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Choosing a Name for a Daughter

Question

Good morning and blessings, we are asking about choosing a name for a daughter who was born, thank God. Which name is preferable, Shulamit or Efrat? It should be noted that the older sister is named Miriam (and as is known, Efrat is Miriam)? Is there any significance to the parents' names in choosing the name for the daughter? Thank you very much.

Answer

Shalom and blessings 

Both names are excellent and recommended.

There is no difference in how the parents are named. 

Answered 23 November 2025 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
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