Hebrew Girl Names That Mean Love
Hebrew girl names that mean love often trace back to one ancient root, and on this list that root is <a href="/baby-names/miriam/">Miriam</a>.
Names285
OriginHebrew
MeaningLove
GenderGirl
At the center of this list sits Miriam, the ancient Hebrew name behind an entire family of descendants: Maria, Mary, Marie, Mariah, Mariam, and Maryam. Each culture reshaped the sound but kept the same warmth and devotion at its core.
The love meaning shows up most directly in Mia, whose Italian sense of beloved echoes the same idea, and in Mariana, a blend of beloved and grace. Laila brings a different kind of love into the mix, carried by one of the most famous romances in Arabic poetry.
What Makes Hebrew Girl Names That Mean Love Feel So Familiar
The reason this list runs so long is translation, not coincidence. Miriam passed into Latin as Maria, into English as Mary, into French as Marie, and into Arabic as Maryam and Mariam, carried by scripture shared across faiths. Few naming traditions cross that many religions and still sound like variations on one name.
From Ancient Root to Modern Nursery
Not every name on this list sounds ancient. Marlee and Amiyah are recent, softened reinventions that keep the same easy warmth without the biblical weight. Meanwhile Maryam and Marie are climbing, proof that parents still want a name that sounds new but carries centuries of devotion behind it.
Names List
Mia#6 in the U.S.Mine; beloved; my ownPronounced MEE-uh▶Maria#87 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness; or beloved; wished-for child — Latin and Greek form of Hebrew Miryam (Mary)Pronounced muh-REE-uh▶Mary#125 in the U.S.Possibly 'beloved,' 'bitterness,' or 'wished-for child' — from Hebrew Miryam, meaning uncertainPronounced MAIR-ee▶Miriam#246 in the U.S.Beloved; wished-for childPronounced MEER-ee-um▶Mariana#261 in the U.S.Combination of Mary (bitter, beloved) and Ana (grace); grace of Mary; sea of gracePronounced mah-ree-AH-nah▶Maryam#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Miriam and Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, possibly meaning 'beloved', 'wished-for child', 'sea Pronounced MAHR-ee-um▶Laila#413 in the U.S.From Arabic layla meaning night; associated with the classic Arabic love poem Layla and Majnun; also relaPronounced LAY-lah▶Mariah#448 in the U.S.Variant of Maria, the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam; possible meanings include 'drop of the sea,' 'bittPronounced muh-RY-ah▶Mariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots possibly meaniPronounced MAIR-ee-am▶Marlee#536 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marley, from the English surname Marley (from Old English mearc-leah meaning 'boundary mPronounced MAR-lee▶Marie#618 in the U.S.French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated: possibly from Egyptian mry ('belovPronounced mah-REE▶Amiyah#620 in the U.S.Creative variant of Amaya (Japanese 'night rain') or Amia/Amia (Hebrew/Latin 'beloved' or 'my people'), uPronounced ah-MY-ah▶Maliyah#626 in the U.S.A variant of Malia, itself a Hawaiian and Swahili form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'; Pronounced mah-LEE-yah▶Davina#749 in the U.S.Scottish feminine form of David, from the Hebrew Dawid (דָּוִד), meaning 'beloved' or 'darling'; Davina iPronounced dah-VEE-nah▶Amaris#754 in the U.S.Promised by God or given by God; from the Hebrew name Amariah meaning Yahweh has promisedPronounced ah-MAIR-iss▶Marilyn#761 in the U.S.Star of the sea or beloved; a 20th-century blend of Mary (from Hebrew Miryam) and the suffix -lyn, with MPronounced MAIR-ih-lin▶Naya#813 in the U.S.New or fresh; from Arabic naya meaning new or recently arrived, or from the Hebrew root naah meaning pleaPronounced NAY-uh▶Nyomi#825 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew naomi meaning 'pleasantness', 'my delight', or 'Pronounced nee-OH-mee▶Marianna#874 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter sea or beloved) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meanPronounced mair-ee-AN-uh▶Mariel#893 in the U.S.Dutch and German diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miryam; the meaning of Mary is debated but tradiPronounced MAIR-ee-el▶Maddie#927 in the U.S.Short form of Madeline (from Greek Magdalene: of Magdala) or Madison (from Old English: son of Matthew, oPronounced MAD-ee▶Mariella#943 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miriam, meaning beloved, wished-for child, or possibly drPronounced mair-ee-EL-uh▶Mazie#966 in the U.S.Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites meaning pearl Pronounced MAY-zee▶Annika#995 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace, favor, or He has favored mePronounced AN-ih-kah▶Miah#1080 in the U.S.Mine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: beloved, wisPronounced MY-uh▶Marian#1151 in the U.S.Beloved; a blend of Mary (Hebrew Miriam: beloved, bitter, wished-for) and Ann (Hebrew Hannah: grace, favoPronounced MAIR-ee-un▶Mollie#1206 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-for child)Pronounced MOL-ee▶Maleah#1210 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Malia (Hawaiian form of Mary: bitter, beloved) or a blend of Maleah (Hebrew: tired,Pronounced muh-LEE-uh▶Eliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodPronounced el-ee-ET▶Mariela#1324 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of MariaPronounced mah-ree-EH-lah▶May#1357 in the U.S.The month of May; also pearl or beloved as a pet formPronounced MAY▶Jenny#1388 in the U.S.God is gracious, belovedPronounced JEN-ee▶Annya#1392 in the U.S.Grace, favor, belovedPronounced AHN-yah▶Arizbeth#1393 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodPronounced ah-riz-BETH▶Yaneli#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of GodPronounced yah-NEH-lee▶Mari#1510 in the U.S.A short form or variant of Mary/Maria, used in Welsh, Scandinavian, and other traditions; the underlying Pronounced MAH-ree▶Ahuva#1845 in the U.S.BelovedPronounced a-hoo-VA▶Marion#1867 in the U.S.French diminutive of Marie (Mary), from Hebrew Miryam; meaning debated, commonly 'beloved' or 'bitter'.Pronounced MAR-yon▶Rayah#1928 in the U.S.Friend, companion, belovedPronounced RA-yuh▶Aziyah#2147 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strength').Pronounced AZ-eeihah▶Marla#2334 in the U.S.beloved, drop of the seaPronounced MAR-luh▶Annemarie#2432 in the U.S.grace and beloved, or grace and star of the seaPronounced an-uh-muh-REE▶Annmarie#2433 in the U.S.grace and belovedPronounced an-muh-REE▶Maliya#2993 in the U.S.Variant of Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved, wished-for chiPronounced mah-LEE-yah▶Mallie#3062 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive of Amalia Pronounced MAL-ee▶Maricela#3063 in the U.S.A Spanish blend of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam meaning beloved or bitter) and Celia (from Latin caelum meanPronounced mah-ree-SEL-ah▶Davie#3082 in the U.S.Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning belovedPronounced DAY-vee▶Annamarie#3166 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew 'hannah', meaning 'grace' or 'favour') and Marie (French form of Mary, fPronounced an-ah-mah-REE▶Mahalia#3196 in the U.S.From Hebrew mahalah (מַחֲלָה) meaning 'tenderness,' 'affection,' or possibly 'marrow,' appearing in the OPronounced mah-HAY-lee-ah▶Joanie#3235 in the U.S.God is gracious; affectionate pet form of Joan, from Hebrew YochananPronounced JOH-nee▶Anamaria#3443 in the U.S.Compound of Anna, 'grace', and Maria, the great matriarch name often linked to 'beloved'Pronounced ah-nah-mah-REE-ah▶Maryanne#3469 in the U.S.Compound of Mary — often linked to 'beloved' — and Anne, 'grace'Pronounced mair-ee-AN▶Shifra#3486 in the U.S.Beauty, loveliness (from a root meaning to improve, to make beautiful); one of the two midwives who defiePronounced SHIF-rə▶Maleia#3542 in the U.S.Variant of Malia/Maleah, the Hawaiian form of Mary (Maria), traditionally linked to 'beloved' or 'bitter'Pronounced mə-LAY-ə▶Miri#3613 in the U.S.Short form of Miriam — the prophetess sister of Moses, whose name is linked to 'beloved' or 'sea of bittePronounced MEE-ree▶Raaya#3793 in the U.S.From Hebrew ra'aya, 'beloved, wife, dear companion' — the term of endearment in the Song of SongsPronounced RAH-yah▶Gaby#3836 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish usePronounced GAH-bee▶Marillyn#3916 in the U.S.Marillyn is a respelling of Marilyn, a blend of Mary — from the Hebrew Miriam — and the suffix -lyn or LyPronounced MAIR-uh-lin▶Rachael#3935 in the U.S.-ael spelling of Rachel — Hebrew, 'ewe' — the shepherdess Jacob loved and served fourteen years to wedPronounced RAY-chəl▶Masha#4422 in the U.S.Russian pet form of Maria — from Hebrew Miriam, 'beloved' or 'bitter'; routes debatedPronounced MAH-shah▶Yakira#4450 in the U.S.From Hebrew yakira, 'precious, dear, beloved' (feminine of yakir)Pronounced yah-KEE-rah▶Marygrace#4520 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('beloved/bitter/wished-for child') and Grace ('grace, favor'), given as one namePronounced MAIR-ee-grayss▶Marykate#4521 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('beloved/bitter/wished-for child') and Kate (a short form of Katherine, 'pure'), given Pronounced MAIR-ee-kayt▶Merikay#4533 in the U.S.Merikay is a compound name pairing Mary with Kay, a fashion of the mid-twentieth century for run-togetherPronounced MERR-ih-kay▶Ruthmary#4596 in the U.S.Ruthmary fuses two biblical names: Ruth, from Hebrew Rut, often read as 'companion' or 'friend,' and MaryPronounced ROOTH-mair-ee▶Marietta#4608 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria — 'little Mary' (Maria from Hebrew Miryam, 'beloved/bitter/wished-for child')Pronounced mair-ee-ET-ah▶Meryem#4611 in the U.S.Turkish form of Maryam — the Arabic/Aramaic Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, 'beloved/bitter/wished-for child'Pronounced MER-yem▶Marelyn#4720 in the U.S.Spelling of Marilyn — a blend of Mary ('beloved') and the -lyn ending; routes layeredPronounced MAIR-ə-lin▶Yafa#4754 in the U.S.From Hebrew yafa, 'beautiful, lovely, fair'Pronounced YAH-fah▶Aina#4759 in the U.S.From multiple roots: Catalan form of Anna ('grace'); Japanese 'love + vegetable/greens', or 'cherished'; Pronounced EYE-nah▶Avamarie#4769 in the U.S.Compound of Ava ('life' or 'bird') and Marie ('beloved'); echoes the Latin 'Ave Maria'; given as one namePronounced AH-və-mə-ree▶Myriam#4837 in the U.S.French/Spanish form of Miriam — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'bitter'Pronounced meer-YAHM▶Mariya#4965 in the U.S.Slavic/Arabic form of Maria — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'bitter'Pronounced mah-REE-yah▶Marylou#4967 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('beloved') and Lou (from Louise, 'famous warrior'); a vintage double namePronounced MAIR-ee-loo▶Maureen#4969 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Mairin — an Irish diminutive of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') — 'little Mary'Pronounced maw-REEN▶Zamaria#5003 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Za- prefix to Maria ('beloved', from Hebrew Miryam); no single fixed rootPronounced zah-mah-REE-ah▶Davi#5171 in the U.S.Short form of David/Davina — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'; predominantly a boys' name (and the PortuguesePronounced DAH-vee▶Mariely#5227 in the U.S.Latina blend of Mari (Maria, 'beloved; of the sea; bitter') with an -ely/- ielys ending (echoing Eli/Ely,Pronounced mah-ree-EH-lee▶Mushka#5235 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form (often of Miriam, via Musya), linked to 'musk; sweet fragrance' (a sweet, affectionate nPronounced MOOSH-kah▶Ahava#5289 in the U.S.From Hebrew ahava, 'love' (a pure abstract word-name)Pronounced ah-hah-VAH▶Amiria#5294 in the U.S.Maori form of Amelia/Maria (a transliteration), 'beloved; of the sea'; also echoes Arabic Amira, 'princesPronounced ah-MEE-ree-ah▶Marolyn#5310 in the U.S.Marolyn is a spelling variant of Marilyn, the early-twentieth-century blend of Mary and the fashionable -Pronounced MAIR-uh-lin▶Daviana#5321 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of David/Davian — from Hebrew David, 'beloved' (with an -iana ending)Pronounced dah-vee-AH-nah▶Mimi#5378 in the U.S.Pet form of Miriam/Maria/Mary — variously 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child'; routes lPronounced MEE-mee▶Mirel#5379 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Miriam — variously 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child'; routes layePronounced MEE-rəl▶Annamaria#5439 in the U.S.Compound of Anna ('grace, favor', Hebrew) and Maria ('beloved; of the sea; bitter') — a classic Catholic Pronounced ah-nah-mə-REE-ah▶Marialuisa#5525 in the U.S.Compound of Maria ('bitter; beloved; of the sea', Hebrew) and Luisa ('famous warrior', Germanic)Pronounced mah-REE-ah-loo-EE-sah▶Maryrose#5526 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('bitter; beloved; of the sea', Hebrew) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)Pronounced MAIR-ee-rohz▶Mirian#5538 in the U.S.-n spelling of Miriam — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bitter'; the meaning iPronounced MEER-ee-ahn▶Adamari#5601 in the U.S.Spanish compound of Ada ('noble', Germanic) and Mari (Maria, 'beloved; of the sea', Hebrew)Pronounced ah-dah-MAH-ree▶Mariyam#5709 in the U.S.-iy- spelling of Maryam/Mary — from Hebrew Miryam (via Arabic Maryam), variously 'beloved', 'of the sea',Pronounced MAR-ee-ahm▶Maryama#5710 in the U.S.An -a form of Maryam (Mariama) — from Hebrew Miryam, via Arabic, variously 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bPronounced mah-ree-AH-mah▶Mayela#5711 in the U.S.A modern Latina name — variously a form of Maria-Ela/Mariela ('beloved' + 'God'), or a Mayel- coinage; noPronounced my-EH-lah▶Annamae#5792 in the U.S.A compound of Anna ('grace', Hebrew) and Mae (a pet of Mary, 'beloved; of the sea'; or May, the month)Pronounced AN-ə-may▶Marilouise#5827 in the U.S.Marilouise is a compound double name joining Mary and Louise into a single word. Mary comes through HebrePronounced mair-ee-loo-EEZ▶Marypat#5830 in the U.S.Marypat compounds Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam (traditionally read 'bitter' or 'beloved'), with Pat, a shPronounced MAIR-ee-pat▶Davy#5975 in the U.S.A pet form of David — from Hebrew dawid, 'beloved'; predominantly a boys'/unisex name; here for girlsPronounced DAY-vee▶Dodi#6021 in the U.S.Dodi is a pet form of Dorothy, through the diminutive Dodie, and so carries Dorothy's Greek meaning, 'gifPronounced DOH-dee▶Malaiyah#6060 in the U.S.A spelling of Malia/Maliyah — variously the Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; bitter; wished-for') and a sPronounced mə-LY-ah▶Mariaclara#6061 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; bitter; wished-for', Hebrew) and Clara ('bright, clear,Pronounced mah-REE-ah-KLAR-ah▶Mariame#6062 in the U.S.A West African/French form of Mariam (Maryam) — from Hebrew/Arabic, 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child' (Pronounced mah-ree-AHM▶Mianna#6067 in the U.S.A modern name joining Mia ('mine; beloved', Italian/Scandinavian) with Anna ('grace', Hebrew); routes layPronounced mee-AN-ah▶Miryam#6070 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Miriam (Mary) — variously 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child; rebellious'; routes layePronounced MEER-yahm▶Ahavah#6149 in the U.S.From Hebrew ahavah, 'love' (the deep, abiding love)Pronounced ah-hah-VAH▶Davis#6204 in the U.S.From the English surname Davis — 'son of David' (David, from Hebrew, 'beloved'); predominantly a boys'/suPronounced DAY-vis▶Maryon#6230 in the U.S.Maryon is a variant spelling of Marion, a medieval French diminutive of Marie (Mary) formed with the -on Pronounced MAIR-ee-un▶Mahlia#6286 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Mahalia — from Hebrew, variously 'tenderness, affection' and 'a sickness/weariness' (tPronounced MAH-lee-ah▶Mariaalice#6291 in the U.S.A compound of Maria (variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter', Hebrew/Latin) and Alice ('noble', Germanic)Pronounced mah-REE-ah-AL-iss▶Maribeth#6292 in the U.S.A blend of Mary (variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter') and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath; God'Pronounced MAIR-ee-beth▶Marlyn#6293 in the U.S.A spelling of Marilyn — a blend of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter') and Lynn ('a lake'); used for botPronounced MAR-lin▶Maryella#6294 in the U.S.A blend of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter') and Ella (variously 'a fairy maiden; all; other'); a combPronounced mair-ee-EL-ah▶Leba#6512 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously from German Liebe, 'love, beloved, dear', and linked to the Hebrew lev, 'the hePronounced LEH-bah▶Manya#6529 in the U.S.A Russian pet form of Maria — variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' (Hebrew/Latin); also a Sanskrit worPronounced MAHN-yah▶Mareli#6530 in the U.S.A modern name joining Mar/Mari (variously 'sea; beloved', from Maria) with Eli ('ascended; my God'); no sPronounced mah-REH-lee▶Maryah#6533 in the U.S.A spelling of Mariah/Maria — variously 'beloved', 'of the sea (a drop of the sea)', and 'bitter'; routes Pronounced mə-RY-ah▶Davey#6674 in the U.S.A pet form of David/Davida — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'; used for both sexes; here for girlsPronounced DAY-vee▶Mame#6809 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Mary ('beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Margaret ('a pearl'); routes layeredPronounced MAYM▶Mamie#6810 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Mary ('beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Margaret ('a pearl'); routes layeredPronounced MAY-mee▶Marya#6811 in the U.S.A spelling of Maria/Mariya — variously 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'of the sea'; a Slavic and Arabic spellinPronounced MAR-yah▶Marybeth#6812 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Beth (a short form of Elizabeth, 'my GodPronounced MAIR-ee-beth▶Maryclaire#6813 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Claire (Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; faPronounced MAIR-ee-klair▶Maryellen#6814 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Ellen (a form of Helen, 'light; a torch;Pronounced MAIR-ee-el-en▶Miarose#6821 in the U.S.A compound of Mia (variously 'mine', a pet of Maria 'beloved; of the sea', and Italian 'mine') and Rose (Pronounced MEE-ah-rohz▶Esmarie#7005 in the U.S.A blend of Esme ('esteemed; beloved') and Marie (a form of Mary, variously 'beloved; star of the sea; bitPronounced EZ-muh-ree▶Jamaria#7038 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Ja- prefix with Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'beloved; star of the sea; bittPronounced juh-MAR-ee-ah▶Maleiah#7092 in the U.S.A spelling of Maliyah/Malia — variously a Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') and 'calm; gPronounced mah-LY-ah▶Maleya#7093 in the U.S.A spelling of Malia/Maleah — variously a Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') and 'calm; gePronounced mah-LAY-ah▶Mariajulia#7099 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Maria (a form of Mary, 'beloved; star of the sea') and Julia ('youthful; of Jove/JuPronounced mah-REE-ah-HOO-lee-ah▶Maryan#7103 in the U.S.A spelling of Maryam/Marian — a form of Mary, variously 'beloved; star of the sea; bitter; wished-for chiPronounced MAR-ee-an▶Maryelizabeth#7104 in the U.S.A compound of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') and Elizabeth ('my God is an oath; God is abundance')Pronounced MAIR-ee-ee-LIZ-uh-beth▶Maryjo#7105 in the U.S.A compound of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') and Jo (a short form of Josephine/Joanna, 'God will add' Pronounced MAIR-ee-joh▶Naava#7128 in the U.S.From Hebrew navah, 'beautiful; pleasant; lovely; agreeable'Pronounced NAH-vah▶Davianna#7301 in the U.S.An elaboration of Davia (the feminine of David) — from Hebrew, 'beloved; darling' — with an -anna ending;Pronounced dah-vee-AH-nah▶Jani#7359 in the U.S.A pet form of Jane — from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; also Hindi/Urdu jani, 'dear; beloved; sweetheart'; rPronounced JAH-nee▶Jozi#7375 in the U.S.A pet form of Josephine — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God shall increase'; also an affectionate nicPronounced JOH-zee▶Maryanna#7435 in the U.S.A blend of Mary — variously 'bitter; beloved; lady of the sea' — and Anna, 'grace; favor' (from Hannah); Pronounced mair-ee-AN-ah▶Marysol#7436 in the U.S.A blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Sol, 'the sun' (Latin); often read Pronounced mah-ree-SOL▶Molli#7456 in the U.S.A spelling of Molly — a pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the seaPronounced MAH-lee▶Mariamawit#7803 in the U.S.An Amharic (Ethiopian) form linked to Mariam (Mary) — ultimately from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved; Pronounced MAR-yah-mah-wit▶Marymargaret#7805 in the U.S.An English compound of Mary ('beloved; wished-for child', Hebrew) and Margaret ('a pearl', Greek)Pronounced MAIR-ee-MAR-guh-ret▶Meah#7809 in the U.S.A spelling of Mia — variously Italian/Spanish 'mine', a short form of Maria ('beloved; star of the sea'),Pronounced MEE-ah▶Navah#7829 in the U.S.From Hebrew na'avah, 'beautiful; pleasant; lovely; fitting'Pronounced nah-VAH▶Lilit#8200 in the U.S.From the Armenian/Hebrew, 'of the night; a night spirit' (linked to the Mesopotamian Lilith); in Armenia Pronounced LEE-leet▶Maryln#8211 in the U.S.Maryln is a syncopated spelling of Marilyn, which joined Mary - from the Hebrew Miriam, variously read 'bPronounced MAIR-lin▶Marialuiza#8227 in the U.S.A Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Luiza ('a famous wPronounced mah-ree-ah-loo-EE-zah▶Marielena#8228 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Marie ('beloved; of the sea', from Hebrew Miriam) and Elena ('light; the bright onePronounced mah-ree-eh-LEH-nah▶Marilee#8229 in the U.S.An English compound of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Lee ('a meadow; a clePronounced MAIR-uh-lee▶Maryalice#8231 in the U.S.An English compound of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Alice ('noble; of nobPronounced MAIR-ee-AL-iss▶Meri#8240 in the U.S.A name used in several cultures, variously the Finnish meri ('the sea') and a short form of Mary/MeredithPronounced MEH-ree▶Mitzi#8247 in the U.S.A German/Bavarian pet form of Maria — from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter'Pronounced MIT-see▶Pollyanna#8284 in the U.S.A compound of Polly (a pet form of Mary, 'beloved; of the sea') and Anna (Hebrew, 'grace; favour'); famouPronounced pol-ee-AN-ah▶Ellamarie#8563 in the U.S.A compound of Ella (variously 'all; a fairy maiden; light', Germanic/Greek) and Marie (a form of Mary, vaPronounced el-ah-mah-REE▶Mariham#8743 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Mariam/Maryam — the Arabic/Coptic form of Mary, variously 'beloved; bitter; drop of thPronounced mah-ree-HAHM▶Marykatherine#8748 in the U.S.A compound of Mary ('beloved; bitter; drop of the sea', Hebrew) and Katherine ('pure', Greek katharos), hPronounced MAIR-ee-KATH-rin▶Mery#8757 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Mary — from the Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; a drop/star of the sea'; roPronounced MEH-ree▶Mitzy#8761 in the U.S.A spelling of Mitzi — a German pet form of Maria/Miriam ('beloved; bitter; drop of the sea'); routes layePronounced MIT-see▶Bellamarie#9006 in the U.S.A compound name — Bella (Italian, 'beautiful') joined with Marie (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the Pronounced BEL-uh-muh-REE▶Meribeth#9078 in the U.S.Meribeth is a blended name pairing Meri, from Mary or the word merry, with Beth, short for Elizabeth. ItsPronounced MERR-ee-beth▶Mariaelena#9305 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Elena Pronounced mah-REE-ah-eh-LEH-nah▶Mariateresa#9306 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved') joined with Teresa (variouPronounced mah-REE-ah-teh-REH-sah▶Marisabel#9307 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved') joined with Isabel (a formPronounced mah-ree-sah-BEL▶Mariska#9308 in the U.S.A Hungarian/Dutch diminutive of Maria — a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter'Pronounced mah-RIS-kah▶Maryana#9311 in the U.S.A spelling of Mariana — a blend of Maria ('star of the sea; beloved') and Ana ('grace'); also linked to tPronounced mah-ree-AH-nah▶Marycatherine#9312 in the U.S.A compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Catherine ('pure', fromPronounced MAIR-ee-KATH-rin▶Marylynn#9313 in the U.S.A compound name — Mary (variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Lynn ('a lake/pool', frPronounced MAIR-ee-lin▶Maryiah#9320 in the U.S.Maryiah is a modern respelling of Mariah, a musical variant of Mary that also recalls the biblical Mount Pronounced muh-RY-uh▶Sherri#9432 in the U.S.Variously from the French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved', and a short form of Sharon ('a plain; a rose Pronounced SHEHR-ee▶Buffie#9442 in the U.S.Buffie is a spelling of Buffy, a nursery pet form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' orPronounced BUFF-ee▶Sulamita#9452 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Shulamit, 'peaceful' (related to shalom) — the Shulamite, the beloved of the Song of SongPronounced soo-lah-MEE-tah▶Anamarie#9582 in the U.S.A compound name — Ana ('grace', Hebrew) joined with Marie (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; bePronounced ah-nah-muh-REE▶Davia#9678 in the U.S.A feminine of David — from the Hebrew David, 'beloved'Pronounced DAH-vee-ah▶Kaymarie#9863 in the U.S.A compound name — Kay (a short form of Katherine, 'pure'/'rejoice') joined with Marie ('of the sea; belovPronounced kay-mah-REE▶Lunamarie#9943 in the U.S.A compound name — Luna ('the moon', Latin) joined with Marie ('of the sea; beloved', from Mary, Hebrew)Pronounced LOO-nah-mah-ree▶Marella#9959 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a diminutive of Mara/Mary ('of the sea; beloved') and a form of Maribel; routes Pronounced mah-REL-ah▶Mariacecilia#9960 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria ('beloved; of the sea', from Mary) joined with Cecilia ('blind; of the Caecilii cPronounced mah-REE-ah-seh-SEEL-yah▶Marianny#9962 in the U.S.A modern Dominican/Hispanic form of Mariana — a blend of Maria ('of the sea; beloved') and Ana ('grace');Pronounced mah-ree-AH-nee▶Mariavictoria#9963 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria ('beloved; of the sea', from Mary) joined with Victoria ('victory', Latin; the goPronounced mah-REE-ah-veek-TOR-yah▶Marifer#9964 in the U.S.A contracted blend of Maria Fernanda — Maria ('of the sea; beloved', from Mary) + Fernanda ('a bold/bravePronounced MAH-ree-fer▶Marinette#9965 in the U.S.A French diminutive of Marie/Marina — from Mary ('of the sea; beloved') / the Latin marinus ('of the sea'Pronounced mah-ree-NET▶Meriam#9981 in the U.S.A form of Miriam/Mary — from the Hebrew, variously 'beloved; wished-for child; drop of the sea; bitternesPronounced MER-ee-am▶Yaffa#10202 in the U.S.From the Hebrew yafa, 'beautiful; lovely; fair'; also the name of the ancient port city of JaffaPronounced YAH-fah▶Daveah#10448 in the U.S.A modern feminine of David in the Davia/Davi family, from the Hebrew David, 'beloved'; routes layeredPronounced dah-VAY-ah▶Henchy#10542 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form in the Henie/Hendel family, ultimately tied to Hannah ('grace; favor'). A traditional Pronounced HEN-chee▶Amyjo#10590 in the U.S.Amyjo runs the two names Amy and Jo together into one. Amy comes from the Old French Amee, 'beloved', whiPronounced AY-mee-joh▶Liat#10701 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Liat ('you are mine'; literally 'to me'), a tender, affectionate name popular in Israel.Pronounced lee-AHT▶Shiffy#10929 in the U.S.A Yiddish affectionate pet form, most often of Shifra, from the Hebrew shifra, 'beautiful; pleasing; to iPronounced SHIF-ee▶Solomiia#10946 in the U.S.The Ukrainian form of Salome, from the Hebrew shalom, 'peace.' A classic, beloved name in Ukraine (borne Pronounced soh-loh-MEE-ah▶Kathyann#11171 in the U.S.Kathyann is a run-together compound of Kathy and Ann in the mid-century American style. Kathy is a short Pronounced KATH-ee-an▶Davine#11308 in the U.S.Davine reads either as a spelling of Divine (the English word, 'heavenly; sacred') or as a feminine form Pronounced duh-VEEN▶Evarose#11384 in the U.S.A written-together compound of Eva (Hebrew, 'life') and Rose (Latin, the flower and a symbol of love and Pronounced EE-vuh-rohz▶Daveigh#11453 in the U.S.Daveigh is a modern feminine form of David, the Hebrew name meaning beloved, given a French-looking -eighPronounced duh-VAY▶Mollye#11681 in the U.S.Mollye is a decorative variant of Molly, the affectionate English pet form of Mary. Mary traces to the HePronounced MOL-ee▶Mairim#11785 in the U.S.Mairim is a Spanish-language variant of Miriam, from the Hebrew Miryam, the name of the sister of Moses; Pronounced MY-rim▶Naama#11796 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Na'amah, 'pleasant; lovely; sweet.' A biblical name (a daughter of Lamech in Genesis, andPronounced nah-AH-mah▶Marium#11807 in the U.S.Marium is a form of Maryam, the Arabic and Quranic name of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is honored in IPronounced MAR-ee-uhm▶Sayde#11942 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Sadie, the affectionate pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'princess; noblewoman'). Sweet anPronounced SAY-dee▶Davona#12113 in the U.S.Davona is best read as an elaborated feminine name, either a Da- prefix joined to a -vona ending or a resPronounced duh-VOH-nuh▶Ador#12146 in the U.S.A short modern name that echoes the English 'adore' ('to love deeply') and also appears as a Hebrew word/Pronounced ah-DOR▶Annamary#12234 in the U.S.Annamary combines Anna ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah) with Mary ('beloved' or 'bitter', from Hebrew MiriamPronounced AN-uh-mair-ee▶Arale#12249 in the U.S.Arale reads as a Hebrew-style pet form (the -le ending is affectionate in Yiddish/Hebrew, as in Arale froPronounced ah-RAH-lee▶Annalese#12259 in the U.S.Annalese is an English spelling of Annelise or Anneliese, a German compound of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah 'Pronounced an-uh-LEES▶David#12438 in the U.S.From the Hebrew David, 'beloved' — the biblical shepherd-king and one of the most enduring names in the wPronounced DAY-vid▶Davida#12439 in the U.S.A feminine form of David, from the Hebrew for 'beloved.' A vintage, dignified name that carries the classPronounced duh-VEE-dah▶Marilyne#12497 in the U.S.Marilyne is a spelling variant of Marilyn, itself a blend of Mary (from the Hebrew Miriam, of debated meaPronounced MAIR-uh-lin▶Davita#12580 in the U.S.Davita is a feminine elaboration of David, from the Hebrew 'dawid', 'beloved', in the same family as DaviPronounced duh-VEE-tah▶Pollie#12687 in the U.S.Pollie is a spelling of Polly, itself a pet form of Mary that arose through the rhyming path Mary to MollPronounced POL-ee▶Litzi#12868 in the U.S.Litzi is a German pet form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God isPronounced LIT-see▶Mariette#12968 in the U.S.Mariette is a French diminutive of Marie, the French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam. Mary's meaningPronounced ma-ree-ET▶Maree#12980 in the U.S.Maree spells Marie the way it sounds, and Marie is the French form of Mary, itself from the Hebrew MiriamPronounced muh-REE▶Marlisa#13016 in the U.S.Marlisa is a compound blending Mar- (from Mary or Marlene) with Lisa, itself a short form of Elizabeth; iPronounced mar-LEE-suh▶Marijean#13071 in the U.S.Marijean is a written-together compound of Mary and Jean; Mary comes from the Hebrew Miriam, variously rePronounced MAIR-ee-jeen▶Maralee#13078 in the U.S.Maralee is an American girl's name joining Mary, or its Mara form, with the popular ending Lee. Mary comePronounced MAR-ah-lee▶Maribell#13083 in the U.S.Maribell is a variant of Maribel, blending Mary with the French belle, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful Mary'; soPronounced MAIR-ih-bel▶Rifky#13142 in the U.S.Rifky reads as a Yiddish-style pet form of Rivka (Hebrew Rivkah, the biblical Rebecca), where Rifky/RivkyPronounced RIF-kee▶Taffy#13295 in the U.S.Taffy has two honest readings: it is a Welsh pet form of Dafydd, the Welsh David — from Hebrew for 'belovPronounced TAF-ee▶Marja#13778 in the U.S.Marja is a Finnish and Dutch form of Maria (Mary), from the Hebrew Miriam, whose meaning is debated — oftPronounced MAR-yah▶Dava#13850 in the U.S.Dava is generally read as a short feminine tied to Hebrew David, 'beloved'. It is also found in Persian-iPronounced DAH-vuh▶Davinia#13852 in the U.S.Davinia is a Latinate feminine elaboration of David, from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'. It emerged in eighteenPronounced duh-VIN-ee-uh▶Daviona#13903 in the U.S.Daviona reads as a modern coinage, a feminine elaboration of Davion or Davia (from David, Hebrew 'belovedPronounced dah-vee-OH-nuh▶Davetta#13969 in the U.S.Davetta feminizes David with the diminutive ending -etta, so 'little David' or a daughter's echo of the nPronounced duh-VET-uh▶Giannella#14012 in the U.S.An Italian diminutive of Gianna, the feminine of Gianni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan — 'God is gracious'.Pronounced jah-NEL-lah▶Hesed#14064 in the U.S.From Hebrew chesed — one of the great theological words of the Hebrew Bible, usually rendered 'lovingkindPronounced HEH-sed▶Eliska#14068 in the U.S.Eliska is the Czech pet form of Elizabeth, given plainly here without the usual hacek over the s. ElizabePronounced eh-LISH-kuh▶Ima#14101 in the U.S.Ima is the ordinary Hebrew word for 'mother' (imma), used affectionately in Israel. Separately it was a rPronounced EE-muh▶Jedidiah#14159 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yedidyah, 'beloved of the Lord' — the name the prophet Nathan gave to Solomon in the BiblPronounced jeh-dih-DY-uh▶Chaviva#14175 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Chaviva (Haviva), 'beloved; dearly loved.' A warm, affectionate name in Hebrew tradition.Pronounced khah-VEE-vah▶Carianne#14181 in the U.S.Carianne joins Cari, a pet form of Caroline or the Latin cara, 'beloved', with Anne, the enduring form ofPronounced kair-ee-AN▶Marisah#14286 in the U.S.Marisah is a decorated spelling of Marisa, an Italian and Spanish elaboration of Maria. Maria goes back tPronounced muh-REE-suh▶Marrianne#14375 in the U.S.Marrianne is a doubled-r spelling of Marianne, joining Marie and Anne. Mary is read as beloved or bitter,Pronounced mair-ee-AN▶Mairi#14537 in the U.S.Mairi is the Scottish Gaelic form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam — a name whose meaning has never been sPronounced MAH-ree▶Rachele#14624 in the U.S.Rachele is the Italian form of Rachel, from Hebrew Rachel, 'ewe' — a gentle, pastoral image. In America iPronounced ruh-SHELL▶Meryam#14632 in the U.S.A spelling of Maryam, the Arabic form of Mary — the mother of Jesus, revered in both Islam and ChristianiPronounced MER-yam▶Marrie#14660 in the U.S.Marrie is a doubled-r respelling of Marie, the French form of Mary, which goes back to the Hebrew Miriam.Pronounced MAR-ee▶Molleigh#14703 in the U.S.Molleigh is a fanciful respelling of Molly, the age-old nickname for Mary that grew through Mally and MolPronounced MOL-ee▶Nechy#14727 in the U.S.Nechy is a Yiddish diminutive, most often of Nechama — Hebrew for 'comfort; consolation'. Affectionate shPronounced NEH-khee▶Racheal#14747 in the U.S.A common respelling of Rachel, with the 'a' and 'e' transposed. Rachel is Hebrew for 'ewe' (a female sheePronounced RAY-chuhl▶Racquel#14823 in the U.S.A spelling of Raquel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rahel, 'ewe' — the beloPronounced ruh-KEL▶Merriam#15039 in the U.S.Merriam is a form of Miriam, an ancient Hebrew name (of debated meaning, often given as 'beloved' or 'wisPronounced MER-ee-um▶Tziry#15066 in the U.S.A Yiddish affectionate form in the Tzirel/Tziril family, used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities and often pPronounced TSIH-ree▶Adamary#15264 in the U.S.Adamary is a modern Latina compound, joining the sounds of Ada or Adam with Mary — in Spanish, María. BotPronounced ah-dah-MAH-ree▶Jamy#15276 in the U.S.Jamy is a spelling of Jamie, the pet form of James (from Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter, holder of the heel'),Pronounced JAY-mee▶Akaylah#15358 in the U.S.Akaylah adds a graceful A- prefix and an -ah ending to Kayla, a name that peaked in the 1990s and is genePronounced uh-KAY-luh▶Arieli#15483 in the U.S.Built on Ariel, from Hebrew ari ('lion') and el ('God') - 'lion of God,' a name used in the Hebrew Bible Pronounced ah-ree-EL-ee▶Annaruth#15509 in the U.S.A compound joining Anna ('grace; favor') and Ruth ('companion; friend; compassion') — two beloved biblicaPronounced AN-ah-rooth▶Mariellen#15648 in the U.S.Mariellen fuses Mary — Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'of the sea' — with EllPronounced mair-ee-EL-uhn▶Davena#15804 in the U.S.Davena is a feminine form of David, built like the Scottish Davina by adding a feminine ending to the HebPronounced duh-VEE-nuh▶Davionna#15806 in the U.S.Davionna is a flowing feminine form of Davion, a modern American name that extends David with an -ion endPronounced day-vee-AH-nuh▶Davonna#15881 in the U.S.Davonna reads as an elaboration in the Da-/La- prefix style, most naturally tied to Davina, a feminine foPronounced duh-VON-uh▶Isabellamarie#16050 in the U.S.A joined double-name: Isabella (a form of Elizabeth, 'pledged to God; my God is an oath') plus Marie (a FPronounced iz-uh-BEL-uh-muh-ree▶Graceanne#16062 in the U.S.Graceanne joins Grace, from the Latin 'gratia', 'grace, favor', with Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, also 'Pronounced GRAYS-an▶Daveyah#16121 in the U.S.Daveyah reads as a modern coinage built on a Davia or David root (Hebrew 'beloved'), styled with a flowinPronounced duh-VAY-uh▶Davette#16390 in the U.S.Davette turns David into a girl's name by adding the diminutive -ette, in the pattern of Paulette and NanPronounced duh-VET▶Almarie#16672 in the U.S.Almarie joins Alma, a Latin word meaning 'nourishing' or 'kind,' to Marie, the French form of Mary, from Pronounced al-muh-REE▶Mada#16695 in the U.S.Mada is best read as a short form of Madeline or Magdalena, from Mary Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town on Pronounced MAY-duh▶Maire#16720 in the U.S.Maire, properly Maire with a fada, is the Irish Gaelic form of Mary, taken through Latin from the Hebrew Pronounced MAW-ruh▶Ginamarie#16722 in the U.S.Ginamarie joins Gina and Marie into one run-together name; Gina is a short form of Regina, Latin 'queen',Pronounced jee-nuh-muh-REE▶Marijane#16759 in the U.S.Marijane is the compound Mary Jane written as one name, joining Mary (Hebrew Miriam, 'beloved' or 'bitterPronounced MAIR-ee-jayn▶Marisha#16761 in the U.S.Marisha is a Slavic diminutive of Maria (Russian Marisha/Marusha) and also reads as a variant of Marissa Pronounced muh-REE-shuh▶Marylu#16773 in the U.S.Marylu is a written-together spelling of Mary Lou, itself usually short for Mary Louise. It pairs Mary, fPronounced MAIR-ee-loo▶Merrilee#16792 in the U.S.Merrilee is a form of Marilee or Merrily, blending Mary — from Hebrew, variously 'beloved' or 'bitter' — Pronounced MERR-ih-lee▶Marriah#16827 in the U.S.Marriah is a respelling of Mariah, a form of Maria/Miriam, whose Hebrew roots are variously read as 'of tPronounced muh-RY-uh▶Marlyne#16843 in the U.S.Marlyne is a variant spelling of Marlene (a German contraction of Maria and Magdalene) or Marilyn (Mary pPronounced mar-LEEN▶Maryhelen#16851 in the U.S.Maryhelen is a written-together double name marrying Mary and Helen. Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, is variousPronounced MAIR-ee-HEL-uhn▶Miriah#16954 in the U.S.Miriah is a respelling of Mariah, an older English pronunciation of Maria that circles back to the HebrewPronounced muh-RYE-uh▶Marialis#17108 in the U.S.Marialis is a modern Spanish-influenced name that joins Maria, the Latin form of Hebrew Miriam, to a softPronounced mah-ree-AH-lis▶Marye#17133 in the U.S.Marye is an old ornamental spelling of Mary (or a form of Marie), from Hebrew Miryam; the meaning is anciPronounced MAIR-ee▶Mauriah#17145 in the U.S.Mauriah is a respelling of Mariah, a form of Maria from the Hebrew Miriam, a name of uncertain meaning vaPronounced muh-RY-uh▶Samarie#17196 in the U.S.Samarie is best read as a coined name blending a Sa- opening with Marie, the French form of Mary from HebPronounced suh-MAR-ee▶Rivy#17263 in the U.S.A short, affectionate name that reads as a pet form of Rivka (the Hebrew form of Rebecca) or a fresh coinPronounced RIV-ee▶Marybel#17279 in the U.S.Marybel joins Mary, from Hebrew Miriam ('beloved', 'star of the sea' or 'bitter'), to belle, French for 'Pronounced MAIR-ee-bel▶Hannahmarie#17479 in the U.S.Marie, the second half, is a French and Latin form of Mary, a name of debated meaning often given as beloPronounced HAN-uh-muh-ree▶Raechel#17851 in the U.S.Raechel is a decorative respelling of Rachel, inserting an a to make the long-a sound explicit. Rachel coPronounced RAY-chul▶Marysue#17925 in the U.S.Marysue joins Mary and Sue into one written name, in the Southern tradition of solid double names. Mary cPronounced MAIR-ee-SOO▶Mariaha#18173 in the U.S.Mariaha is an ornate respelling of Mariah, itself an older spelling of Maria and thus of Mary, from the HPronounced muh-RY-ah▶Mariha#18179 in the U.S.Mariha is a spelling variant of Mariah, a form of Maria and ultimately of the Hebrew Miriam, the biblicalPronounced muh-RYE-uh▶Marijo#18181 in the U.S.Marijo is a compound of Mary and Jo, written as one word — a common mid-century way to give a familiar MaPronounced MAIR-ee-joh▶Marixa#18186 in the U.S.Marixa is a Spanish girl's name built on Maria, the enduring form of the Hebrew Miriam, with a decorativePronounced mah-REEK-sah▶Marilynne#18294 in the U.S.Marilynne is the fuller -nne spelling of Marilyn, itself a twentieth-century blend of Mary with the -lyn Pronounced MAIR-uh-lin▶Merilee#18345 in the U.S.Merilee is a variant of Marilee, usually read as a compound of Mary and Lee, and also playing on the cheePronounced MERR-ih-lee▶Merisa#18629 in the U.S.Merisa is a spelling variant of Marisa or Merissa, an Italian elaboration of Maria (Mary). Mary comes froPronounced muh-REE-sah▶Shulamit#18887 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Shulamit - the beloved 'Shulamite' of the Song of Songs - related to shalom, 'peace; wholPronounced shoo-lah-MEET▶Marylynne#19038 in the U.S.Marylynne is a compound name joining Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam (traditionally 'beloved,' 'bitter,' or Pronounced MAIR-ee-lin▶Sheyna#19428 in the U.S.Sheyna comes from the Yiddish sheyn, 'beautiful, lovely,' and is a spelling of Shaina/Shayna, a traditionPronounced SHAY-nah▶Rachal#19766 in the U.S.Rachal is a respelling of Rachel, the Hebrew name meaning 'ewe' (a female sheep), a gentle pastoral imagePronounced RAY-chul▶RivvyA short, affectionate name that reads as a pet form of Rivka (the Hebrew form of Rebecca) or a fresh coinPronounced RIV-ee▶
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Frequently Asked
Is <a href="/baby-names/mia/">Mia</a> a Hebrew name?
Not by origin — Mia comes from Italian and Scandinavian roots meaning beloved. It's included here because that same beloved sense is exactly what connects Hebrew-rooted names like Mariana to the love theme.