Monday, April 2, 2007

What His Name Means

Ethan:

In 2005, the name Ethan was ranked #5. Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Strength.

Ethan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Ethan \e-than\ is pronounced EE-than. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "firmness, steadfastness, constancy". From Eitan. Biblical: a man of Israel noted for his wisdom. American patriot Ethan Allen was a famous Revolutionary War leader.

Ethan has 4 variant forms: Aitan, Eitan, Etan and Ethen.

Baby names that sound like Ethan are Athan, Eidan, Edan and Eton.

Ethan is a popular male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).

We liked the name w/o knowledge of its popularity; we didn't want a common name , but oh well ;)


Masao:

Masao "righteous" > Japanese

Masa "Righteous"
Variations: Masahiro, Masajiro, Masao, Masataro

MASAO: Japanese name meaning "correct man."


Davis:

Definition: Son of David (beloved).

Surname Origin: English, Welsh

Alternate Surname Spellings: DAVIES (Welsh), DAVID, DAVIDSON, DAVISON

If anyone has input into our Davis Family heritage I'm always collecting information.

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