Sunday, November 15, 2009

Are there any literal meanings of names like John, David, Joe, Catherine, Harry etc.?

Or are they just names?

Are there any literal meanings of names like John, David, Joe, Catherine, Harry etc.?
John - (possibly meaning) God is gracious (Hebrew)


David - beloved


Joe - God increases


Catherine - pure


Harry - house ruler
Reply:i know katherine in greek means pure. thats my name and it rox! i dont know about the rest...sorry.
Reply:Check it out: http://www.first-name-meanings.co.uk/ind...
Reply:They're just names, like Fatboy, just a name.
Reply:John, David, Joseph, and Catherine are all Biblical names. Check there.
Reply:www.babynames.com
Reply:They do have meanings %26amp; they can even tell you the origin:





John = God is merciful, Hebrew


David = Beloved one, Hebrew


Joe, from the name JOSEHPH = God will increase, Hebrew


Catherine = Pure, Greek


Harry, from the word HAROLD = Army-power, Old English %26amp; English


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