1st-century rabbi and an important Jewish sage
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1st-century rabbi and an important Jewish sage
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English
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Yohanan ben Zakai is 1st-century rabbi and an important Jewish sage.
The name Yohanan means "Hebrew male given name". It is of English origin.
Name Meaning
Hebrew male given name
The name Yohanan is of English origin, meaning "Hebrew male given name". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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