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Lebanese baby named Avivim after Israeli community targeted by Hezbollah | The Times of Israel

Lebanese baby named Avivim after Israeli community targeted by Hezbollah | The Times of Israel | Name News | Scoop.it
Lebanese television network Al Jadeed reported Tuesday that the baby was called “Avivim,” adding that “Avivim’s father did not hesitate before giving his daughter a Hebrew name since it reminds him every day of the resistance’s promise.”

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Abilena

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Abilena is a variant of Abilene, the name of an ancient place in Syria (also known as Abila). Although the origin of the name is unknown, it might be from Hebrew possibly meaning "meadow" or "grassy plain". Origin: Hebrew Variants: Abilene Abila  
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“Aleppo” Chosen “2016 Name of the Year” | American Name Society

“Aleppo” Chosen “2016 Name of the Year” | American Name Society | Name News | Scoop.it
Hamilton was chosen as Fictional Name of the Year.
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Anahita is the name of a Persian goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water. Her name means "immaculate, pure, undefiled" derived from Avestan. She has been conflated with the goddesses Ishtar and Artemis. Origin: Avestan Variants: Nahid (Persian) Naheed (Persian) Anahit (Armenian) Anahid (Armenian) Anaitis (Hellenized Persian) Anaxita (Russian)  
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Ashur

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Pinterest Origin: Akkadian Meaning: the name of an important Mesopotamian god who gave his name to the city of Assyria. The nam
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Famous Name: Adam

Famous Name: Adam | Name News | Scoop.it
On Australia Day, the Australian of the Year for 2014 was announced, and it was AFL footballer Adam Goodes, who plays for the Sydney Swans. Adam is a distinguished player who has experienced a grea...
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