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**nilliraq** · 04-19-2012, 07:41 AM

girls:
Hani, Muna,Hawa,Nimo, Ameena, Sagal, Hibaq, Hodan, Idil, Ilhaan

guys
dont know most arabic names

Isn't Nuru is another popular Somali name

**OixKKcj1** · 04-19-2012, 07:48 AM

Billy Bob, Rebel, Cledus, Bo, Buck, Bubba and Junior.

**tramadoldiscountes** · 04-19-2012, 07:51 AM

Females; Jessica, Rachel, Emily, Megan, Katie

Males; John, Ryan, Jonathan, Scott, Sean

I am glad to have an uncommon name.

**violetgorman** · 04-19-2012, 07:58 AM

Isn't Nuru is another popular Somali name

no, never heard of it

**Aniplinipsync** · 04-19-2012, 08:03 AM

Apparently in Turkey it is:

Boys:
Yusuf (Joseph)
Arda
Mehmet
Ahmet
Enes

Girls:
Zeynep
Elif
Ecrin (Ejrin)
Yagmur (Yaa'mur)

In the UK
Boys
1. Oliver
2. Jack
3. Harry
4. Charlie
5. James

Girls

1. Lily
2. Emily
3. Isabella
4. Sophia
5. Isabelle

**Cnbaapuy** · 04-19-2012, 12:07 PM

CHILE

Boys
1. Benjamin
2. Vicente
3. Martin
4. Matias
5. Agustin

Girls
1. Sofia
2. Antonella
3. Florencia
4. Martina
5. Emilia

---------- Post added 2012-04-19 at 01:08 ----------

In the UK
Girls
1. Lily
2. Emily
3. Isabella
4. Sophia
5. Isabelle

Wow! Emily and Sophia in the UK; Emilia and Sofia in Chile! haha nice

**sharpyure** · 04-19-2012, 12:09 PM

CHILE

Boys
1. Benjamin
2. Vicente
3. Martin
4. Matias
5. Agustin

Girls
1. Sofia
2. Antonella
3. Florencia
4. Martina
5. Emilia

Out of curiosity, how common is a name like Santiago in Chile?

**rozneesitcn** · 04-19-2012, 12:50 PM

Glenn.

**CAxrrAYN** · 04-19-2012, 11:54 PM

Isn't Nuru is another popular Somali name

some Djiboutians call their kids French names although it actually depends on the individual

**OnerePeepsy** · 04-20-2012, 01:16 AM

no, never heard of it

Really? I know three girls named Nuru, are you sure it isn't common among Somalis?

**FateHostera** · 04-20-2012, 01:35 AM

Really? I know three girls named Nuru, are you sure it isn't common among Somalis?

dont thinks so, i dont really know many somalis to be honest.
i have heard of the name Noor which means

Noor=arabic= light
Iftin= somali= light

edit i have just researched the name Nuru
Nuru meaning and name origin

Nuru \n(u)-ru\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Nuru), is pronounced ner-ROO. It is of Swahili and Arabic origin, and the meaning of Nuru is "born at night".

**mybooboo** · 04-20-2012, 01:37 AM

Latvian

Girls:
Līga, Zane, Ilze, Madara, Kristīne, Elīna...
Boys:
Jānis, Artūrs, Kaspars, Kristaps, Kārlis, Toms...

**mr.videomen** · 04-20-2012, 01:39 AM

Latvian

Girls:
Līga, Zane, Ilze, Madara...
Boys:
Jānis, Artūrs, Kaspars, Kristaps...

The written form of Līga looks funny. Liga means ilness in Lithuania. Though the proniunced form probably would sound similar to lyga meaninh league. We also have word ligi meaning till, to. Zane is realted to Žana?

**Barbshowers** · 04-20-2012, 01:52 AM

Zane comes from Zuzanna and it is a really common Latvian name. I don't know why, but people sometimes call me Zane... they think that I look like a typical Zane.

Līga is the most traditional Latvian name, it's connected with Midsummer - June 23 - Līgo Diena, the Day of Līgo and Jānis is the most traditional Latvian male name also connected with the Midsummer - June 24 - Jāņu Diena, the Day of Jāņi. I am not sure but I think that Līga comes from the Latvian verb - līgoties which means - to sway, to swing... and it's actually pretty logical since people dance a lot during the Midsummer festivities.

Here is how they should be pronounced.

http://s1173.photobucket.com/albums/...rrent=Vrdi.mp4

**repldoinfo** · 04-20-2012, 01:55 AM

Latvian

Girls:
Līga, Zane, Ilze, Madara, Kristīne, Elīna...
Boys:
Jānis, Artūrs, Kaspars, Kristaps, Kārlis, Toms...

This is not official info...

Table 1. The commonest Latvian personal names and surnames, 2005

Table 1. The commonest Latvian personal names and surnames, 2005
Male names
1 Jānis
2 Andris
3 Juris
4 Edgars
5 Māris
6 Aivars
7 Mārtiņš
8Pēteris
9 Ivars
10 Kaspars
11 Valdis
12 Uldis
13 Aigars
14 Kārlis
15 Aleksandrs

Female names
Anna
Kristīne
Inese
Inga
Ilze
Līga
Dace
Anita
Marija
Ieva
Iveta
Diāna
Sandra
Aija
Rita

Most popular surnames
Bērziņš
Kalniņš
Ozoliņš
Jansons
Ozols
Liepiņš
Krūmiņš
Balodis
Eglītis
Zariņš
Pētersons
Vītols
Kļaviņš
Kārkliņš
Vanags

**86GlSqSK** · 04-20-2012, 01:57 AM

I missed a lot of words, but I know like 6 different Zanes and even more Ilzes.

and it's from 2005.. I don't know any Marijas. And there should be a lot of Russian names as well.

**Bridgester** · 04-20-2012, 02:08 AM

Zane comes from Zuzanna and it is a really common Latvian name. I don't know why, but people sometimes call me Zane... they think that I look like a typical Zane.

Līga is the most traditional Latvian name, it's connected with Midsummer - June 23 - Līgo Diena, the Day of Līgo and Jānis is the most traditional Latvian male name also connected with the Midsummer - June 24 - Jāņu Diena, the Day of Jāņi. I am not sure but I think that Līga comes from the Latvian verb - līgoties which means - to sway, to swing... and it's actually pretty logical since people dance a lot during the Midsummer festivities.

Here is how they should be pronounced.

http://s1173.photobucket.com/albums/...rrent=Vrdi.mp4

Equal is lygus in Lithuanian, linguotis - to sway but I don't know any names attached to these words.

I have already made a post about Lithuanian names and surnames:
http://www.forumbiodiversity.com/sho...7&postcount=14

Jonas is also in the nr. 1 position.

**gogona** · 04-20-2012, 02:10 AM

I missed a lot of words, but I know like 6 different Zanes and even more Ilzes. and it's from 2005.. I don't know any Marijas. And there should be a lot of Russian names as well.

These are ethnic Latvian names, not the names of the people living in Latvia...
And the situations can't be much different from year 2005, because like 90-95% of people who lived in 2005, still live in 2012.

And you probably know no Marijas because I assume you don't have a lot of pensioner friends, as this name is more popular within older people.

**dolaBeetCeage** · 04-20-2012, 02:29 AM

These are ethnic Latvian names, not the names of the people living in Latvia...
And the situations can't be much different from year 2005, because like 90-95% of people who lived in 2005, still live in 2012.

And you probably know no Marijas because I assume you don't have a lot of pensioner friends, as this name is more popular within older people.

Look at the title of the thread.

I just googled for most popular baby names in Latvia... a lot of them are really non Latvian. And I just remembered one Marija that I know. hehehe.

---------- Post added 2012-04-19 at 20:30 ----------

And btw, I know one Juris Zariņš who is a Russian speaker and far from being an ethnic Latvia and I also now a lot of people with Russian names and surnames that are Latvian.

**angelxmagic** · 04-20-2012, 03:25 AM

After looking at some lists of people from Michoacan (Mexico), and adding those of people i know, the top 25 most common names in the state appear to be (in alphabetical order);

Boys:
Agustin
Alejandro
Angel
Antonio
Armando
Carlos
Daniel
David
Eduardo
Felipe
Francisco
Javier
Jesus
Jorge
Jose
Juan
Julio
Luis
Manuel
Marco
Mario
Miguel
Rafael
Ricardo
Victor

Girls:
Adriana
Alejandra
Ana
Andrea
Angelica
Brenda
Claudia
Fabiola
Gabriela
Guadalupe
Karina
Karla
Leticia
Marcela
Maria
Mariana
Monica
Patricia
Paulina
Rosa
Sandra
Sofia
Susana
Teresa
Veronica

04-19-2012, 07:41 AM	#21
nilliraq Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	girls: Hani, Muna,Hawa,Nimo, Ameena, Sagal, Hibaq, Hodan, Idil, Ilhaan guys dont know most arabic names Isn't Nuru is another popular Somali name Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-19-2012, 07:51 AM	#23
tramadoldiscountes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	Females; Jessica, Rachel, Emily, Megan, Katie Males; John, Ryan, Jonathan, Scott, Sean I am glad to have an uncommon name. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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violetgorman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	Isn't Nuru is another popular Somali name no, never heard of it Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-19-2012, 08:03 AM	#25
Aniplinipsync Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 375 Senior Member	Apparently in Turkey it is: Boys: Yusuf (Joseph) Arda Mehmet Ahmet Enes Girls: Zeynep Elif Ecrin (Ejrin) Yagmur (Yaa'mur) In the UK Boys 1. Oliver 2. Jack 3. Harry 4. Charlie 5. James Girls 1. Lily 2. Emily 3. Isabella 4. Sophia 5. Isabelle Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-19-2012, 12:07 PM	#26
Cnbaapuy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	CHILE Boys 1. Benjamin 2. Vicente 3. Martin 4. Matias 5. Agustin Girls 1. Sofia 2. Antonella 3. Florencia 4. Martina 5. Emilia ---------- Post added 2012-04-19 at 01:08 ---------- In the UK Girls 1. Lily 2. Emily 3. Isabella 4. Sophia 5. Isabelle Wow! Emily and Sophia in the UK; Emilia and Sofia in Chile! haha nice Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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sharpyure Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 552 Senior Member	CHILE Boys 1. Benjamin 2. Vicente 3. Martin 4. Matias 5. Agustin Girls 1. Sofia 2. Antonella 3. Florencia 4. Martina 5. Emilia Out of curiosity, how common is a name like Santiago in Chile? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-19-2012, 12:50 PM	#28
rozneesitcn Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	Glenn. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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CAxrrAYN Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	Isn't Nuru is another popular Somali name some Djiboutians call their kids French names although it actually depends on the individual Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 01:16 AM	#30
OnerePeepsy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 474 Senior Member	no, never heard of it Really? I know three girls named Nuru, are you sure it isn't common among Somalis? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 01:35 AM	#31
FateHostera Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 564 Senior Member	Really? I know three girls named Nuru, are you sure it isn't common among Somalis? dont thinks so, i dont really know many somalis to be honest. i have heard of the name Noor which means Noor=arabic= light Iftin= somali= light edit i have just researched the name Nuru Nuru meaning and name origin Nuru \n(u)-ru\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Nuru), is pronounced ner-ROO. It is of Swahili and Arabic origin, and the meaning of Nuru is "born at night". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 01:37 AM	#32
mybooboo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	Latvian Girls: Līga, Zane, Ilze, Madara, Kristīne, Elīna... Boys: Jānis, Artūrs, Kaspars, Kristaps, Kārlis, Toms... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 01:39 AM	#33
mr.videomen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 408 Senior Member	Latvian Girls: Līga, Zane, Ilze, Madara... Boys: Jānis, Artūrs, Kaspars, Kristaps... The written form of Līga looks funny. Liga means ilness in Lithuania. Though the proniunced form probably would sound similar to lyga meaninh league. We also have word ligi meaning till, to. Zane is realted to Žana? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 01:52 AM	#34
Barbshowers Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 360 Senior Member	Zane comes from Zuzanna and it is a really common Latvian name. I don't know why, but people sometimes call me Zane... they think that I look like a typical Zane. Līga is the most traditional Latvian name, it's connected with Midsummer - June 23 - Līgo Diena, the Day of Līgo and Jānis is the most traditional Latvian male name also connected with the Midsummer - June 24 - Jāņu Diena, the Day of Jāņi. I am not sure but I think that Līga comes from the Latvian verb - līgoties which means - to sway, to swing... and it's actually pretty logical since people dance a lot during the Midsummer festivities. Here is how they should be pronounced. http://s1173.photobucket.com/albums/...rrent=Vrdi.mp4 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 01:55 AM	#35
repldoinfo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 569 Senior Member	Latvian Girls: Līga, Zane, Ilze, Madara, Kristīne, Elīna... Boys: Jānis, Artūrs, Kaspars, Kristaps, Kārlis, Toms... This is not official info... Table 1. The commonest Latvian personal names and surnames, 2005 Table 1. The commonest Latvian personal names and surnames, 2005 Male names 1 Jānis 2 Andris 3 Juris 4 Edgars 5 Māris 6 Aivars 7 Mārtiņš 8Pēteris 9 Ivars 10 Kaspars 11 Valdis 12 Uldis 13 Aigars 14 Kārlis 15 Aleksandrs Female names Anna Kristīne Inese Inga Ilze Līga Dace Anita Marija Ieva Iveta Diāna Sandra Aija Rita Most popular surnames Bērziņš Kalniņš Ozoliņš Jansons Ozols Liepiņš Krūmiņš Balodis Eglītis Zariņš Pētersons Vītols Kļaviņš Kārkliņš Vanags Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 01:57 AM	#36
86GlSqSK Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 396 Senior Member	I missed a lot of words, but I know like 6 different Zanes and even more Ilzes. and it's from 2005.. I don't know any Marijas. And there should be a lot of Russian names as well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 02:08 AM	#37
Bridgester Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	Zane comes from Zuzanna and it is a really common Latvian name. I don't know why, but people sometimes call me Zane... they think that I look like a typical Zane. Līga is the most traditional Latvian name, it's connected with Midsummer - June 23 - Līgo Diena, the Day of Līgo and Jānis is the most traditional Latvian male name also connected with the Midsummer - June 24 - Jāņu Diena, the Day of Jāņi. I am not sure but I think that Līga comes from the Latvian verb - līgoties which means - to sway, to swing... and it's actually pretty logical since people dance a lot during the Midsummer festivities. Here is how they should be pronounced. http://s1173.photobucket.com/albums/...rrent=Vrdi.mp4 Equal is lygus in Lithuanian, linguotis - to sway but I don't know any names attached to these words. I have already made a post about Lithuanian names and surnames: http://www.forumbiodiversity.com/sho...7&postcount=14 Jonas is also in the nr. 1 position. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 02:10 AM	#38
gogona Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	I missed a lot of words, but I know like 6 different Zanes and even more Ilzes. and it's from 2005.. I don't know any Marijas. And there should be a lot of Russian names as well. These are ethnic Latvian names, not the names of the people living in Latvia... And the situations can't be much different from year 2005, because like 90-95% of people who lived in 2005, still live in 2012. And you probably know no Marijas because I assume you don't have a lot of pensioner friends, as this name is more popular within older people. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 02:29 AM	#39
dolaBeetCeage Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 675 Senior Member	These are ethnic Latvian names, not the names of the people living in Latvia... And the situations can't be much different from year 2005, because like 90-95% of people who lived in 2005, still live in 2012. And you probably know no Marijas because I assume you don't have a lot of pensioner friends, as this name is more popular within older people. Look at the title of the thread. I just googled for most popular baby names in Latvia... a lot of them are really non Latvian. And I just remembered one Marija that I know. hehehe. ---------- Post added 2012-04-19 at 20:30 ---------- And btw, I know one Juris Zariņš who is a Russian speaker and far from being an ethnic Latvia and I also now a lot of people with Russian names and surnames that are Latvian. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-20-2012, 03:25 AM	#40
angelxmagic Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	After looking at some lists of people from Michoacan (Mexico), and adding those of people i know, the top 25 most common names in the state appear to be (in alphabetical order); Boys: Agustin Alejandro Angel Antonio Armando Carlos Daniel David Eduardo Felipe Francisco Javier Jesus Jorge Jose Juan Julio Luis Manuel Marco Mario Miguel Rafael Ricardo Victor Girls: Adriana Alejandra Ana Andrea Angelica Brenda Claudia Fabiola Gabriela Guadalupe Karina Karla Leticia Marcela Maria Mariana Monica Patricia Paulina Rosa Sandra Sofia Susana Teresa Veronica Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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