Remember the adventures of Captain Vrungel on the schooner, which was called "Victory" and which later turned into a yacht "Trouble"? Everyone remembers the phrase: “As you call a boat, it will sail!”
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What do people say to each other when they meet after a greeting? Introduced. That is, they call their name. If the interlocutor is Fedor, Eugene or Leonid, we are not surprised, because for the Russian language, these are names that are familiar in sound. But if he introduces himself to us as Diamond, then we involuntarily note to ourselves: “This is necessary! Wow, what! ”Someone will be surprised at the pretentiousness of the name, someone will grin to himself at the desire of the parents in any way to emphasize the individuality of their child, someone will envy the sonority ... In any case, this is an unusual name for the ear of a Russian-speaking person - Diamond. The meaning for us in this case is primarily the common word.
Origin
Where did such an unusual nickname come from? Traditionally, the name Diamond, whose meaning is directly related to the characteristics of this mineral, is considered to be of ancient Turkic origin. Some researchers believe that the Arab. Where is the name Almaz common now? The nationality of the person who wears it is likely to be some kind of eastern. Among the peoples of Asia, both in ancient times, and in our time, this is the most common name. They call them children in Tatarstan, Bashkiria, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan ... It is also very common among Arabs.
Most people who are interested in the origin of names will say with confidence that this name is masculine. Diamond, however, can be feminine. It happens.
When we hear the name Diamond, its meaning and origin are attributed specifically to the East. However, its counterpart is in the West. For example, the name Diamond is Diamond. Translated from English, it means "diamond", "diamond."
Value
In the old days, a name was never given for nothing. It carried a certain meaning, meaning, and was always considered a determinant of fate. If the child was called Diamond, then, therefore, they wished him to be healthy, strong, strong - just like this gem! In addition, the stone itself or the product with it was considered a talisman.
The one who owned the diamond ring, according to legend, was protected by higher forces. Parents always want to grow their offspring healthy, strong, happy ... And then the Diamond is to help! Its significance can hardly be interpreted differently. Namely - “strong”, “hardy”, “precious”, “firm”, “indestructible”.
Soviet power denied all shamanism, esotericism and other “remnants of the past.” But at the same time, it contradicted itself, introducing significant “revolutionary” names into fashion: Vladlen (Vladimir Lenin), Oktyabrina, Kim (Communist International of Youth) ... That is, all the same, the letter set was not enough, but I also wanted to make sense of it certain was laid!
It cannot but rejoice that in our time there is a return to the roots. Including in relation to names.
More recently, pretentious Western names were in fashion: Isabella, Arthur, Esmeralda, Angela, Edgar ... But recently, more and more often children have been called traditional and simple, originally national. Along with them, oriental ones began to come into fashion - Damir, Sultan, Diamond ...
A speaking name, isn't it? After all, referring to a man named Almaz, you directly say to him: “You are my precious!”