COD-3 2022: Task 1 - My Name by STOSKIENE RITA https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd Explore the meaning of your name. Write a short paragraph: what are traditions in naming people in your culture and what is the meaning of your name. Add your photo. en-us 2022-01-08 18:33:52 UTC 2022-02-15 15:36:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/6735307/a678eab476bfbdcd17400b6193ecb6f1/coral_m.png My name: María Luisa https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2027888049 Traditionally, Spaniards named their children after grandparents, uncles and Spain has an extensive Catholic tradition and is reflected, therefore, in the names that have taken root over the years. 

Maria is the name most used in countries with a Christian tradition for having been the name of the mother of Jesus, and had its origin in the Hebrew name Miriam, sister of Moses Aaron.
Luisa is the feminine of Luis, which has Germanic origin with the meaning of "glorious in battle.
In my case, my name comes from my grandmother María and my grandmother Luisa.
]]> 2022-02-03 16:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2027888049 Sónia https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2027995344 Sónia is a feminine name that originates from the Russian Sonja, which in turn is a variation of Sofia.
The etymological root of this name comes from the Greek term sophia, which literally means "wisdom" or " divine wisdom".
In Portugal ir became quite popular from the mid-twentieth century.]]> 2022-02-03 17:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2027995344 Luís Bernardo: The history of my name. https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2031983660 Luis is a quite common name in Portuguese, but Bernardo is not.
The origin of Luis is Germanic and it was Chlodowig or Hludowig and it stood for famous warrior [fame = hlud; warrior=wig]. It can also be translated as famous in battle.
Bernardo has Germanic origins too, and it means strong as a bear, In German it is Bernhard.
]]> 2022-02-07 00:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2031983660 Μαγδαληνή - Magdalini or Magdalene https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2034328359 Many centuries ago there was the town of Magdala, which was located on the shores of the ancient town Galilaia (in Israel, Palestine). Maria Magdalene was born there, a woman who became part of Jesus Christ's life, as although she was a prostitute, Jesus' preaching made her repent.  She joined the group of his devoted followers and even accompanied him until the crucifixion, according to the Christian Orthodox religion. ]]> 2022-02-08 00:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2034328359 Ιωάννης, Γιάννης, Johnathan, John https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2034373916 English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), itself derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "to be gracious". The Hebrew form occurs in the Old Testament (spelled Johanan or Jehohanan in the English version), but this name owes its popularity to two New Testament characters, both highly revered saints. The first is John the Baptist, a Jewish ascetic who is considered the forerunner of Jesus. He baptized Jesus and was later executed by Herod Antipas. The second is the apostle John, who is traditionally regarded as the author of the fourth gospel and Revelation. With the apostles Peter and James (his brother), he was part of the inner circle of Jesus.]]> 2022-02-08 01:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2034373916 Ιωάννα, Ioanna https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2034382813 It is the female of Ioannis, with exactly the same origin! ]]> 2022-02-08 01:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2034382813 Ευφροσύνη, Efrosyni https://padlet.com/rita100/9o6byoi4gzt3tgrd/wish/2034389687 Efrosyni is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek word “ευφραίνω” which means “to bring joy” or “to please”. 
Therefore, Effrosyni is the woman who pleases and brings happiness and joy to the hearts of people.
Effrosyni is also an important figure in Greek mythology. She was one of the Three Graces, the Greek goddesses of beauty and charm, who were themselves embodiments of both these qualities. 

Now.... call me Nina! That's how everyone always calls me, it's easier!

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