Hebrew Boy Names
2911 hebrew boy names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Few naming traditions run deeper than Hebrew. These are names rooted in scripture and centuries of meaning, and yet they dominate today’s charts — Hebrew boy names like Noah, Elijah, Benjamin and James sit right at the very top.
For strength and substance there’s Levi, Asher, Ezra and Samuel; for the timeless and classic, Michael, Daniel, Joseph and John never go out of style.
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Jakov#13031 in the U.S.Jakov is the Croatian, Serbian and wider South Slavic form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov — tradi▶Hever#13039 in the U.S.Hever is a form of the biblical name Heber, from a Hebrew root meaning 'companion,' 'associate'▶Javone#13040 in the U.S.Javone is a modern African-American name, an elaboration of Javon built from the Ja- prefix and▶Jandiel#13041 in the U.S.Jandiel belongs to the modern Latino family of names ending in Hebrew el, 'God' — Jadiel, Yadie▶Japhet#13045 in the U.S.A spelling of Japheth, Hebrew Yefet, usually read as 'may he expand' or 'enlargement' (from pat▶Johnnathan#13045 in the U.S.Johnnathan is a doubled-consonant respelling of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yonatan, meaning God ▶Jusuf#13045 in the U.S.Jusuf is the Bosnian and Balkan form of Yusuf (Joseph), the Hebrew for 'God will add; he will i▶Jwan#13046 in the U.S.Jwan is most naturally read as a phonetic respelling of Juan, the Spanish form of John, from th▶Jarid#13048 in the U.S.Jarid is a spelling variant of Jared, from the Hebrew Yered, 'descent' or 'he descends', the na▶Jayke#13049 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Jake, the English pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov ('may God prote▶Shawon#13051 in the U.S.Shawon is an American respelling of Shawn and Sean, which are the Irish form of John, itself fr▶Jerremy#13054 in the U.S.Jerremy is a double-r spelling of Jeremy, the English form of the Hebrew Jeremiah, meaning the ▶Kalieb#13054 in the U.S.Kalieb is a modern respelling of Caleb, the Hebrew biblical name usually explained as 'faithful▶Javohn#13062 in the U.S.Javohn is a variant spelling of Javon, a modern American name built from the popular Ja- prefix▶Jaydenn#13076 in the U.S.A respelling of Jayden, a modern American name. It is often connected to the Hebrew Jadon ('tha▶Jakeb#13079 in the U.S.Jakeb is a phonetic respelling of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally 'holder of the heel▶Jessi#13081 in the U.S.Jessi is a respelling of Jesse/Jessie, the Hebrew name of King David's father, tied to 'gift' o▶Jehoshaphat#13088 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yehoshafat, combining the divine name element Yeho- with shafat, 'to judge' — 'the ▶Jemuel#13090 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yemuel, a biblical name usually read as 'day of God' or 'God's light', with the -el▶Jeniel#13091 in the U.S.A modern Latino name of Hebrew-influenced shape: the -el ending is the Hebrew word for 'God', a▶Jenuel#13094 in the U.S.A modern Latino name of Hebrew-influenced shape: the -el ending is the Hebrew word for 'God', a▶Issak#13097 in the U.S.Issak reads as a form of Isaac, a Hebrew name meaning 'he laughs' (Yitzhak); the spelling echoe▶Jeramy#13097 in the U.S.A spelling of Jeremy, the English form of Jeremiah — Hebrew Yirmeyahu, usually read as 'the Lor▶Jozyah#13098 in the U.S.A modern respelling echoing Josiah, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord supports; the Lord heals,' a ▶Jeremaiah#13099 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Jeremiah, Hebrew Yirmeyahu — usually read as 'the Lord exalts' or 'the Lor▶Jjesus#13099 in the U.S.Jjesus is the Spanish given name Jesus, from the Hebrew Yeshua meaning God is salvation, honore▶Jetziel#13108 in the U.S.A modern Latino name of Hebrew-influenced shape: the -el ending is the Hebrew word for 'God', a▶Jexiel#13112 in the U.S.A modern Latino name of Hebrew-influenced shape: the -el ending is the Hebrew word for 'God', a▶Jhair#13115 in the U.S.A modern spelling popular in Peru and other Latino communities, where the silent H is a common ▶Jhariel#13116 in the U.S.A modern Latino name: the -el ending is the Hebrew word for 'God', as in Gabriel and Jariel; th▶Jerrid#13117 in the U.S.Jerrid is a phonetic respelling of Jared, from the Hebrew Yered, 'descent' or 'he goes down,' t▶Jhoniel#13118 in the U.S.A modern Latino name that reads as Jhon (the silent-H spelling of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, '▶Kaylib#13121 in the U.S.Kaylib is a phonetic respelling of Caleb, a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'dog,' a symbol o▶Josephus#13125 in the U.S.Josephus is the Latinized form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'may God add'▶Johnatan#13132 in the U.S.A respelling of Jonathan (also Johnathan), from Hebrew Yehonatan, 'Yahweh has given' — commonly▶Keyshun#13135 in the U.S.Keyshun pairs the Key- opening with Shun, an English spelling of the sound in Sean, the Irish f▶Juanantonio#13138 in the U.S.Juanantonio is the Spanish compound Juan Antonio written as one word: Juan is the Spanish form ▶Jerad#13140 in the U.S.Jerad is a phonetic respelling of Jared, from the Hebrew Yered, 'descent.' Jared is a biblical ▶Jerami#13141 in the U.S.Jerami is a phonetic respelling of Jeremy, itself the medieval English form of the Hebrew Jerem▶Josniel#13144 in the U.S.A coined Latin-American name that joins a Jos- opening (from Jose or Josue) to the Hebrew theop▶Jourden#13145 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Jordan, from the Hebrew river name Yarden, from a root meaning 'to flow ▶Jobany#13146 in the U.S.Jobany is a Latin American spelling of Jovany/Giovanni, the Italian form of John. John comes th▶Jourdyn#13146 in the U.S.A -yn respelling of Jordan, from Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; descend', the name of the river.▶Jozaiah#13148 in the U.S.A modern z-spelling of Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu, usually read as 'the Lord supports' or 't▶Jarom#13153 in the U.S.A name from the Book of Mormon, borne by a prophet who kept the records; it echoes the Hebrew J▶Jonn#13154 in the U.S.Jonn is a respelling of John or Jon, with a doubled final n; John comes through Latin and Greek▶Judiel#13154 in the U.S.A theophoric name in the angel-name pattern, joining a Jud- element (linked to Judah, 'praise')▶Juriel#13159 in the U.S.A theophoric -el name in the angel-name family, usually read as a form of Uriel, 'God is my lig▶Johnta#13161 in the U.S.Johnta is a coined name that extends John with a fashionable -ta/-tay ending, in the family of ▶Kaanan#13166 in the U.S.From Sanskrit kanana, 'forest; woodland; grove'. The spelling also echoes Canaan, the biblical ▶Jeromey#13174 in the U.S.Jeromey is a phonetic spelling of Jeremy, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will raise up' or ▶Kahleb#13177 in the U.S.Kahleb is a modern respelling of Caleb, the Hebrew name Kalev. It is traditionally glossed 'dog▶Joshwa#13183 in the U.S.Joshwa is a phonetic respelling of Joshua, the enduring biblical name from the Hebrew Yehoshua,▶Jere#13188 in the U.S.Jere is a short form of Jeremiah or Jeremy, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu ('Yahweh will exalt'); it▶Johnjoseph#13218 in the U.S.Johnjoseph records two given names, John and Joseph, written as one. John is from the Hebrew Yo▶Johnte#13219 in the U.S.Johnte joins the enduring name John, from the Hebrew for God is gracious, to a fashionable -te ▶Jondavid#13224 in the U.S.Jondavid is a compound of two Hebrew-rooted names written as one: Jon (from John, 'God is graci▶Jonmichael#13228 in the U.S.Jonmichael records two given names, Jon and Michael, written as one. Jon is short for John, 'Go▶Keinan#13228 in the U.S.A form of the Hebrew Kenan (Cainan), a descendant of Adam in Genesis; separately a Welsh name. ▶Josael#13233 in the U.S.A modern Latino coinage joining Jose (the Spanish form of Joseph, 'he will add') with the Hebre▶Josuel#13238 in the U.S.Josuel is a Spanish coinage blending Josue (the Spanish Joshua, 'the Lord is salvation') with t▶Kaylub#13238 in the U.S.Kaylub is a modern phonetic respelling of Caleb, the Hebrew name of the loyal scout in the Bibl▶Laban#13252 in the U.S.Laban is a Hebrew name meaning 'white,' from the root 'lavan.' In the Book of Genesis, Laban is▶Jeramey#13257 in the U.S.Jeramey is an inventive respelling of Jeremy, the English form of the biblical Jeremiah, from t▶Kabiel#13261 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Ka-/Kab- opening with the Hebrew -el ('God') ending seen in Gabriel ▶Jermie#13267 in the U.S.Jermie is an informal variant that works as a short form of Jeremy or, by sound, of Jermaine. J▶Keijuan#13277 in the U.S.Keijuan is a modern coined name that joins the prefix Kei- to Juan, the Spanish form of John. J▶Kenon#13280 in the U.S.Kenon is usually a streamlined spelling of Kenan, the biblical Hebrew name tied to words for 'p▶Khalev#13286 in the U.S.A spelling of Hebrew Kalev, the name anglicized as Caleb. It is traditionally read as 'dog' (ke▶Kishaun#13326 in the U.S.Kishaun pairs the Ki- prefix with Shaun, an English spelling of the Irish Sean, itself the Iris▶Jeromie#13345 in the U.S.Jeromie is a variant spelling bridging Jerome, from Greek hieronymos, 'sacred name', and Jeremy▶Malijah#13356 in the U.S.A modern coinage built on the sound of Malachi ('my messenger') and Elijah ('the Lord is my God▶Juwaun#13357 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic spelling related to Juan (the Spanish form of John) and names like D▶Lawi#13374 in the U.S.Lawi is used as a given name in Ethiopia and in Malawi and neighboring countries; in Ethiopian ▶Maik#13376 in the U.S.A German phonetic spelling of Mike, the short form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like▶Lazare#13380 in the U.S.Lazare is the French form of Lazarus, itself a Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Eleazar, 'God▶Maleak#13388 in the U.S.Maleak is best read as a phonetic respelling of Malik, from Arabic malik, 'king' or 'sovereign.▶Levis#13391 in the U.S.Levis is built on Levi, the Hebrew name meaning 'joined, attached' — Jacob's third son and the ▶Levitt#13392 in the U.S.Levitt is a Jewish surname derived from Levi ('joined, attached') by way of Levite — a member o▶Levyn#13393 in the U.S.Levyn is a modern respelling of Levin — a Jewish surname from Levi ('joined, attached') and, se▶Liron#13402 in the U.S.Liron is a modern Hebrew name from li, 'to me, mine', and ron, 'song, joyful shout' — so 'my so▶Mikyle#13402 in the U.S.Mikyle is a creative respelling of Michael, blending the look of the name with the sound of Kyl▶Lyor#13419 in the U.S.Lyor is a spelling of Lior, a modern Hebrew name from li, 'to me, mine', and or, 'light' — so '▶Maayan#13423 in the U.S.Maayan is the Hebrew word for a spring or fountain — living water rising from the ground. It be▶Maier#13433 in the U.S.Maier has two lines. In Jewish families it stands for Meir, Hebrew for 'one who shines, gives l▶Mairav#13436 in the U.S.Mairav is a spelling of the Hebrew name Merav, borne in the Bible by the elder daughter of King▶Malachii#13443 in the U.S.Malachii is a double-i respelling of Malachi, Hebrew Mal'akhi, 'my messenger' or 'my angel'. Ma▶Nabor#13443 in the U.S.Nabor is a Spanish given name descending from the Latin Nabor, the name of an early Christian m▶Malekhi#13444 in the U.S.Malekhi is one of the many modern respellings of Malachi, from Hebrew Mal'akhi, 'my messenger, ▶Maleki#13445 in the U.S.Maleki has two plausible routes. It reads as a form of Malik or Maliki, from Arabic malik, 'kin▶Malichi#13446 in the U.S.Malichi is a modern respelling of Malachi, from Hebrew Mal'akhi, 'my messenger, my angel'. Only▶Malikhai#13447 in the U.S.Malikhai belongs to the cluster of spellings around Malachi and Malakai, from Hebrew Mal'akhi, ▶Malikhi#13448 in the U.S.Malikhi is a modern spelling of Malachi, Hebrew Mal'akhi, 'my messenger, my angel'. As with Mal▶Manoli#13451 in the U.S.Manoli is the Greek familiar form of Emmanouil — the Greek shape of Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is w▶Manvel#13452 in the U.S.Manvel is the Armenian form of Emmanuel or Manuel, from Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'. It ▶Nathanyal#13461 in the U.S.Nathanyal is a phonetic respelling of Nathaniel, from the Hebrew Netanel - joining 'natan' ('he▶Nathanyl#13463 in the U.S.Nathanyl is a phonetic respelling of Nathaniel, from the Hebrew Netanel, 'God has given' or 'gi▶Mesziah#13465 in the U.S.Mesziah is a respelling of the word Messiah, from the Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one.' We state▶Michaeljohn#13465 in the U.S.Michaeljohn is a double name written as one word, fusing Michael and John. Michael comes from t▶Marsiah#13466 in the U.S.Marsiah is a recent American coinage. It joins a Mar- opening to the -siah ending of Josiah, Is▶Mates#13471 in the U.S.Mates is a short or pet form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — used across C▶Mateusz#13472 in the U.S.Mateusz is the Polish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is one of the ▶Mateyo#13473 in the U.S.Mateyo is a modern respelling of Mateo, the Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'g▶Mati#13475 in the U.S.Mati is a short form of Matthew or Matias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — used as a s▶Matia#13476 in the U.S.Matia is a form of Matthias or Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — found in Basqu▶Mattathias#13477 in the U.S.Mattathias is the Greek-Latin form of Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is the name of the p▶Matthais#13478 in the U.S.Matthais is a spelling variant of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — the apostl▶Matti#13479 in the U.S.Matti is the Finnish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It has been one of▶Mariel#13480 in the U.S.Mariel is usually a girl's name - an elaboration of Marie/Maria (ultimately from the Hebrew Mir▶Matvei#13480 in the U.S.Matvei is the Russian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is a long-stan▶Matyas#13481 in the U.S.Matyas (Hungarian Mátyás) is the Hungarian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of G▶Melakai#13482 in the U.S.A respelling of Malachi, from the Hebrew for 'my messenger' - the name of a biblical prophet an▶Nechemya#13483 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Nehemiah (Nechemya), 'comforted by the Lord; the Lord comforts.' A biblical ▶Mikaele#13496 in the U.S.A Samoan and broader Polynesian form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' The ful▶Nowah#13499 in the U.S.A respelling of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort' — the builder of the ark in the Bi▶Mekel#13502 in the U.S.Mekel is most often read as a respelling or short form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is li▶Johnaton#13503 in the U.S.Johnaton is a by-ear respelling of Jonathan, reshaped as if built from John plus an -aton endin▶Melek#13504 in the U.S.Melek means 'angel' in Turkish, where it is used mainly as a girl's name. The same letters give▶Mesias#13507 in the U.S.Mesias is the Spanish word for Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one'. As a given name i▶Mesyah#13508 in the U.S.Mesyah is a modern respelling of Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one'. It is a religio▶Methuselah#13509 in the U.S.Methuselah (Hebrew Metushelach) is the biblical patriarch of Genesis, grandfather of Noah, reco▶Nowa#13509 in the U.S.A respelling of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort' — the builder of the ark in the Bi▶Mican#13512 in the U.S.Mican is a modern coinage most often read as a blend of Micah ('who is like God?') with the pop▶Michaelanthony#13513 in the U.S.Michaelanthony is a combination name, joining Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — w▶Michaell#13514 in the U.S.Michaell is a spelling variant of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning ▶Mihajlo#13515 in the U.S.Mihajlo is the Serbian and Croatian form of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'. ▶Mikaiah#13517 in the U.S.Mikaiah is a modern spelling of Micaiah, a Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?' — the same qu▶Mikias#13518 in the U.S.Mikias is the Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Micah, from Hebrew Mikhah, 'who is like God?'. It is ▶Lazarius#13519 in the U.S.Lazarius is an elaborated, Latin-styled form of Lazarus, itself from the Hebrew Eleazar, 'God h▶Pharez#13528 in the U.S.A form of the Hebrew Perez (Peretz), 'breach; breakthrough.' In Genesis, Perez is a son of Juda▶Mychal#13534 in the U.S.A respelling of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' The -ych- spelling keeps the fa▶Neamiah#13534 in the U.S.A respelling of Nehemiah, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord comforts; comforted by God' — the bibli▶Lerone#13544 in the U.S.Lerone is usually connected to the Hebrew Liron or Leron, meaning 'song is mine' or 'my joy', f▶Nat#13553 in the U.S.Nat is a classic short form of Nathaniel or Nathan, both from the Hebrew root natan, 'to give' ▶Nathon#13555 in the U.S.Nathon is a variant spelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' or 'gift' — the name o▶Nathyn#13556 in the U.S.Nathyn is a modern respelling of Nathan, a Hebrew name meaning 'he gave', often taken as 'gift'▶Mykal#13561 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical que▶Naaman#13563 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Na'aman, 'pleasantness; agreeable', from the root n-'-m ('to be pleasant'). In ▶Neftaly#13564 in the U.S.Neftaly is a Spanish form of the biblical Naphtali, from the Hebrew meaning my struggle or wres▶Nahaliel#13566 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Nahaliel, 'torrent of God' or 'valley of God' — nahal ('stream; wadi') joined t▶Nahshon#13569 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Nachshon, usually connected to nachash ('serpent'; also 'to divine') and glosse▶Naiel#13571 in the U.S.Most often a spelling of the Arabic Na'il/Nael, 'achiever; one who attains what he seeks'. It i▶Naithan#13572 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' — the name of the prophet who c▶Nasi#13584 in the U.S.Most often a short form of Nasir, Arabic for 'helper; supporter; one who gives victory'. Separa▶Naethan#13589 in the U.S.A respelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' — often read as 'gift of God,' the nam▶Nathael#13590 in the U.S.A contracted form of Nathanael/Nathaniel, from the Hebrew Netan'el, 'God has given' — natan ('h▶Neer#13596 in the U.S.In Hindi and Sanskrit, nir/neer means 'water' — a plain, elemental word. Separately, Hebrew Nir▶Nes#13597 in the U.S.Hebrew nes means 'miracle' and, in older usage, 'banner; standard' — the two senses are connect▶Mical#13600 in the U.S.Mical is a shortened, phonetic spelling of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God'▶Nezra#13602 in the U.S.A rare name with more than one plausible route. Some families reach it through Ethiopian (Amhar▶Nhoa#13604 in the U.S.Most naturally read as a respelling of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort' — the build▶Mizraim#13607 in the U.S.Mizraim is a name from the Hebrew Bible: a son of Ham and grandson of Noah in the Table of Nati▶Mannie#13611 in the U.S.Mannie is a pet form most often of Emmanuel or its Spanish form Manuel, from Hebrew for 'God is▶Mardoche#13613 in the U.S.Mardoche is the French/Haitian form of Mordecai, the Hebrew name of the hero of the Book of Est▶Noath#13618 in the U.S.Most naturally read as a respelling of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort' — the build▶Nayshawn#13626 in the U.S.Nayshawn is an invented American name that joins a Nay- opening to Shawn, an anglicized form of▶Noy#13627 in the U.S.From Hebrew noy, 'beauty; ornament; adornment.' In Israel it is a modern unisex name that leans▶Matius#13634 in the U.S.Matius reads as a streamlined form of Matthias/Matias, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God▶Olijah#13648 in the U.S.Olijah reads as a modern respelling of Elijah, Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is the Lord' — the great▶Nathanyel#13656 in the U.S.Nathanyel is a modern respelling of Nathaniel, a Hebrew name from Netan'el, meaning God has giv▶Onias#13658 in the U.S.Onias is the Greek rendering of a Hebrew name (Honi or Hanina, connected with hen, 'grace; favo▶Ora#13661 in the U.S.Ora is Hebrew for 'light' (feminine of or). It has also been read as Latin ora ('pray' or 'coas▶Orel#13663 in the U.S.From Hebrew Or-El, 'light of God' — or ('light') plus El ('God'). Separately, Oryol/Orel is a R▶Orie#13664 in the U.S.Orie is a short, vintage-flavored American name usually read alongside Hebrew Ori ('my light') ▶Sabiel#13671 in the U.S.Sabiel is a modern name in the Hebrew style, formed with the element '-el' ('God') that ends ma▶Ozi#13676 in the U.S.Ozi is read most often through Hebrew oz ('strength; might'), where Uzi/Ozi means 'my strength.▶Paschal#13683 in the U.S.From Latin paschalis, 'relating to Easter,' which comes through Greek pascha from Hebrew Pesach▶Mordcha#13692 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Mordecai (Mordechai), the hero of the biblical Book of Esther; the name trace▶Motti#13697 in the U.S.A Yiddish affectionate form of Mordecai (Mordechai), hero of the biblical Book of Esther. Warm ▶Rasean#13702 in the U.S.Rasean reads as a coined name pairing the fashionable Ra- prefix with Sean/Shawn - the Irish fo▶Raf#13716 in the U.S.A short form of Rafael/Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el, 'God has healed' — the name of the archang▶Raffaello#13717 in the U.S.The Italian form of Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el — 'God has healed.' Raphael is one of the arch▶Ran#13727 in the U.S.Ran has two well-attested routes. In Japanese it is usually written with the character for 'orc▶Savyon#13749 in the U.S.Savyon reads either as a modern coinage in the Savion family or as the Hebrew word 'savyon' ('g▶Shonn#13754 in the U.S.Shonn is a doubled-n respelling of Shawn, which is itself the phonetic form of the Irish Sean. ▶Nir#13756 in the U.S.From the Hebrew nir, 'plowed field; cultivated land' (also linked to 'light; lamp'). A short, g▶Nissen#13762 in the U.S.A Yiddish name derived from Nissan, the Hebrew month of spring (when Passover falls), tied to a▶Ronni#13763 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Ronald (Germanic, 'ruler's counsel') - and, by another route, of Aaro▶Riah#13768 in the U.S.Riah is a short modern name with no single documented source. It is most often a clipping of a ▶Sherron#13783 in the U.S.Sherron is a respelling of Sharon, a biblical place name from the Hebrew Sharon, 'a plain' or '▶Simonpeter#13793 in the U.S.A compound name joining Simon ('he has heard') and Peter ('rock'). Simon Peter was the chief ap▶Samuela#13813 in the U.S.The Italian and Fijian masculine form of Samuel, from the Hebrew for 'God has heard' (or 'name ▶Shavar#13817 in the U.S.Shavar is a modern given name popularized by actor Shavar Ross; it is sometimes read as Hebrew-▶Rezon#13819 in the U.S.A biblical Hebrew name (often linked to a root for 'prince; noble' or 'lean'), borne by Rezon, ▶Samuil#13833 in the U.S.The Russian, Bulgarian and Macedonian form of Samuel, from Hebrew Shemuel — usually read as 'Go▶Sara#13839 in the U.S.From Hebrew Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman', the biblical wife of Abraham. Sara is the standard s▶Saviel#13849 in the U.S.Saviel has no documented etymology. It belongs to a lively family of modern Latino names built ▶Tobby#13850 in the U.S.Tobby is a doubled-b spelling of Toby, the English pet form of Tobias — from the Hebrew Toviyah▶Shedrick#13863 in the U.S.Shedrick is a variant of Shadrach, the Babylonian name given to one of Daniel's three companion▶Shael#13866 in the U.S.Shael has no settled entry in name references. It is usually read as a short modern name whose ▶Shalev#13870 in the U.S.From the Hebrew shalev, 'calm, tranquil, serene' — a modern Israeli given name built on the sam▶Shema#13876 in the U.S.From the Hebrew shema, 'hear; listen' — the first word of the Shema, the central Jewish declara▶Shemuel#13877 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Samuel, Shemuel, usually read as 'God has heard' (from shama, 'to hear') or ▶Shlomy#13880 in the U.S.A Hebrew and Yiddish pet form of Shlomo — the Hebrew name behind Solomon — from shalom, 'peace'▶Shulim#13888 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Shalom, 'peace'. Shulim (also Sholom, Shulem) is used in Ashk▶Tomer#13890 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Tomer, 'palm tree' — a symbol of uprightness, grace, and fruitfulness in Hebrew▶Sivan#13901 in the U.S.From Sivan, the third month of the Hebrew calendar — the month of Shavuot, falling in late spri▶Sheron#13935 in the U.S.Sheron is a respelled form of Sharon, the biblical plain of Israel whose name means 'flat, fert▶Ruven#13939 in the U.S.A form of the Hebrew Reuben (Reuven), 'behold, a son' - the firstborn son of Jacob in Genesis. ▶Victormanuel#13952 in the U.S.Victormanuel joins two classic Spanish given names written as one. Victor comes from the Latin ▶
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