Hebrew · Boy name
Chaim
“life”
About the name Chaim
Chaim is a Hebrew name from the word chayyim, meaning ‘life’, which is grammatically plural in Hebrew. It is commonly used in Jewish communities, especially among Ashkenazi Jews, and by custom it may be added to the name of a seriously ill man in the hope of recovery. The toast l’chaim, ‘to life’, uses the same word. Notable bearers include Chaim Weizmann, a chemist who became the first President of Israel, and Chaim Potok, the American author of The Chosen. The feminine form is Chaya.
- Meaning
- life
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KHAH-eem(2 syl.)
Middle names for Chaim
- Chaim Yosef
- Chaim Ariel
- Chaim Levi
- Chaim Mordechai
- Chaim Shimon
Questions about Chaim
- What does Chaim mean?
- Chaim is a Hebrew name meaning "life".
- How do you pronounce Chaim?
- Chaim is pronounced KHAH-eem, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Chaim?
- Variants of Chaim include Hayim.
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