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Hebrew · Hebrew for 'rest' or 'comfort'; the biblical patriarch who built the ark before the great flood.

French · Likely from Old French 'olivier' meaning olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness.

Latin · Coined by Shakespeare for Twelfth Night, derived from Latin 'oliva' meaning 'olive tree,' symbol of peace.

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Yaakov' (Jacob) via Late Latin 'Jacomus'; means 'supplanter.' A perennial royal name.

Spanish · Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew 'Mattityahu' meaning gift of God.

Hebrew · Hebrew 'Eliyyahu' meaning 'my God is Yahweh'; a major Old Testament prophet.

Italian · Latinate form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath.' Borne by many European queens.

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Binyamin' meaning son of the right hand, the youngest son of Jacob in the Bible.

Hebrew · Hebrew for 'joined' or 'attached'; the third son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible.

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Ezra' meaning 'help' or 'helper,' borne by an Old Testament priest and scribe.

Latin · Possibly from Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird,' or a variant of Eve meaning 'life.'

Hebrew · From Hebrew Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge'; an Old Testament prophet who survived the lions' den.

Hebrew · From Hebrew Shemu'el meaning 'heard by God'; a major Old Testament prophet and judge.

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning who is like God, the name of an archangel.

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'asher' meaning 'happy' or 'blessed'; one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible.