What's Your Name's Meaning??? Etymology and history of Names

[Alix]

Alix. The name is found in England, France, Greek, and Germany. In all of the languages, except Greek, it means 'noble' or 'from nobility'. In Greece, it is the feminine form of Alexander - which means 'defender of men'.

 

[Laurentiu]

Luminita = Little light (Romanian)
Ina = Almost every nationality claims its origin. Apparently, very popular in the 1920s.

I always loved the name Luminita. It has such a warmth to it.

My name means either "of Laurentum"

masc. proper name, from Old French Lorenz (French Laurent), from Latin Laurentius, literally "of Laurentum," a maritime town in Latium, the name of which means literally "town of bay trees," from laurus

or also "the one crowned with laurel"

 

[Asa]

My name is Asa. Its a Hebrew name meaning healer and/or physician (Ase). Amusingly, its a polyglottal pun on a Swedish name related to one of the most ancient Norse names, referencing Æsir, which means "goddess" (I'm a man).

Not convinced that I've manifested healing or goddess properties particularly well, so far.

I'm from a working class east end of London family, and my father was 'inspired' to use that name. Strange tale, as he was a hard working, hard drinking and hard fighting carpenter lol