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5. Naming the child:[1]
A Nefel, or any child who died prior to circumcision, is to be named at the time of the circumcision.[2] [This applies likewise for a female Nefel, that if she died prior to being named, then she is to be named prior to burial.[3] This applies whether the child was born dead or alive.[4] The custom is to give the child an uncommon name.[5]]
_______________________________________[1] Michaber Y.D. 263:5; 353:6
[2] The reason: This is done to arouse mercy from heaven, and so the child merit the resurrection. [Michaber 263:5; See Tur]
[3] Kitzur SHU”A 199:4; Heishiv Moshe 13; Nitei Gavriel 135:29
[4] Nitei Gavriel 135 footnote 43
[5] Nitei Gavriel 135:29
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