What Does the Name Alter Mean
The name Alter comes from Yiddish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Alter below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Alter Name Meaning
YiddishMeans "old" in Yiddish. This name was traditionally given to a sickly newborn by Jewish parents in order to confuse the Angel of Death, in the hopes that he would go looking for somebody younger or somebody else.
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