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This Jewish Name Is in the Top Ten Baby Names for the First Time

JL;DR SUMMARY The name Eliana, which means "my God has answered" in Hebrew, has climbed into the top ten baby names for girls on BabyCenter's list, marking a significant milestone. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish TraditionsJewish CultureHebrew NamesJewish IdentityKvellerName PopularityBaby NamesElianaBabycenterName Meaning

Places mentioned

Eliana, Central District, Israel
"For many Jews, the Hebrew translation is meaningful when naming a baby who was difficult to conceive."
France
"In French, the name liane is derived from the Greek word Helios, meaning sun, and variations including Eliana are popular in Italian-, Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries."
Italy
"In French, the name liane is derived from the Greek word Helios, meaning sun, and variations including Eliana are popular in Italian-, Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries."
Spain
"In French, the name liane is derived from the Greek word Helios, meaning sun, and variations including Eliana are popular in Italian-, Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries."
Portugal
"In French, the name liane is derived from the Greek word Helios, meaning sun, and variations including Eliana are popular in Italian-, Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries."
Nova, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"Nova (#21): Not technically a Jewish name, but one many Jewish families are using to honor the victims of October 7th who were killed at the Nova music festival."

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