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Aris Hunter
 Post subject: Name Meaning
PostPosted: March 24th, 2012, 9:04 am 
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I looked up my new MC's name meaning a few days ago, and her name, Lillian, means 'my God is a vow.' I'm wondering, does anyone have a more in-depth explanation for the meaning? I can't quite figure out what the meaning means.

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 Post subject: Re: Name Meaning
PostPosted: March 24th, 2012, 9:22 am 
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Here's a website I found that had some info on it...the interesting thing is it has a different meaning...hope that helps somewhat though.
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I like those meanings, too. :D But I'm wondering what the first meaning means. What does it mean her God is a vow?

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Lady Aris Lillylight wrote:
I like those meanings, too. :D But I'm wondering what the first meaning means. What does it mean her God is a vow?


Yeah, sorry...I tried again and I just searched Google "What does "my God is a vow" mean?" and found some interesting answers...I know this isn't as good an answer as someone more knowledgeable could give, but you could at least look up something for now anyway. :)
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I think it basically means devoted to God, at least that's what I think. It sounds a bit confusing, but that's what it says to me. :)

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That would mean essentially the same thing my name, Elizabeth, means. Different versions say "God is my promise", "promised to God", "God's promise", "oath of God", "I am God's daughter", "my God is a vow", etc. Does that make it clearer?

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I was going to mention Elizabeth. :D Yes, it could be taken as "consecrated to God" or it could be taken more as a confidence in God. "God will be true" or "God is faithful".

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