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Post by Cody MacArthur Fett on Aug 3, 2008 22:14:12 GMT -5
OK now, this topic came to mind, interestingly enough, while I was reading through the baby name I have on my desk. I was looking up up Hana's name and I found out a few interesting things about it. Mainly that it means flower in Japanese, in Arabic it means happiness, and in Slavic it's a form of Hannah, which means gracious in Hebrew and was the name of the mother of Samuel - that name should ring a big bell for all you Christians out there. So, my question to you is this: what other double meaning are there to the KP cast's names, and what puns (Intentional or otherwise) arise from these meanings? And no, word arrangement puns (Kim Possible = Impossible) don't count.
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Post by GT on Aug 7, 2008 19:08:34 GMT -5
Ron Stoppable=Unstoppable. Ever tried looking up Yori? I'm sure it'll have some interesting definitions. EDIT: Here's what Yori "means". * Although the name Yori creates the urge to be reliable and responsible, we emphasize that it limits your versatility and scope, tuning you to technical details. * This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the elimination system, and through worry and mental tension. * Your first name of Yori gives you the desire for responsibility and takes you into practical pursuits. * You would excel in work of a technical nature where concentration and attention to detail are important. * Whatever you undertake, you have the patience and determination to do well. * You feel a sense of security in positions of responsibility where progress is made through systematic, step-by-step procedures. * However, you lack vision and you could become too involved in technical details, system, and routine. * You do not readily adjust to changes in your routine.
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Post by Cody MacArthur Fett on Aug 7, 2008 20:56:19 GMT -5
Where in the world did you get that?! As far as I know Yori is Japanese for reliable, no name (Whatever it may be) can dictate your future or personality, it's all up to you and the decisions you make.
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Post by lovethebeardkevin on Aug 8, 2008 22:02:21 GMT -5
What does kim mean? And ron? And also Jessica just wondering bc that's my name lol
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Post by ninjanaco on Aug 9, 2008 9:20:43 GMT -5
"Zita Flores," when translated from the Spanish, means "Rose Flowers" (or so I've heard.)
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Post by Cody MacArthur Fett on Aug 13, 2008 11:14:09 GMT -5
What does kim mean? And ron? And also Jessica just wondering bc that's my name lol Kimberly is English for chief or ruler. However, Kim by itself can also mean needle in Vietnamese, and is the most common surname in both North and South Korea. Ron is Hebrew, and is a short form of both Aaron and Ronald. Ronald is Scottish and is a form of Reginald, which is English and means 'king's adviser'. Jessica is Hebrew for wealthy, but in literature is a name perhaps invented by Shakespeare for a character in his play The Merchant of Venice.
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Post by RedBlueGreen on Aug 13, 2008 11:26:55 GMT -5
Kimberly is English for chief or ruler. Ron is Hebrew, and is a short form of both Aaron and Ronald. Ronald is Scottish and is a form of Reginald, which is English and means 'king's adviser'. Isn't that oddly appropriate, especially since the characters only got those names as puns?
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Post by Donne on Aug 13, 2008 21:07:55 GMT -5
From babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com
Joss: Short for Josselyn, Jossie, Josslin, or Josslyn- Tribal name of the Gauts
Wade: English; means "Ford; To go"
Drew: Greek; "Man, warrior"
Monique: Latin; "Uncertain, perhaps counsellor"
Felix: Latin; "Happy, lucky, fortunate"
James: Hebrew; "Supplanter"
Bonnie: English; "Pretty"
Tara: Gaelic; "Crag; hill"; Sanscrit "Star; savior"
Ned: Nedavia, Nedaviah, Nedavya- Hebrew; "Generosity of God" Neddie, Neddy- English; "Wealth protector"
Shawn, Seán: Hebrew; "God is gracious" (oh, the irony!)
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Post by Alexlayer on Aug 13, 2008 21:18:54 GMT -5
Bonnie: English; "Pretty" From what I heard, Bonnie means "good", which I thought was an ironic put for Bonnie's attitude.
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Post by Donne on Aug 14, 2008 12:37:10 GMT -5
Bonnie: English; "Pretty" From what I heard, Bonnie means "good", which I thought was an ironic put for Bonnie's attitude. (shrugs) I'm just going by what the site told me...
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Post by manofevil on Aug 14, 2008 16:50:28 GMT -5
Verbal puns as names are very old. Some of you may have heard of or remember Archie Bunker. This was a very good verbal pun. In the first world war, anti-aircraft fire was nicknamed 'Archie' and a bunker is, of course, a reinforced structure meant to withstand combat, so an Archie bunker is both loud and explosive. Much like the character.
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