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Anakin: "Anakim" is one of the several names in the Old Testament for a race of giants, "the sons of the gods [who] lay with the daughters of men" [Genesis 6:4]; "Anakim" is plural. this may refer to Anakin's great height, if Vader's size was not installed with the armor. ( http://www-atdp.berkeley.edu/1623/students/kimberly/names.html )
But I read (can't remember where) that George Lucas, made the name up for his character in the Star Wars novels....
Hope this helps,
Magia
But I read (can't remember where) that George Lucas, made the name up for his character in the Star Wars novels....
Hope this helps,
Magia
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Like most made-up names, he clearly didn't make it up from scratch. Part OT (or OTT?) giants, and part a well known analgesic, I'd say (k for c) - guaranteed to cure your pain for ever ...
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