This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 edition. Excerpt: ...abbreviation of Wilhelmina, the Ger. feminine of William, which signifies, "She who is the shield or defence of many;" or, " She who vindicates in an excellent manner." 251. Miriam. Mir'-e-am. Heb. She who is imbittered, grieved, afflicted. 252. Myra. Mi'-ra, or Mir'-a. Gr. She who weeps, or laments. 253. Naamah. Na'-a-ma. Heb. She who is beautiful, pleasant, or agreeable. 254. Nanette. Fr. Little and gentle Ann. 255. Naomi. Na'-o-me. Heb. She who is agreeable, beautiful, charming. 256. Nichola. Nik'-o-la. Gr. A victrice of the people, or of an army. 257. Nicholina. Little and pretty Nichola. 258. Nicia. Nis'-e-a. Gr. She who is victorious, or triumphant. 259. Nicola. Fr., and It. form of Nichola. 260. Nona. No'-na. Lat. She who is the ninth-born. 262. Olivia. O-liv'-e-a. Lat, She who is as the olive-tree--an emblem of peace. 263. Oltmpia. O-lim'-pe-a. Gr. She who is supremely excellent; heavenly. 264. Oktensia. It. form of Hortensia. 265. Parnel. Par'-nel. Fr. of Gr. She who is a pretty-little rock or defence. 266. Patience. Pa'skens. Lat. She who endures affliction, pain, or misfortune with calmness, and without complaining. 267. Paula. Pavt-la. Gr. She who is diminutive, submissive, gentle. 268. Paulina. Little and sweet Paula. 269. Pauline. Fr. form of Paulina. 270. Penelope. Pe-nel'-o-pe. Gr. A bird. The name of the celebrated wife of Ulysses, which may now be figuratively used for chastity, affection, and constancy. 271. Pernel. Per'-nel. Fr. ofGr. She who is a pretty-little rock or defence. 272. Pernelle. Fr. form of Pernel. 273. Petronilla. Lat. form of Pernel. 274. Phjedba. Fe'-dra. Gr. She who is neat, cheerful, pleasant, lively. 275. Phebe. Fe'-be. Gr. She who is pure, unpolluted; brilliant, magnificent....