Hebrew Baby Names
4933 Hebrew names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 4933 Hebrew baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.
Hebrew Girl Names
Hadarah#16083 in the U.S.From the Hebrew hadar, 'splendour, beauty, adornment' — a word used in the Hebrew Bible for gloKaymarie#16100 in the U.S.A compound name — Kay (a short form of Katherine, 'pure'/'rejoice') joined with Marie ('of the Ishvi#16110 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Ishvi, a biblical name — a son of Asher listed in Genesis — traditionally borneIzariah#16127 in the U.S.Izariah is a contemporary respelling that sits between Azariah (Hebrew, 'God has helped') and IHajer#16174 in the U.S.Hajer is a spelling of Hajar, the Arabic form of Hagar. In Islamic tradition Hajar is the wife Jemmah#16177 in the U.S.A modern spelling that sits between two documented names: Gemma, from Latin gemma, 'gem, precioJaimee#16219 in the U.S.A respelling of Jamie/Jaime, a pet form of James (from Jacob, 'supplanter; holder of the heel')Jaira#16220 in the U.S.Jaira is generally read as a feminine form of Jair — Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he shines, he enlightens' —Jaiel#16230 in the U.S.A modern coinage built on the Hebrew name-ending -el, meaning 'God,' which closes names such asJonie#16255 in the U.S.A spelling of Joni, itself a pet form of Joan (from John), 'God is gracious.' A friendly, vintaTzipa#16275 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Tzipporah (Zipporah, the wife of Moses), from the Hebrew for 'bird.' A waJerusalem#16285 in the U.S.From Jerusalem, the ancient holy city sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam — its Hebrew naJessika#16288 in the U.S.A respelling of Jessica, which first appears in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice as the namLiahna#16294 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Liana/Lianna, from the French/Latin liane, 'a climbing vine; to twine,' aJoani#16300 in the U.S.A spelling of Joanie, the pet form of Joan — the medieval feminine of John, from the Hebrew YocLiyat#16317 in the U.S.Variously from the Hebrew, 'you are mine to me', and an Amharic (Ethiopian) name, 'a gift; growLunamarie#16332 in the U.S.A compound name — Luna ('the moon', Latin) joined with Marie ('of the sea; beloved', from Mary,Magdalyn#16359 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Magdalene/Magdalen, 'of Magdala,' the byname of Mary Magdalene and a towJosaphine#16381 in the U.S.A respelling of Josephine, the French feminine of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' Jozey#16392 in the U.S.A modern z-spelling of Josie, the long-established pet form of Josephine. Josephine is the FrenMatthew#16434 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' (or 'gift of Yahweh'), the name of an apostle and GosKariel#16463 in the U.S.A name styled with the Hebrew element el ('God'), read either as a Kari + -el coinage or alongsAnnalice#16483 in the U.S.A form of Annalise, a German compound of Anna ('grace; favor') and Lise/Elise (from Elizabeth, Mikiah#16489 in the U.S.A variant read as a form of Micaiah ('who is like Yahweh?') or Mikayla/Michaela, from Michael. Mishell#16502 in the U.S.A respelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michel (Michael), from the Hebrew 'who is likeNathan#16565 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; gift.' The name of a prophet in the Bible. Overwhelmingly a boNehemie#16580 in the U.S.A French/Haitian feminine form of Nehemiah — from the Hebrew Nechemya, 'Yahweh comforts; the coLevvy#16599 in the U.S.A modern coinage reading as a pet form of Levi/Levy (Hebrew, 'joined; attached') or a fresh shoNissa#16610 in the U.S.A Hebrew name Nissa, linked to nes ('sign; banner; miracle') or nasah ('to test'); separately aLissy#16635 in the U.S.A playful pet form of names like Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'God is my oath') or Felicity ('happiness')Madalynne#16662 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Madeline/Madelyn, from the French Madeleine and ultimately Magdalene — 'ofOzora#16664 in the U.S.Variously from the Hebrew Ozora ('strength of the Lord'; oz, 'strength') and the Japanese ozoraLyanne#16679 in the U.S.A spelling of Lianne/Leanne, joining a Li-/Lee- sound with Anne (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor')Madilynne#16699 in the U.S.One of the many modern respellings of Madeline or Madelyn, from Magdalene — 'of Magdala,' a towMakylah#16727 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Mikayla/Michaela family, from the Hebrew Michael, 'who is like God?'Maricarmen#16756 in the U.S.Maricarmen is a traditional Spanish compound of Maria and Carmen, written as one word. Carmen cMaryclare#16769 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Miriam) and Clare (from Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous'). A clasMeliza#16788 in the U.S.A blend of Melissa (Greek, 'bee; honey') and Eliza (from Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'). Soft Mikey#16801 in the U.S.A pet form of Michael (Hebrew, 'who is like God?'), usually a boy's nickname; used here as a giSairah#16833 in the U.S.A spelling of Sarah/Saira — variously 'a princess; a noblewoman' (Hebrew) and 'a traveler; happSamone#16846 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Simone — the French feminine of Simon, from the Hebrew, 'one who hears; God Sarabeth#16855 in the U.S.A combination of Sara (from Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman') and Beth (a short form of Elizabeth,Mati#16856 in the U.S.A short name with several honest routes: in Hebrew it is a pet form of Matityahu, 'gift of the Myer#16874 in the U.S.A surname derived from Meir (Hebrew, 'giving light; one who shines'), also linked to the GermanNathanaelle#16913 in the U.S.A French feminine of Nathanael/Nathaniel, from the Hebrew Netan'el, 'God has given.' Elegant anNoriel#16951 in the U.S.A name in the Hebrew-styled '-el' family, where el means 'God' (as in Nuriel, 'fire/light of GoRahab#16975 in the U.S.A Hebrew name generally read as 'broad, wide, spacious'. In the Book of Joshua, Rahab is a womaTaleyah#17012 in the U.S.Taleyah reads as a respelling of Taliyah/Talia (Hebrew 'tal', dew) or a modern coinage in the -Reichel#17096 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Rachel, from the Hebrew for 'ewe' — the biblical matriarch, wife of Jacob. A Rinnah#17099 in the U.S.The Hebrew rinnah itself, 'joy; a glad cry; song of praise' — the fuller spelling of Rinna. A wSadey#17171 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Sadie, originally a pet form of Sarah, from the Hebrew for 'princess; noSadiemae#17173 in the U.S.Sadiemae is a modern joined double name: Sadie, a pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'princess; noblewoYarin#17179 in the U.S.From Hebrew yarin, 'he/she will sing out, will shout for joy'; also linked to 'understanding'; Saide#17182 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Sadie, a pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'princess; noblewoman') that long agShara#17257 in the U.S.Read by some routes as the Hebrew Shara (a place named in Chronicles) and by others as an ArabiMarieliz#17258 in the U.S.A compound of Marie (from Miriam) and Liz (from Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath; abundance'). A jRivy#17263 in the U.S.A short, affectionate name that reads as a pet form of Rivka (the Hebrew form of Rebecca) or a Shiphrah#17272 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Shiphrah, linked to a root meaning 'to be beautiful; fair.' In the Book of ExodShir#17273 in the U.S.From the Hebrew shir, 'song' — a short, lyrical Israeli name. Simple and musical.Siloe#17287 in the U.S.Siloe is a form of Siloam (Hebrew Shiloah), the pool fed by a spring in Jerusalem. In the GospeSophira#17288 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the Greek sophia ('wisdom') and the Hebrew Shifra ('beautiful; fair'). ItZyon#17296 in the U.S.A respelling of Zion, from the Hebrew Tzion — the holy hill of Jerusalem, often given as 'higheMayanna#17297 in the U.S.A modern blend of May (the month; a Mary/Margaret short form) and Anna ('grace; favor'). Soft aEmmaus#17360 in the U.S.From Emmaus, the village near Jerusalem where, in the Gospel of Luke, the risen Jesus appeared Yakelin#17531 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), frZaphira#17546 in the U.S.A form of Zafira, the Arabic feminine of Zafir, 'victorious; successful'; the spelling also recYireh#17566 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yahweh-Yireh, 'the Lord will provide' — the name Abraham gives the mountain in Zaharia#17585 in the U.S.A form of Zechariah, Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord has remembered' — the name of a prophet of theZeruiah#17626 in the U.S.Zeruiah (Tseruyah) is a Hebrew biblical name usually glossed 'balm' or 'balsam of the Lord'. InZimri#17635 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zimri, 'my music; my praise' -- a name in the Bible (a king of Israel; also a lHaziel#17834 in the U.S.Haziel is Hebrew, from chazah ('to see, to have a vision') and El ('God') — 'vision of God'. A Mishael#18285 in the U.S.Hebrew Mishael, generally read as 'who is what God is?'. In the Book of Daniel, Mishael is one Neftali#18464 in the U.S.The Spanish form (Neftali) of the Hebrew Naphtali, 'my struggle; wrestling' — a son of Jacob anRoyanna#18599 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Roy ('king,' from the French roi) with Anna ('grace; favor'). Melodic anYadah#18737 in the U.S.From the Hebrew yadah, 'to praise; to give thanks' -- a word of worship (to lift the hands in tShulamit#18887 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Shulamit - the beloved 'Shulamite' of the Song of Songs - related to shalom, 'pAdahiaA modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes Adah, a Hebrew name meaning 'adornmentAhdaraA spelling of Adara — Arabic for 'virgin,' Hebrew for 'noble; exalted,' and the name of a star AliyzahA modern respelling of Aliza (Alizah), from the Hebrew for 'joyful; joy; merry.' A bright virtuAnnafayeA compound joining Anna ('grace; favor') and Faye (from 'fairy,' also linked to 'faith'). A sweArielynnA modern blend of Ariel (Hebrew, 'lion of God') and the ending Lynn (Welsh/English, 'lake; poolAthaleahA form of the Hebrew Athaliah, 'the Lord is exalted' (or 'afflicted by the Lord') — a name bornAzielaA modern coinage echoing Aziel (a Hebrew El- name, 'God is my strength') and the flowing -ela oAzrianaA modern coinage echoing the Hebrew Azriel/Azaria, 'God is my help,' with a flowing -ana endingBenaiahFrom the Hebrew Benaiah, 'the Lord has built' (or 'Yah has built'), a biblical name borne by onElanitFrom the Hebrew Elanit, 'oak tree' (from ilan/elan, 'tree'), a modern Israeli name; some also cEzerFrom the Hebrew Ezer, 'help; aid' - the element in Ebenezer ('stone of help'). It is a male namEzralynA modern feminine coinage joining Ezra (Hebrew, 'help; aid') with the fashionable -lyn ending. IzayahA modern respelling of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation' - the name of theJerielFrom the Hebrew Jeriel, read as 'God has seen' or 'foundation of God' (El, 'God') -- a name lisJremeA modern trimmed respelling of Jeremy, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah), 'the Lord will exaKelaiyahA modern coinage that echoes both the biblical Kelaiah (a Levite name in Ezra) and the popular LibbaA Southern American pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abMilliejoA written-as-one compound of Millie (a pet form of Mildred/Millicent, 'gentle strength' / 'workNaiyomiA modern spelling echoing Naomi, from the Hebrew for 'pleasantness; delight.' The stylized spelReuelleA feminine elaboration of Reuel, from the Hebrew for 'friend of God' (rea, 'friend,' + El, 'GodReychellA respelling of Rachelle, a French elaboration of Rachel, from the Hebrew for 'ewe' (a female sRivvyA short, affectionate name that reads as a pet form of Rivka (the Hebrew form of Rebecca) or a RuthnaelleA Haitian compound name joining Ruth (Hebrew, 'friend; companion,' the biblical matriarch) withSerephinaA spelling of Seraphina, from the Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning ones' — the highest order of anSimeahA Hebrew name found in Chronicles (a descendant of Benjamin), linked to shama, 'to hear,' and rZeriA short Hebrew name listed in 1 Chronicles among the temple musicians (sons of Jeduthun); its p
Hebrew Boy Names
AmiranA name with two live echoes: the Georgian Amiran (Amirani), the chained hero of Georgian mytholAshbelA Hebrew biblical name, listed as a son of Benjamin in Genesis; its meaning is debated, variousAzranAn Arabic/Hebrew-styled name echoing the Az- element (as in Azar, 'fire' in Persian, and Ezra) BarukA spelling of the Hebrew Baruch, 'blessed.' In the Hebrew Bible, Baruch ben Neriah was the scriDezekiahA modern coinage formed on the Hezekiah/Ezekiah pattern (Hebrew, 'God strengthens; the Lord is EiranA modern name that echoes the Hebrew Eran ('watchful; awake') and the Irish Kieran; as spelled EzaielA modern Hebrew-styled formation, echoing Ezekiel and the -el element ('God') seen in many HebrEzakaiA modern coinage echoing Ezekiel ('God strengthens') and the Hebrew Zakai ('pure; innocent'); aHallelFrom the Hebrew hallel, 'praise' — the Hallel is a set of psalms of praise sung on Jewish festiJaiyrA modern respelling echoing the biblical Jair, from the Hebrew Ya'ir, 'he enlightens; he shinesJakoviJakovi echoes Jakov, the Slavic form of Jacob, from the Hebrew for 'supplanter; holder of the hJaycielA modern coinage joining a Jayce- opening with the Hebrew -el ('God') ending seen in Yariel andJhonnA Latin-American stylised spelling of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'the Lord is gracious; GoJuziahA modern respelling echoing Josiah ('the Lord supports') and Uzziah ('the Lord is my strength')KasielA Hebrew-styled name with the -el ('God') ending; it echoes Cassiel, named in some traditions aKassielA Hebrew-styled name with the -el ('God') ending; Cassiel/Kassiel is named in some Jewish and CKavodFrom the Hebrew kavod, 'glory; honour; weight; the radiant divine presence.' A word of deep resMayaanFrom the Hebrew Maayan, 'spring; fountain; a source of water.' Used across genders in Israel; hMazielA modern coinage joining the Hebrew mazel ('luck; fortune') with the -el ending ('God') of angeMohammedmusaA compound name joining Muhammad ('the praised one') and Musa (Moses, whose name is traditionalNavehFrom the Hebrew Naveh, 'oasis; pasture; a dwelling or home,' evoking a place of rest and beautyNazielA modern coinage built on the -el ending that means 'God' in Hebrew names like Daniel and GabriNerielNeriel is built on the Hebrew pattern of names ending in -el, 'God' (as in Gabriel, Uriel, DaniOziyahA modern name that echoes the Hebrew Uzziah, 'my strength is the Lord (Yah),' on the popular -iPenuelFrom the Hebrew Penuel (Peniel), 'face of God' — in Genesis, the place where Jacob wrestled thrSaymonA phonetic respelling of Simon, from the Hebrew Shimon, 'he has heard; listening.' The spellingShailohA respelling of Shiloh, a biblical place name read as 'tranquil; peaceful' or 'his gift', and uYeidelA Yiddish diminutive of Yehuda — Judah in English — from a Hebrew root meaning 'to praise; to gZakaisA modern coinage echoing the Hebrew Zakkai ('pure; innocent') and the -ais sound of names like ZakiasA modern coinage or respelling echoing the biblical Zaccheus ('pure') and Zakariah, with a LatiZyaelA modern formation on the Hebrew el ('God') pattern (as in Gabriel, Ariel), with a Zy- opening;
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