near to one's heart

Also, close to one's heart. Loved by or important to one, as in This last painting was very near to her heart, or His first grandson is close to his heart. [Late 1800s]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Marietta	-	Italian
Milada	-	Czech
Savanna	sə-VAN-ə	English (Modern)
Aike	-	Frisian
Arda	-	Turkish
Epaphroditos	ee-paf-rə-DIE-təs (English)	Ancient Greek