Hanukkah Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore hanukkah names from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Menachem (meh-nah-khem)

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menachem name meaning

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Menora (meh-NOH-rah)

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Mariaann (mə-REE-uh-ann)

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Ghislain (gee-lahn)

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Meghayoni (meg-ha-yo-nee)

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Melvin (mel-vin)

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Hirad (Hee-raad)

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Sameern (suh-MEER-un)

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Vazmudhal (vaz-mood-hal)

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Busang (boo-SAHNG)

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Hashima (huh-SHEE-mah)

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Ozra (OHZ-rah)

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Sailajananda (sai-la-ja-nan-da)

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Abdiel (AB-dee-el)