I am very interested in the name Shari
Question
At the beginning of August, with Hashem's help, I am due to have a girl. I am very interested in the name Shari. I read about the meaning of the name in a kabbalistic book, and the qualities are identical to the qualities of the name Sarah, but the name Shari is more recommended because this name does not have the qualities of nervousness and anger that are in Sarah. But I heard that Rabbi Zamir Cohen does recommend a name with the letter heh. I would be glad to receive an answer and a response regarding the name Shari. Is it a good name, and how can I choose and know what is a good name for my daughter?
Answer
Greetings and blessings
According to Kabbalah and according to what is explicitly stated in the books of Chassidut, the letter heh in a girl’s name is very beneficial for fertility, and therefore Rachel, who could not give birth, said to Yaakov that he should take Bilhah, and she would be built from her, meaning that since Bilhah includes the letter heh twice, Rachel would be able to be built up and give birth from Bilhah’s second heh. Likewise, with Sarah, who could not give birth, Hashem added and changed her name from Shari to Sarah.
The name Sarah is far superior to Shari. You may call the girl by a nickname, Shari, but the given name is very good as Sarah.
With good fortune - Menashe Yisrael
