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G-d's name is a typical suffix in Hebrew names or names with a Hebrew Origin. Names that incorporate part of G-ds names are known as Theophoric names, or names that "bear G-d's name". For example the name "Michael" is comprised of three Hebrew words Mi (who), Cha (like), and El (One of the divine names given in The Bible). The name Means "Who is like my G-d"?

There are other names used that incorporate half of G-d's sacred name known as the Tetragrameton. This is G-d's proper name given within the Bible and half of it is used in the suffix Yah, and Yahu. Names like Zechariah, and Yeshayahu (Isaiah) are perfect examples of this, Zechariah Meaning "one who remembers G-d", and Yeshiyahu meaning "G-d was a salvation." Theophoric names usually denote a special quality or attribute that is of G-d. Gavriel (Gabriel) means the "Might of G-d", Nataniel (Nathaniel) Means "whom G-d Has Given." Theophoric names are an important part of Hebrew linguistics and culture and have a deep meaning because when someone bears a name in Hebraic thought they are taking on the attributes of that name. Therefore theophoric names play a huge part in enumerating that attribute.

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