Hebrew names for Chaim

A traditional Hebrew name often chosen for English names starting with C.

Commonly paired with Herbert due to the shared 'H' initial.

Shares the root 'Chai' signifying life and vitality.

Commonly paired in Jewish tradition based on the shared internal m sound.

Historically paired with Charles and Carl in Jewish communities.

Historically used as a common Hebrew equivalent for Herbert in Ashkenazi families.

Traditional English transliteration of Chaim

Traditional Ashkenazi pairing sharing H sound

Both mean "life"—a cross-gender meaning match