Etymology

The English name Marigolde is derived from the flower named 'golde' in Old English; in reference to its similarity in color to the precious metal in tribute to the Virgin Mary, who was associated with the flower.

The English name Elijah is a rendering of the Hebrew language "Eliyahu", meaning "Yahweh is my God".

The English name Joshua is a rendering of the Hebrew language "Yahoshua", meaning "Yahweh is salvation".