Re: Headstone Translation #translation


kassells@...
 

Hi, 

One word slipped from Eliyahu's translation.

The Hebrew name of the deceased is Yom Tov. The corresponding Yiddish doublon is Lipa. (Lipman is also very common as Yiddish doublon for Yom Tov). 
From Lipa, we see the choice of Louis as English name.

Best regards , 

Laurent Kassel 
Moreshet , Israel 

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