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The A to Z of Names (Revised and Expanded Edition) is the new, expanded version of the popular reference book that reveals the true meaning of our names. The previous edition explored the origin and meaning of more than 9 000 South African men’s and women’s names. Now, in this expanded version even more names have been added!
The revised and expanded edition:
· Shows how some names reflect the circumstances at the time of birth, the time or day, birth order, parents’ reaction to the birth and appearance or desired characteristics.
· Indicates that there is a strong trend towards using surnames as given names.
· Connects names to occupations, colors, animals or birds; plants, virtues or tasks.
· Includes names of famous persons and feminine forms of masculine names
· Features a section at the back that explores the Christian perspective on the importance of names and the promise it holds.
The A to Z of Names (Revised and Expanded Edition) is a comprehensive and authoritative guide with easy access to the origin and meaning of most South African names and the special promise each name holds.
The revised and expanded edition:
· Shows how some names reflect the circumstances at the time of birth, the time or day, birth order, parents’ reaction to the birth and appearance or desired characteristics.
· Indicates that there is a strong trend towards using surnames as given names.
· Connects names to occupations, colors, animals or birds; plants, virtues or tasks.
· Includes names of famous persons and feminine forms of masculine names
· Features a section at the back that explores the Christian perspective on the importance of names and the promise it holds.
The A to Z of Names (Revised and Expanded Edition) is a comprehensive and authoritative guide with easy access to the origin and meaning of most South African names and the special promise each name holds.
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About the Author:
Isebell Gauché has a post graduate diploma in Information Science. She has been involved in numerous research studies, both full-time and on a freelance basis. More recently, Isebell has turned her attention to genealogical studies and conducted studies for a number of families, as well as the origin of names.
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- PublisherStruik Inspirational Gifts
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1415312850
- ISBN 13 9781415312858
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages625
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