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[Facts] Cecily/Cecilia
I know these names mean blind, but I thought I once heard somewhere that they mean blind as in 'Justice is blind'. Does anyone know if that is true, or do they literally mean blind as in cannot see?
Thanks!
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blind as in physically unable to seeHowever, I don't know if the word caecus is ever used to refer to metaphorical blindness.
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I agree. From what I know like with other Roman cognomina, "caecus" here refers to a physical handicap (Balbina, Claudia …). The word itself though often means mentally blind or blinded by power or money or beauty or whatever. Other meanings are: dark, invisible, uncertain.Andy ;—)
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What does Balbina mean, then?nm
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I just realised that Balbina is not on the data base. Sorry! It means "stammering, stuttering". Not very flattering either.
St. Balbina was a (probably legendary) 4th cent. martyr.Andy ;—)
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It means strong. It translates to Girl. Kind of like the Irish name Colleen. Balbina is the Saint of Kropt and neck injuries, her Saint Day is March 31.Can you tell I have been doing research? Trying to find out information about my great grandmother, Balbina Standarska(i).Jenn
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Are you saying BALBINA means "strong"? Or "girl"? Where did you read this? I'm sure you've done some research - I just wonder: where?
Are you searching more information about the surname of your great grandmother? Your message seems a little confusing to me.Andy ;—)
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OK, thanks! (nm)nm
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Thanks!So basically, not the greatest meaning in the world!
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