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in reply to a message by Noa
You are perfectly right about Pele. But "Pele(h)" is the way Shir Sidi lists this name. And with Tene, he only has "Teneh."
Thanks for the examples of Tair, Yair, and Tidhar. I have never heard of these names. Nor of Moshit. Very intersting!
Thanks for the examples of Tair, Yair, and Tidhar. I have never heard of these names. Nor of Moshit. Very intersting!
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What does she list as the meaning of Teneh? If it's fruit basket or something like that, it ends in an aleph.
+ About Tidhar: I checked, and it's a type of tree in the Bible and a moshav in the Negev. It's probably used as a nature/place name, and has nothing to do with the verb "[she] will gallop"
+ About Tidhar: I checked, and it's a type of tree in the Bible and a moshav in the Negev. It's probably used as a nature/place name, and has nothing to do with the verb "[she] will gallop"
This message was edited 5/11/2008, 11:09 AM
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Ah, I had always been wondering, whether Samadar was a masculine or feminine name (it's not in her book so I assume it's not Hebrew).
For TENEH she gives "wicker basket, fruit basket, pannier."
TIDHAR: "the name of a tree, elm. Also the name of a place (moshav) ..." I was familiar with the tree because of the song Dror yikra. "Gallopping horses"? - rather not. So it must be coincidence.
I think, I have asked before, Noa, and you couldn't help me then. Still: Do you know of a good Israeli name book?
For TENEH she gives "wicker basket, fruit basket, pannier."
TIDHAR: "the name of a tree, elm. Also the name of a place (moshav) ..." I was familiar with the tree because of the song Dror yikra. "Gallopping horses"? - rather not. So it must be coincidence.
I think, I have asked before, Noa, and you couldn't help me then. Still: Do you know of a good Israeli name book?
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Smadar isn't in there?
It's definitely a Hebrew name, and not even an uncommon one. I know at least four women named Smadar (feminine, meaning: "nascent fruit" if you were wondering). I can't think why it's not in there, as it's her own name and the meaning is not obscure at all.
I don't know of a good Israeli name book. There are lists, and astrological stuff that has nothing to do with etymology.
Through quick browsing this website looks decent, and actually deals with etymology: http://www.moriya.org.il/Name/Name1.asp
It's all in Hebrew though, and not all entries mention etymology. If Smadar Shir wrote a book, I think it would be a good bet, as she's an Israeli writing for English-speakers. I can't find name etymology books for Hebrew speakers, for some reason.
ETA: Smadar is even in the database of this site.
It's definitely a Hebrew name, and not even an uncommon one. I know at least four women named Smadar (feminine, meaning: "nascent fruit" if you were wondering). I can't think why it's not in there, as it's her own name and the meaning is not obscure at all.
I don't know of a good Israeli name book. There are lists, and astrological stuff that has nothing to do with etymology.
Through quick browsing this website looks decent, and actually deals with etymology: http://www.moriya.org.il/Name/Name1.asp
It's all in Hebrew though, and not all entries mention etymology. If Smadar Shir wrote a book, I think it would be a good bet, as she's an Israeli writing for English-speakers. I can't find name etymology books for Hebrew speakers, for some reason.
ETA: Smadar is even in the database of this site.
This message was edited 5/12/2008, 10:35 AM
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