Talk:Saryan Names

Name Meanings
There are a few first names in these short lists that are derived from hadian words. The most obvious is the family name I'Urana'Mon'Viema which literally means Children of God. However, there are a few other names that are not so obvious. Such as Yiriviema. In old times, when the name was first given, it is likely that it was spelled Yir'I'Viema, meaning "Praise Gods." As time went by, the spelling was simplified to be one word, though it would still retain its meaning. The name Giyambo was most likely once spelled Giel'yambo, meaning "Good Advisor," and was simplified to its present state. Though the name still retains its meaning, it is often confusing for outsiders, and must be explained. Other names include Bestechanz meaning "Proud Sir," and Giharo, meaning "Good Man."

Naming Conventions
When naming a man or woman, there are some simple rules to follow. Much like in Spanish, a man is simply never given a name with an /a/ at the end. A woman is never given a name with an /o/ at the end. It is just not done. Even when trying to portray a meaning with the name, this rule must be followed. For example, the male name Giharo is an evolved combination of the words "Giel" and "Hara", which mean "Good" and "Man" respectively. In order to give this name to a boy, you need to change the ending of Hara to correspond to the naming rule, making it Giharo (anciently Giel'Haro). The word "Haro" would not make sense outside of this, or another meaningful name.