Jewish Baby Names
105 Jewish names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 105 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#986 in the U.S.Queen; from Hebrew malka (queen), related to melech (king)Dina#1334 in the U.S.Judged, vindicated, avengedAdira#1366 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, nobleAdina#1376 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, tender, nobleChava#1415 in the U.S.Life, living oneDevorah#1416 in the U.S.Bee, the honeybeeElyana#1424 in the U.S.My God has answered; God has respondedBaila#1427 in the U.S.Dance, to dance with joyZiva#1432 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, glowing lightGitty#1443 in the U.S.Good, joyful, a good thingLeora#1529 in the U.S.from Hebrew, a variant of Liora, derived from 'li' ('to me') and 'or' ('light'), meaning 'my liZion#1919 in the U.S.Highest point; fortification; a name for JerusalemEliyana#2267 in the U.S.my God has answered, God answered meAlizah#2296 in the U.S.joyful, cheerful, merryShaina#2336 in the U.S.beautiful, prettyShira#2337 in the U.S.song, poem, poetry, hymnGittel#2349 in the U.S.good, virtuousElisheva#2386 in the U.S.my God is an oath, God is fullnessYocheved#2398 in the U.S.God is glory, glory of GodShaindy#2421 in the U.S.beautiful, prettyIlana#2463 in the U.S.tree, oak treeLielle#2752 in the U.S.My GodTzipora#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, whicAyala#3168 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'ayalah', meaning 'doe' or 'female deer', a symbol of grace and swiftness; the mascRiva#3203 in the U.S.From Hebrew Riva, a diminutive of Rivka (Rebecca), meaning 'one who has joined' or 'to bind'; aAlona#3212 in the U.S.From Hebrew Alona (אַלּוֹנָה), the feminine form of Alon, meaning 'oak tree'; the oak is a symbBruchy#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 midwivesBasya#3508 in the U.S.Daughter of God; Yiddish form of Batya/Bithiah — the pharaoh's daughter who drew Moses from theRuchy#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 lifeMichal#3612 in the U.S.Who is like God?; the daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, who saved his lifeMiri#3613 in the U.S.Short form of Miriam — the prophetess sister of Moses, whose name is linked to 'beloved' or 'seBayla#3642 in the U.S.Beautiful; a Yiddish name, possibly from a Slavic root for 'white, fair' or related to 'beautif
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, thuShlomo#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 follAvraham#1026 in the U.S.Father of a multitude; original Hebrew form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham (av: father + rahamMenachem#1063 in the U.S.Comforter; consoler; from Hebrew Menachem (one who comforts, from nacham: to comfort, to consolShai#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, aShia#1201 in the U.S.Gift of God; praise of God; from Hebrew Shia or Shiya, a short form of Yishiyahu (God saves, GoEliyahu#1258 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my GodDovid#1300 in the U.S.Beloved, dear oneAryeh#1317 in the U.S.Lion, the powerful lionUziel#1357 in the U.S.Strength of God, God is my strengthDov#1403 in the U.S.Bear, the bearYair#1407 in the U.S.He will shine, he will illuminateIlan#1444 in the U.S.Tree, the treeIrving#1617 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Irvine/Irving, from a Brythonic river name meaning 'green or freshMayer#1840 in the U.S.Mayor, leaderBaruch#2257 in the U.S.blessedBinyamin#2307 in the U.S.son of the right handMendy#2322 in the U.S.comforter, consolerEilam#2374 in the U.S.Eternity; the ancient land of Elam; from Hebrew Eilam (eternity, or a geographical name — the aReuven#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.PeaceShmiel#2899 in the U.S.Name of GodHashem#3006 in the U.S.Crusher of bread; generous providerLevin#3017 in the U.S.Dear friend; beloved friendAviv#3040 in the U.S.Spring; springtime; freshness and renewalOz#3075 in the U.S.From Hebrew oz, meaning strength, might, or courage; used as an independent name and as a shortShlome#3082 in the U.S.Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peaceUri#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 'fatheShraga#3197 in the U.S.Lamp, candle; one who brings lightGershon#3232 in the U.S.Sojourner, stranger there; the name of Levi's firstborn son, ancestor of the Gershonite LevitesHillel#3284 in the U.S.Praise; from the Hebrew root h-l-l, the same root as hallelujah; the name of Judaism's great saBenzion#3326 in the U.S.Son of Zion; a Hebrew name declaring attachment to Jerusalem, long used in traditional Jewish cZalmen#3446 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — long beloved in Ashkenazi commuAvrumy#3451 in the U.S.Yiddish diminutive of Avrum (Abraham) — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes' — beloved in HasCheskel#3461 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communitiesBoruch#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-kingNachman#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
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