American rabbi and author (1929–2002)
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American rabbi and author (1929–2002)
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English
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Chaim Potok is American rabbi and author (1929–2002).
The name Chaim means "male given name (חיים)". It is of English origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (חיים)
The name Chaim is of English origin, meaning "male given name (חיים)". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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