Inspired Baby Names from Around the World: 6,000 International Names and the Meaning Behind Them

Thousands of Names and the Blessings They Can Impart

This unique guide includes 6,000-plus names from all corners of the globe, and each entry illuminates the name's distinctive spiritual, historical, and cultural background -- its poetry. Names, from the traditional to the newly coined, are fully explained. Pronunciation guide, origin, alternate spellings, and meaning are enhanced by the affirmation carefully chosen for each name. Lists of names by meaning, names by ethnicity, and most popular names by decade provide easy reference. Whether your aim is to honor ancestors, capture a child's essence, or convey parental hopes, Inspired Baby Names from Around the World will help you greet and bless your new baby with heartfelt meaning.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: New World Library
Published: 04/21/2015
ISBN: 9781608683208
Pages: 712
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 7.00w x 2.00d

Review Citations: Library Journal 03/15/2015 pg. 130