Former19 Kids and Countingstars Josh and Anna Duggar recently welcomed their sixth child into the world.
The latest addition tothe Duggar clan, Maryella Hope Duggar, was born on November 27, 2019.
“wrote Anna on Twitter.
Maryella arrived just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with her family.
As we continued chatting about names, Josh and I both fell in love with the name Maryella!”
The name Hope reflectsAnna and Josh Duggars' Christian faith.
“Jesus is the ultimate demonstration of love and hope.
We have Hope because of Christ!”
Theories include “sea of bitterness,” “rebelliousness,” and “wished-for child.”
Hope, of course, comes from the word “hope.”
As a name, Hope dates back to the 17th century Puritans.
“We also grieved alongside those we love the most, remembering life is fragile and sometimes very short.
She added, “Maryella Hope Duggar is such a blessing and we are so grateful for her!”
According toPeople,their oldest child, Mackynzie Renee, is also named after family members.
Mackynzie is the name of Josh’s cousin, while Renee is Anna’s middle name.
What do Josh and Anna Duggar’s other kids' names mean?
According toBehind the Name, Josh and Anna Duggar gave all of their kids powerful names.
Mackynzie’s middle name,Renee, comes from the Latin nameRenatus, which means “born again.”
Michaelcomes from a Hebrew name which means “who is like God?”
Michael’s middle name,James, is derived from the nameJacob, which means “supplanter.”
Marcusis likely derived from the Roman godMars, the god of war.
Marcus' middle name,Anthony, comes from the Roman family name Antonius.
Masoncan be traced back to the Old English term “macian,” which means “to make.
