Israel Naming Customs
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In other languages: עבריתGiven Names[edit | edit source]
- 101 Most Common Jewish Boys Names in Israel in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017-2018, and 2019.
- 101 Most Common Jewish Girls Names in Israel in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017-2018, and 2019.
Surnames[edit | edit source]
- Most Common Surnames in Israel
- Surname experience at FamilySearch - search by surname to learn its meaning and origin
- 101 Most Common Surnames in Israel (in 2016)
Jewish Naming Practices[edit | edit source]
- Shiva.com Naming a Child
- The Laws of Jewish Names
- Jewish name, Wikipedia
- Jewish surnames, Wikipedia
- Hebrew name, Wikipedia
Name Changes[edit | edit source]
- "Portfolio of Notifications" - Names Changes This search engine requires Hebrew characters, see the instructions at the bottom of the webpage.
- IGRA Database - Name change records from the British Mandate period (1922-1948) published by the British authorities, and selected years from 1948-1979 published by the Israeli state, are searchable on the Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA)
Between October 8, 1948, and November 18, 1979, lists were published of citizens who changed their names to Hebraize them – surnames, first names, or both.