Hebrew Name

Question

Although I know the majority of Hebrew names are biblical/of Jewish origin, I’d like know if you take a non-Hebrew name and translate, can it be used as one? Provided the name is compatible with being translated, of course.

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  1. The Just Ask! - AskTheRabbi.org Team

    In theory, any name can be transliterated into Hebrew and become a person’s Jewish name. However, the Rabbis teach us that a person’s name is closely related to their spiritual potential and their soul. If so, it would be a shame to turn a non-Jewish name into one’s Jewish name. Personally, I would suggest for anyone who was never given a Jewish name to give themselves a Jewish name that they feel a particular affinity to, and to use that name as their Jewish name.

    Best wishes from the AskTheRabbi.org Team