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in reply to a message by LMS
Vesper is pretty. It is the Latin word for evening.
Kyrie is encroaching on ridiculous, not only because most people who weren't Catholic or in a choir would pronounce it KY-ree instead of KEE-ree-eh, but also because it is a word which is said to invoke the attention of God in Greek, so its use for a child might even be considered a little disrespectful, or at least extremely lofty.
Kyrie is encroaching on ridiculous, not only because most people who weren't Catholic or in a choir would pronounce it KY-ree instead of KEE-ree-eh, but also because it is a word which is said to invoke the attention of God in Greek, so its use for a child might even be considered a little disrespectful, or at least extremely lofty.
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In my religion, a Kyrie is a part of the liturgy in which we call to the Lord, sort of like a prayer. So, I don't consider it disrespectful at all. I understand your point though, and the fact that no one would pronounce it the right was is disconcerting so I think I would probably not use it at all.
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Yes, you reiterated what I had stated. "A call to the lord" or a word used to invoke the attention of God. Not really a tasteful baby name.
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I don't get why it wouldn't be? Calling to the Lord is distasteful? Prayer is distasteful? I guess I just don't see what you are trying to say.
ETA: I don't see how it is any different than using a name that means "The Lord is my God" or "Hear My Prayer" or something similiar.
ETA: I don't see how it is any different than using a name that means "The Lord is my God" or "Hear My Prayer" or something similiar.
This message was edited 3/13/2009, 2:45 PM
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