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Azaria · Senior member **Joined:** 08 Oct 2005 **Posts:** 2250

The name Azaria [ah-zar-ree-ah] ?
It is a Biblical name, meaning helped by God. The name was used on a male in the Bible {Azariah}, but it looks more feminine to me and I prefer it on a girl. So WDYT?

CharlotteC · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject:

I really do like it. My one caution about it is that it was the name of a baby who was allegedly eaten by dingoes in Australia in the 80s. Weird, I know, but there's a very strong connection there, from what I understand.

ETA: I also like that you've taken the H off the end. I think Azariah looks quite masculine, but Azaria could go feminine quite easily.

Azaria · Senior member **Joined:** 08 Oct 2005 **Posts:** 2250

CharlotteC · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:28 pm Post subject:

Here, I found the whole story:

I know, it's such an unusual name! But I think that's why a lot of people automatically think of the dingo girl - they've never heard the name anywhere else.

erinspice · Senior member **Joined:** 07 Dec 2004 **Posts:** 3491

It isn't pronounced ah-zar-ree-ah, its pronouned az-a-RYE-a, az just like the word "as", not ah like Oz. Rye as in rye bread, rhymes with die.

Azaria · Senior member **Joined:** 08 Oct 2005 **Posts:** 2250

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CharlotteC · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:13 pm Post subject:

There's also Aziza, do you like that at all?

lilpep100 · Senior member **Joined:** 05 Dec 2005 **Posts:** 3047

Tiamat · Name Expert **Joined:** 05 Feb 2005 **Posts:** 3381

I spotted in the local paper (in Australia) last week that a baby had been named Azaria and my only reaction was horror. The name is completely unusable here.

The story was filmed, starring Meryl Streep. It was called "Evil Angels" here, but I believe it had another name for its USA release.