OOMIS1105; Alexander is not the only non-Jewish name adopted by Jews. Feivish, for example. It’s derived from the non-Jewish Fabius. There are plenty of others, that don’t come to mind right now. But it works in both directions. Beside the obvious names like David, Abraham and Sarah, there are plenty of other names that the non-Jewish world has adapted from Jewish-originating names. The name “Sophy/Sofia”, for example, is in my opinion derived from the Hebrew “Tzofia”. “Elizabeth”, from Elisheva.
Menu