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in reply to a message by Noa
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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