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Intriguing list of medieval Spanish and traditional Sephardi Jewish names
I found this list in "The Jewish Encyclopedia" (1904) of names still used at that time by Sephardi Jews around the world (e.g. The Balkans, the Turkish Empire) whose ancestors had lived in Spain until the Inquisition.
I'm surprised to see Cara here - I thought it was modern.
Which of these names are really antiquated and no longer used in Spanish-speaking countries, I wonder?
Any you like?Aleqria
Angel
Angela
Amado
Amada
Bienvenida
Blanco
Cara
Cimfa
Comprado
Consuela
Dolza
Esperanza
Estimada
Estrella
Fermosa
Gracia
Luna
Niña
Palomba
Preciosa
Sol
Ventura
Zafiro
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Intriguing list of medieval Spanish and traditional Sephardi Jewish names  ·  Just Jonquil  ·  7/12/2009, 10:53 AM
Re: Intriguing list of medieval Spanish and traditional Sephardi Jewish names  ·  Anthroponomastics  ·  7/13/2009, 11:28 AM
Re: Intriguing list of medieval Spanish and traditional Sephardi Jewish names  ·  Just Jonquil  ·  7/12/2009, 11:54 PM
Re: Intriguing list of medieval Spanish and traditional Sephardi Jewish names  ·  DonatienneAlphonsineFrançoise  ·  7/12/2009, 11:28 AM