Origin of my first name
I am a black female with a history of American Indians in my family. My mother best friend named me: Onicie Machae and I was wondering if there's any information on the meaning,if any, of my name.I would greatly appreciate any help on this matter.
Sincerely,
Nicie
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Machae is from Macha, meaning 'aurora' and it originates from the Sioux language.http://www.babynameguide.com/categorynativeamerican.asp?strGender=&strAlpha=M&strCat=Native-American&strOrder=NameOnicie is from the old names Onicia and Onicius used in Quebec (so it's a combination of English and French). Probably a form of Nitius, which is a form of Vinitius, meaning 'wine-grower' or at least related to the Latin word vinitor , which means 'wine-grower'.
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