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Stigma
Originally a fan-reader term, based on a misreading of the Freezing series, where 聖痕 Seikon (Stigmata) refers to hexagonal-shaped tablets made from cell cultures, harvested from extraterrestrials called Nova. In Freezing, "Stigmata -
Isley
イースレイ transliterates from "Isley," from the Old English Hesli, describing a hazel wood or grove. Or "Islay," an island off the Scottish coast. Name of the musical group, the Isley Brothers. -
Priscilla
The original Japanese Claymore name derives from "Priscilla," a diminutive of the Latin "Prisca," a feminine form of priscus (ancient). The name of a character in Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queen. Used as an -
Literary origins
On a cross-shaped island, a mysterious Organization, seeking weapons of mass destruction for use on the mainland, experiments with monsters called Yoma, who prey on humans. To finance their activities, the Organization runs a -
Clare
The original Japanese Claymore name derives from either the French feminine first name "Claire" (French for "clear" or "light"), or the Anglo-Irish last name "Clare" (deriving either from Latin clarus, meaning "famous" or "bright -
Ilena
The original Japanese Claymore name, イレーネ, transliterates from "Irene," deriving from the Greek Ειρηνη (peace). Irene is the Greek goddess of peace. Possible allusion to the Claymore character's calm demeanor. VIZ -
Teresa
The original Japanese Claymore name derives from "Teresa." A 4th century feminine name in its "Therasia" form, it was generally confined to Spain and Portugal until the 17th century, when it was made famous by -
Raki
The original Japanese name, ラキ, is a variant of ラッキー Rakkī, a transliteration of "Lucky," an English first or nickname. Puns and allusions—based on "luck" or "lucky"—go untranslated, due -
Rubel
ルヴル transliterates from "Louvre." May allude to Musée du Louvre (officially Grand Louvre) in Paris, France. "Louvre" ultimately derives from the Latin laurus (laurel). -
Rigaldo
The original Japanese Claymore name, リガルド, transliterates from "Rigaud". Ultimately from "Raginald," derived from the Germanic elements ragi (advice) and wald (rule). "Reynaldo" (es) or "Rinaldo" (it) are other translation possibilities for -
Generation
代 dai translates as "generation." From the Latin generāre, meaning "to beget." The "Yoma War Record" lists four generations and four eras that have proper names. The length of generations is undescribed by the Organization -
Dragons' Descendents
The VIZ Media translates 龍の末裔 as the "Dragons' Descendents." Unknown allusion, if any. Frequently confused with the "Dragon's Kins" (Dragons' allies), a scanlation invention referring to Dragons' human allies, unnamed in -
Teresa and Clare
The original Japanese Claymore name, テレサとクレア, transliterates from "Teresa and Clare." Two Greek-like goddesses joined as Conjoined twins, back-to-back. They wear over-the-shoulder length hair -
Symbol
印 translates as "symbol." Red-colored symbols appear only in the anime, such as Clare's, Teresa's, Ilena's and Ophelia's in the opening credits. Anime symbols can also appear white and other -
Claymore wiki
Claymore, a manga and anime series, depicts a medieval world plagued by shape-shifters known as Yoma, who prey on humans. The Yoma's only opponents are female warriors called "Claymores,” named after their Claymore -
Raison d'etre
Full version of abridged opening theme to Claymore Anime series, plus two extra tracks. Nightmare. -
Riful
The original Japanese Claymore name, リフル, transliterates from "Riffle." Possibly alluding to the English verb "riffle." Riful's awakened form is similar to the "Riffle Shuffle" used in playing cards, also spelled リ -
Europa
エウロパ transliterates from “Europa,” a Latin form of the Greek Ευρώπη (Evrópi ), from the word elements εὐρυ "wide" and ωψ "face, eye." Ευρώπη may further derive from the Akkadian erebu ("to go -
Cassandra
Unofficial translation. カサンドラ transliterates from "Cassandra," deriving from Greek Κασσανδρα Kassandra, meaning either "shining on man" or "entangling man." Or if derived from Alexandros, it may mean "protecting man." -
Miata
ミアータ transliterates from "miata," Old High German for "reward," according to A Middle-English Dictionary, by Stratmann and Bradley. Not be confused with ミヤタ Miyata (bicycle manufacturer). Sports car uses -
Quicksword
高速 translates as "high-speed." VIZ Media uses "quick." On page 139 of Claymore 7, Scene 38, the VIZ Media translation, the technique is actually spelled as one word, "Quicksword." But the term is -
Clarice
クラリス transliterates from "Clarice," a form of "Clara," from Late Latin "Clarus" (famous). Related to Anglo-Irish last name "Clare" and French feminine first name "Claire." Wears brown hair in razor-cut -
Helen
The original Japanese Claymore name, ヘレン, transliterates from "Helen," deriving from either the Greek ‘ελενη (torch) or σεληνη (moon). Perhaps referring to a personality that stands out in a crowd. Name of Helen -
Ophelia
The original Japanese Claymore name, オフィーリア, transliterates from "Ophelia," deriving from the Old Greek οφελος (ophelos help). Name invented by the Italian poet Jacopo Sannazzaro for a character in his -
Galatea
The original Japanese Claymore name, ガラテア, transliterates from "Galatea," deriving from either the Greek Γαλατια (she who is milk-white) or Γαλατεια (the goddess of calm seas). May allude to a pureness
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