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A road sign showing the direction to Petah Tikva (iStock)
August 31, 2026, 12:43 pm
Petah Tikva or Petah Tiqwa? Israel to spend NIS 250,000 settling the debate
Government working with Academy of the Hebrew Language to try end the linguistic muddle on Israel’s roads once and for all
By ToI Staff
Young students in Beitar Illit simulate the Passover Seder on March 20, 2023 (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
April 2, 2023, 12:38 pm
For 117,000 Israelis with Pesach-related names, the holiday never ends
Alongside 112,000 Moshes, there are 1,4290 Pesachs; 3,795 Nisans and even four Matzas
By Canaan Lidor
Illustrative photo of a child in a tulip field in Holland. (iStock/ FamVeld)
October 12, 2021, 11:06 pm
Why are non-Jewish Dutch parents giving their children Jewish names?
Monikers like Aron and Thirza are common in the Netherlands and almost nonexistent in neighboring Belgium. They may correlate with locals’ positive associations with Judaism
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Although it is still relatively rare, it has become more common in recent decades for Jews to have traditionally Christian names. (Illustration by Grace Yagel/ JTA)
October 26, 2020, 1:36 am
When Christian is Jewish: Living a Jewish life with a non-Jewish name
What’s in a name? Bearers of stereotypically ‘non-Jewish’ monikers say they must challenge people’s assumptions on a daily basis and can face questioning when entering Israel
By Josefin Dolsten
Illustrative: A maternity ward in an Israeli hospital. (Flash90)
September 17, 2020, 6:44 pm
Mohammad again most popular baby boys’ name; Tamar knocked off top by Miriam
Some 170,000 babies born since last Jewish New Year, despite slight downturn in population growth
By ToI Staff
Illustrative photo of the German flag flying on the Reichstag buildin in Berlin (Ori Lewis)
March 27, 2019, 6:19 pm
Non-Jews in Germany picking biblical names for their kids
Linguist says few non-Jewish parents know the meaning of the names they choose; they pick them because they like how they sound
By JTA
Newborn babies at the EMMS Hospital in Nazareth on October 31, 2012. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)
September 3, 2018, 5:17 pm
Tamar and Mohammad still on top of Israel’s baby name list
Figures released ahead of the Jewish new year show 168,441 babies were born in the past year, 61,181 people were married, 24,868 got divorced, and 41,165 died
By ToI Staff
Judy Freedman
April 20, 2018, 2:25 am
Judy Freedman
Festival of Freedman
Those who bear the most popular European last name in Israel are the proud butt of gefilte fish jokes
Sharon G. Forman
February 18, 2018, 12:49 pm
Sharon G. Forman
I hate when you misspell my name
Maybe a rose would smell as sweet, but I’ll stick with what my great-grandfather chose when he came to America
Illustrative: Newborn babies in a hospital ward (Flash 90)
September 17, 2017, 8:50 pm
Tamar, Mohammad, top Israel’s baby name list
Popular monikers remain the same as previous two years for girls and boys, Jews and non-Jews
By ToI Staff
Frank and Rose Hittler’s marriage certificate (NYC Municipal Archives via JTA)
May 11, 2017, 4:58 am
When Hitler was a popular Jewish last name in New York
In 1933, more than 30 families across the city bore the surname of the man who became the leader of Nazi Germany
By Gabe Friedman and Marissa Roer
Illustrative photo of a baby sleeping in a car seat (photo credit: Chen Leopold/Flash90)
March 28, 2017, 1:42 pm
US group sues to allow child to be named Allah
State of Georgia says last name must be mother‘s, father‘s or combination; parents say they can‘t get birth certificate
By AFP
Portraits, stock image (bowie15, IStock Getty Images)
February 28, 2017, 3:39 pm
Does your name affect your appearance? Israeli research suggests it does
Hebrew U study shows people can guess your name based on your face at a relatively high rate, indicating that a name carries certain expectations and interactions that in turn impact your identity and appearance
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Newborn babies in a hospital ward (Flash 90)
October 6, 2016, 6:19 pm
Israel’s top baby names are Muhammad, Tamar
Among girls, Adele moves up to number 2, while Noa drops out of the top 5 for the first time in years
By ToI Staff
Illustrative photo of newborn babies in an Israeli hospital nursery. (Chen Leopold/Flash90)
May 6, 2016, 9:55 pm
Isis falls from favor as baby name for Americans
Once popular choice for girls drops off 2015 list due to association with Islamic State, while Noah and Emma remain top picks
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
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