The Meaning and History of First Names - Behind the Name
Find the meaning, history and popularity of given names from around the world. Get ideas for baby names or discover your own name's history.
The Meaning and History of Surnames - Behind the Name
Find the meaning, history and origin of surnames, also called last names or family names, as well as famous bearers and usage statistics.
About Names & Etymology - Behind the Name
When people refer to the " meaning of a name", they are most likely referring to the etymology, which is the original literal meaning. This website looks at the etymology and history of all …
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From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן (ʾAharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or …
Name Meanings - Behind the Name
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Masculine Names - Behind the Name
From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן (ʾAharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or …
English Names - Behind the Name
From the Hebrew name אַבְרָהָם (ʾAvraham), which may be viewed either as meaning "father of many" or else as a contraction of Abram 1 and הָמוֹן (hamon) meaning "many, multitude". The …
Meaning, origin and history of the name Joshua
Jul 18, 2025 · From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshuaʿ) meaning " Yahweh is salvation", from the roots יְהוֹ (yeho) referring to the Hebrew God and יָשַׁע (yashaʿ) meaning "to save". As told …