[DOC] [TLE] Judaism 101: Jewish Names [PAR] The practice of taking local names became so common, in fact, that ... a blessing 
over a Torah reading), he is called up by his Hebrew name. ... be Aharon ben 
Amram ha-Kohein (because Aaron was a priest). [DOC] [TLE] Kohen - Wikipedia [PAR] Kohen or cohen is the Hebrew word for priest used colloquially in reference to 
the Aaronic priesthood. Jewish kohanim are traditionally believed and 
halakhically required to be of ... The status of priest kohen was conferred on 
Aaron, the brother of Moses, and his sons as an everlasting covenant or a 
covenant of salt. During... [DOC] [TLE] Jewish name - Wikipedia [PAR] The Jewish name has historically varied, encompassing throughout the centuries 
several ... A large majority of the 2,800 personal names found in the Hebrew 
Bible ..... Jews living in the Middle-East) it was quite common to replace their 
Hebrew ... of Aaron and priests of the Beit haMiqdash), would often be described 
as such... [DOC] [TLE] Behind the Name: Jewish Surnames [PAR] Matronymic surname from the Yiddish feminine name Khayke, a diminutive of 
Khaye meaning "life". COHEN Jewish Means "priest" from Hebrew  (kohen). [DOC] [TLE] Behind the Name: Jewish Names [PAR] From the Hebrew name  ('Aharon) which is most likely of unknown ... This 
word is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe God. ... Hebrew form of AARON. ..... 
In the Books of Samuel in the Old Testament he is a high priest of the Israelites. 
.... Historically this name has been relatively common among Jews, who have... [DOC] [TLE] What does your Jewish name mean? - Jewish World Features ... [PAR] Apr 22, 2014 ... Such names, derived from locations, are called "toponyms. ... The two most 
common Jewish names are Cohen and Levi. Cohens descend from the priestly 
caste  Cohen is the Hebrew word for "priest. ... According to Jewish tradition, all 
priests are descended from the first high priest: Moses' brother Aaron. [DOC] [TLE] Jewish Names Personal Genealogy - FamilySearch Wiki [PAR] Jun 2, 2016 ... Jews with a common given name were often distinguished by a ... A Jew named 
Abram ben Maimon might also be called Abram the copper .... From Aaron, for 
example, comes the surnames Arnstein, Arndt, Ahrens, Ehrens ... For example, 
the acronym of the Hebrew words kohen ha-tzedek [righteous priest]... [DOC] [TLE] AARON - JewishEncyclopedia.com [PAR] One of two brothers who play a unique part in the history of the Hebrew people. ... 
Each of the tribal princes of Israel took a rod and wrote his name upon it, and the 
twelve ... Thus Aaron, the typical priest, ranks far below Moses: he is but his ... 1), 
Aaron's death, as described in the Haggadah, was of a wonderful tranquillity. [DOC] [TLE] Appendix:Jewish surnames - Wiktionary [PAR] For more information on naming in the Jewish tradition, please see Jewish .... 
Very common surname in Holland and Belgium. .... but then settled somewhere 
else, where 'Kalischer' was used to describe them. Isidor Kalisch  Zevi Hirsch 
Kalischer  Katzman  Abbreviation of Cohen ( high priest in Hebrew Temple on 
Temple... [DOC] [TLE] Ashkenazi names: The etymology of the most common Jewish ... [PAR] Jan 8, 2014 ... Some German-speaking Jews took last names as early as the 17th century, ... If 
they had a girl and named her Feygele, she would be called Feygele .... Names 
based on Hebrew acronyms include: Baron  bar aron (son of Aaron); Beck ... (
righteous priest); Metz  moreh tsedek (teacher of righteousness);... [DOC] [TLE] Jewish surnames notdefineable - Genealogy.com [PAR] Oct 2, 2007 ... In reply to: Re: Need list: most common Jewish surnames in America ... such as 
David ben (son of) Joseph or Miriam bat (daughter of) Aaron. ... The surname 
Cohen comes from kohein, the Hebrew word for priest, and refers to .... When a 
person

Question: Aaron is described as a priest, or in Hebrew, this common Jewish surname
Answer: Cohen