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Does my hebrew name make sense - tonightwetaco - 12-04-2022
Thank you for taking a look at my question.
I have no thought about my Hebrew name for a long time but I recently married and it was necessary for Ketubah. I told my Rabbi that my Hebrew name is Nachanan (Noch-ha-non). He seemed a bit puzzled by I explained that my mother told me it meant "Gift from G-d". Does this make sense and can anyone offer any insight? I am almost positive I misspelled it hence the attempt at spelling it phonetically.
Thanks!
RE: Does my hebrew name make sense - searchinmyroots - 12-04-2022
I think your Rabbi would have the best insight.
Maybe it comes from the word "nachas"?
RE: Does my hebrew name make sense - tonightwetaco - 12-05-2022
(12-04-2022, 02:17 PM)searchinmyroots Wrote: I think your Rabbi would have the best insight.
Maybe it comes from the word "nachas"?
yes that makes sense to me, but as I said my Rabbi had never heard of it.
I ran into the Rabbi that actually gave me my Hebrew name and he didn't bat an eye when I reminded him. I guess its possible to make up a Hebrew name or really do whatever you want?
RE: Does my hebrew name make sense - Chavak - 12-06-2022
I've heard of Nachama but not Nachanan. But no matter, mazel tov on getting married!
RE: Does my hebrew name make sense - tonightwetaco - 12-06-2022
(12-06-2022, 10:25 PM)Chavak Wrote: I've heard of Nachama but not Nachanan. But no matter, mazel tov on getting married!
thanks, Chavak!
RE: Does my hebrew name make sense - robrecht - 12-08-2022
Perhaps it is based on נֶחָמָה (nechamah): comfort.
Psa. 119,50 This is my comfort in my distress,
that your promise gives me life.
Job 6,10 This would be my consolation;
I would even exult in unrelenting pain;
for I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
The name of the prophet Nehemiah (נְחֶמְיָה), 'God' has comforted, is based on this root.
Perhaps a shortened form of 'he has comforted us' nachamanu.