Desheka

This name was first used in this form by Shakespeare in his play The Merchant of Venice (1596), where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock. Shakespeare probably based it on the biblical name Iscah, which would have been spelled Jescha in his time. It was not commonly used as a given name until the middle of the 20th century. It reached its peak of popularity in the United States in 1987, and was the top ranked name for girls between 1985 and 1995, excepting 1991 and 1992 (when it was unseated by Ashley). Notable bearers include actresses Jessica Tandy (1909-1994) and Jessica Lange (1949-).

People with the name Sekani have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.

From the Greek name Ἀθανάσιος (Athanasios) meaning “immortal”, from Greek ἀ (a), a negative prefix, combined with θάνατος (thanatos) meaning “death”. Saint Athanasius was a 4th-century bishop of Alexandria who strongly opposed Arianism.

People with the name Emilia have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.

People with the name Gerritt have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.