![]() ![]() Gender is indicated by the associatedīyname. Names used by Jews from around the Mediterranean, from a book written by a twelfth-century Jewish merchant.Īn Index to the Given Names in the 1292 Census of Paris,Īn alphabetical list of one example of each separate given nameĪppearing in the census. Names from The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela, by Eleazar ha-Levi (see previous), but including some other sources and covering men's Jewish Names in the World of Medieval Islam, by Yehoshua benĪnother study of Jewish names based primarily on the Geniza data Some of the documents are available, in Hebrew, in Jewish Women's Names in an Arab Context: Names from the GenizaĪ study of women's names in a collection of 11th to 13th centuryĭocuments. Names from Hebrew Chronicles of the 10th to 13th Centuries, byĪ list of names of Jews, mostly from Germany, many from France, and a Through the Renaissance, and includes names of Jews in other The data is drawn from sources that from the Carolingian period Jewish Given Names Found in Les Noms Des Israilites en Jewish Naming Conventions in Angevin England, by Eleazar ha-LeviĪ very fine survey of Jewish names from the late 11th through the 13th The discussion covers both names and styles of address. Names from Hebrew Chronicles of the 10th to 13th Centuries, by Julie Stampnitzky A collection of names from chronicles relating to the Jewish communities in Germany and France. Jewish Names from 9th C Venosa, by Aryanhwy merch Catmael Names of Jewish Men, 6th to 11th Centuries, by Julie StampnitzkyĪ list of about 120 names of early medieval Jewish scholars. Medieval Jewish Names, by Julie StampnitzkyĪn ongoing collection, organized by period and location. Many show the influence of Roman naming patterns. Jewish names from catacomb inscriptions in ancient Rome. Jewish Names from the Roman Catacombs, by Eleazar ha-Levi Names of Rabbis in Pirkei Avot (2nd century), by Yehoshua benĪ list of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek names from a chapter of the ![]() It is worth noting that while some modern Jewish naming practices can beįound duplicated in some times and places in the Middle Ages, others are Indistinguishable from their neighbors' in others, Jewish vernacular names Region to another than vernacular naming. Practices, being dictated by religious tradition, varied less from one Jewish women usually used only vernacular names. Man usually had two names, one in Hebrew and one in the local vernacular. Renaissance western world, but there are some common practices. Jewish naming practices were not the same everywhere in the medieval and Medieval names were often unique and reflected the individuality of the person, so it’s difficult to determine what was considered “rare.Medieval Naming Guides: Jewish Jewish Names Note: The popularity of names in Medieval France varied depending on the time period, but these names have been commonly used in various regions of France during the Middle Ages. Some popular Medieval French names for both males and females: They served as a way to distinguish individuals and families from one another, as well as to indicate their place of origin, occupation, and other important traits. Note: The meanings of these names are based on the etymology and historical usage of the names in various cultures and regions. ![]() Here are some common Medieval names and their meanings: The naming conventions of medieval society were not as strict as they later became, and people often had multiple names, including nicknames and middle names. Matilda: derived from the German name “Mahthildis,” meaning “strength in battle.”.Margaret: derived from the Greek name “Margarites,” meaning “pearl.”.Joan: derived from the Old French name “Jehanne,” meaning “God is gracious.”.Elizabeth: derived from the Hebrew name “Elisheva,” meaning “God is my oath.”. ![]()
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