causing nightmares. ...
Pregnancy Guide Log In Sign UpHome Lists Unusual, Rare, and Unique Baby Names Unusual, rare, unique, and uncommon baby names are more plentiful than ever, as parents turn place names, nature names, surnames, and words into names. We've organized these unusual names of all kinds into lists...
In Christian, late Jewish, and Islamic theology, the devil ("Iblis" to Muslims) is a created being gone wrong. Always masculine, and thus referred to as "he," the devil is not the opposite of God. He is not all-powerful, all-knowing, or able to be in all places at the same time...
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from any of various places in Sicily named Cairo. 334. Colin The name Colin is of Irish origin and means "youth." 335. Joaquin Spanish (Joaquín): from the personal name, Spanish equivalent of Joachim 336. Ezequiel Hebrew: The strength of God 337....