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Marocha f Medieval Polish
Diminutive of Marta.
Maroesja f Dutch (Rare)
Dutch form of Marusya. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch actress and singer Maroesja Lacunes (b. 1945).
Maroia f Romansh (Rare)
Diminutive of Maria.
Maroie f Medieval French
Medieval French variant form of Marie.
Maroje m Croatian
Variant of Maro.
Marola f Swedish
Variant of Marula.
Marold m German (Archaic)
Composed from the two Germanic name elements MAR "famous" and WALT "to rule".
Marólína f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Marolina.
Marolina f German
Variant of Marola.
Marolo m Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Marolus.
Marolop m Batak
Means "to receive, to approve" in Toba Batak.
Marolus m Late Roman
Derived from the Latin “Marolus”, from the Latin “mare”, meaning “who comes from the sea, a resident of the coast”, which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*mari”, meaning “sea”... [more]
Marom f & m Hebrew (Rare)
Means "sky" or "height" in Hebrew.
Maromi f Japanese
麿 can be translated can be translated to "me", while can be translated to "Beautiful, Excellent, Splendid, and/or Delicious"
Maron m History (Ecclesiastical)
Maron was a 4th-century Syriac Christian hermit monk in the Taurus Mountains whose followers, after his death, founded a religious Christian movement that became known as the Syriac Maronite Church, in full communion with the Holy See and the Catholic Church... [more]
Maron f Japanese (Rare)
This name technically doesn't have a meaning since it is often written in phonetic characters, but it does coincide with the katakana transcription of the marron plant. It also could be spelled with 舞 (ma) meaning "dance" and 栄 (ron) meaning "flourish, prosper, honour, glory"... [more]
Maronel m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
The King of Gaul some time before Arthur’s reign.... [more]
Maroochy f Indigenous Australian
This name apparently means "black swan" in one of the Australian Aboriginal languages (probably either Kabi Kabi or Turrubal). A known bearer of this name is Maroochy Barambah (b. in the 1950s), an Australian Aboriginal mezzo-soprano singer.
Maroof m Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic معروف (see Maruf), as well as the Urdu form.
Marora f Spanish
Diminutive of Maria Aurora.
Maroš m Slovak
Originally a diminutive of Martin, now used as a given name in its own right.
Marot f Arthurian Cycle
Maidservant of the homicidal Maiden of the Narrow Wood.... [more]
Marotène f Norman
Diminutive of Marie.
Marotte f Norman
Diminutive of Marie.
Maroua f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic مروة (see Marwa) chiefly used in Northern Africa.
Marouan m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic مروان (see Marwan) chiefly used in North Africa.
Marouane m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic مروان‎ (see Marwan) chiefly used in North Africa.
Marouen m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic مروان (see Marwan) chiefly used in North Africa.
Marouène m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Variant of Marouene influenced by French orthography.
Marouene m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic مروان (see Marwan) chiefly used in North Africa.
Marouf m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Maruf. A notable bearer of this name is Marouf al-Bakhit (1947-2023), a Jordanian politician who twice served as prime minister of Jordan.
Maroula f Greek
Greek diminutive of Maria.
Maroun m Arabic
Modern Arabic form of Maron. It is primarily used by Maronites.
Marouscha f Dutch (Rare)
Variant spelling of Maruscha.
Marouschka f Dutch
Variant spelling of Maruschka.
Marousia f Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Dutch and Flemish adoption of Marusya.
Maroye f Walloon
Variant of Mareye.
Marozia f Medieval Italian
Marozia f. Latin Marotia, of uncertain origin.
Marqos m Ancient Aramaic
Aramaic form of Mark.
Marquardo m Italian
Italian form of Marcward.
Marqueston m African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name Marques with the popular suffix ton.
Marquito m Portuguese
Diminutive of Marcos.
Marramiles m Arthurian Cycle
An Arthurian knight.
Marrion m & f English
Variant of Marion 1 or Marion 2.
Marrion f Arthurian Cycle, Literature
One of Morgan Le Fay’s sisters, according to Bataille Loquifer.
Marriott m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Marriott.
Marroch m Arthurian Cycle
A heathen king who attacked a queen named Ysope. He was defeated by Arthur and Sir Wigamur.
Marrok m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
A werewolf knight. In Le Morte d’Arthur of Thomas Malory, Marrok is depicted as a loyal knight of Arthur who fights alongside him in the final battle against Mordred. During the battle, Mordred engages Marrok in combat and ultimately kills him
Marsel m Slovene, Tatar, Albanian, Croatian
Cognate of Marcel; in the case of Tatar usage, it is inspired by the name of Marcel Cachin (1869–1958), a French politician.
Marsela f Albanian, Croatian
Feminine form of Marsel. Albanian folk etymology likes to derive this name from Albanian mars "(the month of) March", popularly interpreted to mean "March child; born in March".
Marselía f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Marselia.
Marsella f Spanish (Mexican, Modern, Rare)
Possibly from Marsella, the Spanish name for the French city of Marseille.
Marsella f Indonesian
Indonesian form of Marcella.
Marsellíus m Icelandic
Icelandic form of Marcellius.
Marselus m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Marcellus.
Marshalene f American (South, Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Marshal.
Marshalette f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Marshall, created by joining it with the French feminine ending -ette.
Marshalie f Manx
Manx cognate of Marsaili. This name used to be Anglicized as Marjory.
Marshayla f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements mar, shay and la. Also compare Markayla.
Marshell m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Marshall, or a transferred use of the surname Marshell.
Marshelle f African American, English (American)
Variant of Marchelle; perhaps intended to be a feminine form of Marshall, or possibly an invented name blending Marsha or the phonetic element mar with Michelle.
Marsibil f Old Norse, Icelandic
Old Norse name of unknown meaning, perhaps related to Marcibilia.
Marsil m Arthurian Cycle, Literature
King Marsil is a character who appears in several Arthurian romances, particularly those that focus on the legendary hero Roland, one of King Arthur’s knights.
Marsila f Albanian
Variant of Marsela.
Marsilia f Italian (Rare)
Feminine form of Marsilio.
Marsilina f Quechua
Quechua form of Marcelina.
Marsilio m Italian, Portuguese
Italian and Portuguese form of Marsilius.
Marsilion m Carolingian Cycle
Variant of Marsile (see Marsilius). This was the name of the Muslim Saracen king who attacked the rear guard of King Charlemagne in La Chanson de Roland... [more]
Marsilu m Quechua
Quechua form of Marcel.
Màrsio m Emilian-Romagnol
Emilian form of Marzio.
Marsion f Arthurian Cycle
n the La Bataille de Loquifer, a sister of Morgan le Fay.... [more]
Marston m English
The meaning of the name Marston is From The Marsh Town
Martavious m African American (Modern)
Combination of the phonetic element mar with the suffix -tavious from Octavius, sharing a sound with names such as Jaquavious and Marquavious.
Martel m English (Rare), Literature
Transferred use of the French surname Martelle.
Martelene f Norwegian (Archaic)
Combination of Marte 1 and Lene recorded in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Martell m African American (Modern)
in french, "martel" means "mallet" or "hammer"... [more]
Martelle f English (Rare)
Possibly a transferred use of a surname Martelle.
Marthelle f Afrikaans
Combination of Martha and Elle
Marthonne f French Creole
Contraction of Marthe and Anne 1.
Martial m English (Rare)
Variant of Marshall
Martiano m Italian (Rare)
Variant of Marziano and a diminutive of Martino.
Martincho m Spanish
Diminutive of Martín.
Martiniano m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Martinianus.
Martinko m Slovak
Diminutive form of Martin.
Martino f Provençal
Provençal form of Martine.
Martiñoco m Galician
Diminutive of Martiño.
Martinos m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Greek (Rare)
Hellenized form of Martinus (see Martin).
Martinuccio m Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Martino, as -uccio is an Italian masculine diminutive suffix.
Martio m Medieval Italian
Derived from Latin Martius "March", itself a derivative of Mars, or from Marcius, the name of a Roman gens (ultimately also deriving from Mars).
Martirio m Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Italian Portuguese and Spanish form of Martyrius.
Martiros m Armenian
Means "martyr" in Armenian.
Martivo m & f Spanish (Latin American)
Derived from Latin, combining "Mars" (the Roman god of war) with "vivo" (meaning "lively" or "good" in Latin)
Martl m German
Diminutive of Martili via Martial.
Marto f Provençal
Provençal form of Marthe.
Marto m Javanese
From Javanese marta meaning "soft-hearted, patient" or "refreshing, relieving, saving".
Martolana f Medieval Occitan, Gascon (Archaic)
Diminutive of Marta via the diminutive Marton.
Marton f Medieval Occitan
Diminutive of Marta.
Martonio m Obscure (Modern)
Likely a combination of Martin and Antonio.
Martòri m Gascon
Gascon form of Martyrios.
Martos m Hungarian
Diminutive of Márton.
Martoun f Provençal
Diminutive of Marto 2.
Martouno f Provençal
Diminutive of Marto 2.
Martyrios m History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "martyr" in Greek.
Martzela f Basque
Basque form of Marcela and Marcelle.
Martzelina f Basque
Basque form of Marcelline.
Martziala f Basque
Basque form of Marciala.
Maruapula m Tswana
Means "rain clouds" in Setswana.
Ma'rufjamol f Uzbek
Derived from ma'ruf meaning "renowned" and jamol meaning "beauty".
Marufzhon m Uzbek
From Arabic معروف (ma'ruf) meaning "known, recognized, favour, kindness" combined with jon meaning "soul, life" (see jān)
Maruko f Japanese
From 丸 (maru) meaning "round" with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Marul m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Marathi, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese
MEANING - Soft,Gentle, a kind of duck or flemingo
Marula f German (Rare)
German form of Μαρουλα Maroula a Greek pet form of Maria.
Marula f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Indian (Sikh), Marathi, Nepali, Assamese
MEANING - a kind of duck or flemingo, Soft, Mild, Name of a poetess... [more]
Maruli m & f Batak
Means "to get, to obtain, to be lucky" in Toba Batak.
Marullus m Ancient Roman
The name of a Ancient Roman senator who was among the Senators who feared that Julius Caesar was becoming too powerful. In the play that playwright and poet William Shakespeare wrote based on the last days of Caesar, he and Flavius force citizens praising Caesar off the streets and taking decorations off statues in about the beginning of the play.
Marusen'ko f Ukrainian
Diminutive of Mariya.
Maruto m Javanese
From Javanese maruta meaning "wind", ultimately from Sanskrit मरुत (maruta).
Maruzzella f Neapolitan
Supposedly a Neapolitan form of Marisa - perhaps a double diminutive in origin. By coincidence, it may also mean "small braid (of hair)" in Neapolitan.... [more]
Marvalee f English (Rare)
Elaborated form of Marva ending in the suffix -lee. ... [more]
Marvela f English
Variant of Marvella.
Marvelino m Indonesian (Rare)
From the English word meaning "miracle" and/or "wonderful story or legend", derived from Old French merveille "a wonder", from Latin mirabilia "wonderful things", which is the neuter plural form of mirabilis "strange or wonderful, admirable, amazing", from mirari "to wonder at", from mirus "wonderful" (the word "smile" shares this root)... [more]
Marvell m African American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Marvell.
Marvella f English
Probably based on the word marvellous (compare Marvel). This is the name of a (now obscure) American jewelry brand (est. c.1911, specializing in imitation pearl jewelry).
Marvellous m & f English (African)
From Old French merveillos "marvelous, wonderful"
Marvelous f Obscure
Meaning, "causing great wonder; extraordinary" or "extremely good or pleasing; splendid."
Marvolo m Literature
The middle name of Tom Riddle, better known as The Dark Lord Voldemort, the main villain in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series. This name is a compound of the English word 'mar' "to inflict damage on" and the Latin word 'volo' meaning "I want".
Marwilis f & m Indonesian, Malay (Rare)
Meaning uncertain.
Marxlenin f Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of the surnames Marx and Lenin used as a feminine given name... [more]
Maryalice f English (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Alice.
Marydora f English
A combination of Mary and Dora.
Maryelizabeth f English
Combination of Mary and Elizabeth. This name could be used in reference to the Visitation of Mary, the mother of Jesus to Elizabeth... [more]
Maryella f English (American, Rare)
English combination of Mary and Ella 1, making it a cognate of Italian Marielle (See also Mariel and Marielle).
Maryelle f Literature
Variant of Marielle, used in the book “Maryelle” by Linda Ford.
Maryellen f English
Combination of Mary and Ellen 1.
Maryethel f English
A combination of Mary and Ethel.
Marygold f English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Marigold, or perhaps a transferred use of the surname Marygold.
Maryjo f English
Combination of Mary and Jo.
Maryjoy f Filipino
Combination of Mary and Joy.
Maryland f & m English (American, Rare)
From the place name Maryland, literally "Mary's land". A known bearer of this name was Maryland Mathison Hooper McCormick (1897-1985), an American socialite and the second wife of newspaper editor and publisher Robert McCormick.
Maryleah f English
Variant of Marylee.
Marylee f English (American)
Combination of Mary and Lee.
Marylen f English
Variant spelling of Marilyn.
Marylia f Belarusian
Diminutive of Maryia.
Marylie f Obscure
Possibly a variant of Marylee.
Marylin f American
Variant of Marilyn.
Marylinda f English (?), Spanish (?)
A combination of Mary and Linda.
Marylise f French, French (Belgian)
Variant of Marylis influenced by Lise.
Marylouise f English
Combination of Mary and Louise.
Marylynn f English (Rare)
This name is a combination of Mary and Lynn
Marylynne f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Marilyn.
Marymichael f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mary and Michael used as a feminine given name.
Maryon f English (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)
Variant of Marion 1. A notable Norwegian bearer is actress Maryon Eilertsen (1950-2015).
Máryori f Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish form of Marjorie, reflecting the English pronounciation.
Maryrose f English
Combination of Mary and Rose.
Maryvon m French (Rare)
Combination of Marie and Yvon.
Marywill f Obscure
Possibly a combination of Mary and Will.
Marzal m Aragonese
Aragonese form of Martial.
Marzala f Aragonese (Rare)
Feminine form of Marzal.
Marzel m German (Rare)
Rare German variant of Marcel.
Marzela f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Marcella.
Marzelina f Aragonese
Feminine form of Marzelino.
Marzelino m Aragonese
Aragonese form of Marcelino.
Marzella f German (Rare)
Feminine form of Marzell.
Marzelline f Theatre, German (Rare)
Feminine form of Marzellin. This name is borne by a character in Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio (1805).
Marzelo m Aragonese
Aragonese form of Marcelo.
Marziale m Italian (Rare), Corsican (Rare)
Italian and Corsican form of Martial.
Marziali m Sicilian
Sicilian form of Martial.
Marzialina f Italian (Rare, Archaic)
Feminine form of Marzialino or Italian form of Marcelina. Its name day is June 21st.
Marziano m Italian
Italian form of Martianus.
Marziela f Italian (Rare)
Possibly an elaborated form of Marzia.
Marzook m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic مرزوق (see Marzuq).
Marzooq m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic مرزوق (see Marzuq).
Marzouk m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic مرزوق (see Marzuq).
Marzouka f Arabic
Possibly from 'Bab Marzouka', a commune in Morocco.
Marzouq m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic مرزوق (see Marzuq).
Masago m Japanese
From 真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine, reality" and 砂 (sago) meaning "sand". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Masahiro m Japanese
From 仁 (masa) meaning "benevolence" or 誠 (masa) meaning "sincerity" combined with 広 (hiro) meaning "vast, wide". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Masahito m Japanese
From Masa combined with 人 (hito) meaning "person," also used as 仁 meaning "benevolence, compassion, humanity" or 史 meaning "history."... [more]
Masakiyo m Japanese
From 政 (masa) meaning "law, rule, doctrine, precept, way" combined with 清 (kiyo) meaning "clear, pure, clean" or 聖 (kiyo) meaning "holy, sacred". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Maşallah m Azerbaijani, Turkish
Azerbaijani and Turkish form of Mashallah.
Masanao m Japanese
From 政 (masa) meaning "government" or 正 (masa) meaning "correct, proper, justice" and 治 (nao) meaning "govern, administrate, rule, reign, cure, to treat", or 直 (nao) meaning straight, direct"... [more]
Masaniello m Italian, Neapolitan
Abbreviation of the given names Tommaso and Aniello. It is otherwise not used as a given name. This was the name of an Italian fisherman and revolution leader in the 1647 revolt.
Masanobu m Japanese
From 昌 (masa) meaning "prosper" and 信 (nobu) meaning "trust, faith, believe". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Masanori m Japanese
From Japanese 正 (masa) meaning "correct, right, justice, proper" combined with 則 (nori) meaning "regulation, rule, law". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Masanosuke m Japanese
From 雅 (masa) meaning "elegant, graceful" and 介 (suke) meaning "help, assist". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Masaomi m Japanese
From 将 (masa) meaning "commander, admiral, general" or 仁 (masa) meaning "benevolence" combined with 臣 (omi) meaning "subject, vassal". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Masataro m Japanese
From Japanese 正 (masa) meaning "correct, right, proper, justice" or 成 (masa, naru) meaning "to become, to get", 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big, great" and 郎 (rō, ryo) meaning "son"... [more]
Masatarou m Japanese
Variant transcription of Masataro.
Masatomo m Japanese
From 匡 (masa) meaning "rectify, correct, straighten up", 将 (masa) meaning "commander, military rank, general, leader" or 大 (masa) meaning "big, large, great" combined with 朝 (tomo) meaning "morning" or 友 (tomo) meaning "friend"... [more]
Masatoshi m Japanese
From 政 (masa) meaning "government" or 正 (masa) meaning "correct, proper, justice" combined with 功 (toshi) meaning "success, great achievement"... [more]
Masayo f Japanese
From Japanese 茉 (ma) meaning "white jasmine", 咲 (sa) meaning "blossom" combined with 代 (yo) meaning "generation". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Masayori m Japanese
From Japanese 政 (masa) meaning "rule, government, politics" combined with 偉 (yori) meaning "admirable". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
Masayoshi m Japanese
Combination of Masa and Yoshi.... [more]
Masazou m Japanese
From Japanese 政 (masa) meaning "rule; government; politics" combined with 三 (zou) meaning "three". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Mascarille m Theatre
a character in Moliere's "Étourdi ou les Contretemps" (The Blunderer, or the Counterplots), whose plot follows a servant's schemes to help his wealthy employer win the affections of a poor young woman.
Mascarose f Medieval Occitan
Mascarose was borne by two 13th-century female French nobles, Mascarose I of Armagnac, and Mascarose II of Lomagne.
Mascimilian m Ligurian
Ligurian form of Maximilian.
Mascimo m Ligurian
Ligurian form of Maximus.
Masegonyana m & f Tswana
Means "small blessings" in Setswana.
Mȧsėhávoo'xénéhe m Cheyenne
Means "crazy Roman nose" or "crazy hook nose" in Cheyenne.
Mashael f Arabic
From Arabic مشاعل (mašāʕil) meaning "torches".
Mashallah m Arabic, Persian
From the Arabic phrase مَا شَاءَ ٱللَّه (mā šāʾa l-lah) meaning "God has willed it", used by Muslims to express joy or thankfulness for an event occurring.
Mashawila m Nsenga
Meaning manzi yabila "boiling water", Derived from Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Fall) "the smoke that thunders".
Mashayla f English (Modern, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic elements ma, shay and la, or perhaps a blend of Michelle and Makayla - both of which are feminine forms of Michael.
Mashdots m Armenian
Means "ritual" in Armenian.
Mashhour m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic مشهور (see Mashhur).
Mashiko f Georgian (Rare)
Diminutive of Masho, which is a diminutive of Mariam.... [more]
Mashirao m Japanese
This name is used by Mashirao Ojiro from the anime Boku No Hero Academia. The first symbol, 猿 (mashira), means "monkey". The second symbol, , means "man". Overall, this name means "monkey man".
Mashiro f & m Japanese
Means "white jasmine" in Japanese, combining 茉 (ma) meaning "jasmine" with 白 (shiro) meaning "white". It can also be spelled 白 (mashiro), meaning "white".
Mashitoh f Malay
Variant of Masitah.
Masho f Georgian
Georgian variant of the Russian name Masha, which in Georgia is used as a diminutive for Mariam.
Mashö f Komi
Komi form of Masha.
Mashonda f African American (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic prefix ma and the name Shonda.
Mashood m Arabic
“One who bears witness”; root is Shahada
Mašḫuiluwa m Luwian
Means "mouse" in Luwian. Name borne by a king of the Luwian kingdom of Mira, a vassal state to the Hittite empire, that married Muwatti, the sister of Mursili II.
Masichuvio m Hopi
Means "grey deer" in Hopi.
Masiko f African
'culture'
Masilda f Romani
Romani name of uncertain origin. It might be a corruption of Mathilda.
Masimilian m Breton
Breton form of Maximilian.
Masino m Italian
Diminutive of Tommaso.
Masiosare m Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
From the Spanish phrase más si osare (un extraño enemigo) meaning "but if (a foreign enemy) dares" from the Mexican national anthem. This is borne by Mexican martial artist Masiosare 'Masio' Fullen (1987-)... [more]
Maskepetoon m Cree
Means "broken arm" or "crooked arm" in Cree.
Maslahat f Uzbek
Means "advice" or "consultation with others" in Uzbek.
Maslama m Medieval Arabic
From the Arabic root سلم (s-l-m) meaning "peace", "safety".
Masław m Polish
Polish masculine name, composed of members Ma- "a little" or Mano - "deceive" and Fame "fame".
Maslini f Malay (Rare)
Possibly derived from Arabic مُسَلٍّ (musallin) meaning "comforter" or "amusing, comforting".
Masoandro m & f Malagasy
Means "the sun" in Malagasy.
Masoom f Bodo
Meaning "Innocent" or "Good One".
Masooma f Persian, Dari Persian
Alternate transcription of Urdu معصومہ (see Masuma), as well as the Dari Persian form.
Masoome f Persian
Alternate transcription of Persian معصومه (see Masoumeh).
Masorie f English (British)
This name is prevelant in the Southeastern United States, especially during the 18th & 19th centuries. It seems to have a British origin, especially among Scots of Scotland, showing up in Monifieth, Scotland & Essex England c. 1630... [more]