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This page includes a list of Biblical names used in old documents, with their many variant spellings and diminutives. | This page includes a list of Biblical names used in old documents, with their many variant spellings and diminutives. | ||
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Names in old documents did not have standardized spellings. Especially when the name is no longer in use, the genealogist may have difficulty recognizing the origin of the name, or finding a relative using a variant spelling of the name. | Names in old documents did not have standardized spellings. Especially when the name is no longer in use, the genealogist may have difficulty recognizing the origin of the name, or finding a relative using a variant spelling of the name. | ||
==== Solution: ==== | ==== Solution: ==== | ||
Users can search the page using (['''Ctrl F''']) to see if the name they need is listed on this page. They can also look up a known Biblical name to view its variations and nicknames. | Users can search the page using (['''Ctrl F''']) to see if the name they need is listed on this page. They can also look up a known Biblical name to view its variations and nicknames. | ||
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The page can be expanded as more variants and diminutives are identified. | The page can be expanded as more variants and diminutives are identified. | ||
== The Names == | == The Names == | ||
'''Abednego''': (m) '''''Variants''''': Ebednego, Nabednago, Obdenago, Obednego. '''''Diminutives''''': Ab | |||
Revision as of 22:00, 16 April 2013
This page includes a list of Biblical names used in old documents, with their many variant spellings and diminutives.
Genealogical Problem:[edit | edit source]
Names in old documents did not have standardized spellings. Especially when the name is no longer in use, the genealogist may have difficulty recognizing the origin of the name, or finding a relative using a variant spelling of the name.
Solution:[edit | edit source]
Users can search the page using ([Ctrl F]) to see if the name they need is listed on this page. They can also look up a known Biblical name to view its variations and nicknames.
Value:[edit | edit source]
The page can be expanded as more variants and diminutives are identified.
The Names[edit | edit source]
Abednego: (m) Variants: Ebednego, Nabednago, Obdenago, Obednego. Diminutives: Ab