Formed from the earth
Pronunciation: KLAY
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Clay is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Formed from the earth". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: KLAY. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Clay
Χριστιανικό όνομα που σημαίνει Formed from the earth
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
KLAY
IPA
/kleɪ/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
2
Lucky Day
(Saturday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Sapphire)
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Saint Clayre, or Clayre of Chartres, was a French Benedictine nun and abbess. She is known for her mystical visions and writings, which greatly influenced medieval Christian spirituality. She lived in the 12th century.
12th century
Clayton, John, was an English Puritan and a leader of the Separatist movement, which sought to separate from the Church of England. He emigrated to America in 1630 and settled in Massachusetts Bay, becoming one of the early settlers of the Plymouth Colony. His name may have been derived from the Old English 'claeg', meaning 'clay'.
Early 17th century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Clay
Material extracted from the earth, often used in ceramics and construction
Clay
שם נוצרי שפירושו Formed from the earth
Clay
Χριστιανικό όνομα που σημαίνει Formed from the earth
Clay
Material extracted from the earth, often used in ceramics and construction
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