Hebrew-English Fish Guide for Israel
When you make Aliyah, especially from America, it can be daunting to consider any fish other than salmon. Don't miss out - check out this great guide!
Finding fresh fish in Israel is as easy as going to your local market. The problem is, the names are all unfamiliar.
When you make Aliyah, especially from the States, it can be daunting to consider any fish other than salmon, but you are missing out!
Now, for those living in Israel, use this fish chart to figure out what your favorite fish is called or to find the equivalent type of fish in Israel. Truthfully, most of the names of fish we know can apply to a variety of fish and some of the Mediterranean fish do not exist in the States, but this guide will help you find the best fish for your recipe.
The following chart is reprinted with permission from Marc Gottlieb's Culinart Kosher. Check out the other great English-Hebrew charts in his website!
English and Hebrew Names for Fish
| ENGLISH NAME | HEBREW NAME |
TRANSLITERATED
|
|---|---|---|
| Alaskan Pollock | זהבנון | Zahabnon |
| Albacore Tuna | טונה, טונה לבנה |
Tuna, Tuna Levana |
| Anchovy | אנשובי | Anshoovi |
| Arrowtooth Flounder | שטצד פציפי | Shattzad Patzifi |
| Barramundi | ברמונדי | Baramundi |
| Blue Runner | תרחון | Tarachon |
| Bream | זהבון | Zahabon |
| Cod | קוד | Kod, Ze’ev Yam |
|
Common Carp, Mirror Carp
|
קרפיון | Karpion |
|
Common Dolphin-fish, Mahi-mahi
|
רעמתן | Ra’amatan |
| Common Grey Mullet | בורי | Burri |
| Flounder | דג סנדל | Dag Sandal |
|
Frigate Tuna (Mackerel Family)
|
פלמודה | Palmudah |
|
Galilee St. Peter’s Fish, Mango Tilapia |
מושט אביאד | Musht, Amnon, Tilapia |
| Gilt Head Sea Bream | דניס | Denis |
| Grass Carp | קרפיון | Karpion Esev |
| Greater Amberjack | אינטיאס | Intias |
| Grouper | לוקוס | Lokus |
| Haddock | חמור ים | Chamor Yam |
| Hake | מרלוזה, בקלה | Marluza, Bakala |
| Halibut | הליבוט | Putit, Halibut |
| Herring | הרינג | Herring |
|
Jordan St. Peter’s Fish, Blue Tilapia
|
מושט | Musht, Amnon, Tilapia |
| Kinneret Bleak (Carp) | סרדין טבריה | Sardine Tiveria |
| Longhead Barbel (Carp) | כרסין | Karsin |
| Mackerel | מקרל | Mackerel |
| Meagre (Drum) | עיט הים | Eit Hayam |
| Nile Perch | נסיכה נילוס | Nisichah Nilus |
| Pink Dentex (Red Snapper) | פארידה | Faridah |
| Plaice | פלייס | Plaice |
| Pollack | פולוק | Polok |
| Red Drum | מוסר | Musar |
| Round Sardinella | דקה | Daka |
| Salmon | סלמון | Salmon |
| Sea Bass | לברק | Levrak |
| Shad or Whitefish | עלוזה | Aluzah |
| Shi Drum | לבט | Levet |
| Silver Carp | כסיף | Kasif |
| Skipjack Tuna | טונה, ונה בהירה | Tuna, Tuna Behirah |
| Spanish Mackerel | פלמידה לבנה | Palmidah Levanah |
| Striped Bass | בס | Bass |
| Striped Red Mullet | ברבוניה | ברבוניה |
| Striped Sea Bream | מרמיר | Mormir |
| Trout, Rainbow Trout | פורל | Forel |
| True Sole, Dover Sole | סול | Sol |
| Turbot | פוטית | Putit |
| Yellowstripe Scad | צנינית צהובת פסים | Tzninit Tzahubah Pasim |
| Yellowtail Amberjack | אינטיאס | Antias, Shula |
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