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cemeterything · 7 months
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the metatron is one of my favorite angels simply because the five year old in me is delighted by the fact that there's an actual real angel canonical to several religious texts with a name that makes it sound like a giant evil robot
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vilochkaaa · 1 month
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i did what i've been planning to do for a long time - a fem. version of Pierre..
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(*n´ω`n*)
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silvermoon424 · 6 months
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what do each of the main PMMM girls names mean?
Here's that info in one handy-dandy post:
Madoka Kaname:
Madoka: Written in hiragana, so there's no way to know for sure. But a popular interpretation for her name is that it should contain the kanji for "round" or "circle," referencing her role as the Law of Cycles. It could also be written with the character for "wish" or "ambition," the connotations of which should be obvious.
Kaname: The characters mean "deer" (鹿) and "eye"(目), respectively.
Homura Akemi:
Homura: Like Madoka, it's written in hiragana which has no special meaning. However, in the show itself Madoka takes it to mean "flame" so that's what the fandom has gone with.
Akemi: The first character (暁) means "daybreak," while the second one (美) means beauty.
Mami Tomoe:
Mami: It's written in katakana and has hundreds of potential meanings when we take all the potential kanji into account. I'm really not aware of the fandom's popular take on the meaning of her name. However, she may be named after another magical girl, Creamy Mami.
Tomoe: The character for her last name (巴) literally means "comma design," a Japanese swirl pattern. She may be named after Sailor Saturn (Hotaru Tomoe), a fellow magical girl.
Sayaka Miki:
Sayaka: Her name is written in hiragana- noticing a trend? Some of the potential meanings of "Sayaka" are "clear," "fresh," and "bright."
Miki: The first character (美) means "beauty." The last character (樹) means "tree."
Kyoko Sakura:
Kyoko: Finally we have an exact meaning! Kyoko's given name is in kanji and means "apricot."
Sakura: Even casual anime fans should know this one: it means "cherry blossom."
Bonus round: Nagisa Momoe
Nagisa: Aaaaaand we're back to hiragana. Some potential meanings of Nagisa are "beach, shore."
Momoe: The first character for Momoe (百) means "hundred", but also carries the connotation of "a lot of things". The second character (江) means "inlet" or "bay." "Momoe" could be translated as "a hundred rivers."
Thanks a bunch to the PMMM Wiki for providing etymology for every single PMMM character, including all spinoffs! Or at least for every magical girl character, which to be real are the only characters who matter.
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mockingjaysnakes · 2 months
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ETYMOLOGY | The mentors, part 1.
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nekomiras · 20 days
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Somebody That I Used To Know
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theartofblossoming · 4 months
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This is not the Prydwen...
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According to this article , this airship is "The Caswennan"... and it's got me wondering what the name means.
I understand that 'Prydwen' means 'handsome' or 'fair of face', (-wen is feminine, -wyn is masculine) so I did some searching.
'Carnwennan' was the name of King Arthur's dagger.
The name 'Cas' (castell) is found at the beginning of some Welsh place names and means 'castle'. Old Welsh 'Cair' meant 'stronghold, citadel or fortress'.
'Wennan' means 'fair, white, blessed' (this blog was helpful).
So I'm taking this name to mean something along the lines of 'Castle Fair' - another handsome lady of a floating citadel.
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tiredspacedragon · 14 days
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An idea that has the potential to be very culturally insensitive if handled wrong but possibly quite fun if done right is a Bionicle Human AU where everyone's ethnicity/cultural background is determined by the origin of their names. Naturally this would make most of the early characters Maori or Rotuman, but from there it would branch out into gems such as Welsh Ehrye, German Orkahm, either British or French Dume, and my personal favourite, all of the Glatorian and Agori being time-displaced Romans, with the exception of Kiina, who is a Celt who got dragged along for the ride and is deeply unhappy about it.
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molkolsdal · 3 months
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sitar
long-necked stringed Indian musical instrument, 1845, from Hindi sitar, from Persian sitar "three-stringed," from si "three" + tar "string"
zither
stringed musical instrument, 1850, from German Zither, from Old High German zitara, from Latin cithara, from Greek kithara
kithara
an ancient Greek stringed instrument, which could be considered a forerunner of the guitar, according to Beekes, acquired from Pre-Greek. Probably ultimately derived from or at least related to Proto-Hurro-Urartian *kinnar (“lyre, harp”)
guitar
from Spanish guitarra, from Arabic قِيثَارَة‎ (qīṯāra), from Latin cithara, from Ancient Greek κιθάρα (kithára)
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arctic-hands · 12 days
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WORD NERDS AND ETYMOLOGISTS I HAVE AN IMPORTANT QUESTION
Which came first, the word "toddler" and the (adverb?) "toddle" came about from the adorable way they found their legs beneath them, or did "toddle" come first as the descriptive action and thus they were called "toddler"?
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blepzebul · 17 days
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my group of comically large ugly women saw you across the bar and we decided your vibe stinks. We’re gonna Kill you.
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mysticdevils · 2 years
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the dead poets + name meanings
“boys, you must strive to find your own voice. because the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are to find it.”
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robynshellhole · 5 months
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MY ASS JUST LEARNED "OS" IS A SYNONYM FOR DEER AND THEREFORE THE NAME "OISÍN" MEANS "LITTLE DEER"! THAT'S ADORABLE
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veveisveryuncool · 6 months
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watching people on youtube explain your hyperfixation in the most incorrect way possible as if they were the ones that were neurodivergent about it for 10 years
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silvermoon424 · 8 months
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Sailor Moon Name Meanings: 10 Main Sailor Senshi Edition
Most of the names in Sailor Moon are packed full of meaning, so I've decided to do a series of posts examining each name's etymology! Let's start with the main Sailor Senshi themselves.
Usagi Tsukino: “Rabbit of the Moon”
Usagi’s name is packed full of symbolism, as it directly references the East Asian legend of the “rabbit on the moon.” If you look at the full moon and observe its darker areas contrasted against the white ones, you may see the shape of a rabbit standing over a mortar with a pestle. According to folklore, this rabbit is making anything from the elixir of life to simple mochi.
It’s not just Usagi’s name that references this legend. Her odango hairstyle is meant to resemble rabbit’s ears (although this is far more obvious with Chibiusa), and many of her belongings feature cute pictures of bunnies. Unlike real rabbits though, Usagi hates carrots!
Ami Mizuno: “Asian Beauty of Water”
Time to clear up a misconception I myself have spread in the past. Ami’s name does not mean “Friend of Water,” it actually means “Asian Beauty of Water” according to the kanji in her name. Although Rei is commonly seen as the traditional Japanese beauty of the bunch, Ami isn’t far behind!
Of course, “Water” is a reference to Sailor Mercury’s powers over water and its different forms (ice and gas/fog). Apart from having powers over water, Ami is shown to love water in her civilian life, being an avid swimmer. Finally, Mercury in Japanese is “Suisei,” or “Water Star.”
Rei Hino: “Spirit of Fire”
Rei’s name reflects her status as the most spiritual of the Senshi, being a miko who is capable of using special powers (her psychic and purification powers) even when she’s not transformed. “Spirit of Fire” even brings to mind one of her special abilities, which is divining the future by meditating and staring into flames.
Of course, the “Fire” also references how Sailor Mars is the Senshi of Flames and Passion, being the Sailor Senshi who has mastery over fire. Finally, Mars in Japanese is “Kasei,” or “Fire Star.”
Makoto Kino: “Sincerity of Wood”
“Makoto” can have a number of different meanings, and we don’t 100% for sure know which one Mako’s is because her name is in hiragana. However, the fandom has largely chosen to go with the meaning of “sincerity.” This is a very suitable name for Mako, as she is one of the most sincere and honest characters in the entire series.
“Kino” means “of wood.” Although Sailor Jupiter is commonly associated with electricity, her powers really encompass nature as a whole. In the manga/reboot anime, she has a number of attacks that involve plants. Finally, the Japanese name for Jupiter is “Mokusei,” or “Wood Star.”
Minako Aino: “Beautiful Child of Love”
Minako’s name is very straightforward, being a reference to the mythological goddess Venus- the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Out of all the Senshi, Minako/Sailor Venus by far has the most associations with the deity who is the namesake of their guardian planet. In Codename: Sailor V, she is even outright stated to be the incarnation of the goddess Venus.
Out of all the Senshi, Minako is the only one who does not have a reference to the Japanese name of her planet in her name. In Japanese, “Venus” is called “Kinsei,” which means “Metal Star.” Although this is referenced in her powers (in the manga/reboot anime, Venus uses her metallic chain as well as a sword to attack), the reason why it’s not reflected in her name is probably because she was the very first Sailor Senshi created and Naoko Takeuchi hadn’t hammered out the naming scheme yet.
Chibiusa: “Small Rabbit”
“Chibiusa” is actually a nickname given to the girl when she arrived in the 20th century; her birth name is “Princess Usagi Small Lady Serenity.” Introducing herself as “Usagi,” she quickly got the name “Chibiusa” to distinguish her from the first Usagi (who, unbeknownst to her at the time, was her mother). It’s an appropriate nickname, as it basically just means “the smaller Usagi.” The same symbolism behind Usagi’s name applies here as well.
Setsuna Meioh: “Moment Dark King”
“Setsuna” means “moment” or “instant,” which is fitting for a character so heavily associated with time. “Setsuna” also sounds very similar to “setsunai,” which while difficult to get an exact translation of, basically means a strong mix of happiness and sadness. Think nostalgia, bittersweetness, sweet sorrow, etc. Again, this is very fitting for Setsuna, who is noted by other characters to appear slightly sorrowful at all times but still carries out her duties with pride.
“Dark King” is a reference to the Roman god Pluto, the namesake of Sailor Pluto’s guardian planet and the god of the underworld. While Sailor Pluto is most often associated with time, she is also referred to as the “Senshi of the Underworld” and some of her attacks (such as Dead Scream) are related to the underworld. Also, “Dark King” starts a naming convention with the Outer Senshi (sans Hotaru) who all directly reference their planet’s mythological namesakes in their family names.
Haruka Tenoh: Distant Sky King
“Haruka” can have a few different meanings, but our Haruka’s name means “distant” or “far off” (Haruka’s name, like most of the Senshi, is written in hiragana instead of kanji, meaning that its exact meaning is ambiguous). This reflects her initially standoffish, aloof nature and how she first presents herself to the Inner Senshi.
“Sky King” is a reference to the Roman god Uranus, the namesake of Sailor Uranus’s guardian planet and the primordial deity who represents the sky. Sailor Uranus’s powers are related to wind and the sky, making this a fitting tribute.
Michiru Kaioh: Rising Sea King
“Michiru” is a name that has nuance to it. I used “rising” here, but it can also translate to “mature,” “complete,” etc. The impression that “Michiru” gives off is a fulfilment of growth, like hopes that have been nurtured. Of course, this is extremely fitting for our Michiru. Like the rest of the Outer Senshi, she is very mature and is initially further along in her development as a Senshi than the Inners. I also like the term “rising” in particular, as it gives off the imagery of ocean waves as well as hinting that Michiru’s maturation and growth is still ongoing.
“Sea King” is a reference to the Roman god Neptune, the namesake of Sailor Neptune’s guardian planet and the god of the ocean. Sailor Neptune has powers over the sea, making it obvious where Naoko Takeuchi made mythological connections.
Hotaru Tomoe: Firefly Sprouting From Earth
Unlike the other Outer Senshi, whose names have significance from Greek/Roman mythology, Hotaru’s name is rooted in Japanese symbolism. In Japanese folklore, fireflies are thought to be the carriers of the souls of the dead (more specifically, the souls of soldiers who died in war). This is very fitting symbolism for Sailor Saturn, the Senshi of Death and Rebirth; in the manga and Crystal, Hotaru is even shown carrying and guarding the souls of the Inner Senshi. Other symbolism for fireflies is that they are beautiful and burn bright, but are short-lived; this is again fitting for Hotaru in her original life, as her life was doomed to be cut short before she was fortunately reborn.
The ”earth” (as in “dirt,” not the planet Earth) kanji in “Tomoe” is a reference to the planet Saturn, which in Japanese is called the “Earth Star” ("Dosei"). The planet Saturn has been known since ancient times, whereas the planets beyond it were only discovered thanks to modern telescopes. This is reflected in their Japanese names, as Saturn follows the traditional Japanese planet naming scheme of “element + star” whereas Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are named following the same Roman mythological naming convention that Western astronomers used (“Neptune” being “Sea King Star,” etc).
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a-dinosaur-a-day · 9 months
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have you put any thought into what common names dinosaurs would be given? obviously they all have Latin ones but like what about English ones?
well that's a complicated question isn't it
common names in English are derived from a variety of sources because English is a frankenlanguage
yeah sure it's "germanic" but we all know it has heavy latin elements and even some greek because of a variety of reasons and because it was the language of colonizers it was constantly adopting loan words and then you add on that the most followed religion of people who speak said language (and the official religion of the country where it began) is ultimately derived from a people who speak yet another language (Hebrew) so a lot of loan words come from that and now you have the internet age where everyone is talking to everyone else and tons of other loan words are being adopted in and on top of THAT you have the fact that the germanic invaders of the island where English was invented in the first place conquered people of the Celtic language group so then you can add in some but not a lot of Celtic words and -
that is just a very long way of saying where we get common names is complicated as fuck
for example. the word "bird". it didn't originally mean something biological (as Linnaeus defined it). it comes from the Old English word bridd, which means chick or BABY bird. birds are such babies we took the word for their babies and just called them all that. before that point fowl was the word for birds most of the time. fowl comes from the Old English fugol which is in a word family with the words for fleeing and flight.
let me put it this way: we will never know what kinds of names extinct dinosaurs would have been given because they were not around with people to associate concepts with in order to create names for them. some nonavian dinosaurs would have even been lumped with birds while others would have been lumped with "beasts". common names are steeped in history and can't just be made up on the fly without knowledge of how people would have interacted with them and conceptualized them within cultures.
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eliounora · 1 year
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quick doodle of my oc, haru! I’ve changed her character quite a bit recently
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