New Post
Search
Help
ArchivesNikolaus etc. exact meaning?
I've always wondered how the two elements of the name ("victory" and "people") are connected.
- Is the people the winner? (And who would be the loser?)
- Is the bearer the winner? (And again: Who would be the loser? The people? Some other people?)
- Is there no connection between the two elements?
- Is the interpretation of the second element wrong as some say?
Looking forward to your suggestions
Andy
- Is the people the winner? (And who would be the loser?)
- Is the bearer the winner? (And again: Who would be the loser? The people? Some other people?)
- Is there no connection between the two elements?
- Is the interpretation of the second element wrong as some say?
Looking forward to your suggestions
Andy
1
Replies
Good question. Most simply translate 'victorious people', which may be a great name for a people, but not very logical for a person.
I found one other interpretation that I like:
'Victorious one who emerges FROM AMONG his people'.
I found one other interpretation that I like:
'Victorious one who emerges FROM AMONG his people'.
1