Gentile (disambiguation) — Gentile in translations of the Bible refers to a non Jew, a member of non Israelite tribes.Gentile may also refer to: * Gentile (surname), an Italian surname * Appiano Gentile, comune of the Province of Como * Olmo Gentile, comune of the Province … Wikipedia
gentile — {{11}}gentile (adj.) mid 13c., noble, kind, gracious (mid 12c. as a surname); late 14c., of noble rank or birth, belonging to the gentry, from L.L. gentilis foreign, heathen, pagan, from L. gentilis person belonging to the same family, fellow… … Etymology dictionary
Gentile — This name derives from the Medieval English or Old French gentil meaning courteous or well born and was originally given as a nickname to one noble in conduct. The surname is first recorded at the beginning of the 13th Century, (see below). In… … Surnames reference
Gentili — is an Italian surname, and may refer to:* Alberico Gentili * Aloysius Gentili * Amilcare Gentili * Scipione Gentiliee also* Gentile (surname) … Wikipedia
ḤASIDISM — ḤASIDISM, a popular religious movement giving rise to a pattern of communal life and leadership as well as a particular social outlook which emerged in Judaism and Jewry in the second half of the 18th century. Ecstasy, mass enthusiasm, close knit … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Orsini family — For other persons named Orsini, see Orsini (surname). Coat of arms of the Orsini family … Wikipedia
Portuguese name — A typical Portuguese name is composed of one or two given names, and two family names. There is a division between given names and family names. The first surname is the same as the last surname in the mother s maiden name, and the second surname … Wikipedia
Polish name — A Polish personal name, like names in most European cultures, consists of two main elements: imię , or the given name, followed by nazwisko , or the family name. The usage of personal names in Poland is generally governed (in addition to personal … Wikipedia
Matrilineality — is a system in which descent is traced through the mother and maternal ancestors. Matrilineality is also a societal system in which one belongs to one s matriline or mother s lineage, which can involve the inheritance of property and/or titles. A … Wikipedia
Matrilineality in Judaism — Part of a series of articles on Jews and Judaism … Wikipedia
