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Abby:
Hebrew-Meaning:Father in rejoicing
Abel:
Hebrew-Meaning:Breath
Ace:
pronounced ayce. It is of English origin, and its meaning is number one
Achilles:
pronounced a-KILL-eez. It is of Greek origin. From Achilleus. Mythology: name of the hero of the Trojan War
Action:
is of Old English origin, and its meaning is oak tree settlement
Adonis:
pronounced a-DAHN-iss. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is extremely good looking, handsome
AKIRA:
is of Japanese origin, and its meaning is bright, clear, ideal
ALADDIN:
The Arabic name Aladdin means - height of faith. Literature: the hero of a story in the Arabian Nights
ALASTAIR:
Scottish a form of Alexander
ALDO:
is pronounced ALL-doh. It is of Italian and Old German origin, and its meaning is old one, elder
ALEXIA:
is pronounced a-LEX-iss. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is defender, protector . Often used as a short form of Alexander.
Alger:
is of Old English origin, and its meaning is elf spear . From Aelfgar. Also possibly from various names meaning noble, old, temple
ALLEGRO:
A brisk, lively musical tempo. Allegro is Italian for cheerful.
ALOYSIUS:
is pronounced al-oo-ISH-us. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is famous warrior
ALPHA:
is of Greek origin. First letter of the Greek alphabe
ALPINE:
is a variant of Alpin (Scottish, Gaelic), and the meaning is fair .
AMABLE:
Friendly and agreeable in disposition; good-natured and likable
AMARETTO:
An Italian liqueur flavored with almond
AMAZON:
Greek Mythology In classical legend the Amazons were a tribe of warrior women.
AMBASSADOR:
is the highest ranking diplomat who represents his or her country.They are usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization, to serve as the official representative of their country.
AMBROSIA:
is a variant of Ambrosine (Greek), and the meaning of Ambrosia is immortal .
AMETHYST:
It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is precious purple jewel . According to ancient Greek superstition, an amethyst protected its owner against the effects of strong drink
AMIGO:
the Spanish and Portuguese word meaning “friends”
AMOS:
is pronounced AYM-ess. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is to carry; borne by God .
ANACONDA:
a South American boa, Eunectes murinus, that often grows to a length of more than 25 ft.
ANAIS:
is pronounced ah-NAY-us, ah-NYE-ess. It is of Hebrew origin. Anaïs is a variant of Ana.
ANASTASIA:
is of Greek origin, and its meaning is resurrection .
ANDALUSIA:
a region in southern Spain on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; formerly a center of Moorish civilization
ANDORRA:
A tiny country of southwest Europe between France and Spain in the eastern Pyrenees. (population, 21,200)
ANDROMEDA:
is pronounced an-DRAH-ma-dah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is leader of men .
ANGEL:
is pronounced AHN-hail, AIN-jel. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is messenger; messenger of God .
ANGSTROM:
A unit of length equal to one hundred-millionth (10-8) of a centimeter, used especially to specify radiation wavelengths. Also called angstrom unit.
ANGUS:
Scottish, it is pronounced ANG-guss, and it is of Celtic origin, and its meaning is one choice .
APACHE:
A Native American people inhabiting the southwest United States and northern Mexico. Various Apache tribes offered strong resistance to encroachment on their territory in the latter half of the 19th century. Present-day Apache populations are located in Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
APOLLO:
Greek Mythology The god of prophecy, music, medicine, and poetry, sometimes identified with the sun.
APPRENTICE:
One bound by legal agreement to work for another for a specific amount of time in return for instruction in a trade, art, or business. One who is learning a trade or occupation, especially as a member of a labor union.
APRIL:
The fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
AQUARIUS:
A constellation in the equatorial region of the Southern Hemisphere near Pisces and Aquila.
ARAPAHO:
A Native American people formerly inhabiting eastern Colorado and southeast Wyoming, with present-day populations in Oklahoma and central Wyoming. Traditional Arapaho life was based on the buffalo-hunting culture of the Great Plains.
ARCHIE:
is pronounced AR-chee. It is of English origin. Nickname of Archibald.
ARES:
Greek Mythology The god of war.
ARGUS:
Greek Mythology A giant with 100 eyes who was made guardian of Io and was later slain by Hermes.
ARI:
is pronounced AIR-ee. It is of Hebrew and Scandinavian origin, and its meaning is lion, eagle .
ARIEL:
is pronounced AR-ee-el. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is lion of God .
ARIES:
is of Latin origin, and its meaning is ram .
ARISTOTLE:
is of Greek origin, and its meaning is the best of all .
ARMANI:
From Herman, but is indelibly linked in modern times to the Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani.
ARMSTRONG:
is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is strong fighter .
ARTY:
is a variant of Artemas (Greek) and Arthur (Celtic), and the meaning of Arty is follower of the goddess Artemis .
ASHES:
The grayish-white to black powdery residue left when something is burned.
ASPEN:
A city of west-central Colorado in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. Founded c. 1879 by silver prospectors, it is now a fashionable ski resort.
ASPHALT:
A brownish-black solid or semisolid mixture of bitumens obtained from native deposits or as a petroleum byproduct, used in paving, roofing, and waterproofing.
ASSET:
A useful or valuable quality, person, or thing; an advantage or resource: proved herself an asset to the company.
ASTRO:
Star:astrophysics Outer space:astronaut.
ATHENA:
Greek Mythology
The goddess of wisdom, the practical arts, and warfare, and the protectress of cities, especially Athens.
ATLANTIS:
Mythology:A legendary island in the Atlantic Ocean west of Gibraltar, said by Plato to have sunk beneath the sea during an earthquake.
ATLAS:
Greek Mythology A Titan condemned by Zeus to support the heavens upon his shoulders. A satellite of Saturn.
ATTICUS:
is pronounced AT-a-kuss. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is from Athens
ATTILA:
is of Hungarian origin, and its meaning is father-like .
AUDACITY:
bold courage; daring. shameless or brazen boldness; insolence
AUGUST:
The eighth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
AUGUSTUS:
is of Latin origin, and its meaning is great, magnificient .
AUTOBAHN:
An expressway in Germany and German-speaking countries.
AUTUMN:
The season of the year between summer and winter, lasting from the autumnal equinox to the winter solstice and from September to December in the Northern Hemisphere; fall.
AVALANCHE:
large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.
AVALON:
Origin: English Meaning: Apple tree
AVIS:
is pronounced AY-viss. It is of Old German origin. means bird .
AXEL:
is pronounced AX-el. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is father is peace .
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