Peretz
Meaning of Peretz
Peretz is a male name of Hebrew origin. It is pronounced as peh-RETS (/pɛˈrɛts/). The name has variations, with one common alternative being Perez. Peretz has been given to newborns in the United States of America, although it has not consistently ranked among the most popular names. In recent years, there have been around 6 to 16 occurrences annually, with its highest ranking at 5 in 1987. Peretz carries a unique and distinctive sound, making it an intriguing choice for parents looking for a less common and culturally rich name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as peh-RETS (/pɛˈrɛts/)
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Notable People Named Peretz
| Peretz Rosenberg was an early parachutist and inventor known for his role in special forces operations during World War II and his contributions to agricultural water-saving devices. |
| Peretz Lavie is a renowned expert in the psychophysiology of sleep and sleep disorders, and served as the 16th president of the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. |
| Peretz Hirschbein - Peretz Hirshbein was a Yiddish-language playwright, novelist, journalist, and theater director known as "the Yiddish Maeterlinck" for his focus on mood over plot, and his work laid the groundwork for the second golden age of Yiddish theater. |
| Peretz Davidovich Markish was a Russian Jewish poet and playwright known for his works in Yiddish. |
| Peretz Smolenskin - Peretz (Peter) Smolenskin was a Russian-born Zionist and Hebrew writer. |
