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In Jewish law, the English name is not the primary one. The Hebrew name is the one that is the most important. So, since the child has a different Hebrew name, there is no issue. In fact, since the English name is (I'm assuming) different, there is absolutely no issue. Two children can be named after the same person, each with a different name ...
- Different Names For SiblingsTwo siblings should not share the same name.25 This to prevent the effect of an “evil eye” (for more information: Do You Believe in the Evil Eye?)...
- Naming After A Wicked PersonIt is forbidden to give one’s child the same name as a rasha, an evil person.28 This is because the verse states,29 “The name of the wicked should...
- Being called to The Torah by NameWhen a man is called to the Torah, he is called by his Jewish name and his father’s Jewish name. In Yemenite and some Sephardic communities, the na...
- Praying For An Ill PersonWhen praying for someone who is ill or otherwise in need of divine assistance, we mention his or her name and mother’s (Jewish) name. Since Jewish...
- Name of A Prospective SpouseRabbi Yehudah Hechassid wrote in his testament43 that a man should not marry a woman whose name is the same as his mother’s, and a woman should not...
A submission from Poland says the name Mieszko means "sword or fame in polish (its slavic)" and is of Polish origin. Search for more names by meaning . Submit the origin and/or meaning of Mieszko to us below
The Meanings of Specific Jewish Names. Did you ever wonder what your Hebrew name means? Over the years, our Ask the Rabbi team has fielded hundreds of such questions. Here is a sampling of their responses.
Oct 30, 2014 · Cain’s name in Hebrew is קַיִן Kayan (Strongs # 7014) comes from קָנָה (Strongs # 7069) kanah, meaning “possessing” or “acquiring.” Eve explicitly bases Cain’s name upon the notion of acquiring: “Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired1 (קָנִיתִי kaniti) a man ...
Mieszko. MYEH-shkaw. Diminutive of Mieczysław, Polish. "glory of the sword". 1000% this week. Copy link. By Clare Green. Updated Mon May 13 2024. Lists Containing Mieszko.
Apr 23, 2024 · Meaning & History. Expand Links. Probably an old diminutive form of Mieczysław. This was the name of three rulers of Poland including Mieszko I, the first Christian ruler (10th century). Related Names. Family Tree Details. Popularity. Details. Poland. People think this name is. Rate Details.
The name Mieszko is of Slavic origin. It comes from the Old Slavic word “miech” which meant “human face” or “moon”. Hence, Mieszko means “man with a moon-like face”.
