Academy of Saint Gabriel Report 223

Academy of Saint Gabriel Report 223

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Greetings,

Here's the information we found on the name "Hechzeba."

We could not find any information on the name 'Hechzeba', in modern or medieval use. If you found that name in some reference, we would appreciate knowing the details.

The closest name we found was "Hephzibah." Hephzibah is a Biblical name, mentioned as the mother of King Manasseh of Judah. (2 Kings 21:1) Like most Old Testament names, it was introduced into English by the Puritans. The first examples of the name we could find were in the late 1600's, after the period of the SCA. (1)

Tangwystl verch Morgant Glasvryn and Arval D'Espas Nord contributed to this letter.

We hope this has been helpful. If we can be of further assistance, please let us know.

In service,
Alan Fairfax
Academy of S. Gabriel

(1) Bardsley, Charles. "Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature."