fig leaf

Something used to hide an embarrassing or shameful problem. In the Bible, Adam and Eve used fig leaves to conceal their genitals after they became ashamed of their nakedness. Gary used humor as a fig leaf to conceal the fact that he was struggling with depression.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Husain	-	Arabic
Ayler	['eilə]
Daidalos	-	Greek Mythology
Berengar	-	Ancient Germanic
Sauda	-	Eastern African, Swahili
Marlee	-	English (Modern)