List of rabbis known by acronyms
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A number of prominent rabbis have been known by acronyms.
Name | Acronym | Dates |
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Abraham ben David | Rabad | 1125–1198 |
Isaac Alfasi | Rif | 1013–1103 |
Moses ben Jacob Cordovero | Ramak | 1522–1570 |
Gersonides | Ralbag | 1288–1344 |
Moshe Hacohen | Ramach | 1874–1950 |
Aharon HaLevi | Ra'ah | 1235–1290 |
Isaac ben Sheshet | Rivash | 1326–1408 |
David Kimhi | Radak | 1160–1235 |
Moshe Chaim Luzzatto | Ramchal or Ramhal | 1707–1746 |
Samuel David Luzzatto | Shadal | 1800–1865 |
Maimonides | Rambam | 1135–1204 |
Meïr Leibush ben Jehiel Michel Weiser | Malbim | 1809–1879 |
Meir ben Samuel | Ram | 1060–1135 |
Isaac ben Meir | Rivam | 1090–1130 |
Elijah Mizrachi | Re'em | 1455–1525 |
Nahmanides | Ramban | 1194–1270 |
Nissim of Gerona | Ran | 1320–1376 |
Samuel ben Meir | Rashbam | 1085–1158 |
Shlomo Yitzhaki | Rashi | 1040–1105 |
Simeon bar Yochai | Rashbi | 1st century |
Shlomo ben Aderet | Rashba | 1235–1310 |
Yom Tov Asevilli | Ritva | 1250–1330 |
Judah ben Nathan | Riban | 11th-12th centuries |
Moses Isserles | Rema | 1520–1572 |
See also
- Lists of nicknames – nickname list articles on Wikipedia
- Hebrew acronyms