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  1. #1

    Mar 2004
    Sparta
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    If the emphasis falls equally on all syllables or on the first syllables I'm not a fan of Hadassah but if the emphasis is on the end then it's not so bad.
    I quite like Esther.

    Actually...... it's one of those names that you go Huh? The first time you hear it but by the time you have repeated it a bit to try and figure out the pronounciation it grows on you. So.....

    My revised opinion is that I would prefer it if it had a French style pronounciation but the other way isn't so bad either.

    Does it have to be Hebrew? Fidèle (fidelity) is a great name for a boy.

    Ethan(steadfast) and Amin(truthful) are both Hebrew names.
    Last edited by Phteven; September 23rd, 2011 at 05:03 PM.

  2. #2
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    Jul 2007
    Melbourne
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    I know an Hadassah and I think it is a gorgeous name, it really suits her.
    I am not keen on Faith.

    Aldona is another one I have heard... not sure of its origin or meaning though.

  3. #3
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    Sep 2007
    Brisbane
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    Heaven - Yes there was a Hadassah on BATB.

    Onyx - what does the french pron sound like?

    Tashy - i love Honor. But it is "trendy" at the moment because of celebrities.

  4. #4

    Mar 2004
    Sparta
    12,662

    In French the emphasis in words falls on the final syllables whereas in English we tend to emphasise the first syllables also the H is almost silent.

  5. #5
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    Sep 2007
    Brisbane
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    Thanks. I see it isn't popular but I still love it.

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    Mar 2010
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    I Love MOSHE!!!!