World Map of Human Names

Author: (Japanese) 21st Century Research Institute
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Bernstein, Karajan, Bach Kennedy—these familiar names we hear every day actually hide a rich history of cultural integration, religious spread, or long-evolved legends of heroism. Susan, Lily, Margaret, Jessica—these colorful female names come from flowers and gems, or from the creations of writers; while names like "Little Bit," "Wet Thing," and "Dry Crying" are not so pleasant childhood nicknames, but they stem from parents' wishes for their children's safety. We will also see these cases: Germanic names spread everywhere with the migration of the nation and evolved in different places; Jews had to change their names to avoid the disadvantages of being Jewish; and African blacks were given random names by slave owners during the slave trade, making their names diverse. This book will unravel the mysteries of these names that have lasted for three thousand years. Bernstein, Karajan, Bach Kennedy—these familiar names we hear every day actually hide a rich history of cultural integration, religious spread, or long-evolved legends of heroism. Susan, Lily, Margaret, Jessica—these colorful female names come from flowers and gems, or from the creations of writers; while names like "Little Bit," "Wet Thing," and "Dry Crying" are not so pleasant childhood nicknames, but they stem from parents' wishes for their children's safety. We will also see these cases: Germanic names spread everywhere with the migration of the nation and evolved in different places; Jews had to change their names to avoid the disadvantages of being Jewish; and African blacks were given random names by slave owners during the slave trade, making their names diverse. This book will unravel the mysteries of these names that have lasted for three thousand years.