One version claims that the name Biruta comes from the ancient Latin word 'biruta', which can be translated as 'bright feather' or 'light wing'. This name is associated with something tender, light, and airy. ...Read more

The name Anton has Latin origins and translates to "priceless" or "valuing values." It comes from the Roman name Antonius, which may be related to the Latin word "ante" - "before" or "in front of." The name Anton was widely used in ancient Roman times and has many variations in ...Read more

The history of the name Nikolai began in Ancient Greece. In Greek, 'nikolaos' means 'victor of the people'. In Greece, boys were named this to gain the favor of the goddess of victory, Nike. This male name came to Rus later. In some sources, it is believed to have originated ...Read more

The name Victor has Latin origins and comes from the word "victor," which means "winner" or "triumphant" in translation. In various cultures and languages, the meaning of the name remains roughly the same. In Roman mythology, Victor was the god of victory and success. He was usually depicted as a ...Read more

The name Biruta has Baltic roots and is considered one of the traditional Latvian female names. It may be connected to the history of Lithuania, as the name was borne by a legendary figure – Biruta of Palanga, the mother of Grand Duke Vytautas. Etymologically, the name is likely related ...Read more

The name Mairita is a diminutive form of the Latvian name Maira, which itself is a Latvian adaptation of the name Maya or is related to Latvian words associated with spring and nature. It may derive from the name Maija (the Latvian version of the name Maya), associated with nature, ...Read more

The name Joseph has Jewish origins and has several different translations and meanings in various cultures and religions. In Jewish tradition, the name Joseph comes from the Hebrew root "ישף" (Yasaph), which means "to increase" or "to add." In the Bible, the name Joseph belongs to the son of Jacob ...Read more

Nina is a female name of unclear etymology. It may have come to Russia from Georgia (where it is pronounced as Nino), but it has an older origin and, according to one version, translates as "queen." Also, "Nina" is a shortened form of several names (Antonina, Ninelle, etc.), including not ...Read more

The name Arkady has quite ancient roots and is found in various cultures. There are several versions of the origin and meaning of this name. One of the most common versions links the name Arkady to ancient Greek traditions. According to this version, the name comes from the word "Arcadia," ...Read more

The name Lība has Baltic and Jewish roots. In Latvian culture, Lība may be associated with nature and folk traditions. In Jewish tradition, the name Lība means 'beloved, dear' and is connected with sensuality and tenderness. The strengths of this name are sincerity and friendliness, the ability to see beauty ...Read more

The name Emma has ancient Germanic roots and is popular in many cultures. It derives from the Germanic root 'ermen', which means 'universal, great, all-encompassing'. The name spread widely in Europe during the Middle Ages thanks to Saint Emma, as well as through literary and cultural sources. In Latvian tradition, ...Read more