Chaim
Meaning life, Hebrew
Chaim is a Hebrew name meaning "life," common among Jewish communities.
The initial sound is a guttural consonant not native to English, often approximated as a throaty H or rendered as "Hy-im." The name appears in the toast *l'chaim* (to life).
Variant spellings include Haim and Chayim.
cultural
Ashkenazi Jewish language
- AshkenaziJews of European descent
- shtetlHistoric Jewish village
- synagogueJewish house of worship
- rabbiJewish spiritual leader
cantor · Torah · Talmud · Sabbath · kosher · mitzvah · mezuzah · kippah
Yiddish
Ashkenazi Jewish language
rabbi · cantor · Torah · Talmud · Sabbath · kosher · mitzvah · mezuzah · kippah · Hebrew
life
Animate state
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- existenceState of being real
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
toast · celebration · longevity · health · living · breath · spirit · soul · renewal · joy
Ariel
Airy supernatural being
- chai latteSpiced tea with steamed milk
- chai teaSpiced milk infusion
- iced chaiCold spiced milk tea
- chai spiceWarm aromatic tea blend
- masala chaiSpiced milk tea from India
- dirty chaiChai latte with espresso