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English names in the Bible do not "come" from anywhere. They were created, and we still use them.
Sydney isn't in the Bible. Sydney is a variant spelling of Sidney. Both names began as English surnames, Transferred use of the surname began as a name taken from the place-name Saint-Denis in Normandy, France. Alternatively, the name arose independently in England where it was derived from the Old English elements sīd "wide"and ieg "island in a river, riverside meadow".
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Most Filipinos are Christian, and use biblical names. If the names came from the Hebrew Bible, they would very likely be Jewish names.
People Use The Bible For Many Reasons. Sometimes For Work (Vicar, Preist). Some people Feel That They Are Doing Justice And Showing God That They Respect Him/Her.
It would be fair to say that most modern surnames are not mentioned in the Bible which didn't use surnames generally until Rome.
The Bible is the world's 'best seller' and has a worldwide distribution. It is read by people of every ethnic background and genealogy.
The bible was not written by God. It was written by people for their use at a certain time and place.
It was adopted in France in 1791.
Since circuses began...
Muslims use it to refer to Christians and their bible.
Some people like to learn new religions so people use the bible. It's worth 800 point on Accelerated Reader.