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ArchivesRe: It really bothers me so many names submitted under the "Jewish" category are just Yiddish or Ashkenazi names
in reply to a message by guasguendi
Judeo-Spanish could be applied to names that are linguistically Judeo-Spanish/Ladino. Jewish (Sephardic) could be applied to names that are not Judeo-Spanish, but are for whatever reason used by Sephardic Jews (perhaps picked up in the diaspora to North Africa -- I am not currently familiarized with Sephardic names).
Additionally, there is no Judeo-Portuguese category, so Jewish (Sephardic) could be used for those.
I think for your example, Dwora, the category Jewish (Polonized) would fit well.
For more traditional Jewish names from Eastern Europe, if they were/are used by Yiddish speakers I would categorize them as Yiddish. Otherwise Jewish (Ashkenazi) could be used. There is also a Judeo-Slavic category which might be useful. It is currently defined as a synonym of Knaanic, which sort of limits it geographically to the West Slavic region, but I could "broaden" it to refer to all Slavic areas.
Additionally, there is no Judeo-Portuguese category, so Jewish (Sephardic) could be used for those.
I think for your example, Dwora, the category Jewish (Polonized) would fit well.
For more traditional Jewish names from Eastern Europe, if they were/are used by Yiddish speakers I would categorize them as Yiddish. Otherwise Jewish (Ashkenazi) could be used. There is also a Judeo-Slavic category which might be useful. It is currently defined as a synonym of Knaanic, which sort of limits it geographically to the West Slavic region, but I could "broaden" it to refer to all Slavic areas.
This message was edited 11/1/2024, 12:18 PM
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Judeo-Slavic only refers to names borne by Ashkenazi Jews living in medieval Slavic Europe. Jewish (Ashkenazi) would be more accurate for contemporary names.
Once again, thanks.
Once again, thanks.
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