Published June 14, 2007
 
 
Ask Rabbi Dan
by Rabbi Dan S. Wiko PhD
 
  Issue: 8.05
 
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Can two children from the same parents have the same Hebrew name, named after the same grandparent?

A Leibowitz

Thank you for your question...the answer is, yes. Hebrew names are given in memory or honor of a loved one. As such, it can be used as often as desired.

Shalom
Rabbi Dan
 
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