Baby Names On My Mind Today
- Eartha
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"earth"Description:
Used by the Puritans but off the US charts completely since the mid-1990s, Eartha is best known today as the name of American singer Eartha Kitt, as well as of the philanthropist and humanitarian Eartha M. M. White.
- Quest
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"seek; mission"Description:
Cool new Q-starting possibility which suggests a sense of curiosity and purpose.
- Zakkai
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Yochanan Ben Zakkai is a prominent figure in Jewish history.
- Suleiman
Origin:
Arabic variation of Solomon, HebrewMeaning:
"man of peace"Description:
Also transcribed as Sulaiman or Sulayman, this is the Arabic form of the biblical Solomon. It holds strong historical and religious significance, most famously associated with Suleiman the Magnificent, the longest reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
- Chakaia
Origin:
AmericanDescription:
Best known as the name of American sculptor Chakaia Booker, who creates large scale art from recycled tires and stainless steel.
- Sabbath
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Sabbath has clear religious connotations, meaning "day of rest" in many faiths. It also has a darker, heathen side, thanks to the heavy metal band Black Sabbath.Musician Zakk Wylde chose Sabbath for his son, but we see no reason why it can't be used for girls as well.
- Stormé
