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Finnish, Estonian variation of Ragnar, Norse
"warrior; judgment"
Rauno originated in Finland as a variation of Norse names beginning with Ragn-, most notably Ragnar. The name is also heard in neighboring Estonia.
Japanese
"endurance, patience; belief"
A unisex name in Japan, more common for girls.
Akan, Ghanaian
"welcome messenger"
As a surname, Amponsah originated in Ghana, from the Akan region. Deriving from ampem meaning "welcome or receive" and nsah meaning "messanger or herald", it dates back to the 17th century, when it…
Malayalam and South Indian form of Stephen, Greek
"garland, ground"
Esthappen, also spelled Esthappan, is an Indian variation of Stephen, specifically used in the state of Kerala. It notably appears in the novel The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, though the…
Farquharson is a masculine Scottish surname now occasionally used as a given name. Derived from the Gaelic 'Fearchar' meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved' combined with 'son,' it literally translates to…
Greenlandic, “the one who has returned home”
Angerla may seem more feminine at first glance, but in its native Greenland this name can be used for girls and boys. Its meaningful origin makes it an especially lovely choice: in Greenlandic…
