Andrea מוֹרִיָה ([info]antiandrea) wrote in [info]weirdjews,
@ 2008-05-14 20:14:00
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Adira
Is Adira a Hebrew name? I am trying to pick one for myself for when I convert, and I want one close to my English name, Andrea. Adira sounds similar and means the same thing but I don't know if it's one that can be used as a Hebrew name, because it is modern Hebrew and not biblical. Is it common?

Thanks!

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[info]dracoreina
2008-05-14 10:48 pm UTC (link)
Lots of people have modern Hebrew names, especially Israelis. If it's meaningful for you and you like how it sounds, go for it.

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[info]antiandrea
2008-05-14 10:49 pm UTC (link)
I had chosen Yael, but I'm liking it less, it doesn't connect with me anymore.

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[info]smofbabe
2008-05-14 10:59 pm UTC (link)
"Adira" is indeed a Hebrew name. I haven't run across it very much myself -- I tend to see the name "Adina" much more than "Adira" -- but whichever you like is fine. Many people have Hebrew names that have meanings found in nature (trees or seasons) or other origins. You don't have to use a Biblical name.

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[info]countfroggy
2008-05-14 11:03 pm UTC (link)
It is Hebrew and it is a name. Sounds pretty to me. There is nothing particularly important in a biblical Hebrew name - just more people with it!
http://www.babynamesocean.com/hebrew_names/meaning_of_Adira.html
http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Adira

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[info]debsters1101
2008-05-15 12:13 am UTC (link)
what a beautiful name!
if you want to go with something more common, there is always Adena. but as far as "biblicalness" they are on the same level. like other posters have said, they are both modern hebrew names, but still perfectly acceptable.

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[info]kmelion
2008-05-15 03:19 am UTC (link)
Adir (Aleph-Daled-Yud-Resh) means mighty. To feminize the name, you add the Hey at the end... and it takes on the new meaning "God's might" or "God is mighty".

Adira spelled AYIN-Daled-Yud-Resh-Hey means digging or hoeing.... LOL.

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[info]sageblessing
2008-05-15 03:22 am UTC (link)
Interesting. I had someone comment to me somewhere (not sure which LJ community) that going with Shalviya might be a bad idea because it's too modern (I think they might have said "New Age-y" or something like that, but whatever) and that I should rethink it. Granted, I'm thinking of something different now anyway that fits me and my path better, but yeah...

Been having fun, FWIW, looking at this site as I've been considering different names... hebrewbabynames.com.

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That was me
[info]kahnman
2008-05-15 11:30 am UTC (link)
My "objection" was NOT that it was "too modern", but that it wasn't even proper Hebrew, being a rather contrived, incorrect conjunction. It was this, that made me comment that it seemed to have been made-up, by some new-age type, who determined the "meaning" they wanted, but didn't actually know Hebrew. Sorry if my comment came across too harshly.

Adira, is a fine modern Hebrew (if somewhat rare). Keep in mind that it also means "large, immense". In general, I suggest people not to choose adjectives for newborn children's names. After all, what happens if they don't live up to the meaning, resent it, or are just burdened down by the implied expectation. But, picking a name for yourself? Go for it!

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[info]antiandrea
2008-05-15 04:12 pm UTC (link)
hahaha large?
well shit
I'm kind of overweight, so perhaps that's not the greatest idea

since you seem to be well versed in modern Hebrew, are there any connotations behind the name "Lirit" besides musical or poetic that I should know about?

I'm glad I posted this here

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OK but odd
[info]kahnman
2008-05-15 09:32 pm UTC (link)
Being "well versed in modern Hebrew" comes easy when one is born an Israeli. ;-)

There are no additional connotations to Lirit that I can think of. But where you choosing a name in English, would you really call yourself Mz. "Poetic" or "Lyrical"? That is precisely what you would be doing, only in Hebrew. While there ARE plenty of prevalent examples, I find using adjectives for names pretty wonky.

Glad to be of assistance.

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[info]sageblessing
2008-05-22 06:22 am UTC (link)
It didn't come across harshly at all. Actually, I took what you had to say into serious consideration :) So, thanks for the help!

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[info]lannamichaels
2008-05-16 05:45 am UTC (link)
How about Shalva? I know a lot of girls with that name. Orthodox and Modern Orthodox, so no New Age stuff going on.

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[info]sageblessing
2008-05-22 06:23 am UTC (link)
That has been a name I've considered off and on, actually.

I'll be posting about this in a sec for myself... Definitely would appreciate any feedback that anyone may have about things.

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[info]shirei_shibolim
2008-05-15 03:53 pm UTC (link)
Another feminine name with the same root is Aderet.

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[info]sageblessing
2008-05-22 06:24 am UTC (link)
My boyfriend's niece has that name. I love it :)

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[info]stickylatex
2008-05-15 05:01 pm UTC (link)
There's also ADARA. The main thing is being able to justify it to your rabbi. When I was considering Chesed, my rabbi told me, "Nope. Not a name." based on a *very* short list he consulted in The New Jewish Baby Book by Anita Diamant. But then I found http://www.behindthename.com/name/chesed, and also my husband a reference to the name in Torah (can't remember where). So even though I didn't use Chesed, and I'm quite happy with the name I did end up with ... your rabbi will probably be the one who says if it's OK or not.

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[info]damaged_calm
2008-06-21 12:45 am UTC (link)
Well, since my 2 (reform) Rabbi's 1st born girl's name is Adira (they are husband & wife, each a Rabbi), I think you would be fairly safe!

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