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AARON
Aharon Ari, Arin, Arnie, Arnina, Aron, Arona, Haroun, Ron, Ronny:The biblical Aaron, the first High Priest of the Israelites, was ultimately renowned as a great peacemaker. But he is best known for helping his younger brother Moses and his sister Miriam liberate the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt. When the brothers appeared before the pharaoh to demand freedom, Aaron acted as Moses' spokesman, since Moses was a stutterer. Aaron demonstrated the power of the Hebrew God by throwing his staff down onto the floor in front of the pharaoh, where God miraculously transformed it into a snake. Another miracle associated with Aaron's staff occurred when God commanded it to burst into bloom, thus creating the flower that became known as the goldenrod.
There is some dispute as to whether the nameAaroncomes from the Egyptian wordharon,meaning "high mountain" or "mountain of strength," or from the Hebrew wordaharon. Aharonmeans "light" or "bright" and is also related to words that mean "to sing" and "to enlighten" -- a fitting choice for this high priest who taught his people, lit the menorah in the desert sanctuary, and sang holy songs.
The Arab version of the name isHaroun.Haroun-al-Raschid (Aaron the Just), was a powerful ruler in eighth-century Persia. Also known as the Caliph of Baghdad, Haroun is the hero ofThe Arabian Nights.
Early in the Middle Ages, Jewish parents chose biblical names for their children, but the practice didn't become popular among Christians until the sixteenth century, when Protestants shunned names that did not have religious associations. By that time,Aaronwas a revered name because of Saint Aaron, who was martyred under the Roman emperor Diocletian.
During the seventeenth century in the American South, the wives and daughters of plantation owners were given the duty of renaming slaves when they refused to reveal their African names. More often than not, the women chose biblical names. Aaron was especially popular, which is ironic in light of the original Aaron's role in helping to lead his people out of bondage. Perhaps because of this association with liberation, the name enjoyed a revival among African Americans beginning around 1915.
By the late 1800s,Aaronhad spread across Europe, North America, and Australia and was among the top 100 names worldwide. Jewish immigrants to North America and Australia breathed new life into the name by using it as a surname. It was a Jewish tradition to take as a surname the appellation of a priest or king, and addbar, off, vitch,orkin-- all of which meanson of-- to the end of it.Bar Aron(son of Aaron) becameBaron.Aranoff, Aronovitch, Arkin,andAaronsonall thrived as last names among immigrants, and they are still prevalent among Jewish Americans and in Israel. A Yiddish nickname forAaronwasHaareorHurre,and many with that nickname adoptedHirshorHarrisas a surname in the New World.
Aaronis widely used among the Amish, and in the general population it remains a popular first name among Jews and non-Jews alike. In Hawaii,Aaronis known asA'alona.It is still among the top 40 most-used male names in the United States.
Number
Four.Above all, fours are dependable. Many are born leaders, with a natural proclivity for making their way to the top in their chosen field.
Astrological sign
Aries.Ruled by the planet Mars and charged by its element of fire, Aries people are dynamic and courageous, and they exude self-confidence.
Color
Brownish red.Brown is a color of security and promotes a feeling of ease. The combination of brown and red helps to allay fear and stress, acting as a stabilizer against anxiety.
Stone
Jet.Since Roman times, jet has been used by travelers as a safety charm for hazardous journeys. It was also burned as incense. It was believed that a jet necklace united the body and soul and that once one wore it, one should never part with a jet stone.
Element
Gold.Gold enhances and is an excellent complement to the powers of jet.
Herb
Goldenrod(Solidago virgaurea).The flowering tops and leaves of the goldenrod plant, brewed as a tea by herbalists, are used for kidney problems and whooping cough.
AATAMI: From the root nameAdam.
ABAGAEL: From the root nameAbigail.
ABAGIL: From the root nameAbigail.
ABAIGEAL: From the root nameAbigail.
ABAME: From the root nameAbraham.
ABARRAN: From the root nameAbraham.
ABARRANE: From the root nameAbraham.
ABBE: From the root nameAbigail.
ABBIE: From the root nameAbigail.
ABBY: From the root nameAbigail.
ABBYE: From the root nameAbigail.
ABBYGAIL: From the root nameAbigail.
ABE: From the root nameAbraham.
ABIE: From the root nameAbraham.
ABIGAIL
Abagael, Abagil, Abaigeal, Abbe, Abbie, Abby, Abbye, Abbygail, Gail, Gaila, Gayel, Gayle:Taken from the HebrewAvigayil,a contraction ofavi(father, or source) andgil(joyous stirrings or joyous happenings),Abigailliterally means "the source of joy." In the Old Testament accounts, Samuel referred to Abigail, the wife of King David, as a woman of common sense and efficient action.
The name gained popularity among non-Jews during the sixteenth century, when it began to appear in English birth registers alongside many other biblical names. One hundred years later, though, Abigail fell from favor in England. The Puritans may have been most responsible for the drop in popularity. As a group, they frowned onAbigail,possibly because of the biblical Abigail's scandalous behavior in marrying King David immediately after her first husband's death. Also in England, a series of popular playwrights used Abigail for the characters of servants. Consequently,abigailbecame a slang term for a maid.
Rarely didAbigailappear in early colonial birth records, but the appellation did become common after 1675 in non-Puritan communities. Although chosen regularly throughout the eighteenth century,Abigailsuffered the same fate as all biblical names in the early part of the nineteenth century. Then in the mid-1800s, a hugely popular Abigail surfaced as a spirited innkeeper in Charles Dickens'sOur Mutual Friend,and, perhaps owing to Dickens's fame, the name took off once again
In the United States,Abigailbegan a rapid rise in popularity during the 1970s, and its current revival places it among the top 50 U.S. girls' names. Girls named Abigail are frequently called by the diminutiveAbbie,sometimes spelledAbby. Abbieis sometimes used as an independent name.
Gail(with variants ofGayleandGaila)started as a pet name forAbigail,but is now considered to be a given name in its own right. Gail reached its height of popularity in the United States in the 1940s, and continued to be used regularly until the late 1970s.
Number
Five.People of this number have an abundance of energy and are happiest when in the company of others. Spirituality is a large part of their lives. Fives can be restless, and they experience intense moodiness.
Astrological sign
Aquarius.One of the noblest traits of Aquarians is their humanitarianism. But Aquarius is an air sign, and its natives approach interpersonal relationships with free spirits. They fare best when they are independent of restrictions in life or love.
Color
Sky blue.This color is associated with peace and promotes imagination. It also placates a troubled mind.
Stone
Sodalite.Sodalite has been discovered in ancient tombs and was once mistaken for turquoise because of its similarity in color. Egyptian priests used sodalite to dispel guilt and fear and to strengthen the power of mind over body.
Element
Calcite.Calcite is usually found in sodalite, appearing as white veins or patches throughout the blue stone, making sodalite resemble clouds and sky.
Herb
Lady's Mantle(Alchemilla vulgaris).This plant is found in eastern North America, Greenland and northern Asia. The stems can be bluish green with small green flowers. Herbalists brew lady's mantle into a tonic to increase appetite and soothe stomach ailments. Early dentists found it useful to stop bleeding after pulling teeth.
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