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In Danticat's The Farming of Bones, the main character's name is Amabelle Desir; what is the English meaning of the name "Amabelle"?

1) Lovable, beautiful
2) Lonely
3) Unlovable, ugly
4) Fated

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Final answer:

The name Amabelle means 'lovable, beautiful,' which corresponds to option 1 and is derived from the Latin roots for 'love' and 'beautiful'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The name Amabelle is of Latin origin and it typically means lovable, beautiful. This would correspond to option 1) Lovable, beautiful from the options provided. The prefix ama- derives from the Latin 'amare' which means 'to love' and is also the root for the English word 'amiable'. The suffix '-belle' comes from the Latin 'bella' meaning 'beautiful' which is also seen in names like Isabelle and Annabelle, conveying a sense of beauty and appeal.

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