yiddish names

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3 names · Page 1 of 1. Origin labels follow the cited name sense; earlier roots and uncertain meanings are explained on each name page.

Beryl

From beryl or an anglicization of Yiddish בערל (berl, literally “little bear”). Borrowed from English Beryl, from beryl.

Gender: mixed
Syllables: 2 syllables
Ending: ends L

Moishe

From Yiddish משה (moyshe), from Hebrew משה (moshé).

Gender: masculine
Syllables: 2 syllables
Ending: ends E

Shloime

From Yiddish שלמה (Shloyme).

Gender: masculine
Syllables: 1 syllable
Ending: ends E