I’ve already picked out my baby names. No, the babies haven’t actually been conceived yet, it’s something my sisters and I have been doing since we were little kids. We used to go through our baby names book and pick out names for our imaginary children. There was even a period where my dolls were… Continue reading Baby Names
So I googled myself. Yes, I’m really bored. I have way too much time on my hands. I don’t have to work on Columbus Day, what can I say? So, my first name is apparently a variation on Dara and Darice. Dara is Hebrew for “compassion” and Darice is Persian for “queen.” I’m trying to… Continue reading My name means…
So it’s not secret that my first name means “GIVES LAUGHTER” in Espanol but my Hebrew name will most definitely be Aliza. It makes sense because Judaism gives me such joy and studying it gives me such happiness. Plus, I am starting to think I am world-renowned for my humor and ahem, modesty. ALIZA WINS… Continue reading Happiness! Happiness! Happiness!
Little sis—Call you Dalia for short.Cynthia—Aliza!
Alright, let’s be serious. I am not graceful, I am not a flower, Ariella is cool but it makes me think of the little mermaid. Gavriella is toooooooo long. The final two contenders are: Aliza—Joy, HappinessAdalia—G-d is my refuge So far, there are THREE votes for Aliza from Rachel, Carrie and AC. Place your votes!
The competition is fierce as the following names try to win a spot as my middle name…. Lael—of G-dAliza–JOY! Happiness! (My name now DOES mean ‘gives laughter’)Hannah–GraceDahlia–Flower, Gentle, Tree Branch, depending on where you lookAriella–lion of G-dAdalia-G-d is my refugeGavriella-G-d is my strength So far, Aliza and Adalia/Dalia are in the lead with most of… Continue reading Hebrew Names for Moi
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