Exotic Names: For the New Millennium - Softcover

Jones, Allisun

9780965733847: Exotic Names: For the New Millennium

Softcover

ISBN 10: 096573384X ISBN 13: 9780965733847

Publisher: Neoteric Publications, 2003

'Kallea' :[Kah-lee-ah]"Beauty".w(Greek), is one of the 5,000 wonderful new names in this great reference book. Exotic Names are drawn from research with native shcolars in over 40 languages to ensure accurate pronunciations and meanings. Their positive meanings make this a unique collection, particularly chosen for how they will sound as a first or second name. For in combination they blend for a deeper metaphor, examples, "Kallea Shanay' :[Kah-lee-ah Shah-nay]"Beauty Walks"w(Greek & Ixil Maya), for a girl, and 'Bronik Troen' :[Bruh-nihk Troo-ehn]"Armored Faith".m(Russian & Swedish), for a boy. The original names of some familiar ones are also given, such as, 'Elizabeth' was originally, 'Elisheva' :[El-lee-sheh-vah]"God is my Oath" 3D 'El:"God" + 'Sheva':"Promise"(Hebrew). All the names are listed in one singular alphabetical order, with gender designation symbols. This is to facilitate root words being the source of names for both girls and boys, such as, 'Dobrya & Dobren' :[Doh-bree-ah, Doh-brehn] or the familiar, 'Ariella & Ariel'. There is also a phonetic key, language locator, and cross-reference section in the Appendices, which is full of fascinating lists and useful information on languages.

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From the Publisher:

This excellent book provides inspiring information the other baby name books on the market do not, with root words, pronunciations, and combinations of the sacred and profound. It is the ultimate reference for expectant parents and others seeking to demystify the search for a new kind of name!

From the Author:

This work is the product of my fascination with global cultures, their languages, and the history and migration of names. It was incredible to study with scholars from all around the world, all of whom spoke with pride for their homelands, finding beauty and hope possible everywhere. I found the true meanings of many names and how to navigate through their sources, learning what were variations on Bible names or truly ancient ones. It felt like I was discovering gems, each metaphor exquisite when I held them in the light.

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