Name Game: The Meaning of Twenty First Names

BOYS
1. Ali—Exalted, Lofty (Arabic)
2. Andrew—Manly, Brave (Greek)
3. Donald — Powerful Ruler (Celtic)
4. Jelani—Mighty (African; Swahili)
5. Jonathan—God’s Gift (Hebrew)
6. Joshua—God is Salvation (Hebrew)
7. Peter—Rock, Stone (Greek)
8. Robert — Famous; bright
9. Thomas, Tomas—Twin (Greek, Aramaic)
10. William—Protector (Teutonic)

GIRLS
1. Amy—Beloved (French)
2. Deborah—Bee (Hebrew)
3. Emily—Rival (English)
4. Imani—Faith (Swahili)
5. Jamila—Beautiful (Arabic)
6. Jennifer—Fair, white and smooth (Celtic)
7. Melina—Sweet as honey (Latin)
8. Mira—Prosperous (Indian; Sanskrit)
9. Natasha—Born on Christmas (Russian)
10. Renee—Reborn (French)

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