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The A to Z of Names
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.
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The A to Z of Names
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.
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The A to Z of Names

The A to Z of Names

by Isabell Gauch?
The A to Z of Names
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The A to Z of Names

The A to Z of Names

by Isabell Gauch?

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781415312858
Publisher: Struik Christian Media
Publication date: 03/01/2013
Edition description: Revised and Expanded Edition
Pages: 572
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.30(d)

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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