I was curious the other day about the meaning of our family names. So here is what I found:
Joseph (Hebrew) He will enlarge
Nathaniel (Hebrew) Gift of God
Kelly (Gaelic) War, strife, bright-headed
Elizabeth (Hebrew) My God is a vow
Nilla (Hebrew) She who succeeds or aquires
Elise (Hebrew) My God is a vow
Isaac (Hebrew) He will laugh
Ryan (Gaelic) Little King
Abigail (Hebrew) Father in rejoicing
Joy (English) Jubilation
Have you thought much about the meaning of your name? Long ago they put great thought and prayer into children’s names, sometimes waiting several years before naming a child. What heritage have you been given in your name?

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