Jewish Baby Names
242 Jewish names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 242 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 child▶Hadassah#570 in the U.S.Myrtle tree; the Hebrew name of the biblical Queen Esther, signifying the fragrant myrtle plant▶Chaya#588 in the U.S.Hebrew feminine name from chayah meaning 'life' or 'to live,' the feminine form of Chai; direct▶Goldie#621 in the U.S.From Yiddish golde meaning 'gold,' or as an English nickname from the word gold, used as a give▶Rivka#629 in the U.S.The original Hebrew form of Rebecca, from the root r-b-q (רבקה), meaning 'to bind,' 'to tie,' o▶Aliza#675 in the U.S.From Hebrew alitz or aliza meaning joyful, cheerful, or full of joy; related to the Hebrew root▶Chana#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 for▶Eliora#914 in the U.S.From Hebrew El (God) and or (light), meaning God is my light or the Lord is my light; a feminin▶Malka#986 in the U.S.Queen; from Hebrew malka (queen), related to melech (king)▶Dina#1334 in the U.S.Judged, vindicated, avenged▶Adira#1366 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, noble▶Adina#1376 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, tender, noble▶Chava#1415 in the U.S.Life, living one▶Devorah#1416 in the U.S.Bee, the honeybee▶Elyana#1424 in the U.S.My God has answered; God has responded▶Baila#1427 in the U.S.Dance, to dance with joy▶Ziva#1432 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, glowing light▶Gitty#1443 in the U.S.Good, joyful, a good thing▶Leora#1529 in the U.S.from Hebrew, a variant of Liora, derived from 'li' ('to me') and 'or' ('light'), meaning 'my li▶Zion#1919 in the U.S.Highest point; fortification; a name for Jerusalem▶Eliyana#2267 in the U.S.my God has answered, God answered me▶Alizah#2296 in the U.S.joyful, cheerful, merry▶Shaina#2336 in the U.S.beautiful, pretty▶Shira#2337 in the U.S.song, poem, poetry, hymn▶Gittel#2349 in the U.S.good, virtuous▶Elisheva#2386 in the U.S.my God is an oath, God is fullness▶Yocheved#2398 in the U.S.God is glory, glory of God▶Shaindy#2421 in the U.S.beautiful, pretty▶Ilana#2463 in the U.S.tree, oak tree▶Lielle#2752 in the U.S.My God▶Tzipora#3004 in the U.S.From Hebrew tzipor (צִפּוֹר) meaning 'bird'; the name means 'little bird' or simply 'bird'▶Ezri#3020 in the U.S.From Hebrew ezri (עֶזְרִי) meaning 'my help' or 'helper'; a feminine form related to Ezra, whic▶Ayala#3168 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'ayalah', meaning 'doe' or 'female deer', a symbol of grace and swiftness; the masc▶Riva#3203 in the U.S.From Hebrew Riva, a diminutive of Rivka (Rebecca), meaning 'one who has joined' or 'to bind'; a▶Alona#3212 in the U.S.From Hebrew Alona (אַלּוֹנָה), the feminine form of Alon, meaning 'oak tree'; the oak is a symb▶Bruchy#3276 in the U.S.Blessing; Yiddish diminutive of Brucha (Bracha), from Hebrew berakhah, 'blessing'▶Yides#3376 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yehudis (Judith), from Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea', traditionally glossed ▶Shifra#3486 in the U.S.Beauty, loveliness (from a root meaning to improve, to make beautiful); one of the two midwives▶Basya#3508 in the U.S.Daughter of God; Yiddish form of Batya/Bithiah — the pharaoh's daughter who drew Moses from the▶Ruchy#3552 in the U.S.Yiddish diminutive of Rochel (Rachel) — Hebrew 'ewe' — sometimes folk-linked to ruach, 'spirit,▶Tziporah#3558 in the U.S.Bird; from Hebrew tzippor — the Midianite wife of Moses who saved his life▶Michal#3612 in the U.S.Who is like God?; the daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, who saved his life▶Miri#3613 in the U.S.Short form of Miriam — the prophetess sister of Moses, whose name is linked to 'beloved' or 'se▶Bayla#3642 in the U.S.Beautiful; a Yiddish name, possibly from a Slavic root for 'white, fair' or related to 'beautif▶Rivkah#4532 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Rebecca — Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating, ensnaring'▶Emunah#4577 in the U.S.From Hebrew emunah, 'faith, trust, belief, faithfulness'▶Penina#4619 in the U.S.From Hebrew Peninah, 'pearl, coral, precious gem' — a biblical name▶Yafa#4754 in the U.S.From Hebrew yafa, 'beautiful, lovely, fair'▶Kelilah#4815 in the U.S.From Hebrew kelilah, 'a crown; a victory wreath, a laurel'▶Orli#4844 in the U.S.From Hebrew or, 'light', plus li, 'mine/to me' — 'light is mine; my light'▶Tehilla#4863 in the U.S.From Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song of praise' (the root of Tehillim, the Psalms)▶Batya#4895 in the U.S.From Hebrew bat-yah, 'daughter of God' (bat, 'daughter', plus Yah, 'God') — the pharaoh's daugh▶Avigayil#5306 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Abigail — from Avigayil, 'my father's joy; the father rejoices'▶Menucha#5374 in the U.S.From Hebrew menucha, 'rest, repose, tranquility, peace' (a Sabbath-linked word)▶Perl#5549 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Pearl — from the gemstone, 'a pearl' (a treasure from the sea; Latin perla)▶Rivi#5559 in the U.S.A pet form of Rivka (Rebecca) — from Hebrew, 'to bind, to join; a snare' (a captivating beauty)▶Yarin#5762 in the U.S.From Hebrew yarin, 'he/she will sing out, will shout for joy'; also linked to 'understanding'; ▶Brucha#5810 in the U.S.From Hebrew/Yiddish bracha, 'a blessing'▶Orly#5901 in the U.S.From Hebrew or li, 'my light; the light is mine' (or, 'light', plus li, 'to/for me')▶Hodaya#6231 in the U.S.From Hebrew hodaya, 'thanksgiving; praise, gratitude to God' (from the root y-d-h, 'to give tha▶Nili#6311 in the U.S.From Hebrew nili, 'the indigo plant; a deep blue' (also a Hebrew acronym, Netzah Yisrael Lo Yes▶Toba#6349 in the U.S.A Yiddish name from Hebrew tov, 'good' (the feminine of Tovia/Tobiah); routes layered▶Tzipporah#6352 in the U.S.From Hebrew Tzippora, 'a bird' (the wife of Moses in the Bible)▶Yenty#6358 in the U.S.A spelling echoing the Yiddish Yenta/Yentl — variously from the French gentille, 'noble, kind, ▶Blimi#6411 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Blima — from Yiddish blum, 'a flower, a blossom'▶Chani#6422 in the U.S.A Hebrew/Yiddish pet form of Chana (Hannah) — from Hebrew, 'grace; favor'▶Frimet#6449 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously from German fromm, 'pious, devout', and linked to 'joy'; routes layer▶Leba#6512 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously from German Liebe, 'love, beloved, dear', and linked to the Hebrew le▶Adeena#7227 in the U.S.A form of Adina — from Hebrew, 'delicate; gentle; slender; adornment'▶Adna#7229 in the U.S.From Hebrew, 'pleasure; delight' (linked to Eden, 'delight'); a biblical name borne by both sex▶Odeya#7483 in the U.S.From Hebrew Odeya, 'I will thank/praise God; thanks to God' (odeh, 'I will thank', + Yah, a nam▶Devory#7667 in the U.S.A Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Devorah (Deborah) — from Hebrew devorah, 'a bee'▶Eleora#7671 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eli-ora, 'God is my light' (el, 'God', + ora, 'light')▶Frimmy#7696 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Fruma — from Yiddish frum, 'pious; devout; religious'▶Livana#7787 in the U.S.From Hebrew levanah, 'the moon; white' (linked to lavan, 'white')▶Navah#7829 in the U.S.From Hebrew na'avah, 'beautiful; pleasant; lovely; fitting'▶Tzirel#7894 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously a form of Sarah ('a princess', Hebrew) and an endearing Yiddish coina▶Yachet#7909 in the U.S.A Yiddish girls' name, of uncertain origin, variously linked to Hannah ('grace; favor', Hebrew)▶Zlaty#7935 in the U.S.A Yiddish/Slavic form of Zlata — from the Slavic zlato, 'gold; golden'▶Aidel#7950 in the U.S.From Yiddish eydel, 'gentle; refined; noble; delicate'▶Avital#7996 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Avital, 'my father is dew; father of dew' (avi, 'my father', + tal, 'dew') — an▶Ettel#8072 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously a form of Etta ('noble', from Germanic) and linked to Esther ('a star▶Hadara#8088 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'adorned; splendid; beautiful; magnificent' (linked to hadar, 'splendour; glor▶Henya#8100 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously a form of Hannah ('grace; favor', Hebrew) and a feminine of Henry ('a▶Mindel#8243 in the U.S.A Yiddish diminutive, variously a form of Mina (from Wilhelmina, 'a resolute protector') and of▶Rifka#8300 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Rebecca/Rivka — from the Hebrew, variously 'to bind; to tie; to join', hence ▶Sheva#8327 in the U.S.From the Hebrew sheva, variously 'an oath' and 'seven' (as in Bathsheba, 'daughter of the oath'▶Tehillah#8351 in the U.S.From the Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song/hymn of praise' (the Hebrew name of the Book of Psalm▶Temima#8352 in the U.S.From the Hebrew temima, 'whole; complete; perfect; wholesome; innocent'▶Uriella#8367 in the U.S.A feminine form of Uriel — from the Hebrew, 'God is my light' (ur, 'light/flame', + el, 'God')▶Anavah#8457 in the U.S.From the Hebrew anavah, 'humility; modesty; gentleness; meekness'▶Chanie#8527 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form of Chana/Hannah — from the Hebrew, 'grace; favour'▶Draizy#8556 in the U.S.A Yiddish pet form (of Draizel/Dreizel) — of debated meaning, variously linked to a name and to▶Elroi#8569 in the U.S.From the Hebrew El-Roi, 'the God who sees me; the God of seeing' (the name Hagar gave God in th▶
Jewish Boy Names
Kohen#296 in the U.S.Priest; a descendant of the priestly Kohanim class▶Moshe#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 messia▶Yosef#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 gives▶Abram#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 s▶Benny#841 in the U.S.Pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (expressing good▶Zev#866 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ze'ev meaning 'wolf'; the wolf was a symbol of strength, cunning, and fierce co▶Eliezer#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 Testam▶Meir#948 in the U.S.From Hebrew me'ir meaning one who illuminates, shines, or gives light, from the root or meaning▶Shimon#963 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Simeon or Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard, from the▶Mordechai#967 in the U.S.From Hebrew Mordekhay, possibly derived from Babylonian Marduk, the chief deity of Babylon, thu▶Shlomo#977 in the U.S.Peace; Hebrew form of Solomon, from Hebrew Shlomo (shalom: peace)▶Yaakov#978 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who grasps the heel; original Hebrew form of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov (to foll▶Avraham#1026 in the U.S.Father of a multitude; original Hebrew form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham (av: father + raham▶Menachem#1063 in the U.S.Comforter; consoler; from Hebrew Menachem (one who comforts, from nacham: to comfort, to consol▶Shai#1086 in the U.S.Gift; from Hebrew shai (gift, present, offering)▶Tzvi#1168 in the U.S.Deer; gazelle; from Hebrew tzvi (deer, gazelle — an animal associated with swiftness, beauty, a▶Shia#1201 in the U.S.Gift of God; praise of God; from Hebrew Shia or Shiya, a short form of Yishiyahu (God saves, Go▶Eliyahu#1258 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God▶Dovid#1300 in the U.S.Beloved, dear one▶Aryeh#1317 in the U.S.Lion, the powerful lion▶Uziel#1357 in the U.S.Strength of God, God is my strength▶Dov#1403 in the U.S.Bear, the bear▶Yair#1407 in the U.S.He will shine, he will illuminate▶Ilan#1444 in the U.S.Tree, the tree▶Irving#1617 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Irvine/Irving, from a Brythonic river name meaning 'green or fresh▶Mayer#1840 in the U.S.Mayor, leader▶Baruch#2257 in the U.S.blessed▶Binyamin#2307 in the U.S.son of the right hand▶Mendy#2322 in the U.S.comforter, consoler▶Eilam#2374 in the U.S.Eternity; the ancient land of Elam; from Hebrew Eilam (eternity, or a geographical name — the a▶Reuven#2383 in the U.S.Behold, a son; the original Hebrew form of Reuben (Hebrew: re'u: see/behold + ben: son)▶Lior#2427 in the U.S.My light; I have light; from Hebrew li (to me, my) + or (light) — a modern Hebrew name meaning ▶Sholom#2733 in the U.S.Peace▶Shmiel#2899 in the U.S.Name of God▶Hashem#3006 in the U.S.Crusher of bread; generous provider▶Levin#3017 in the U.S.Dear friend; beloved friend▶Aviv#3040 in the U.S.Spring; springtime; freshness and renewal▶Oz#3075 in the U.S.From Hebrew oz, meaning strength, might, or courage; used as an independent name and as a short▶Shlome#3082 in the U.S.Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peace▶Uri#3089 in the U.S.Hebrew name from ur meaning fire or light; Uri means my light or my flame, also the short form ▶Yonathan#3092 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Jonathan, from Yehonatan, composed of YHWH (God) and natan (has given), meaning ▶Lazer#3122 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Elazar or Eleazar, from Hebrew El'azar meaning 'God has helped'▶Avrum#3158 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Avraham (Abraham), from Hebrew Avraham meaning 'father of multitudes' or 'fathe▶Shraga#3197 in the U.S.Lamp, candle; one who brings light▶Gershon#3232 in the U.S.Sojourner, stranger there; the name of Levi's firstborn son, ancestor of the Gershonite Levites▶Hillel#3284 in the U.S.Praise; from the Hebrew root h-l-l, the same root as hallelujah; the name of Judaism's great sa▶Benzion#3326 in the U.S.Son of Zion; a Hebrew name declaring attachment to Jerusalem, long used in traditional Jewish c▶Zalmen#3446 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — long beloved in Ashkenazi commu▶Avrumy#3451 in the U.S.Yiddish diminutive of Avrum (Abraham) — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes' — beloved in Has▶Cheskel#3461 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communities▶Boruch#3523 in the U.S.Blessed; an Ashkenazi/Yiddish pronunciation-spelling of Baruch, from Hebrew barukh, 'blessed'▶Duvid#3705 in the U.S.Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation-spelling of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — the shepherd-king▶Hymen#4028 in the U.S.Hymen is a variant of Hyman, an Ashkenazi Jewish name from the Hebrew Chaim, 'life'. It was a c▶Nachman#4273 in the U.S.From Hebrew nachman, 'comforter, consoler' (from nacham, 'to comfort')▶Elchonon#4449 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elchanan/Elhanan, 'God is gracious' — a warrior in King David's army▶Nosson#4506 in the U.S.Ashkenazi/Yiddish pronunciation of Nathan — Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; gift'▶Menashe#4809 in the U.S.From Hebrew Menashe, 'causing to forget; one who makes forget' (a son of Joseph; the tribe of M▶Nissim#4980 in the U.S.From Hebrew Nissim, 'miracles, wonders' (the plural of nes, 'a miracle, a sign')▶Zevi#5044 in the U.S.Spelling of Tzvi/Zvi — from Hebrew tzvi, 'a deer, a gazelle; splendor, beauty'▶Avigdor#5068 in the U.S.From Hebrew Avigdor, 'father of the wall; a protector' (a name associated with Moses in rabbini▶Noach#5369 in the U.S.Hebrew/German/Dutch form of Noah — from Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort, repose'▶Mattisyahu#5564 in the U.S.A spelling of Mattityahu/Matisyahu — from Hebrew, 'gift of Yahweh; gift of God' (the full Hebre▶Neri#5576 in the U.S.From Hebrew Neri, 'my lamp; my candle; my light'; here for boys; used for both sexes▶Roni#5594 in the U.S.From Hebrew roni, 'my joy; my song; rejoice!'; here for boys; used for both sexes▶Shimshon#5603 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Samson — from Hebrew Shimshon, 'of the sun; like the sun; sun-man' (shemesh,▶Matisyahu#6060 in the U.S.The Hebrew/Yiddish form of Matthias/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God' (mattat, ▶Sender#6109 in the U.S.A Yiddish short form of Alexander — from Greek, 'a defender of mankind' (alexo, 'to defend', pl▶Berish#6199 in the U.S.A Yiddish name from Ber, 'a bear' (Germanic), with an affectionate -ish ending; 'a little bear;▶Amrom#6463 in the U.S.A spelling of Amram — from Hebrew, 'an exalted people; a mighty nation' (am, 'people', plus ram▶Hirsh#6608 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, 'deer' (related to German 'Hirsch') — traditionally linked to the tribe of Naph▶Amichai#7249 in the U.S.From Hebrew, 'my people are alive; my nation lives' (ami, 'my people', + chai, 'alive; living')▶Avishai#7277 in the U.S.From Hebrew Avishai, 'gift of my Father; my Father's gift' (avi, 'my father', + a 'gift' elemen▶Dovi#7343 in the U.S.A pet form of Dov — from Hebrew, 'a bear' (a symbol of strength)▶Dovy#7344 in the U.S.A pet form of Dov — from Hebrew, 'a bear' (a symbol of strength)▶Eliav#7358 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eliav, 'my God is father; God is my father' (eli, 'my God', + av, 'father'); a bibl▶Ezer#7374 in the U.S.From Hebrew ezer, 'help; a helper; aid' (a biblical name)▶Ithiel#7411 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ithiel, 'God is with me' (a biblical name)▶Mechel#7541 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'▶Meshilem#7544 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Meshullam — from Hebrew, 'reconciled; recompensed; perfect; made whole'▶Nachum#7559 in the U.S.A Hebrew/Yiddish form of Nahum — from Hebrew, 'comfort; consolation'▶Nechemia#7566 in the U.S.A Hebrew form of Nehemiah — from Hebrew Nechemyah, 'the Lord comforts; comforted by God'▶Ovadia#7583 in the U.S.A Hebrew form of Obadiah — from Hebrew Ovadyah, 'servant/worshipper of the Lord'▶Refoel#7603 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Raphael — from Hebrew Refa'el, 'God has healed'▶Zelig#7720 in the U.S.From Yiddish zelig (German selig), 'blessed; happy; fortunate; holy'▶Amram#7762 in the U.S.From Hebrew Amram, 'an exalted nation; the people are exalted; mighty nation' (am, 'people', + ▶Alter#7770 in the U.S.Alter is a Yiddish name meaning literally 'old one, elder'. It was traditionally given or added▶Avram#7788 in the U.S.A Hebrew form of Abraham/Abram — from Hebrew Avram, 'exalted father', later Avraham, 'father of▶Berel#7802 in the U.S.A Yiddish diminutive of Ber, 'a bear' (the Yiddish counterpart of the Hebrew Dov, 'bear')▶Gedalya#7915 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Gedalyah, 'God is great; the Lord is great' (gadol, 'great', + Yah, 'the Lord')▶Issachar#7942 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yissachar, 'there is a reward; he will bring/bear reward' (a son of Jacob and a▶Jabin#7945 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Yavin, variously 'God has built; whom God observes' and 'one who is discerning/▶Nachmen#8109 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Nachman — from the Hebrew, 'comfort; consolation; compassion' (Rabbi Nachman ▶Peretz#8138 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'a breach; a breakthrough; one who bursts forth' (a son of Judah, an ancestor ▶Pesach#8139 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover; to pass over; to spare' (the festival commemorating the Exod▶Sariel#8188 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'God is my prince/ruler; the command of God' (sar, 'prince; ruler', + El, 'God▶Zahavi#8268 in the U.S.From the Hebrew zahav, 'gold', hence zahavi, 'golden; gilded; of gold'▶Zisha#8284 in the U.S.From the Yiddish zis, 'sweet', hence Zisha/Zusha, 'sweet one' (a pet/given name)▶Zvi#8286 in the U.S.From the Hebrew tzvi, 'a deer; a gazelle; a stag' (a symbol of grace and swiftness)▶Atzel#8357 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Atzel/Azel, variously 'noble; reserved; one set apart' (a biblical personal nam▶
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