"Chaim" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Haim [alternative], Hayim [alternative]
Etymology: From Hebrew חַיִּים (“life”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|he|-}} Hebrew Head templates: {{en-prop}} Chaim
  1. A male given name from Hebrew. Translations (a male given name): حَايِيم (ḥāyīm) [masculine] (Arabic)

Alternative forms

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