(FeatureSource) - Find out what these international names mean in this quiz from "Baby Names Around the World," edited by Bruce Lansky (Meadowbrook Press).
1. You meet a man named Nimrod (Hebrew). Do you think his name means...
• A. A rebel
• B. The only boy among girls
• C. A barber
2. Why might you be wary to befriend a man named Ilomn Ibo? Because the name means...
• A. Has many enemies
• B. Kills men just to watch them die
• C. Not to be trusted
• D. Robs banks
3. Elvis (Scandinavian) may have been "king," but his name really means...
• A. Dancer
• B. Singer
• C. Wise
• D. Rich
4. The name Mallory means army general in German, but what does it mean in French?
• A. Psychic
• B. Mirthful
• C. Unlucky
5. Lea (Hawaiian) is the goddess of...
• A. Rivers
• B. Canoe makers
• C. Pineapples
6. What was the most popular boy's name from 1880 through 1920?
• A. Billy
• B. Mike
• C. John
• D. Dennis
7. What was the most popular girl's name from 1880 through 1940?
• A. Rebecca
• B. Jennifer
• C. Margaret
• D. Mary
8. Kaltha is...
• A. An English name
• B. A Norwegian name
• C. An African name
• D. None of the above
9. Kaltha means...
• A. Spirit guide
• B. Moonlight
• C. Yellow flower
10. Minerva was the Greek goddess of...
• A. Fertility
• B. Protection
• C. Agriculture
• D. Wisdom
11. The name of Muhammed's first wife was Khadijah. What does this name mean?
• A. Leader
• B. Strong
• C. Trustworthy
• D. Smart
12. Hillary is a Greek name. It means...
• A. Determined
• B. Dedicated
• C. Strong
• D. Cheerful, merry
13. Your girlfriend's name is Wanda. Why should this worry you?
• A. Because Wanda means wanderer
• B. Because Wanda means controlling
• C. Because Wanda means witch-like
14. What would your baby's name mean if you named her Koko (Japanese) or Kona (Hawaiian)?
• A. Stork lady
• B. Large brain
• C. Chocolate hair
15. The Polish name Jerzy is a form of what American name?
• A. Billy
• B. George
• C. Jerry
• D. James
16. Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. This is intriguing because Sandra means...
• A. Unjust
• B. Kind-hearted
• C. Defender of mankind
• D. Queen of all living beings
Answers: 1-A; 2-A; 3-C; 4-C; 5-B; 6-C; 7-D; 8-A; 9-C; 10-D; 11-C; 12-D; 13-A; 14-A; 15-B; 16-C
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Author: FeatureSource Staff
