12:06 Apr 20, 2006 |
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5 +1 | Secondo, Matthew |
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4 | Secundus , Matthew |
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Secondo, Matthew Explanation: Hi Rita, "Secondo" means literally "second" - parents in Italy used to name their children using numbers - perhaps some still do! Writer Primo Levi is a famous example. Matteo (two t's) means Matthew. |
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Secundus , Matthew Explanation: Secondo as far as I know has no english equivalent. I believe it comes from the latin name "Secundus" meaning "the second born/number 2" Mateo = Matthew it comes from hebrew and means "God's gift" http://www2.babynamesworld.com/search.php?tab=3&f_gender=2&f... |
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