From an Italian word meaning “beloved” or an Irish word meaning “friend”. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, though it did not become popular until after the 1950s.
People with the name Haldane have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
People with the name Avivah have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
People with the name Denes have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.