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Yesterday I met a brother and sister whose names really intrigued & confused me. The names were pronounced zeh-meh-RYE (boy) and zay-LYE (girl). I think the boy's name was probably a Hebrew pronunciation of Zimri. Does that seem likely? I have no idea what the girl's name could be. Any ideas?
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Well, they're certainly not Hebrew pronunciations. Zimri is pronounced simply zeem-ree. Zay-LIE doesn't look like any Biblical name - the closest is Tzila (Zillah), and I doubt that's it. I am using the Old Testament definition of Bible, though, so it might be something in the New Testament.
It does sound awfully like "they lie," though.
It does sound awfully like "they lie," though.
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How about ZELAH? nm
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