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    10 days ago

    Yep. Some common names:

    Steve ← Steven ← Stephanus ← στέφανος = crown (or wealth)

    Linda ← -linde = tender, soft

    James ← Iacomus ← Iacobus ← Ἰάκωβος ← Ἰακώβ ← יַעֲקֹב = heel, footprint / follow, watch, observe

    Karen ← Catherine ← Αἰκατερίνη ← Ἑκάτη = one who works from far away (referring to a goddess)