1994, ISBN: 0824603761

[EAN: 9780824603762], Neubuch, [PU: Inc Jonathan David Co.], NAMING A BABY, nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Alfred J. Kolatch, a rabbi and author of many b… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780824603762], Neubuch, [PU: Inc Jonathan David Co.], NAMING A BABY, nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Alfred J. Kolatch, a rabbi and author of many best-selling books (including The Jewish Book of Why), has compiled this dictionary of popular Hebrew names that correspond in meaning with English names. Beginning with a fascinating introduction that briefly explains the origins of names and the Jewish naming process, the book continues with separate alphabetical listings of English masculine and feminine names. Each English name is defined and matched with its Hebrew equivalents. Equivalents for the opposite sex are also provided. Entries for English names that are derived from Hebrew include Hebrew script and spelling as well.A greatly expanded version of the highly popular The Name Dictionary, first published in 1967, this volume contains over 10,000 entries, including hundreds of English and Hebrew names of recent vintage. This is an invaluable guide for parents searching for a Hebrew name with the same meaning as an English name or for an English name with the same meaning as a Hebrew name. Contains a comprehensive index of all Hebrew names in transliterated form.'Kolatch's Dictionary is appropriate for all collections, regardless of the ethnic makeup of the community. It will be especially helpful for prospective parents, Jewish children and adults who do not know the Hebrew names that they were given at birth, people interested in names and their origins, as well as people beginning genealogy research. This refinement of Kolatchs other excellent name resources (beginning with this 1967 Name Dictionary) is a useful and easily accessed reference source that is not duplicated by anything else.'Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin American Library Association'The leading reference for naming children. A fascinating etymological compendium for word lovers.'Canadian Jewish News, Books<

ISBN: 9780824603762

Alfred J. Kolatch, a rabbi and author of many best-selling books (including The Jewish Book of Why), has compiled this dictionary of popular Hebrew names that correspond in meaning with E… Mehr…

Alfred J. Kolatch, a rabbi and author of many best-selling books (including The Jewish Book of Why), has compiled this dictionary of popular Hebrew names that correspond in meaning with English names. Beginning with a fascinating introduction that briefly explains the origins of names and the Jewish naming process, the book continues with separate alphabetical listings of English masculine and feminine names. Each English name is defined and matched with its Hebrew equivalents. Equivalents for the opposite sex are also provided. Entries for English names that are derived from Hebrew include Hebrew script and spelling as well.A greatly expanded version of the highly popular The Name Dictionary, first published in 1967, this volume contains over 10,000 entries, including hundreds of English and Hebrew names of recent vintage. This is an invaluable guide for parents searching for a Hebrew name with the same meaning as an English name or for an English name with the same meaning as a Hebrew name. Contains a comprehensive index of all Hebrew names in transliterated form.Kolatch's Dictionary is appropriate for all collections, regardless of the ethnic makeup of the community. It will be especially helpful for prospective parents, Jewish children and adults who do not know the Hebrew names that they were given at birth, people interested in names and their origins, as well as people beginning genealogy research. This refinement of Kolatchs other excellent name resources (beginning with this 1967 Name Dictionary) is a useful and easily accessed reference source that is not duplicated by anything else.--Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin American Library AssociationThe leading reference for naming children. A fascinating etymological compendium for word lovers.--Canadian Jewish News Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Religion,Inspiration>Judaica>Judaica Ref,Com, Jonathan David Co., Inc Core >1<

ISBN: 9780824603762

Beginning with a fascinating introduction to the origins of names and the Jewish naming process, this book defines English names and matches them with their Hebrew equivalent. | THE NEW N… Mehr…

Beginning with a fascinating introduction to the origins of names and the Jewish naming process, this book defines English names and matches them with their Hebrew equivalent. | THE NEW NAME DICTIONARY by Alfred J. Kolatch Paperback | Indigo Chapters Books > Parenting & Family Relationships > Parenting > Infants & Toddlers > Baby Names P10174, Alfred J. Kolatch<

2010, ISBN: 0824603761

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