“Hebrew Names,” Friend, Apr. 1974, 13
Hebrew Names
Friends in Israel speak Hebrew, the language in which the Old Testament was written. Many Hebrew names come from the Old Testament, and most of them have special meanings. If your name is Hebrew, the list below may tell you what it means.
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John |
The Lord is gracious |
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David |
Beloved |
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Matthew |
Gift of the Lord |
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Joseph |
Adding |
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Jack or James |
He will follow |
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Anna, Ann, or Hanna |
Grace |
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Suzanna or Susan |
Rose or lily |
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Michael |
Who is like God? |
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Sharon |
Name of a plain in Israel |
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Sarah |
Princess |
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Dan |
Judge |
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Joel |
The Lord is God |
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Adam |
Man |
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Thomas |
Twin |
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Rachel |
Ewe |
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Rebecca |
Noose |
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Samuel |
Name of God |
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Judith |
Jewess |
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Deborah |
Bee |
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Jared |
One who descends |
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Joshua |
The Lord saves |
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Eve |
Giver of life |
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Reuben |
See, a son |
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Leah |
Weary |
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Mary, Miriam, or Marie |
Exalted |