What is the meaning of the Hebrew letters traditionally added after the name of a deceased person?

by Rabbi Shalom Hazan

Library » Life Cycle » Death » Passing On | Subscribe | What is RSS? PRINT EMAIL COMMENT There are two combinations of Hebrew letters which can be written after the name of a dead person: Some add the letters Ayin and Hei, which is an acronym for Alav (or Aleha) Hashalom. Meaning: "peace be upon him" (or "her"). Others add the letters Zayin and Lamed, an acronym for Zichrono (or Zichronah) Livrochoh. Meaning: May his (her) memory be a blessing. ADD A COMMENT Please email me when new comments are posted (you must be  logged in). Email to a friend Post a comment cancel Loading...