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Choosing a Name for a Convert


Question:

How do I choose a Hebrew name after my conversion? I'd like a new name to symbolize my new start.



AskTheRabbi.org answered:

Choosing a name is a very personal thing which makes it somewhat difficult for me to make a suggestion without knowing you. Personally, I would suggest that you look at the Biblical names to see if one or more of them of them contains the ideas that you would like to encapsulate. Many names in the Tanach contain lessons and messages that might very well be what you are looking for. Together with that I also think that you should discuss what name would be the best for you with your own spiritual mentor as I am sure that they will be able to make suggestions that will be very apt.

I wish you every success in your spiritual endeavors. 


 
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