hebrew names and their meanings
Hebrew Names and Their Meanings
Though Hebrew names and their meanings have Jewish origins, they are also used by Christians, and even Muslims in certain instances. This Buzzle article attempts to help you choose a good Hebrew name for your baby girl/boy.
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Most Jewish names that originate from the Hebrew language are those which are mentioned in the ancient scriptures of Judaism. These include the Tanakh, Nevi'im: The Prophets, and Ketuvim: The Writings.| Popular Hebrew Names | ||
| Name | Sex | Meaning |
| Aaron | Mountain of strength | |
| Abarrane | Mother of plenty | |
| Abia | God's child | |
| Achim | Made by God | |
| Adah | Born from beautiful scenery | |
| Anat | Answer | |
| Ari | Lion | |
| Asher | Lucky | |
| Axel | Peace | |
| Azubah | Desolate | |
| Barak | Firebolt | |
| Belen | Bethlehem | |
| Brahm | Father of many | |
| Brielle | Brave woman | |
| Caleb | Faithful | |
| Carmen | Garden of God | |
| Cephas | Rock | |
| Chaya | Full of life | |
| Coby | Follower | |
| Cohen | Priest | |
| Dara | Mercy | |
| David | Adored | |
| Deborah | Born from the bee swarm | |
| Dejuan | Merciful | |
| Dinah | The avenged one | |
| Drorit | Liberty | |
| Duriel | One who dwells in heaven | |
| Ebenezer | The helping stone | |
| Ebrahim | Father of many nations | |
| Eden | Delightful place | |
| Efa | Life | |
| Ehud | Allied | |
| Elah | Oak tree | |
| Eleazar | Helper of God | |
| Eliora | Guiding light | |
| Elisheva | God's promise | |
| Elkin | Created by God | |
| Elon | Oak tree | |
| Emanuele | One who is accompanied by God | |
| Enos | Mankind | |
| Ephraim | Fruit-bearing | |
| Erez | Cedar tree | |
| Etha | Resilient | |
| Ethan | Long-lasting | |
| Ezekiel | Strong | |
| Fifi | One who is raised by God | |
| Gabby | Brave woman | |
| Gail | Father's delight | |
| Galel | Wave of God | |
| Galia | Born out of waves | |
| Gayle | Cheerful | |
| Gefen | Vine | |
| Gil | Bright, young man | |
| Gilah | Joyful | |
| Gilon | One who has no end | |
| Giovanni | God is merciful | |
| Giuseppe | Raised by God | |
| Hadassah | Born from the myrtle tree | |
| Hanson | Son of John | |
| Haskell | Cauldron of God | |
| Hava | Living | |
| Hena | Gracious | |
| Honi | Amiable | |
| Huldah | As quick as a weasel | |
| Hymen | Life | |
| Ike | Bringer of joy | |
| Ira | Alert | |
| Jabez | Brave | |
| Jacob | Follower | |
| Jael | As wild as the mountain goat | |
| Jaheem | Dignified | |
| Jairo | Teacher | |
| Jamie | One who supplants | |
| Jareth | Descendent | |
| Jari | Soldier | |
| Jean | Mercy of God | |
| Jed | Friend of God | |
| Jemima | Warm like a dove | |
| Jeremy | Helped by God | |
| Jerusha | Rich woman | |
| Jessalyn | One who can foresee the future | |
| Jesus | God's deliverance | |
| Jezreel | Sown by God | |
| Jose | Raised by God | |
| Kagan | Priest | |
| Karmen | Garden of God | |
| Keisha | Cassia tree | |
| Kelil | Crown | |
| Keturah | Fragrant woman | |
| Koresh | Farmer | |
| Lael | God | |
| Lashawn | Mercy of God | |
| Lavon | White | |
| Leah | Delicate | |
| Lev | Lion | |
| Levin | Connected with God | |
| Libby | God's promise | |
| Mahlah | Feeble | |
| Mair | Rebellious | |
| Malach | Angel | |
| Mannis | Great | |
| Maria | Rebellious | |
| Mathis | Gift of God | |
| Meyer | Shining | |
| Migdalia | Born in the tower | |
| Moran | Guide | |
| Naamah | Lovely | |
| Nadir | Beloved | |
| Nasya | Miracle of God | |
| Nava | Gorgeous | |
| Nuri | Glaring like a flame | |
| Omar | Prosperous | |
| Ona | Gracious | |
| Ori | Light | |
| Pepe | Raised by God | |
| Rae | Sheep's friend | |
| Raphael | Healed by God | |
| Rebecca | One who brings together | |
| Reuel | Friend of God | |
| Reva | One who ties a knot | |
| Rishon | First | |
| Ronel | Joy of God | |
| Samara | Watched over by God | |
| Samson | Sun | |
| Sarah | Princess | |
| Serafino | Burning | |
| Shamir | Stone | |
| Shani | Carmine-colored | |
| Sharon | Born in the forest | |
| Shiloh | Calm | |
| Shiphrah | Pretty | |
| Shoshana | Lily | |
| Shulamit | Peaceful | |
| Solomon | Peace-loving | |
| Tal | Dew | |
| Talmai | Mountain | |
| Tamara | Palm tree | |
| Tavas | Peacock | |
| Tavi | Good | |
| Tivon | Lover of nature | |
| Tzvi | Deer | |
| Uriah | Light of God | |
| Uziah | Strength | |
| Vanna | Mercy of God | |
| Wyshawn | Mercy of God | |
| Yakira | Beloved | |
| Yaron | Joyful | |
| Yatniel | Gift of God | |
| Yonas | Dove | |
| Yoran | One who loves singing | |
| Zahara | Radiant | |
| Zakai | Pure | |
| Ziv | Shining |