Ashkenazi Names, Meanings, and their History

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Ansara (ahn-SAH-rah)

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ansara name meaning

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Avi (AH-vee)

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Ayala (ah-yah-lah)

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Baruch (ba-ROOK)

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Chag (chahg)

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Eisig (EYE-sig)

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Eran (EH-ran)

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Feivel (FAY-vəl)

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Gabai (guh-BYE)

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Gitel (Gih-tel)

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Haim (hah-EEM)

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Himi (HEE-mee)

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