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How Do I Translate A Name Into Latin?

I'm wanting to translate my childrens' names into Latin if anyone can help.

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    I have studied Latin on and off for years...Latin has 3 genders: Male, Female and Neuter. The Male ending is usually "-us","-ius" or "-o"; The Female ending is usually "-a" or "-ia"; The Neuter ending is "-um" (for things not people).

    The other factor in "Latinizing" a name is removing the Germanic and other language changes, like double consonants and other irregular combinations of vowels and consonants.
    Here are a few examples:
    --Michael becomes Mikaelus
    --Mark becomes Markus
    --John becomes Johan or Johanus
    --Hartley becomes Hartlius....

    If this does work Google the phrase "What is the origin of the name ________(you choose it)?" If its origin is Latin you'll have it if it some other language Google the meaning and then Google the result asking for a latin equivalent.
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    Mmeehan333 

    answered 3 years ago

      I want to translate these names into latin so i can have them done for a tattoo. Joshua,Ashley and Sarah
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      Guest

      Guest 

      answered 9 months ago

        Jose antonio
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        Guest 

        answered 6 months ago

           
           

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