Jewish Baby Names
232 Jewish names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 232 baby names with a jewish feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Jewish Girl Names
Miriam#246 in the U.S.Beloved; wished-for childHadassah#570 in the U.S.Myrtle tree; the Hebrew name of the biblical Queen Esther, signifying the fragrant myrtle plantChaya#588 in the U.S.Hebrew feminine name from chayah meaning 'life' or 'to live,' the feminine form of Chai; directGoldie#621 in the U.S.From Yiddish golde meaning 'gold,' or as an English nickname from the word gold, used as a giveRivka#629 in the U.S.The original Hebrew form of Rebecca, from the root r-b-q (רבקה), meaning 'to bind,' 'to tie,' oAliza#675 in the U.S.From Hebrew alitz or aliza meaning joyful, cheerful, or full of joy; related to the Hebrew rootChana#686 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Hannah, from Channah meaning grace, favor, or God has been gracious to me; used Liora#900 in the U.S.From Hebrew Li-Or, composed of li (for me, to me) and or (light); meaning my light or light forEliora#914 in the U.S.From Hebrew El (God) and or (light), meaning God is my light or the Lord is my light; a femininMalka#1011 in the U.S.Queen; from Hebrew malka (queen), related to melech (king)Elyana#1176 in the U.S.My God has answered; God has respondedGitty#1194 in the U.S.Good, joyful, a good thingAdina#1250 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, tender, nobleDina#1327 in the U.S.Judged, vindicated, avengedDevorah#1354 in the U.S.Bee, the honeybeeLeora#1356 in the U.S.from Hebrew, a variant of Liora, derived from 'li' ('to me') and 'or' ('light'), meaning 'my liAdira#1406 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, nobleBaila#1467 in the U.S.Dance, to dance with joyZiva#1580 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, glowing lightChava#1737 in the U.S.Life, living oneElisheva#1983 in the U.S.my God is an oath, God is fullnessZion#2035 in the U.S.Highest point; fortification; a name for JerusalemShaindy#2095 in the U.S.beautiful, prettyAlizah#2139 in the U.S.joyful, cheerful, merryShira#2321 in the U.S.song, poem, poetry, hymnAyala#2359 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'ayalah', meaning 'doe' or 'female deer', a symbol of grace and swiftness; the mascShaina#2404 in the U.S.beautiful, prettyLielle#2425 in the U.S.My GodIlana#2496 in the U.S.tree, oak treeEliyana#2552 in the U.S.my God has answered, God answered meShifra#2580 in the U.S.Beauty, loveliness (from a root meaning to improve, to make beautiful); one of the two midwivesYides#2582 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith), from Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea', traditionally glossed Yocheved#2996 in the U.S.God is glory, glory of GodTzipora#3066 in the U.S.From Hebrew tzipor (צִפּוֹר) meaning 'bird'; the name means 'little bird' or simply 'bird'Bayla#3133 in the U.S.Beautiful; a Yiddish name, possibly from a Slavic root for 'white, fair' or related to 'beautifEzri#3142 in the U.S.From Hebrew ezri (עֶזְרִי) meaning 'my help' or 'helper'; a feminine form related to Ezra, whicMiri#3329 in the U.S.Short form of Miriam — the prophetess sister of Moses, whose name is linked to 'beloved' or 'seGittel#3416 in the U.S.good, virtuousBasya#3470 in the U.S.Daughter of God; Yiddish form of Batya/Bithiah — the pharaoh's daughter who drew Moses from theAlona#3521 in the U.S.From Hebrew Alona (אַלּוֹנָה), the feminine form of Alon, meaning 'oak tree'; the oak is a symbBruchy#3531 in the U.S.Blessing; Yiddish diminutive of Brucha (Bracha), from Hebrew berakhah, 'blessing'Riva#3697 in the U.S.From Hebrew Riva, a diminutive of Rivka (Rebecca), meaning 'one who has joined' or 'to bind'; aTziporah#3827 in the U.S.Bird; from Hebrew tzippor — the Midianite wife of Moses who saved his lifeFrimet#3930 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously from German fromm, 'pious, devout', and linked to 'joy'; routes layerRivkah#4151 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Rebecca — Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating, ensnaring'Ruchy#4153 in the U.S.Yiddish diminutive of Rochel (Rachel) — Hebrew 'ewe' — sometimes folk-linked to ruach, 'spirit,Batya#4186 in the U.S.From Hebrew bat-yah, 'daughter of God' (bat, 'daughter', plus Yah, 'God') — the pharaoh's daughEmunah#4288 in the U.S.From Hebrew emunah, 'faith, trust, belief, faithfulness'Michal#4320 in the U.S.Who is like God?; the daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, who saved his lifePerl#4436 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Pearl — from the gemstone, 'a pearl' (a treasure from the sea; Latin perla)Menucha#4721 in the U.S.From Hebrew menucha, 'rest, repose, tranquility, peace' (a Sabbath-linked word)Orly#4723 in the U.S.From Hebrew or li, 'my light; the light is mine' (or, 'light', plus li, 'to/for me')Avigayil#5001 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Abigail — from Avigayil, 'my father's joy; the father rejoices'Hadara#5021 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'adorned; splendid; beautiful; magnificent' (linked to hadar, 'splendour; glorTehilla#5224 in the U.S.From Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song of praise' (the root of Tehillim, the Psalms)Tehillah#5383 in the U.S.From the Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song/hymn of praise' (the Hebrew name of the Book of PsalmTzirel#5387 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously a form of Sarah ('a princess', Hebrew) and an endearing Yiddish coinaYafa#5394 in the U.S.From Hebrew yafa, 'beautiful, lovely, fair'Orli#5665 in the U.S.From Hebrew or, 'light', plus li, 'mine/to me' — 'light is mine; my light'Blimi#5752 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Blima — from Yiddish blum, 'a flower, a blossom'Eleora#5776 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eli-ora, 'God is my light' (el, 'God', + ora, 'light')Tzipporah#5897 in the U.S.From Hebrew Tzippora, 'a bird' (the wife of Moses in the Bible)Aidel#5919 in the U.S.From Yiddish eydel, 'gentle; refined; noble; delicate'Kelilah#6017 in the U.S.From Hebrew kelilah, 'a crown; a victory wreath, a laurel'Penina#6060 in the U.S.From Hebrew Peninah, 'pearl, coral, precious gem' — a biblical nameSheva#6084 in the U.S.From the Hebrew sheva, variously 'an oath' and 'seven' (as in Bathsheba, 'daughter of the oath'Avital#6356 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Avital, 'my father is dew; father of dew' (avi, 'my father', + tal, 'dew') — anYenty#6535 in the U.S.A spelling echoing the Yiddish Yenta/Yentl — variously from the French gentille, 'noble, kind, Nili#6758 in the U.S.From Hebrew nili, 'the indigo plant; a deep blue' (also a Hebrew acronym, Netzah Yisrael Lo YesRivi#6774 in the U.S.A pet form of Rivka (Rebecca) — from Hebrew, 'to bind, to join; a snare' (a captivating beauty)Devory#6911 in the U.S.A Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Devorah (Deborah) — from Hebrew devorah, 'a bee'Elroi#6924 in the U.S.From the Hebrew El-Roi, 'the God who sees me; the God of seeing' (the name Hagar gave God in thLeba#7003 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously from German Liebe, 'love, beloved, dear', and linked to the Hebrew leFrimmy#7249 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Fruma — from Yiddish frum, 'pious; devout; religious'Hodaya#7261 in the U.S.From Hebrew hodaya, 'thanksgiving; praise, gratitude to God' (from the root y-d-h, 'to give thaToba#7457 in the U.S.A Yiddish name from Hebrew tov, 'good' (the feminine of Tovia/Tobiah); routes layeredMindel#7766 in the U.S.A Yiddish diminutive, variously a form of Mina (from Wilhelmina, 'a resolute protector') and ofYachet#7909 in the U.S.A Yiddish girls' name, of uncertain origin, variously linked to Hannah ('grace; favor', Hebrew)Draizy#7997 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form (of Draizel/Dreizel) — of debated meaning, variously linked to a name and toEttel#8019 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously a form of Etta ('noble', from Germanic) and linked to Esther ('a starHenya#8100 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously a form of Hannah ('grace; favor', Hebrew) and a feminine of Henry ('aLivana#8145 in the U.S.From Hebrew levanah, 'the moon; white' (linked to lavan, 'white')Navah#8207 in the U.S.From Hebrew na'avah, 'beautiful; pleasant; lovely; fitting'Odeya#8225 in the U.S.From Hebrew Odeya, 'I will thank/praise God; thanks to God' (odeh, 'I will thank', + Yah, a namChanie#8469 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Chana/Hannah — from the Hebrew, 'grace; favour'Adna#8870 in the U.S.From Hebrew, 'pleasure; delight' (linked to Eden, 'delight'); a biblical name borne by both sexAnavah#8910 in the U.S.From the Hebrew anavah, 'humility; modesty; gentleness; meekness'Chani#8982 in the U.S.A Hebrew/Yiddish pet form of Chana (Hannah) — from Hebrew, 'grace; favor'Freidy#9058 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Frayda/Freida, from the Yiddish freyd, 'joy; gladness.' A warm traditionaFruma#9059 in the U.S.From the Yiddish frum, 'pious; devout; religious; righteous.' A traditional Ashkenazi name exprBrucha#9571 in the U.S.From Hebrew/Yiddish bracha, 'a blessing'Breindel#9722 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Bryna/Brayna, tied to the Hebrew berakhah ('blessing') and to the word 'bAdeena#10118 in the U.S.A form of Adina — from Hebrew, 'delicate; gentle; slender; adornment'Blimie#10442 in the U.S.A Yiddish name from Blume, 'flower,' with the affectionate ending -ie. It is a common and warmlMargalit#10602 in the U.S.From the Hebrew margalit, 'a pearl' (a cognate of Margaret, via the Greek margarites)Natania#10670 in the U.S.A feminine of Nathan/Netanel — from the Hebrew Netanya, 'a gift of God; God has given'Nathania#10671 in the U.S.A feminine of Nathaniel/Nathan — from the Hebrew, 'a gift of God; God has given'Uriella#10849 in the U.S.A feminine form of Uriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my light' (ur, 'light/flame', + el, 'God')
Jewish Boy Names
Kohen#296 in the U.S.Priest; a descendant of the priestly Kohanim classMoshe#436 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Moses; from Hebrew Moshe, possibly from Egyptian mes meaning son or born of, or Emanuel#574 in the U.S.God is with us; a variant of Emmanuel from the Hebrew Immanu'el meaning 'God with us,' a messiaYosef#665 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Joseph, from Yosef, composed of Yahweh and yasaf meaning to add or to increase; Chaim#666 in the U.S.From Hebrew chayyim meaning life or lives; a plural form evoking the fullness of life; used in Yehuda#741 in the U.S.The original Hebrew form of Judah, from Yehudah (יְהוּדָה), meaning 'praised' or 'one who givesAbram#742 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Avram (אַבְרָם), meaning 'exalted father' or 'high father' (av = father + ram =Yisroel#826 in the U.S.Yiddish pronunciation of the Hebrew name Yisrael (Israel), meaning 'he who struggles with God' Avi#832 in the U.S.Hebrew short form meaning 'my father', from the root av (father); used independently and as a sBenny#841 in the U.S.Pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (expressing goodZev#866 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ze'ev meaning 'wolf'; the wolf was a symbol of strength, cunning, and fierce coEliezer#893 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eli'ezer, composed of El (God) and ezer (help, aid, assistance); meaning my God is Eitan#921 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eitan (also Ethan) meaning strong, firm, or enduring; a name used in the Old TestamMeir#948 in the U.S.From Hebrew me'ir meaning one who illuminates, shines, or gives light, from the root or meaningShimon#963 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Simeon or Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard, from theMordechai#967 in the U.S.From Hebrew Mordekhay, possibly derived from Babylonian Marduk, the chief deity of Babylon, thuYaakov#1025 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; original Hebrew form of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (to follShai#1032 in the U.S.Gift; from Hebrew shai (gift, present, offering)Avraham#1034 in the U.S.Father of a multitude; original Hebrew form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham (av: father + rahamShlomo#1049 in the U.S.Peace; Hebrew form of Solomon, from Hebrew Shlomo (shalom: peace)Tzvi#1079 in the U.S.Deer; gazelle; from Hebrew tzvi (deer, gazelle — an animal associated with swiftness, beauty, aMenachem#1088 in the U.S.Comforter; consoler; from Hebrew Menachem (one who comforts, from nacham: to comfort, to consolDovid#1213 in the U.S.Beloved, dear oneEliyahu#1236 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my GodAryeh#1281 in the U.S.Lion, the powerful lionShia#1360 in the U.S.Gift of God; praise of God; from Hebrew Shia or Shiya, a short form of Yishiyahu (God saves, GoUziel#1424 in the U.S.Strength of God, God is my strengthIlan#1445 in the U.S.Tree, the treeYair#1450 in the U.S.He will shine, he will illuminateDov#1453 in the U.S.Bear, the bearIrving#1783 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Irvine/Irving, from a Brythonic river name meaning 'green or freshMayer#1898 in the U.S.Mayor, leaderLior#1968 in the U.S.My light; I have light; from Hebrew li (to me, my) + or (light) — a modern Hebrew name meaning Shmiel#2249 in the U.S.Name of GodBaruch#2260 in the U.S.blessedReuven#2383 in the U.S.Behold, a son; the original Hebrew form of Reuben (Hebrew: re'u: see/behold + ben: son)Binyamin#2520 in the U.S.son of the right handMendy#2557 in the U.S.comforter, consolerSholom#2749 in the U.S.PeaceLazer#2782 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Elazar or Eleazar, from Hebrew El'azar meaning 'God has helped'Avrum#2889 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Avraham (Abraham), from Hebrew Avraham meaning 'father of multitudes' or 'fatheShlome#2929 in the U.S.Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peaceUri#2984 in the U.S.Hebrew name from ur meaning fire or light; Uri means my light or my flame, also the short form Levin#3023 in the U.S.Dear friend; beloved friendGershon#3150 in the U.S.Sojourner, stranger there; the name of Levi's firstborn son, ancestor of the Gershonite LevitesAviv#3249 in the U.S.Spring; springtime; freshness and renewalBoruch#3254 in the U.S.Blessed; an Ashkenazi/Yiddish pronunciation-spelling of Baruch, from Hebrew barukh, 'blessed'Cheskel#3326 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communitiesShraga#3369 in the U.S.Lamp, candle; one who brings lightOz#3490 in the U.S.From Hebrew oz, meaning strength, might, or courage; used as an independent name and as a shortHashem#3543 in the U.S.Crusher of bread; generous providerNachman#3566 in the U.S.From Hebrew nachman, 'comforter, consoler' (from nacham, 'to comfort')Zalmen#3580 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — long beloved in Ashkenazi commuBenzion#3672 in the U.S.Son of Zion; a Hebrew name declaring attachment to Jerusalem, long used in traditional Jewish cIthiel#3799 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ithiel, 'God is with me' (a biblical name)Duvid#3873 in the U.S.Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation-spelling of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — the shepherd-kingNosson#4014 in the U.S.Ashkenazi/Yiddish pronunciation of Nathan — Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; gift'Avrumy#4059 in the U.S.Yiddish diminutive of Avrum (Abraham) — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes' — beloved in HasHillel#4178 in the U.S.Praise; from the Hebrew root h-l-l, the same root as hallelujah; the name of Judaism's great saYonathan#4388 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Jonathan, from Yehonatan, composed of YHWH (God) and natan (has given), meaning Avigdor#4558 in the U.S.From Hebrew Avigdor, 'father of the wall; a protector' (a name associated with Moses in rabbiniAvram#4559 in the U.S.A Hebrew form of Abraham/Abram — from Hebrew Avram, 'exalted father', later Avraham, 'father ofMenashe#4639 in the U.S.From Hebrew Menashe, 'causing to forget; one who makes forget' (a son of Joseph; the tribe of MEilam#4750 in the U.S.Eternity; the ancient land of Elam; from Hebrew Eilam (eternity, or a geographical name — the aElchonon#4752 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elchanan/Elhanan, 'God is gracious' — a warrior in King David's armyNissim#4818 in the U.S.From Hebrew Nissim, 'miracles, wonders' (the plural of nes, 'a miracle, a sign')Sariel#5163 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'God is my prince/ruler; the command of God' (sar, 'prince; ruler', + El, 'GodEliav#5263 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eliav, 'my God is father; God is my father' (eli, 'my God', + av, 'father'); a biblZevi#5394 in the U.S.Spelling of Tzvi/Zvi — from Hebrew tzvi, 'a deer, a gazelle; splendor, beauty'Amrom#5410 in the U.S.A spelling of Amram — from Hebrew, 'an exalted people; a mighty nation' (am, 'people', plus ramBerish#5643 in the U.S.A Yiddish name from Ber, 'a bear' (Germanic), with an affectionate -ish ending; 'a little bear;Shmaya#5816 in the U.S.A form of Shemaiah/Shmaya — from the Hebrew, 'God has heard'; also the Aramaic shmaya, 'heaven;Gedalya#5950 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Gedalyah, 'God is great; the Lord is great' (gadol, 'great', + Yah, 'the Lord')Matisyahu#6060 in the U.S.The Hebrew/Yiddish form of Matthias/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God' (mattat, Peretz#6071 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'a breach; a breakthrough; one who bursts forth' (a son of Judah, an ancestor Amram#6165 in the U.S.From Hebrew Amram, 'an exalted nation; the people are exalted; mighty nation' (am, 'people', + Dovi#6211 in the U.S.A pet form of Dov — from Hebrew, 'a bear' (a symbol of strength)Shimshon#6396 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Samson — from Hebrew Shimshon, 'of the sun; like the sun; sun-man' (shemesh,Berel#6501 in the U.S.A Yiddish diminutive of Ber, 'a bear' (the Yiddish counterpart of the Hebrew Dov, 'bear')Issachar#6601 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yissachar, 'there is a reward; he will bring/bear reward' (a son of Jacob and aNechemia#6702 in the U.S.A Hebrew form of Nehemiah — from Hebrew Nechemyah, 'the Lord comforts; comforted by God'Nachmen#7067 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Nachman — from the Hebrew, 'comfort; consolation; compassion' (Rabbi Nachman Ovadia#7085 in the U.S.A Hebrew form of Obadiah — from Hebrew Ovadyah, 'servant/worshipper of the Lord'Zisha#7191 in the U.S.From the Yiddish zis, 'sweet', hence Zisha/Zusha, 'sweet one' (a pet/given name)Amichai#7249 in the U.S.From Hebrew, 'my people are alive; my nation lives' (ami, 'my people', + chai, 'alive; living')Mechel#7507 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Meshilem#7510 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Meshullam — from Hebrew, 'reconciled; recompensed; perfect; made whole'Noach#7539 in the U.S.Hebrew/German/Dutch form of Noah — from Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort, repose'Roni#7573 in the U.S.From Hebrew roni, 'my joy; my song; rejoice!'; here for boys; used for both sexesAtzel#7728 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Atzel/Azel, variously 'noble; reserved; one set apart' (a biblical personal namAlter#7770 in the U.S.Alter is a Yiddish name meaning literally 'old one, elder'. It was traditionally given or addedZvi#8242 in the U.S.From the Hebrew tzvi, 'a deer; a gazelle; a stag' (a symbol of grace and swiftness)Ezer#8462 in the U.S.From Hebrew ezer, 'help; a helper; aid' (a biblical name)Nachum#8704 in the U.S.A Hebrew/Yiddish form of Nahum — from Hebrew, 'comfort; consolation'Sender#8793 in the U.S.A Yiddish short form of Alexander — from Greek, 'a defender of mankind' (alexo, 'to defend', plZelig#8900 in the U.S.From Yiddish zelig (German selig), 'blessed; happy; fortunate; holy'Avishai#9001 in the U.S.From Hebrew Avishai, 'gift of my Father; my Father's gift' (avi, 'my father', + a 'gift' elemenMattisyahu#9417 in the U.S.A spelling of Mattityahu/Matisyahu — from Hebrew, 'gift of Yahweh; gift of God' (the full HebrePesach#9481 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover; to pass over; to spare' (the festival commemorating the ExodDovy#9963 in the U.S.A pet form of Dov — from Hebrew, 'a bear' (a symbol of strength)Meshulem#10519 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Meshullam, 'befriended; at peace; made whole; repaid' (from the root shalam, tiMosha#10532 in the U.S.A form of Moshe, the Hebrew name of Moses, traditionally 'drawn out of the water' (from mashah,
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