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Edsel
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Edsel is ultimately derived from Attila. Attila is a very common name in both Hungary and Turkey where it is given as a first name. “Atta” in Gothic means 'father' and the suffix just meant 'little', giving the meaning to the name. There are a number of versions of the name with the Hungarian version giving emphasis to the first syllable, while the American version gives emphasis to the second syllable. The most famous bearer of the name was “Attila the Hun”, a legendary warrior who almost brought the Roman Empire to its knees before he was slowed down.
Yasahiro
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Yasahiro is a Japanese name and means 'tranquil or wise'.
Kashi
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Kashi originates in Sanskrit and means "radiant". This was the name of a holy city in India, as well as a temple in the town. As a feminine given name Kashi is mainly popular in India, in the US it is rather rare.
Niklas
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Niklas is a Swedish and Finnish variant of Nicholas. Nicholas originates in Greek language and means "people's triumph". It has been a popular masculine given name for centuries and in different spellings all over the world. One of the famous bearers was Saint Nicholas, bishop of Lyra, who most likely serves as an inspiration for Santa Claus. In the United States, Nicholas has been frequently used for a very long time now.
Simo
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Simo is a Finnish variant of Simon. Simon originates in Hebrew language and means "God has heard". As a masculine given name it has been popular over centuries and in different spellings all over the world. It appears in the Bible on multiple occasions. It functions as a surname as well.
Heleentje
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Heleentje is a Dutch diminutive of Helen. Helen originates in Greek language and means "torch of light". In Greek mythology, Helen is a famous figure, known as Helen of Troy. She was a daughter of Zeus, described as a beautiful woman. Her abduction by Paris triggered off a series of events which finally ended in the Trojan War. In Christianity, Saint Helena is the one who found the relics of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified. Throughout centuries, Helen has been one of the most popular feminine given names.
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