Old Names, Meanings, and their History

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Alda (AHL-dah)

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finnish-norwegian finnish-polish icelandic spanish russian-english spanish-portuguese english-german

alda name meaning

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Bertha (BUR-thuh)

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old christian girl german biblical german-english feminine

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BUzurg (bu-ZURG)

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persian religion respected old wise baby arabic

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Durvesh (dûr-vĕsh)

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indian boy hindu uncommon traditional masculine baby

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Egbertine (EG-ber-teen)

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baby female rare old feminine girl germanic

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Era (EE-rah)

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latin gender-neutral ancient spanish old baby

era name meaning

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Hadber (HAD-ber)

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german boy baby surname old male masculine

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Hubal (Hoo-bal)

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arabic islamic old boy masculine male historical

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Rozaliah (roh-ZAH-lee-ah)

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feminine european female hungarian girl old baby

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Agniruha (AHG-nee-ROO-hah)

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Basel (ba-ZEL)

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Odette (oh-DET)

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Arriell (ah-ree-EL)

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Devavamini (dev-uh-vuh-mee-nee)

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Dhrsti (dhrus-tee)

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Shiku (shee-koo)

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Yamama (ya-MAH-mah)

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Kaumudi (kow-moo-dee)

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Bakhtyaar (bahk-TEE-yar)

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Aniketh (AH-ni-keth)

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Kesava (kuh-SAH-vuh)