Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Origins

Origins
By Jonah 7B

Jonas
The name "Jonas" has several meanings, and the meanings vary depending upon the several origins of the name. The Hebrew version of the name means Dove, a symbol of peace. From this it is assumed that the name Jonas means a peaceful being. The Biblical version of the name includes the Hebrew meaning, but additionally means someone who is a 'destroyer' or 'he who oppresses'. As a variation of Jonah, it can be considered to mean 'accomplishing', and a 'gift from God'.
The name has several origins, and although the main ones are considered to be Hebrew and Biblical, it also has minor roots in Greek and Swedish culture. The biblical version of the name is a derivation of the name Jonah, a famous biblical character which entered the whale's gape, but was spared, and exited the gape alive -- a prime example of God's mercy in biblical terms.

Lily
The meaning of the name Lily is Lily Flower. The origin of the name Lily is English.

Gabriel
The name Gabriel is origin of Hebrew. It means God is my might.

Rosemary
The meaning of the name Rosemary is Herb. The origin of the name Rosemary is English.