The Meaning and History of First Names - Behind the Name
Find the meaning, history and popularity of given names from around the world. Get ideas for baby names or discover your own name's history.
Name Meanings - Behind the Name
Name Meanings Looking for a name with a particular meaning? Use this name etymology reverse dictionary to find your meaning and see the names that match it.
About Names & Etymology - Behind the Name
When people refer to the " meaning of a name", they are most likely referring to the etymology, which is the original literal meaning. This website looks at the etymology and history of all types of given names.
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The Meaning and History of Surnames - Behind the Name
Find the meaning, history and origin of surnames, also called last names or family names, as well as famous bearers and usage statistics.
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From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן (ʾAharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted". In the Old …
Name Translation - Behind the Name
Name Translation Example: enter john and select German to get the German spellings of John
Biblical Names - Behind the Name
From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) meaning "breath". In the Old Testament he is the second son of Adam and Eve, murdered out of envy by his brother Cain. In England, this name came into use …
English Names - Behind the Name
From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) meaning "breath". In the Old Testament he is the second son of Adam and Eve, murdered out of envy by his brother Cain. In England, this name came into use …