Hebrew Boy Names That Mean Gift
This page rounds up Hebrew boy names that mean gift, from Old Testament classics to their Spanish and Italian cousins, gathered under one shared idea.
Names263
OriginHebrew
MeaningGift
GenderBoy
Two Hebrew roots do most of the work here. Mattityahu, 'gift of God,' gives us Matthew and its Romance-language cousins Mateo, Matteo, and Matias — same meaning, four different countries of origin. A separate root, natan, 'he gave,' produces Nathan, Nathaniel, and Jonathan.
Jesse carries the same idea in miniature — Hebrew for 'gift,' plain and unadorned. Emmanuel reframes it as presence rather than object: 'God is with us.' Asher means 'happy' and 'blessed,' while Elliot and Elliott, both rooted in Elijah, mean 'the Lord is my God' — the giver named outright.
Why Hebrew boy names that mean gift cluster around shared roots
Hebrew naming tradition leans heavily on theophoric names — names that build in a word for God — and on verb-based names describing what God has done. That's why 'gift' shows up here in two forms: as a noun (Mattityahu, 'gift of God') and as a verb (natan, 'he gave'). Jonathan and Nathaniel literally read as 'God has given,' just phrased differently front to back.
Familiar names, fresh alternatives
Some of these names are American mainstays — Matthew has held a top-40 spot for decades, and Nathan and Asher are familiar top-70 staples. Others are newer to American ears: Mateo has climbed into the top 10, while Nathaniel, Elliot, and Elliott are all currently rising, quieter alternatives to the same 'given by God' idea.
Names List
Mateo#8 in the U.S.Gift of God; given by GodPronounced mah-TAY-oh▶Asher#28 in the U.S.Happy; blessed; fortunatePronounced ASH-er▶Matthew#32 in the U.S.Gift of God; gift of YahwehPronounced MATH-yoo▶Nathan#63 in the U.S.He gave; gift of God — from Hebrew Natan (to give)Pronounced NAY-thun▶Jonathan#89 in the U.S.God has given; gift of God — from Hebrew Yehonatan (Yahweh has given)Pronounced JON-uh-thun▶Nathaniel#140 in the U.S.God has given — from Hebrew Netan'el, a compound of natan (he gave) and El (God)Pronounced nuh-THAN-yul▶Matteo#146 in the U.S.Gift of God — Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew MattityahuPronounced mah-TAY-oh▶Elliot#151 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew Eliyahu (my Pronounced EL-ee-ut▶Elliott#160 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew Eliyahu (my Pronounced EL-ee-ut▶Matias#170 in the U.S.Gift of God — Spanish and Scandinavian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh)Pronounced mah-TEE-ahs▶Emmanuel#179 in the U.S.God is with us — from Hebrew Immanu El (God is with us), the name given by the prophet Isaiah as a sign tPronounced ih-MAN-yoo-ul▶Jesse#184 in the U.S.Gift; possibly 'God exists' or 'wealthy'; from Hebrew YishaiPronounced JES-ee▶Mathias#312 in the U.S.Derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God', transmitted through Greek Pronounced mah-TEE-us▶Dariel#327 in the U.S.A modern name blending elements of Dario (gift) or Daniel (God is my judge) with the angelic suffix -el (Pronounced DAIR-ee-el▶Matthias#372 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' (gift of God), transmitted through Greek as MatthiasPronounced mah-THY-us▶Johnny#458 in the U.S.Pet form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; used as an afPronounced JON-ee▶Johnathan#508 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yehonatan composed of Yeho (a form of God's name Yahweh) and naPronounced JON-uh-thun▶Nathanael#632 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Netanel (נְתַנְאֵל), meaning 'God has given,' from natan ('to give') + El ('God'). The vaPronounced nuh-THAN-ee-ul▶Chaim#666 in the U.S.From Hebrew chayyim meaning life or lives; a plural form evoking the fullness of life; used in the traditPronounced KHYEM▶Davis#668 in the U.S.Welsh and English patronymic surname meaning son of David, from the Hebrew name David meaning beloved; usPronounced DAY-vis▶Neithan#723 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan (נָתָן) meaning 'he gave' or 'God has given'; a biblicaPronounced NAY-than▶Matheo#751 in the U.S.Gift of God; a Spanish and Latin American spelling variant of Matteo or Mateo, from the Hebrew MattityahuPronounced mah-TAY-oh▶Thaddeus#798 in the U.S.Courageous heart or gift of God; from the Aramaic Thaddai, possibly meaning heart or courageous, or relatPronounced THAD-ee-us▶Benny#841 in the U.S.Pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (expressing good fortune aPronounced BEN-ee▶Ben#843 in the U.S.Short form of Benjamin (son of the right hand) or Benedict (blessed); also used as a standalone name deriPronounced BEN▶Joey#877 in the U.S.Diminutive of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning He (God) will add or increase; used as an independent givPronounced JOH-ee▶Koah#912 in the U.S.From Hebrew koach or ko'ach meaning strength, power, or might; used as a given name evoking divine or innPronounced KOH-uh▶Neythan#926 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Nathan or Nathaniel, from Hebrew Natan meaning he gave or God has given; thePronounced NAY-thun▶Mitchell#954 in the U.S.Medieval English surname and given name, a variant of Michael from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning who is like GoPronounced MITCH-ul▶Mathew#975 in the U.S.One-t spelling variant of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu meaning gift of Yahweh, composed of mattan meanPronounced MATH-yoo▶Shai#1086 in the U.S.Gift; from Hebrew shai (gift, present, offering)Pronounced SHY▶Mattias#1144 in the U.S.Gift of God; Scandinavian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh)Pronounced mah-TEE-us▶Shia#1201 in the U.S.Gift of God; praise of God; from Hebrew Shia or Shiya, a short form of Yishiyahu (God saves, God praises)Pronounced SHY-uh▶Immanuel#1208 in the U.S.God is with us; from Hebrew Immanu-El (immanu: with us + El: God) — the name given to the Messiah in IsaiPronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el▶Jessie#1261 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholdsPronounced JES-ee▶Natanael#1275 in the U.S.God has given, gift of GodPronounced nah-tan-ah-EL▶Shaya#1451 in the U.S.Gift of God; Yiddish form of IsaiahPronounced SHAY-ah▶Zabdiel#1504 in the U.S.from Hebrew, combining 'zabad' ('gift') and 'el' ('God'), meaning 'gift of God' or 'God is my gift'; a biPronounced ZAB-dee-el▶Jonathon#1545 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'Yahweh has given'. In the Bible, JonaPronounced JAH-nuh-thuhn▶Nate#1570 in the U.S.Short form of Nathan/Nathaniel, from Hebrew 'natan' (he gave) and 'Netan'el' (God has given).Pronounced NAYT▶Aziah#1659 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a variant linked to the Hebrew Azariah "Yahweh has helped"; given bPronounced uh-ZY-uh▶Baruch#2257 in the U.S.blessedPronounced bah-ROOK▶Jonatan#2347 in the U.S.God has given; Yahweh's gift; Scandinavian form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan (Yahweh + natan: to givePronounced YOH-nah-tan▶Yonatan#2359 in the U.S.God has given; Yahweh's gift; the original Hebrew form of Jonathan (Yah: Yahweh + natan: to give)Pronounced yoh-nah-TAN▶Matheus#2407 in the U.S.Gift of God; Portuguese form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh)Pronounced mah-TAY-us▶Mateus#3019 in the U.S.Gift of GodPronounced mah-TAY-oos▶Mattheo#3020 in the U.S.Gift of GodPronounced mah-TAY-oh▶Yonathan#3092 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Jonathan, from Yehonatan, composed of YHWH (God) and natan (has given), meaning God has giPronounced yoh-NAH-than▶Jhonatan#3116 in the U.S.Spanish-language respelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yehonatan or Yonatan, meaning Yahweh has given or GoPronounced jo-NAH-tan▶Zebedee#3261 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh; Greek form of Hebrew Zebadiah, the Galilean fisherman whose sons James and John became apPronounced ZEB-ə-dee▶Emet#3280 in the U.S.Truth; the Hebrew word emet, used as a modern Israeli given namePronounced EH-met▶Asai#3390 in the U.S.Rare given-name use of sounds attested elsewhere: the Japanese surname Asai, 'shallow well', and the biblPronounced ah-SY▶Boruch#3523 in the U.S.Blessed; an Ashkenazi/Yiddish pronunciation-spelling of Baruch, from Hebrew barukh, 'blessed'Pronounced BOH-rookh▶Mathis#3561 in the U.S.French and German form of Matthew — Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh' — also the surname of painter MatPronounced mah-TEES▶Nathanial#3741 in the U.S.-ial spelling of Nathaniel — Hebrew Netanel, 'God has given, gift of God' — the guileless apostlePronounced nə-THAN-yəl▶Joash#3829 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yoash, 'Yahweh has given/bestowed' — the king hidden in the temple as a babyPronounced JOH-ash▶Mattia#3848 in the U.S.Italian form of Matthias — 'gift of Yahweh' — the apostle chosen by lotPronounced mah-TEE-ah▶Mads#3932 in the U.S.Danish clip of Mathias — 'gift of Yahweh' — Mikkelsen-coolPronounced MASS▶Johnmichael#4241 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and Michael ('who is like God?'), given as one namePronounced JON-MY-kəl▶Mathieu#4266 in the U.S.French form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God/Yahweh'Pronounced mah-TYOO▶Matisse#4267 in the U.S.From the French surname Matisse — a form of Matthew/Matthias, 'gift of God'; the artist Henri MatissePronounced mah-TEESS▶Mattis#4268 in the U.S.Scandinavian/German form of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'Pronounced MAH-tis▶Abishai#4306 in the U.S.From Hebrew Avishai, 'my father is a gift' or 'father of a gift' — a warrior nephew of King DavidPronounced ə-BISH-eye▶Adonay#4307 in the U.S.From Hebrew Adonai, 'my Lord, the Lord' — a sacred name of God, used as a Latino given namePronounced ah-doh-NY▶Jebediah#4352 in the U.S.Variant of Jedediah — Hebrew Yedidyah, 'beloved of Yahweh' (the God-given name of Solomon)Pronounced jeb-ə-DY-ah▶Matan#4377 in the U.S.From Hebrew matan, 'gift, giving' (the same root as Mattan/Nathan)Pronounced mah-TAHN▶Ethaniel#4451 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ethan ('strong, firm') and Nathaniel/-iel ('gift of God; of God'); routes layeredPronounced ə-THAN-yel▶Jesaiah#4473 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Jesse ('gift') and Isaiah ('God is salvation'); routes layeredPronounced jə-SY-ah▶Johndavid#4476 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and David ('beloved'), given as one namePronounced JON-DAY-vid▶Nosson#4506 in the U.S.Ashkenazi/Yiddish pronunciation of Nathan — Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; gift'Pronounced NOSS-ən▶Yamin#4548 in the U.S.From Hebrew yamin, 'the right hand (of strength/blessing)'; also Arabic yamin, 'oath; the right side; blePronounced yah-MEEN▶Abisai#4554 in the U.S.Spanish form of Abishai — from Hebrew, 'my father is a gift' or 'father of a gift' — a biblical warriorPronounced ah-bee-SY▶Jess#4616 in the U.S.Short form of Jesse — from Hebrew Yishai, 'gift' or 'God exists/my husband' — King David's father; here fPronounced JESS▶Matthews#4637 in the U.S.From the surname Matthews — 'son of Matthew', from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'Pronounced MATH-yooz▶Zebadiah#4687 in the U.S.From Hebrew Zevadyah, 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' — a biblical namePronounced zeb-ə-DY-ah▶Melchizedek#4808 in the U.S.From Hebrew Malki-tzedek, 'my king is righteousness; king of righteousness' — a priest-king who blessed APronounced mel-KIZ-ə-dek▶Jessy#5125 in the U.S.-y spelling of Jesse — from Hebrew Yishai, 'gift; God exists' (the father of King David); here for boysPronounced JESS-ee▶Nesanel#5171 in the U.S.Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Nethanel (Nathanael) — from Hebrew Netan'el, 'gift of God; God has givPronounced nə-SAH-nel▶Ascher#5244 in the U.S.-sch- spelling of Asher — from Hebrew Asher, 'happy, blessed; fortunate'Pronounced ASH-ər▶Burech#5255 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Baruch — from Hebrew Baruch, 'blessed'Pronounced BOO-rikh▶Jhonathan#5308 in the U.S.Jh-spelling of Jonathan — from Hebrew Yehonatan, 'Yahweh has given; gift of God'Pronounced JON-ə-thən▶Matei#5353 in the U.S.Romanian form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God; gift of Yahweh'Pronounced mah-TAY▶Nathen#5364 in the U.S.-en spelling of Nathan — from Hebrew Natan, 'he has given; a gift; God has given'Pronounced NAY-thən▶Matai#5563 in the U.S.From Samoan matai, 'a chief, a titled family leader'; also the Maori/Polynesian form of Matthew ('gift ofPronounced mah-TY▶Mattisyahu#5564 in the U.S.A spelling of Mattityahu/Matisyahu — from Hebrew, 'gift of Yahweh; gift of God' (the full Hebrew form of Pronounced mah-tis-YAH-hoo▶Matvey#5565 in the U.S.The Russian form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God; gift of Yahweh'Pronounced maht-VAY▶Bensyn#5674 in the U.S.-syn spelling of Benson — 'the son of Ben' (a pet form of Benedict, 'blessed', or Benjamin, 'son of the rPronounced BEN-sin▶Madsen#5788 in the U.S.From the Danish surname Madsen — 'son of Mads', the Danish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattithyahu, 'a gPronounced MAD-sən▶Mathius#5793 in the U.S.A spelling of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattithyahu, 'a gift of God' (mattan, 'gift', plus Yah, 'God')Pronounced mə-THY-əs▶Nataniel#5802 in the U.S.The Spanish/Portuguese form of Nathaniel — from Hebrew Netan'el, 'a gift of God' (natan, 'he gave', plus Pronounced nah-tah-NYEL▶Zebediah#5873 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zebadiah — 'a gift of Yahweh; the Lord has bestowed' (zabad, 'to give, bestow', plus Yah,Pronounced zeb-ə-DY-ə▶Jabez#5989 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yabetz, 'he makes sorrowful; born in pain' (linked to otzev, 'pain, sorrow'); a biblical figuPronounced JAY-bez▶Matisyahu#6060 in the U.S.The Hebrew/Yiddish form of Matthias/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God' (mattat, 'gift', plPronounced mah-tis-YAH-hoo▶Yishai#6154 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Jesse — variously 'a gift' and 'the Lord exists; my husband' (linked to yesh, 'there iPronounced yee-SHY▶Yoni#6156 in the U.S.A Hebrew pet form of Yonatan (Jonathan) — 'Yahweh has given; a gift of God'Pronounced YOH-nee▶Elnathan#6242 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elnathan, 'God has given; God is the giver' (el, 'God', plus natan, 'he gave')Pronounced el-NAY-thən▶Jathan#6282 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Jonathan and Nathan — from Hebrew, 'God has given; Yahweh has given'; routes layerePronounced JAY-thən▶Jatniel#6283 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the Hebrew -iel names ('of God'), variously linked to Jatniel/Jaziel, 'God gives; aPronounced haht-nee-EL▶Meshach#6340 in the U.S.From the Bible — the Babylonian name given to one of the three young men saved from the fiery furnace; thPronounced MEE-shak▶Natael#6349 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Natanael/Nathanael — from Hebrew, 'God has given; a gift of God' (natan, 'he gave',Pronounced nah-tah-EL▶Netanel#6351 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Nathaniel — 'God has given; a gift of God' (natan, 'he gave', plus el, 'God')Pronounced neh-tah-NEL▶Osher#6368 in the U.S.From Hebrew osher, 'happiness, joy; wealth, blessedness'Pronounced OH-shər▶Aser#6474 in the U.S.A spelling of Asher — from Hebrew, 'happy; blessed; fortunate'; the Spanish/Latin form of the biblical soPronounced AH-ser▶Asser#6477 in the U.S.A spelling of Asher — from Hebrew, 'happy; blessed; fortunate'; a Danish/Finnish form, borne by a medievaPronounced AH-ser▶Joas#6610 in the U.S.A form of Joash — from Hebrew Yoash, variously 'given by the Lord; the Lord has given' and 'the fire of tPronounced JOH-ahs▶Mathayus#6673 in the U.S.A spelling of Matthias/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God; gift of Yahweh'; also the name of Pronounced muh-THAY-us▶Matis#6674 in the U.S.A form of Mathis/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God; gift of Yahweh'; a French and German shoPronounced MAH-tees▶Nethan#6693 in the U.S.A spelling of Nathan — from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; a gift; gift of God'Pronounced NAY-than▶Zeb#6805 in the U.S.A short form of Zebadiah ('the Lord's gift; gift of God') and Zebulon ('exaltation; dwelling; honor')Pronounced ZEB▶Baruc#6865 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese form of Baruch — from Hebrew Barukh, 'blessed'Pronounced bah-ROOK▶Matthieu#7080 in the U.S.The French form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God; gift of Yahweh'Pronounced mah-TYUH▶Shadrach#7166 in the U.S.From the Bible — Shadrach, the Babylonian name given to one of Daniel's three companions; variously 'commPronounced SHAD-rak▶Avishai#7277 in the U.S.From Hebrew Avishai, 'gift of my Father; my Father's gift' (avi, 'my father', + a 'gift' element); a biblPronounced ah-vee-SHY▶Benz#7288 in the U.S.A short form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand', Hebrew) or Benedict ('blessed', Latin); also a German Pronounced BENZ▶Jessejames#7443 in the U.S.A compound of Jesse — Hebrew, 'gift; God exists; the Lord is' — and James (Jacob), 'supplanter; one who fPronounced JES-ee-jaymz▶Jo#7449 in the U.S.A short form of names like Joseph ('God will add'), John ('God is gracious'), and Jonathan ('gift of God'Pronounced JOH▶Matvii#7531 in the U.S.The Ukrainian form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God; gift of Yahweh'Pronounced maht-VEE▶Naythan#7564 in the U.S.A spelling of Nathan — from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; a gift (of God)'Pronounced NAY-thun▶Beni#7800 in the U.S.A short form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand', Hebrew) and Benedict ('blessed', Latin); also a HungarPronounced BEH-nee▶Elisio#7888 in the U.S.An Italian/Spanish form, variously linked to Eliseo (from Hebrew Elisha, 'God is salvation') and to the EPronounced eh-LEE-see-oh▶Eyoas#7903 in the U.S.An Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Joash/Jehoash — from the Hebrew, 'the Lord is strong; given by the Lord'; Pronounced eh-YO-ahs▶Jathniel#7965 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'God has given; a gift of God' (a biblical name, a form of Nethanel/Jathniel); we note tPronounced JATH-nee-el▶Jessiel#7976 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Jesse (from the Hebrew, 'God exists; a gift') with the -el ending ('God', Hebrew);Pronounced jeh-see-EL▶Jonnathan#7984 in the U.S.A spelling of Jonathan — from the Hebrew Yehonatan, 'God/Yahweh has given; a gift of God'; we note the saPronounced JON-uh-thun▶Matteus#8087 in the U.S.A Scandinavian/Portuguese form of Matthew — from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God; gift of Yahweh'; Pronounced mah-TEH-us▶Pesach#8139 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover; to pass over; to spare' (the festival commemorating the Exodus); a namPronounced PEH-sahkh▶Ashir#8350 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, variously 'wealthy; rich' and 'happy; blessed' (linked to Asher); also an Arabic name ('Pronounced ah-SHEER▶Barok#8363 in the U.S.A form/spelling linked to Baruch (Hebrew, 'blessed') and Barack/Mubarak (Arabic/Swahili, 'blessed'); routPronounced BAH-rok▶Kaplan#8643 in the U.S.Kaplan has two well-documented routes. In Turkish, kaplan means 'tiger', and it is used as both a surnamePronounced KAP-lan▶Mataio#8707 in the U.S.A Samoan/Polynesian form of Matthew — from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'the gift of God; a gift of Yahweh'Pronounced mah-TY-oh▶Natanel#8734 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Nathanael/Nathaniel — from the Hebrew Netanel, 'gift of God; God has given'Pronounced nah-tah-NEL▶Neitan#8738 in the U.S.A spelling of Nathan — from the Hebrew Natan, 'a gift; He gave (God has given)'Pronounced NAY-tahn▶Neytan#8741 in the U.S.A spelling of Nathan — from the Hebrew Natan, 'a gift; He gave (God has given)'Pronounced NAY-tahn▶Yony#8929 in the U.S.A spelling of Yoni, a short form of Yonatan (Jonathan) — from the Hebrew, 'God has given/Yah has given'Pronounced YOH-nee▶Derron#9175 in the U.S.A spelling of Deron/Darren — variously 'great; a little oak' (Irish Darren) and 'a gift; freedom/a songbiPronounced DAIR-on▶Jese#9356 in the U.S.A Spanish spelling of Jesse — from the Hebrew Yishai, variously 'gift; God exists; wealthy'; routes layerPronounced HEH-seh▶Jesiel#9358 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Je- element (from Jesse, 'gift; God exists') with a -iel ending ('of God'); alsoPronounced jeh-see-EL▶Johnathen#9371 in the U.S.A spelling of Jonathan — from the Hebrew Yehonatan, 'God has given; gift of God'Pronounced JON-uh-thun▶Maico#9508 in the U.S.A short form/spelling of Michael (via the German Maik) — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'; also a JapaPronounced MY-koh▶Mathys#9524 in the U.S.A French/Dutch form of Matthias/Matthew — from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God/God's gift'Pronounced mah-TEES▶Mattaniah#9527 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattanyah — 'a gift of the Lord/Yah's gift' (mattan + Yah); a biblical name, the birth naPronounced mat-uh-NY-ah▶Matty#9528 in the U.S.A pet form of Matthew/Matthias — from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God/God's gift'Pronounced MAT-ee▶Natnael#9573 in the U.S.An Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Nathanael — from the Hebrew, 'God has given; a gift of God'; a disciple ofPronounced naht-nah-EL▶Theodorejames#9638 in the U.S.Not a traditional single name: this is the two-name combination Theodore James recorded as one field. ThePronounced THEE-uh-dor-jaymz▶Gianno#10080 in the U.S.An Italian-styled name in the Gianni/Giovanni family, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' GiannoPronounced jee-AH-noh▶Emanuele#10161 in the U.S.The Italian form of Emmanuel — from the Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us' (a name given to the Messiah inPronounced eh-mah-noo-EH-leh▶Hansell#10228 in the U.S.A diminutive of Hans, itself a short form of Johannes (John), from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; used asPronounced HAN-sul▶Heziah#10241 in the U.S.A modern given name echoing Hezekiah, from the Hebrew Chizkiyahu, 'God strengthens' (chazak, 'strong', + Pronounced heh-ZY-ah▶Natron#10264 in the U.S.Natron reads as a modern American coinage, most likely a Na- opening from Nathan or Nathaniel - Hebrew foPronounced NAY-tron▶Jacks#10270 in the U.S.A modern given name in the Jack/Jackson family; Jack is a pet form of John, 'God is gracious'; routes layPronounced JAKS▶Jahmiel#10279 in the U.S.A modern given name blending the Jah- prefix (a devotional element) with the -miel/-el ending ('God'); noPronounced JAH-mee-el▶Jessee#10283 in the U.S.Jessee is an -ee respelling of Jesse, the biblical name of the father of King David, from the Hebrew YishPronounced JESS-ee▶Jessey#10284 in the U.S.Jessey is a respelling of Jesse, the Hebrew name of King David's father, tied to 'gift' or 'my God existsPronounced JESS-ee▶Nathin#10289 in the U.S.Nathin is a phonetic respelling of Nathan, from Hebrew Natan, meaning 'he gave' and understood as 'gift (Pronounced NAY-thin▶Janziel#10291 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic given name in the Janziel/Jaziel family with the -iel/-el ('God') ending; no single fixPronounced JAHN-zee-el▶Jocsan#10316 in the U.S.A Hispanic given name linked to the biblical Joktan, from the Hebrew Yoktan, 'small; he will be made littPronounced HOK-sahn▶Johniel#10317 in the U.S.A modern given name blending John ('God is gracious') with the -iel/-el ('God') ending; routes layeredPronounced JON-ee-el▶Jonael#10319 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic given name blending Jon ('God is gracious') with the -ael/-el ('God') ending; routes laPronounced joh-NY-el▶Jonesy#10320 in the U.S.A pet form of the surname Jones, 'son of John' (John, from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'); used as a friePronounced JOHN-zee▶Joriah#10323 in the U.S.A modern given name in the Josiah/Moriah -iah family (with the -iah/Yah, 'God' element); no single fixed Pronounced joh-RY-ah▶Joxiel#10327 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic given name with the -iel/-el ('God') ending (in the Jassiel/Jaxiel family); no single fPronounced hoh-SYEL▶Judea#10328 in the U.S.From the region of Judea, named for Judah, from the Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised; thanksgiving'; used as a moPronounced joo-DEE-ah▶Matais#10433 in the U.S.A name that echoes Matthias and the Portuguese Mateus, forms of Matthew, from the Hebrew for 'gift of GodPronounced muh-TAYS▶Levian#10462 in the U.S.A modern given name blending Levi ('joined; attached', Hebrew) with an -an ending; routes layeredPronounced LEE-vee-un▶Mathews#10506 in the U.S.A surname form of Matthew ('son of Matthew'), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' Carried into firPronounced MATH-yooz▶Matthan#10507 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattan/Matthan, 'gift,' a name in the New Testament genealogy of Jesus (the grandfather oPronounced MATH-an▶Matthaus#10508 in the U.S.The German form of Matthew (Matthäus), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' A stately continental fPronounced mat-TAY-us▶Matviy#10509 in the U.S.The Ukrainian form of Matthew (Matvii/Matviy), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' A warm Slavic fPronounced MAT-viy▶Mythias#10547 in the U.S.A modern respelling near Matthias/Mathias — from the Hebrew Mattithyahu, 'gift of God' — reworked with a Pronounced MITH-ee-us▶Nussen#10554 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Nathan (Nosson/Nussen), from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; gift'. A traditional AshkenaziPronounced NUH-sun▶Sabdiel#10680 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Sabdiel (Zabdiel), 'gift of God' (zabad, 'gift,' + El, 'God') — a biblical name. Warm andPronounced sab-dee-EL▶Yoas#10770 in the U.S.An Ethiopian (Amharic) form of the biblical Joash/Jehoash, a king of Judah; from Hebrew, understood as 'tPronounced YOH-ahs▶Yam#10841 in the U.S.Yam is a Hebrew word and name meaning 'sea.' A short, elemental Israeli name given to boys and girls; usePronounced YAHM▶Yonason#10850 in the U.S.Yonason is an Ashkenazi/Yiddish pronunciation-spelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan, 'God has given; Pronounced YOH-nuh-sun▶Amiaz#10885 in the U.S.A name whose parts echo Hebrew: ami ('my people') and az ('strong; bold'). Amiaz is also a place in IsraePronounced ah-mee-AHZ▶Abednego#10910 in the U.S.The Babylonian name given to Azariah in the Book of Daniel, borne by one of the three young men cast intoPronounced uh-BED-nih-goh▶Doren#10970 in the U.S.Doren has no single settled origin. It may be a variant of Doran, an Irish surname sometimes tied to a woPronounced DOR-uhn▶Angelgabriel#10998 in the U.S.Angelgabriel is a modern combined given name joining Angel ('messenger,' popular in Spanish-speaking cultPronounced AYN-jel-GAY-bree-el▶Anthonyjoseph#11002 in the U.S.Anthonyjoseph is a modern combined given name joining Anthony (from Roman Antonius, often 'priceless, praPronounced AN-thuh-nee-JOH-sef▶Avish#11044 in the U.S.Avish appears across routes: a Persian word for the herb 'thyme' (avishan), and separately an Avi- form (Pronounced AH-vish▶Aysher#11056 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Asher (Hebrew, 'happy; blessed; fortunate'), with an added -y-. Reads as an Asher Pronounced AY-sher▶Edyn#11265 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Eden, from the Hebrew for 'place of delight; paradise; pleasure.' Used across sexes;Pronounced EE-din▶Ishay#11280 in the U.S.A Hebrew name, a form of Yishai — Jesse, the father of King David — often read as 'gift' or 'my husband.'Pronounced ee-SHY▶Harel#11322 in the U.S.Harel is a Hebrew name meaning 'mountain of God', from har ('mountain') and el ('God'). The word appears Pronounced hah-REL▶Maciej#11448 in the U.S.Maciej is the standard Polish form of Matthias (and, by extension, Matthew), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, Pronounced MAH-chay▶Johnie#11469 in the U.S.Johnie is a variant spelling of Johnny, the affectionate short form of John. John descends through Latin Pronounced JOH-nee▶Jenoah#11488 in the U.S.Jenoah is a modern coinage that echoes both Genoa (the Italian city) and Noah, the Hebrew for 'rest; comfPronounced jeh-NOH-ah▶Matas#11493 in the U.S.Matas is the Lithuanian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' A common, everyday boPronounced MAH-tahs▶Jerusalem#11529 in the U.S.Jerusalem is the name of the holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Its Hebrew name YerushPronounced juh-ROO-suh-lem▶Johndaniel#11552 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Daniel (Hebrew, 'God is my judge'Pronounced jon-DAN-yuhl▶Mat#11690 in the U.S.Mat is a clipped form of Matthew (or Mathias), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh'. The single-tPronounced MAT▶Mataeo#11810 in the U.S.A spelling of Matteo (Mateo), the Italian/Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of GPronounced mah-TAY-o▶Matej#11811 in the U.S.The Czech, Slovak, and Slovene form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' A widely used Pronounced MAT-yay▶Mattew#11812 in the U.S.A single-t-h spelling of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God,' the name of an apostle and GPronounced MATH-yoo▶Mattheus#11813 in the U.S.A Latin/Dutch/Scandinavian form of Matthew (Matthaeus), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' The -uPronounced mah-TAY-us▶Messiyah#11831 in the U.S.A spelling of Messiah, from the Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one.' Used as a modern given name; we handle tPronounced muh-SY-uh▶Nathanel#11865 in the U.S.A form of Nathanael/Nathaniel, from the Hebrew Netan'el, 'God has given; gift of God.' A biblical name (aPronounced nuh-THAN-yel▶Nethaniel#11880 in the U.S.A spelling of Nathaniel, from the Hebrew Netan'el, 'gift of God; God has given.' A biblical name (an aposPronounced nuh-THAN-yuhl▶Shaia#12018 in the U.S.A modern name with no documented etymology of its own. It echoes Hebrew Shai ('gift') and Shia/Shaya, a YPronounced SHY-uh▶Sem#12078 in the U.S.Sem is a form of the biblical Shem, from the Hebrew shem, 'name; renown' — the eldest son of Noah. It is Pronounced SEM▶Yehonatan#12081 in the U.S.The full Hebrew form of Jonathan (Yehonatan), from Yaho (a form of the divine name) and natan ('gave'), 'Pronounced yeh-hoh-nah-TAHN▶Shabsi#12084 in the U.S.Shabsi is a Yiddish affectionate form of Shabbetai (Shabsai), from the Hebrew Shabbat, 'Sabbath' — traditPronounced SHAB-see▶Shailo#12088 in the U.S.Shailo reads as a modern respelling of Shiloh, a biblical place-name understood as 'tranquil; peaceful' oPronounced SHY-lo▶Yedidya#12250 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yedidyah, 'beloved of God' (yadid, 'beloved; friend' + Yah, 'God'). In the Bible it is a Pronounced yeh-dee-DYAH▶Yireh#12256 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yireh, part of Yahweh-Yireh (Jehovah-Jireh), 'the Lord will provide' or 'the Lord will sePronounced yee-RAY▶Aben#12321 in the U.S.A short given name read variously — as a form near Hebrew names such as Abner, as a Spanish-flavored surnPronounced AH-ben▶Alef#12385 in the U.S.Alef is the name of the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, associated with 'ox' and with beginnings andPronounced AH-lef▶Alvah#12403 in the U.S.Alvah is a Hebrew biblical name, glossed 'his highness; exalted; sublime.' It appears in the Hebrew BiblePronounced AL-vuh▶Asherjames#12465 in the U.S.Asherjames is a combination name joining Asher (Hebrew 'happy; blessed; fortunate'), a son of Jacob, withPronounced ASH-er-jaymz▶Ashyr#12469 in the U.S.Ashyr reads as a modern stylized respelling of the Hebrew name Asher ('happy; blessed'), swapping in a -yPronounced ASH-er▶Assiah#12471 in the U.S.Assiah (Asiyah) is a Hebrew/Kabbalistic term for the world of action or making, the lowest of the four spPronounced ah-SEE-ah▶Benjie#12535 in the U.S.Benjie is an affectionate pet-form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew for 'son of the right hand'. Warm and friPronounced BEN-jee▶Chananya#12683 in the U.S.The Hebrew Hananiah (Chananyah), 'the Lord is gracious,' from chanan ('to be gracious') and Yah (the diviPronounced khah-NAHN-yah▶Doron#12759 in the U.S.Doron is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift' (doron, itself borrowed into Hebrew from Greek doron, 'gift'). It iPronounced doh-RONE▶Ivri#12873 in the U.S.Hebrew Ivri, the word meaning 'Hebrew', traditionally linked to the root avar, 'to cross over'. It is usePronounced IV-ree▶Johnathyn#12981 in the U.S.Johnathyn is a modern respelling of Johnathan, itself an h-added form of Jonathan, from the Hebrew YehonaPronounced JON-uh-thuhn▶Jabes#13002 in the U.S.Jabes is the Spanish form of biblical Jabez, whose name is explained in Chronicles as tied to his mother'Pronounced hah-BES▶Johnnathan#13045 in the U.S.Johnnathan is a doubled-consonant respelling of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yonatan, meaning God has given Pronounced JON-uh-thuhn▶Jessi#13081 in the U.S.Jessi is a respelling of Jesse/Jessie, the Hebrew name of King David's father, tied to 'gift' or 'my God Pronounced JESS-ee▶Johnatan#13132 in the U.S.A respelling of Jonathan (also Johnathan), from Hebrew Yehonatan, 'Yahweh has given' — commonly rendered Pronounced JOH-nuh-tuhn▶Jourden#13145 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Jordan, from the Hebrew river name Yarden, from a root meaning 'to flow down; descPronounced JOR-dun▶Lawi#13374 in the U.S.Lawi is used as a given name in Ethiopia and in Malawi and neighboring countries; in Ethiopian and AmhariPronounced LAH-wee▶Levyn#13393 in the U.S.Levyn is a modern respelling of Levin — a Jewish surname from Levi ('joined, attached') and, separately, Pronounced LEV-in▶Liron#13402 in the U.S.Liron is a modern Hebrew name from li, 'to me, mine', and ron, 'song, joyful shout' — so 'my song' or 'myPronounced lee-RONE▶Maayan#13423 in the U.S.Maayan is the Hebrew word for a spring or fountain — living water rising from the ground. It became a givPronounced mah-ah-YAHN▶Manoli#13451 in the U.S.Manoli is the Greek familiar form of Emmanouil — the Greek shape of Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us', tPronounced mah-NOH-lee▶Nathanyl#13463 in the U.S.Nathanyl is a phonetic respelling of Nathaniel, from the Hebrew Netanel, 'God has given' or 'gift of God,Pronounced nuh-THAN-yuhl▶Mates#13471 in the U.S.Mates is a short or pet form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — used across Czech, SlovPronounced MAH-tes▶Mateusz#13472 in the U.S.Mateusz is the Polish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is one of the most familPronounced mah-TEH-oosh▶Mateyo#13473 in the U.S.Mateyo is a modern respelling of Mateo, the Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of GodPronounced mah-TAY-oh▶Mati#13475 in the U.S.Mati is a short form of Matthew or Matias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — used as a standalone Pronounced MAH-tee▶Matia#13476 in the U.S.Matia is a form of Matthias or Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — found in Basque and SoutPronounced MAH-tee-uh▶Mattathias#13477 in the U.S.Mattathias is the Greek-Latin form of Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is the name of the priest MattPronounced mat-uh-THY-uhs▶Matthais#13478 in the U.S.Matthais is a spelling variant of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — the apostle chosen tPronounced muh-THY-us▶Matti#13479 in the U.S.Matti is the Finnish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It has been one of the most Pronounced MAH-tee▶Matvei#13480 in the U.S.Matvei is the Russian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is a long-standing RussiPronounced mut-VYAY▶Matyas#13481 in the U.S.Matyas (Hungarian Mátyás) is the Hungarian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It isPronounced MAH-tyahsh▶Johnaton#13503 in the U.S.Johnaton is a by-ear respelling of Jonathan, reshaped as if built from John plus an -aton ending. The parPronounced JON-uh-thuhn▶Mesias#13507 in the U.S.Mesias is the Spanish word for Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one'. As a given name it is a relPronounced meh-SEE-ahs▶Mesyah#13508 in the U.S.Mesyah is a modern respelling of Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one'. It is a religious title gPronounced muh-SY-uh▶Methuselah#13509 in the U.S.Methuselah (Hebrew Metushelach) is the biblical patriarch of Genesis, grandfather of Noah, recorded as liPronounced muh-THOO-zuh-luh▶Nat#13553 in the U.S.Nat is a classic short form of Nathaniel or Nathan, both from the Hebrew root natan, 'to give' — NathaniePronounced NAT▶Nathon#13555 in the U.S.Nathon is a variant spelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' or 'gift' — the name of the propPronounced NAY-thon▶Nathyn#13556 in the U.S.Nathyn is a modern respelling of Nathan, a Hebrew name meaning 'he gave', often taken as 'gift' from God.Pronounced NAY-thun▶Nahaliel#13566 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Nahaliel, 'torrent of God' or 'valley of God' — nahal ('stream; wadi') joined to El ('GodPronounced nuh-HAY-lee-el▶Naiel#13571 in the U.S.Most often a spelling of the Arabic Na'il/Nael, 'achiever; one who attains what he seeks'. It is also reaPronounced nah-YEL▶Nasi#13584 in the U.S.Most often a short form of Nasir, Arabic for 'helper; supporter; one who gives victory'. Separately, HebrPronounced NAH-see▶Naethan#13589 in the U.S.A respelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' — often read as 'gift of God,' the name of a proPronounced NAY-thun▶Nathael#13590 in the U.S.A contracted form of Nathanael/Nathaniel, from the Hebrew Netan'el, 'God has given' — natan ('he gave') jPronounced NATH-uh-el▶Neer#13596 in the U.S.In Hindi and Sanskrit, nir/neer means 'water' — a plain, elemental word. Separately, Hebrew Nir is a modePronounced NEER▶Nes#13597 in the U.S.Hebrew nes means 'miracle' and, in older usage, 'banner; standard' — the two senses are connected by the Pronounced NES▶Matius#13634 in the U.S.Matius reads as a streamlined form of Matthias/Matias, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' - noted Pronounced MAT-ee-uhs▶Nathanyel#13656 in the U.S.Nathanyel is a modern respelling of Nathaniel, a Hebrew name from Netan'el, meaning God has given or giftPronounced NATH-un-yel▶Paschal#13683 in the U.S.From Latin paschalis, 'relating to Easter,' which comes through Greek pascha from Hebrew Pesach, 'PassovePronounced PAS-kul▶Shalev#13870 in the U.S.From the Hebrew shalev, 'calm, tranquil, serene' — a modern Israeli given name built on the same peacefulPronounced shah-LEV▶Theojames#13990 in the U.S.Theojames is a modern American double name written as one word: Theo, short for Theodore (Greek TheodorosPronounced THEE-oh-jaymz▶Zanoah#14070 in the U.S.A biblical place name in the Book of Joshua, a town in the hill country of Judah; the Hebrew is often reaPronounced zuh-NOH-uh▶Yekusiel#14152 in the U.S.The Ashkenazi Yiddish pronunciation of the Hebrew name Yekutiel, a name in the book of Chronicles and, inPronounced yeh-KOO-see-el▶Yoav#14160 in the U.S.The Hebrew name Yoav, the biblical Joab, nephew of David and commander of his army. The name is read as 'Pronounced yoh-AHV▶BarukA spelling of the Hebrew Baruch, 'blessed.' In the Hebrew Bible, Baruch ben Neriah was the scribe and comPronounced bah-ROOK▶LucasmatthewLucasmatthew is a modern compound joining two names into one: Lucas (from the Latin Lucius, 'light') and Pronounced loo-kuhs-MATH-yoo▶MatheisMatheis reads as a German-styled form of Matthias, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' - noted honePronounced mah-TYS▶ShailohA respelling of Shiloh, a biblical place name read as 'tranquil; peaceful' or 'his gift', and understood Pronounced SHY-loh▶
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What does 'gift' mean in these Hebrew names?
In Hebrew, 'gift' shows up as the root behind Mattityahu ('gift of God') and natan ('he gave'). Jesse carries the plainest version, translating simply as 'gift.'