September 23, 1988 • Page Image 139
…Some Hebrew First Names Originate In Holidays By BETTY PROVIZER STARKMAN The practice of adapting Hebrew first names from our special holidays began in the early Middle Ages. Pessach, Pesah or Yom Toy were names given to boys born during Passover. Girls born at Purim were called Esther while boys were named Mordechai. Rahamim (meaning "mercy") was sometimes chosen for males born on Yom Kippur. Shabtai, Shabi and Shabbat were names given to b...…

















































