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Hebrew name

When you're born, your parents give you a special name that is like your nickname forever. Sometimes parents choose names that have special meanings, like the Hebrew language. Hebrew is a language that some people speak in Israel and it has its own special alphabet -- kind of like a secret code! Hebrew names can be different from names in other languages, because they often have a special meaning in the Bible or in Jewish tradition. For example, the name "David" means "beloved" in Hebrew, and "Esther" means "star." When someone has a Hebrew name, it's like a special reminder of their family history and cultural traditions.
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