Name Change

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Question

My first name is Yakutiel Yehuda. In everyday life, I am called Yehuda. In banks and all government institutions, the name they have is Yakutiel, which creates confusion. Is it permissible and correct to change the name in the Ministry of the Interior to appear only as Yehuda? Or Yehuda Yakutiel?

Answer

Hello

There is no problem changing the name on the ID card.

It is important that during the reading of the Torah and similar occasions, you continue to be called by your real name.

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