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Non-English Names Pronunciation

Unfamiliar languages have words that can be difficult for some to pronounce. Here you can find questions and answers on how one might speak a foreign language.

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Where is the last name Hornsby from?

Seaman Hornsby was the name given to a stolen pig by Tony Curtis in the movie Operation Petticoat.

What does the surname stas mean?

Stas is a Dutch surname and is derived from the first name Eustace.

Eustace is from the Latin Eustacius which itself is derived from the Greek name Eustakhyos meaning "fruitful".

What is the spanish word for kaitlyn?

OMG!! THATS MY NAME! and how you spell it 2! :D There is no technical translation for Kaitlyn. Catalina is the closest Spanish name for Kaitlyn, it is translated to Catherine but is often used for Kaitlyn too.

Is Ola a name?

Well yes. Ola is what they call Alexandra in Polish. It is pronounced just like the spaish word "hola" which means "hello" in spanish. The "h" in hola is scilent so it is pronounced long O and la like in singing la la la. Btw my name is Ola and I am Polish.

What is the literal translation for PRN?

That is an abbreviation for Pro re nata, Latin for"in the circumstances." In prescriptions for medicine, it is used to mean "as needed."

How does one pronounce Solveig?

It is pronounced "sool-vay".

ACTUALLY, It is pronounce SOLE-vay here in the USA. In Norway, where it is from, it is pronounced SOOL-Vai.

I would know because it's my name. So don't sass me

How do you say the name shalom in french?

Names are the same whatever language you speak. Is your question supposed to be "What is the French equivalent of the name 'Shalom'?"

What does tourism mean in different languages?

Tourism translates to "tourisme" in French, "turismo" in Spanish and Italian, and "tourisme" in Dutch, reflecting similar roots in Latin. In Arabic, it's "السياحة" (al-siyaha), which emphasizes travel and exploration. These variations highlight the cultural significance of travel in different societies, often encompassing leisure, adventure, and cultural exchange. Overall, while the term may differ linguistically, the essence of tourism as a means of experiencing new places remains consistent worldwide.

What does Tatiana mean in German?

Tatiana is not a German name. It is of Latin and Russian origins (i.e. Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna Romanova of Russia) and means "father."

Is jibran an Arabic word and what does it mean?

jabran / Gabran/ Jibran is an Arabic masculine name,

it comes from the word (jabr) meaning : to reform, to compensate, to assist the poor .

A famous Arabic person by this name is Khalil Gibran (19883-1931m), a Lebanese writer and a great poet , he migrated to USA , New York.

How do you pronounce the name Cavicchi as in Claudio Cavicchi?

cah-vitch-ee : This is my name; my grandfather came from northern Italy to the US in the early 1900's. He told us to pronounce it as: : (ka-vik-ee). LCavicchi CAH-vee-kee

1. In Italian, "cc" takes on the phonetic sound of "ch" if immediately followed by an "i" or "o" (Gucci). If immediately followed by any other letter, it takes on a phonetic sound of "k" (Gnocchi).

2. I represent the works of master artisan, Claudio Cavicchi, who lives in Bologna, Italy, and "CAH-vee-kee" (Hit the first syllable hard, and soften a tad with each following syllable) is how Claudio pronounces his own name.