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Meaning of the Grishaverse characters’ name; a thread
Aleksander
- Aleksander as a boy's name is of Greek origin meaning "man's defender or warrior".
I think it’s very fitting, especially the warrior part, but also, the Darkling was ready to to whatever it took to defend his people that is the Grisha.
[cr. niruart]
![Aleksander - Aleksander as a boy's name is of Greek origin meaning "man's defender or warrior".I think it’s very fitting, especially the warrior part, but also, the Darkling was ready to to whatever it took to defend his people that is the Grisha.[cr. niruart]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBTjgWQAU3iK3.jpg "Aleksander - Aleksander as a boy's name is of Greek origin meaning \"man's defender or warrior\".I think it’s very fitting, especially the warrior part, but also, the Darkling was ready to to whatever it took to defend his people that is the Grisha.[cr. niruart]")
![Aleksander - Aleksander as a boy's name is of Greek origin meaning "man's defender or warrior".I think it’s very fitting, especially the warrior part, but also, the Darkling was ready to to whatever it took to defend his people that is the Grisha.[cr. niruart]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBTkEXAAEnW-4.jpg "Aleksander - Aleksander as a boy's name is of Greek origin meaning \"man's defender or warrior\".I think it’s very fitting, especially the warrior part, but also, the Darkling was ready to to whatever it took to defend his people that is the Grisha.[cr. niruart]")
- Aleksander as a boy's name is of Greek origin meaning "man's defender or warrior".
I think it’s very fitting, especially the warrior part, but also, the Darkling was ready to to whatever it took to defend his people that is the Grisha.
[cr. niruart]
Alina
-In Armenia, it means “bearer of light.”
- “Illustrious” (Arabic)
- “Noble” (French)
Our Sankta Alina is literally the incarnation of light itself
[cr. taratja]
![Alina -In Armenia, it means “bearer of light.” - “Illustrious” (Arabic)- “Noble” (French)Our Sankta Alina is literally the incarnation of light itself [cr. taratja]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBUX5XcFUBbxd.jpg "Alina -In Armenia, it means “bearer of light.” - “Illustrious” (Arabic)- “Noble” (French)Our Sankta Alina is literally the incarnation of light itself [cr. taratja]")
![Alina -In Armenia, it means “bearer of light.” - “Illustrious” (Arabic)- “Noble” (French)Our Sankta Alina is literally the incarnation of light itself [cr. taratja]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBUZqXYAIAAfA.jpg "Alina -In Armenia, it means “bearer of light.” - “Illustrious” (Arabic)- “Noble” (French)Our Sankta Alina is literally the incarnation of light itself [cr. taratja]")
-In Armenia, it means “bearer of light.”
- “Illustrious” (Arabic)
- “Noble” (French)
Our Sankta Alina is literally the incarnation of light itself
[cr. taratja]
Malyen
- “Servant to a Saint”
- “Bringer of peace”
This one it’s pretty self explanatory!
[cr. MORGANA0ANAGROM]
![Malyen- “Servant to a Saint”- “Bringer of peace”This one it’s pretty self explanatory![cr. MORGANA0ANAGROM]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBVOwXIAA8bOX.jpg "Malyen- “Servant to a Saint”- “Bringer of peace”This one it’s pretty self explanatory![cr. MORGANA0ANAGROM]")
![Malyen- “Servant to a Saint”- “Bringer of peace”This one it’s pretty self explanatory![cr. MORGANA0ANAGROM]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBVPQWYAYq7Du.jpg "Malyen- “Servant to a Saint”- “Bringer of peace”This one it’s pretty self explanatory![cr. MORGANA0ANAGROM]")
- “Servant to a Saint”
- “Bringer of peace”
This one it’s pretty self explanatory!
[cr. MORGANA0ANAGROM]
Nikolai
-Russian variation of Nicholas
- “Victorious; Conquerer of the people.”
Really intriguing: Nikolai is easily loved by people, due to his charisma.
I really hope Victorious will bring us good luck with RoW
[cr. niruart]
![Nikolai-Russian variation of Nicholas- “Victorious; Conquerer of the people.”Really intriguing: Nikolai is easily loved by people, due to his charisma.I really hope Victorious will bring us good luck with RoW [cr. niruart]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBV9WXEAID66H.jpg "Nikolai-Russian variation of Nicholas- “Victorious; Conquerer of the people.”Really intriguing: Nikolai is easily loved by people, due to his charisma.I really hope Victorious will bring us good luck with RoW [cr. niruart]")
![Nikolai-Russian variation of Nicholas- “Victorious; Conquerer of the people.”Really intriguing: Nikolai is easily loved by people, due to his charisma.I really hope Victorious will bring us good luck with RoW [cr. niruart]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBV_OXEAQVBjf.jpg "Nikolai-Russian variation of Nicholas- “Victorious; Conquerer of the people.”Really intriguing: Nikolai is easily loved by people, due to his charisma.I really hope Victorious will bring us good luck with RoW [cr. niruart]")
-Russian variation of Nicholas
- “Victorious; Conquerer of the people.”
Really intriguing: Nikolai is easily loved by people, due to his charisma.
I really hope Victorious will bring us good luck with RoW
[cr. niruart]
Zoya
- A borrowing from the Greek
- “Life”
-Islamic “Alive”
- “Life and Joyous”
- “Loving and Caring”
Perhaps a contrast with Zoya’s character but I hope it means she will be happy in the end. Also we know she would do anything for her friends and country
[cr. bucumber]
![Zoya- A borrowing from the Greek- “Life” -Islamic “Alive”- “Life and Joyous”- “Loving and Caring”Perhaps a contrast with Zoya’s character but I hope it means she will be happy in the end. Also we know she would do anything for her friends and country [cr. bucumber]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBXIcWQAEBzal.jpg "Zoya- A borrowing from the Greek- “Life” -Islamic “Alive”- “Life and Joyous”- “Loving and Caring”Perhaps a contrast with Zoya’s character but I hope it means she will be happy in the end. Also we know she would do anything for her friends and country [cr. bucumber]")
![Zoya- A borrowing from the Greek- “Life” -Islamic “Alive”- “Life and Joyous”- “Loving and Caring”Perhaps a contrast with Zoya’s character but I hope it means she will be happy in the end. Also we know she would do anything for her friends and country [cr. bucumber]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBXKLWgAAOX6l.jpg "Zoya- A borrowing from the Greek- “Life” -Islamic “Alive”- “Life and Joyous”- “Loving and Caring”Perhaps a contrast with Zoya’s character but I hope it means she will be happy in the end. Also we know she would do anything for her friends and country [cr. bucumber]")
- A borrowing from the Greek
- “Life”
-Islamic “Alive”
- “Life and Joyous”
- “Loving and Caring”
Perhaps a contrast with Zoya’s character but I hope it means she will be happy in the end. Also we know she would do anything for her friends and country
[cr. bucumber]
Genya
- Of Latin origin, and the meaning of Genya is "Maiden"
- Of Greek origin “Well born”
I like both interpretations of this name. A well born maiden who takes her life back in her hands.
[cr. Melanie Bourgeois]
![Genya- Of Latin origin, and the meaning of Genya is "Maiden"- Of Greek origin “Well born”I like both interpretations of this name. A well born maiden who takes her life back in her hands.[cr. Melanie Bourgeois]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBX7_XcAYoOVq.jpg "Genya- Of Latin origin, and the meaning of Genya is \"Maiden\"- Of Greek origin “Well born”I like both interpretations of this name. A well born maiden who takes her life back in her hands.[cr. Melanie Bourgeois]")
![Genya- Of Latin origin, and the meaning of Genya is "Maiden"- Of Greek origin “Well born”I like both interpretations of this name. A well born maiden who takes her life back in her hands.[cr. Melanie Bourgeois]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBX8eXAAgVFVz.jpg "Genya- Of Latin origin, and the meaning of Genya is \"Maiden\"- Of Greek origin “Well born”I like both interpretations of this name. A well born maiden who takes her life back in her hands.[cr. Melanie Bourgeois]")
- Of Latin origin, and the meaning of Genya is "Maiden"
- Of Greek origin “Well born”
I like both interpretations of this name. A well born maiden who takes her life back in her hands.
[cr. Melanie Bourgeois]
Matthias
- Of Greek origin: “Gift of God”
Again, it really fits the character, especially considering the fact that Matthias is fateful to his god.
[cr. emmilinne]
![Matthias- Of Greek origin: “Gift of God”Again, it really fits the character, especially considering the fact that Matthias is fateful to his god.[cr. emmilinne]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBZTUXYAMuFak.jpg "Matthias- Of Greek origin: “Gift of God”Again, it really fits the character, especially considering the fact that Matthias is fateful to his god.[cr. emmilinne]")
![Matthias- Of Greek origin: “Gift of God”Again, it really fits the character, especially considering the fact that Matthias is fateful to his god.[cr. emmilinne]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBZTmXAAE5_S5.jpg "Matthias- Of Greek origin: “Gift of God”Again, it really fits the character, especially considering the fact that Matthias is fateful to his god.[cr. emmilinne]")
- Of Greek origin: “Gift of God”
Again, it really fits the character, especially considering the fact that Matthias is fateful to his god.
[cr. emmilinne]
Nina
- It is a Russian short form of Antonia or Anna.
- “Grace”
- “Of inestimable worth”
Well, not really a lot to comment on: Nina is priceless as is her presence!
[cr. nouketou]
![Nina- It is a Russian short form of Antonia or Anna.- “Grace” - “Of inestimable worth”Well, not really a lot to comment on: Nina is priceless as is her presence![cr. nouketou]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBaT8XAAISxPc.jpg "Nina- It is a Russian short form of Antonia or Anna.- “Grace” - “Of inestimable worth”Well, not really a lot to comment on: Nina is priceless as is her presence![cr. nouketou]")
![Nina- It is a Russian short form of Antonia or Anna.- “Grace” - “Of inestimable worth”Well, not really a lot to comment on: Nina is priceless as is her presence![cr. nouketou]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBaUdXUAErwkF.jpg "Nina- It is a Russian short form of Antonia or Anna.- “Grace” - “Of inestimable worth”Well, not really a lot to comment on: Nina is priceless as is her presence![cr. nouketou]")
- It is a Russian short form of Antonia or Anna.
- “Grace”
- “Of inestimable worth”
Well, not really a lot to comment on: Nina is priceless as is her presence!
[cr. nouketou]
Wylan
- From the Old English word waylon, meaning "Wayside land" or "Road land".
I like to interpret this as if, like his name, Wylan is building his own path letting go of his fears.
[cr. Martysketch]
![Wylan - From the Old English word waylon, meaning "Wayside land" or "Road land".I like to interpret this as if, like his name, Wylan is building his own path letting go of his fears.[cr. Martysketch]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBbdoXcAEQP9o.jpg "Wylan - From the Old English word waylon, meaning \"Wayside land\" or \"Road land\".I like to interpret this as if, like his name, Wylan is building his own path letting go of his fears.[cr. Martysketch]")
![Wylan - From the Old English word waylon, meaning "Wayside land" or "Road land".I like to interpret this as if, like his name, Wylan is building his own path letting go of his fears.[cr. Martysketch]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBbenWYAADXrl.jpg "Wylan - From the Old English word waylon, meaning \"Wayside land\" or \"Road land\".I like to interpret this as if, like his name, Wylan is building his own path letting go of his fears.[cr. Martysketch]")
- From the Old English word waylon, meaning "Wayside land" or "Road land".
I like to interpret this as if, like his name, Wylan is building his own path letting go of his fears.
[cr. Martysketch]
Jesper
- Danish name that derived from Kaspar.
- “Treasurer” and “Holder of the treasury”
Our favorite sharpshooter is kinda the opposite at the beginning of his journey, but ends being a treasurer of all the people he loves.
[cr. Stephanie Brown]
![Jesper- Danish name that derived from Kaspar. - “Treasurer” and “Holder of the treasury” Our favorite sharpshooter is kinda the opposite at the beginning of his journey, but ends being a treasurer of all the people he loves.[cr. Stephanie Brown]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBcPZWYAAYk9k.jpg "Jesper- Danish name that derived from Kaspar. - “Treasurer” and “Holder of the treasury” Our favorite sharpshooter is kinda the opposite at the beginning of his journey, but ends being a treasurer of all the people he loves.[cr. Stephanie Brown]")
![Jesper- Danish name that derived from Kaspar. - “Treasurer” and “Holder of the treasury” Our favorite sharpshooter is kinda the opposite at the beginning of his journey, but ends being a treasurer of all the people he loves.[cr. Stephanie Brown]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtqBcPsXcAgYSql.jpg "Jesper- Danish name that derived from Kaspar. - “Treasurer” and “Holder of the treasury” Our favorite sharpshooter is kinda the opposite at the beginning of his journey, but ends being a treasurer of all the people he loves.[cr. Stephanie Brown]")
- Danish name that derived from Kaspar.
- “Treasurer” and “Holder of the treasury”
Our favorite sharpshooter is kinda the opposite at the beginning of his journey, but ends being a treasurer of all the people he loves.
[cr. Stephanie Brown]
