First Name Reverse Dictionary: Given Names Listed by Meaning - Hardcover

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This innovative dictionary allows the user to find given names which relate to a specific meaning. Arranged alphabetically by definition, the names are followed by the language of origin, variations (derivatives, diminutives, and nicknames) of the name itself, and the name as interpreted in different languages. Separate sections are included for male and female names. Using the dictionary you could discover that there are 51 names listed for ""flower,"" from Anthea (Greek) to Zahara (African).