Temperance - Unique Names

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Temperance

/ˈtɛmpərəns/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Moderation or self-restraint

Represents moral discipline, balance, and inner strength through control of one's desires and actions.

Symbolism

Embodies virtue, ethical integrity, and the ideal of living a measured, purposeful life. It symbolizes quiet strength and principled character.

Etymology: Derived from the Latin 'temperantia', meaning moderation or self-restraint, which passed into Old French as 'temperance' and then into Middle English. It was adopted as a virtue name by Puritans in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Style & Origin

traditional

unique

english

Cultural Background

Originating in English-speaking Puritan traditions, Temperance was historically used to reflect the

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