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Hance

Medieval short form of Johannes (John), meaning God is gracious.

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Noah
Hebrew · Hebrew for 'rest' or 'comfort'; the biblical patriarch who built the ark before the great flood.
Emma
German · From Germanic ermen meaning 'whole' or 'universal'; popularized by medieval royalty.
Amelia
German · From Germanic 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious,' blended with Latin Emilia.
Charlotte
French · French feminine diminutive of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man.'
Theodore
Greek · From Greek 'Theodoros' meaning gift of God, borne by saints and a U.S. president.
James
Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Yaakov' (Jacob) via Late Latin 'Jacomus'; means 'supplanter.' A perennial royal name.
Henry
English · From Germanic 'heim' (home) + 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'ruler of the home.' A name of many kings.
Mateo
Spanish · Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew 'Mattityahu' meaning gift of God.
Elijah
Hebrew · Hebrew 'Eliyyahu' meaning 'my God is Yahweh'; a major Old Testament prophet.
Isabella
Italian · Latinate form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath.' Borne by many European queens.
Lucas
Latin · From Latin Lucas, derived from Greek Loukas meaning 'from Lucania' or associated with lux, 'light'.
William
English · From Germanic 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection); borne by William the Conqueror.
Benjamin
Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Binyamin' meaning son of the right hand, the youngest son of Jacob in the Bible.
Levi
Hebrew · Hebrew for 'joined' or 'attached'; the third son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible.
Ezra
Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Ezra' meaning 'help' or 'helper,' borne by an Old Testament priest and scribe.

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