The meaning of your first name?

[KanadaHye]

Re: The meaning of your first name?

No my family is not Zoroastrian. They are Alevi. Mix of Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Shia Islam. Most important elements are from Zoroastrianism.

According to wiki-pedia....

Attempts to identify the origin of Alevism are inherently controversial. Many Alevis trace their tradition to primitive Islam and the Twelve Imams, a conclusion with which some prominent scholars agree. Others see Alevism as a pre-Islamic substrate which acquired a veneer of Shī‘ī theology, and disagree as to whether to describe this folk culture as Turkic or Persianate. Still others detect the influence of Orthodox (Byzantine) or Armenian Christianity. More than one of these viewpoints might be true simultaneously.

[Alevigirl88]

Re: The meaning of your first name?

Cem (sounds like Jam) is a changed version of the Persian name Jamshed and Avestan name Yima. Cem is written in Turkish alphabet where C sounds like J or G.

Jamshed or also written Jamshid was a king in Iran. This name is very popular among Zoroastrians in Iran and India.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroastrians

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamshid

It's also the name of an Alevi worship place/house

[Pazooki]

Re: The meaning of your first name?

Well, after months of looking at this thread I decided to research my name.

Serge apparently has no meaning but it comes from Sergeant.

[Federate]

Re: The meaning of your first name?

Well, after months of looking at this thread I decided to research my name.

Serge apparently has no meaning but it comes from Sergeant.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_%28first_name%29

[Pedro Xaramillo]

Re: The meaning of your first name?

lily

the english name lily (which is what my mother named me after; the flower) is ultimately derived from the latin word "lilium," from which the delicate flower is named. The lily flower has forever been a symbol of innocence, virginity, purity & beauty.

The flower has also been worshiped in many religions. It is used for the catholic religion, especially at easter, to symbolize the virgin mary. Baptist christian's believe it symbolizes the resurrection of life in christ.

In ancient rome the white lily was a symbol for the queen of the gods, juno. Juno was told to be breast feeding her babe hercules when some of her milk fell to the ground and bloomed white lilies.

Among asian religions the water lily is symbolic of rebirth, but in addition to its religious meaning, the water lily is also a symbol of all that is true, good and beautiful, representing good fortune, peace and enlightenment. Water lilies are often portrayed in chinese and japanese art and traditional woodblock prints. Indian art and carving also, has the lotus flower as a prominent reoccurring design motif.

In numerology, lily falls into the category of expression number 7, which suggests a gift for investigation, analysis, and keen observation. Individuals with this name are said to be wise, peaceful and affectionate, but tend not to be overly sociable.

As you can see, the name lily is not the same as "lilith" who was adam's first wife. The names are different in origin and symbolism.

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[Wowie]

Re: The meaning of your first name?

Unfortunately I was not named Sushan, but I do think it a beautiful name.

[KanadaHye]

Re: The meaning of your first name?

Andre - from the Greek Andreas meaning Manly, Warrior.

[Wowie]

Re: The meaning of your first name?

lol. american wrestling is so ridiculous

[KanadaHye]

Re: The meaning of your first name?

lol. american wrestling is so ridiculous

Yeah, I found something better, lol. The ultimate warrior was nuts.

[Pedro Xaramillo]

Re: The meaning of your first name?

Unfortunately I was not named Sushan, but I do think it a beautiful name.

I know, but I translated to appear intelligent to everyone