Monday, September 29, 2008

Chloe - What does it mean?

I had an email from a friend who asked what the name Chloe means, so I decided to look it up. Here's what I found:

The girl's name Chloe \ch-loe\ is pronounced KLOH-ee. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "blooming". From Khloe, originally used in the classical period to symbolize the fertility goddess Demeter. May be connected with Chloris. Appears in the Bible, and as a name in literature, especially in the tale of Daphnis and Chloe, set to music by Ravel. Adopted by Puritans in the 17th century. Chloe has 6 variant forms: Clo, Cloe, Cloey, Khloe, Khloey and Kloe.

Chloe
Gender: Female
Meaning: Greenery.
Biblical context: The Biblical baby name Chloe is Greek in origin and it's meaning is greenery.

In Greek mythology, Chloe is another name of Demeter, the pagan goddess of fertility and agriculture. Chloe is pronounced khlo'-ay.

Chloe was a Christian woman of Corinth who informed Paul of the disputes within the local church. 1 Corinthians 1:11 http://www.biblical-baby-names.com/meaning-of-chloe.html


So, what about Naiyah . . .

Naiyah

Name origin: Greek

Name meaning: Water nymph


Name: Naiyah
Indian Meaning: new
Gender: girl
Origin/ Nationality: India
Continent/Source: Asia and Pacific

In Indian origin, the female name "Naiyah" means: New
In Greek origin, the female name "Naiyah" means: Flowing Water

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