Post by Izabella Riddle on May 13, 2009 2:21:32 GMT -5
Last Names
Archer -- English occupational surname transferred to forename use, of old French archier, from latin arcuarius “bow”, hence “Bowman” or “maker of bows.”
Carter -- English occupational surname meaning “Carter,” someone who uses a cart.
Angel Names
Azazel -- Anglicized form of Hebrew Aza’zel, meaning “entire removal” and “scapegoat.” in the bible, this word is fond in the law of the day of atonement (Leviticus 16:8, 10, 26). It refers to a goat used for sacrifice for the sins of he people. In modern times, Azazel was interpreted as a Satanic, goat-like demon. The name has even been used for the “Angel of Death”
Azrael -- Anglicized form of Arabic Azra’il, the name of the “Angel of Death” who separates the soul from the body upon death. Compare with another form of Azrael.
Gabriel -- Greek form of Hebrew Gabriyel, meaning “Man of God” or “Warrior of God.” This is the name of one of the seven archangels of religious lore. In the bible, he is known as the messenger angel, he is one of the two highest-ranking angels, and apart from Michael is the only other angel given a name in the Old Testament where he is first mentioned in the Book of Daniel. He is the angel who announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. He is said to watch over Iran (Persia), and in Ezekial’s vision of the cherubim (the four sacred animals), the face of the eagle corresponds to him. In ancient astrology, he corresponds to the sign of Taurus and rules over the moon.
Lucifer -- This is the Latin translation of Hebrew Heylel (Greek Eosphoros), a name used by Jerome in the Vulgate Bible; for example, in Isaiah 14:12, it is an honorific title of a Babylonian king. It is composed of the elements lun (gen. lucis) “Light” and ferre “To bring”, hence “dawn-bringer” or “light-bringer.” it became the Old English name for Satan and a name for the morning star Venus.
Samael -- In Jewish mythology, this is the name of an archangel, a fallen angel, the Angel of Death or Poison, the accuser, seducer, and destroyer famously known as the Grim Reaper. He is said to be both good and evil, having been one of the heavenly host. He rules over seven habitations called Sheba Ha-yechaloth, infernal realms of the Earth. The Talmud states: “The evil Spirit, Satan, and Sama’el the Angel of Death, are the same”; and Samael is also therein equated with the biblical serpent who tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden. He is called the Prince of Darkness and chief of the Dragons of Evil and is held responsible for the scorching wind of the desert called the simoom. It is probably the Hebrew form of Syrian Shemal (“Left”), but composed of ‘el “god” and suwm “to create” or “to place, to set” hence “whom God makes.” it is also sometimes rendered “venom of God.” Also spelled Samil and Sammael.
Uriel -- Angelicized form of Hebrew Uwriyel, meaning “Flame of god” or “light of the Lord.” In the bible, this is the name of a levite, and the maternal grandfather of Abijah. It is also the name of one of the seven archangels whose names were removed from the Church’s list of recognized angels in 145 A.D. He was said to have been one of the angels stationed at God’s throne. He was considered the wisest of the archangels because his light was not merely of the physical kind, but rather the ultra-spiritual kind, making him kighly intellectually illuminated. Some thing Uriel was the angel who warned Noah of the coming flood, and helped the prophet Ezra interpret a prediction concerning the coming Messiah. He is also said to be the angel of divine magic, alchemy, writing, earthquakes, floods, and other kinds of cataclysms.
Evangeline -- English literary name composed of the Greek elements eu “good, well” and angeles “angel, messenger,” and the French diminutive suffix -ine, hence “good little angel.” It is a feminine form of latin Evangelus.
Always and Forever Names
Aiyana -- this name was coined by Professor Bryan Sykes, author of The Seven Daughters of Eve, for a particular Native American genetic line, one of four reconstructed mtDNA lines believed to have colonized America. The name was adopted into English usage, mostly by Americans. It may mean “ever-blooming.”
Amita -- Feminine form of Hindi Amit, meaning “infinite; immeasurable.” Compare with Hebrew Amita.
Constance -- English form of Latin Constantia, meaning “steadfast.”
Aric -- Variant spelling of English Eric, meaning “ever-ruler.”
Constantine -- Medieval form of Roman Latin Constantinus, meaning “steadfast.”
Dante -- Contracted form of Italian Durante, meaning “steadfast.”
Ethan -- Anglicized form of Hebrew Eythan, meaning “enduring, long-lived.” in the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a grandson of Judah.
Celestial Names
Amaterasu -- Japanese name composed of the elements ama “heaven, sky” and terasu “to shine” hence “shining over heaven”. In mythology, this is the name of a sun goddess who rules the heavens.
Archer -- English occupational surname transferred to forename use, of old French archier, from latin arcuarius “bow”, hence “Bowman” or “maker of bows.”
Carter -- English occupational surname meaning “Carter,” someone who uses a cart.
Angel Names
Azazel -- Anglicized form of Hebrew Aza’zel, meaning “entire removal” and “scapegoat.” in the bible, this word is fond in the law of the day of atonement (Leviticus 16:8, 10, 26). It refers to a goat used for sacrifice for the sins of he people. In modern times, Azazel was interpreted as a Satanic, goat-like demon. The name has even been used for the “Angel of Death”
Azrael -- Anglicized form of Arabic Azra’il, the name of the “Angel of Death” who separates the soul from the body upon death. Compare with another form of Azrael.
Gabriel -- Greek form of Hebrew Gabriyel, meaning “Man of God” or “Warrior of God.” This is the name of one of the seven archangels of religious lore. In the bible, he is known as the messenger angel, he is one of the two highest-ranking angels, and apart from Michael is the only other angel given a name in the Old Testament where he is first mentioned in the Book of Daniel. He is the angel who announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. He is said to watch over Iran (Persia), and in Ezekial’s vision of the cherubim (the four sacred animals), the face of the eagle corresponds to him. In ancient astrology, he corresponds to the sign of Taurus and rules over the moon.
Lucifer -- This is the Latin translation of Hebrew Heylel (Greek Eosphoros), a name used by Jerome in the Vulgate Bible; for example, in Isaiah 14:12, it is an honorific title of a Babylonian king. It is composed of the elements lun (gen. lucis) “Light” and ferre “To bring”, hence “dawn-bringer” or “light-bringer.” it became the Old English name for Satan and a name for the morning star Venus.
Samael -- In Jewish mythology, this is the name of an archangel, a fallen angel, the Angel of Death or Poison, the accuser, seducer, and destroyer famously known as the Grim Reaper. He is said to be both good and evil, having been one of the heavenly host. He rules over seven habitations called Sheba Ha-yechaloth, infernal realms of the Earth. The Talmud states: “The evil Spirit, Satan, and Sama’el the Angel of Death, are the same”; and Samael is also therein equated with the biblical serpent who tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden. He is called the Prince of Darkness and chief of the Dragons of Evil and is held responsible for the scorching wind of the desert called the simoom. It is probably the Hebrew form of Syrian Shemal (“Left”), but composed of ‘el “god” and suwm “to create” or “to place, to set” hence “whom God makes.” it is also sometimes rendered “venom of God.” Also spelled Samil and Sammael.
Uriel -- Angelicized form of Hebrew Uwriyel, meaning “Flame of god” or “light of the Lord.” In the bible, this is the name of a levite, and the maternal grandfather of Abijah. It is also the name of one of the seven archangels whose names were removed from the Church’s list of recognized angels in 145 A.D. He was said to have been one of the angels stationed at God’s throne. He was considered the wisest of the archangels because his light was not merely of the physical kind, but rather the ultra-spiritual kind, making him kighly intellectually illuminated. Some thing Uriel was the angel who warned Noah of the coming flood, and helped the prophet Ezra interpret a prediction concerning the coming Messiah. He is also said to be the angel of divine magic, alchemy, writing, earthquakes, floods, and other kinds of cataclysms.
Evangeline -- English literary name composed of the Greek elements eu “good, well” and angeles “angel, messenger,” and the French diminutive suffix -ine, hence “good little angel.” It is a feminine form of latin Evangelus.
Always and Forever Names
Aiyana -- this name was coined by Professor Bryan Sykes, author of The Seven Daughters of Eve, for a particular Native American genetic line, one of four reconstructed mtDNA lines believed to have colonized America. The name was adopted into English usage, mostly by Americans. It may mean “ever-blooming.”
Amita -- Feminine form of Hindi Amit, meaning “infinite; immeasurable.” Compare with Hebrew Amita.
Constance -- English form of Latin Constantia, meaning “steadfast.”
Aric -- Variant spelling of English Eric, meaning “ever-ruler.”
Constantine -- Medieval form of Roman Latin Constantinus, meaning “steadfast.”
Dante -- Contracted form of Italian Durante, meaning “steadfast.”
Ethan -- Anglicized form of Hebrew Eythan, meaning “enduring, long-lived.” in the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a grandson of Judah.
Celestial Names
Amaterasu -- Japanese name composed of the elements ama “heaven, sky” and terasu “to shine” hence “shining over heaven”. In mythology, this is the name of a sun goddess who rules the heavens.