Bialik was originally a Polish/Czech surname before it was adopted by the Ashkenazi Jewish population. The name probably originated from the Polish word Biały (meaning white) used a nickname for a blond or unusually pale person. People with this name include:

  • Carl Bialik, American journalist
  • Hayim Nahman Bialik (1873–1934), Israel's national poet
  • Mayim Bialik (born 1975), American actress

See also

There are several things named after Hayim Bialik

  • Bialik College
  • Bialik Hebrew Day School
  • Bialik High School
  • Bialik House
  • Bialik Prize
  • Kiryat Bialik
  • Kfar Bialik

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