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Minda

A name with many ethnic origins, including Hebrew "one who loves," Hindi "light of knowledge," and an Aboriginal term "place of shelter of peace" from which the sadly derogatory Australian slang was later derived. Also a name related to the Philippine Island, Mindanao.

Minda's parents came from Mindanao and named her in memory of their home.

by MindaDefender February 3, 2010