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amother
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 Thu, Jan 31 2008, 9:55 am
is this a jewish girls name??
and if so where is it from?
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justanothermother
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Thu, Jan 31 2008, 10:10 am
From aish.com
| Quote: | Alexander
This name originated with Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia. The Talmud relates that upon meeting the High Priest of the Temple in Jerusalem, Alexander dismounted and bowed to him. (Alexander rarely, if ever, bowed to anyone.) Alexander explained that he had seen the High Priest in a dream, which he interpreted as a good omen. Alexander thus peacefully absorbed the Land of Israel into his growing empire. In tribute, the Sages decreed that Jewish boys born that year (333 BCE) be named Alexander. It remains a popular Jewish name today. (variation: Sendor) |
Alexandra is the female version, usually if someone wants to name after a male relative but has a girl.
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shopaholic
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Thu, Jan 31 2008, 11:09 am
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My sister went to sem with a girl with that name.
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Ruchel
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Thu, Jan 31 2008, 11:13 am
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rabbi Nachman was married to a Sashia (Alexandra)
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Abigail
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Thu, Jan 31 2008, 11:14 am
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sure its a jewish name, my cousin has that name, I have heard of it a few times. I have also heard what justanothermother says.
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jemappelle
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Sun, Feb 03 2008, 9:07 pm
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I know a frum girl with that name
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