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EASTER

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English

Pronounced: EES-tər  [key]

From the English name of the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. It was ultimately named for the Germanic spring goddess Eostre. It was traditionally given to children born on Easter, though it is rare in modern times.


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