{"product_id":"the-comprehensive-dictionary-of-english-hebrew-first-names","title":"The Comprehensive Dictionary of English \u0026 Hebrew First Names","description":"Since the publication of his These Are the Names  Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch  has been recognized as the world s leading authority on English and Hebrew names and their meanings. That pioneering work paved the way for the author s other distinguished books on nomenclature  including The Name Dictionary and Best Baby Names for Jewish Children. Now  in this most comprehensive work ever prepared on the subject  Rabbi Kolatch expands on his previous efforts by introducing many hundreds of new Hebrew names that have become popular in both Israel and the diaspora. He thereby provides an indispensable resource for parents seeking a name for their newborns  for sociologists analyzing societal trends  and for scholars tracing the evolution of language. The Comprehensive Dictionary of English \u0026amp; Hebrew First Names begins with an introduction that explains the origins of names and the Jewish naming process. It discusses the Bible as a source of names  names with positive attributes  celebrity names  masculine\/feminine interchanges  and more. Wide-ranging in scope  the dictionary also explains the ceremonies traditionally followed for naming a boy and a girl and explores Jewish custom as it relates to naming children after relatives  naming an adopted child  and naming a convert. The entries in this book are presented alphabetically. Immediately following each entry  where applicable  the Hebrew spelling is provided in vocalized Hebrew script. The language(s) from which the name derives as well as its literal meaning are then indicated. Finally  Hebrew equivalents are offered in transliterated English. Those seeking to name a child based on meaning will find the exhaustive Index of Names by Meaning an invaluable tool.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44609634271285,"sku":"ByrdShop_0824604555","price":49.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_0824604555_2a879b22-0332-4baf-8586-8d6cd42e86c6.jpg?v=1764942086","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-comprehensive-dictionary-of-english-hebrew-first-names","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}