NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list. Many Hebrew names have slight variations, and other less common names do not appear on this list at all.
See here for Jewish boys' names.
Adina
Adina means "gentle."
Ahuva
Ahuva means "beloved." The word appears in the Bible, in Deuteronomy 21:15 and Nechemia 13:26.
Aliza
Aliza means "joy." In kabbalah, Aliza signifies the joyful ability to rise above nature.
Anat
Anat means "to sing." Anat appears in the Bible in the book of Judges 3:31.
Ariella
Ariella means "lioness of God." The variant form "Ariel" is another name for Jerusalem, and specifically the altar in the Holy Temple (Ezekiel 43:15). (variations: Ariel, Arielle)
Atara
Atara means "crown." It is sometimes used for naming after a Kreindel, a Yiddish name of the same meaning.
Avigail
Avigail means "father's joy." Avigail appears in the Bible as King David's wife (1-Samuel 25:42). (variations: Abigail, Avigayil)
Avishag
Avishag means "father's joy." Avishag appears in the Bible as attending to King David in his old age (1-Kings 1:3).
Avital
Avital appears in the Bible as King David's wife (2-Samuel 3:4). Avital means "father of dew," referring to God as sustainer. In kabbalah, Tal signifies Divine nourishment in a hidden manner, just as dew descends unseen to water the plants.
Aviva
Aviva means "springtime."
Ayala
Ayala means "deer." The name is often associated with the biblical Naftali, who is compared to a swift deer (Genesis 49:21).
Ayelet
Ayelet means "musical instrument," as in Psalms 22:1.
Bat Sheva
Bat Sheva means "daughter of seven." Bat Sheva appears in the Bible as King David's wife (2-Samuel 11:27), and the mother of King Solomon (2-Samuel 12:24). (variant spellings: Batsheva, Batsheba)
Batya
Batya means "daughter of God." Batya was the daughter of Pharaoh, who rescued baby Moses from the Nile River (Exodus 2:5). (variations: Batia, Basya)
Bat-Tziyon
Bat-Tziyon means "daughter of Zion," or "daughter of excellence." (variant spellings: Bat-Tzion, Bat-zion)
Bayla
Bayla means "beautiful." It may also be related to the name Bilhah, who was the mother of Dan and Naftali, two of the 12 tribes of Israel. (Genesis 29:29 and 30:3) (variant spelling: Baila)
Bina
Bina means "understanding, intelligence, wisdom."
Bracha
Bracha means "blessing."
Bruriah
Bruriah means "clarity of God." Bruriah was a great Torah scholar during Talmudic times, the wife of Rabbi Meir.
Carmel
Carmel means "vineyard, garden, orchard." (variations: Carmela, Carmelit, Carmiela, Carmit, Carmiya)
Chana
Chana means "grace." This name is associated with the ability to create beautiful prayers; Chana appears in the Bible as praying to God, and then giving birth to the prophet Samuel. (1-Samuel ch. 1) (variant spellings: Hana, Hannah)
Chava
Chava means "life." Chava appears in the Bible as the first woman (Genesis 3:20). (variations: Eve, Hava, Havi, Chavi)
Chagit
Chagit means "festive, celebration." Chagit appears in the Bible as King David's wife (2-Samuel 3:4). (variant spelling: Hagit)
Chaviva
Chaviva means "beloved."
Chaya
Chaya means "alive, living." Chaya is related to the name Chava, who appears in the Bible as the first woman. (Genesis 3:20)
Dafna
Dafna means "laurel."
Dalia
Dalia means "shoot" in Biblical Hebrew (e.g. Ezekiel 17:6, 31:7). In Modern Hebrew, as in other languages, it is the name of a flowering bush native to Mexico (spelled "Dahlia" in English). (variations: Dahlia, Dalya)
Dalit
Dalit means "to draw water."
Daniella
Daniella means "God is my judge."
Devorah
Devorah means "to speak kind words." Devorah appears in the Bible as the great prophetess and judge who led a revolt against the Canaanite king (see Book of Judges). A different Devorah was the nurse of Rebecca (Genesis 35:8). (variations: Devora, Debra, Deborah)
Dinah
Dinah means "judgment." Dinah appears in the Bible as the daughter of Jacob and Leah. (Genesis 30:21) (variant spellings: Dina, Deena)
Efrat
Efrat means "honored, distinguished." Efrat appears in the Bible as the wife of Caleb (1-Chronicles 2:19). (variant spelling: Ephrat)
Eliana
Eliana means "My God has answered me."
Elisheva
Elisheva means "God is my oath." Elisheva appears in the Bible as the wife of Aaron the High Priest (Exodus 6:23). (variations: Elisheba, Elizabeth)
Emunah
Emunah means "faith." (variant spelling: Emuna)
Esther
Esther means "hidden" in Hebrew, and "star" in Persian. Esther saved the Jews in the Purim story from Haman's genocidal plot, as recorded in the biblical Book of Esther. Esther was known to be a very beautiful woman (she was chosen to be queen), yet her "hidden" internal qualities were even more beautiful. (variant spelling: Ester)
Faige
Faige means "bird" in Yiddish, and also is related to the Yiddish word for the fruit "fig." (variations: Faigy, Faigel, Faiga)
Freida
Freida means "joy" in Yiddish. (variations: Freda, Freeda, Freyde, Freydel)
Fruma
Fruma means "pious" in Yiddish.
Gavriella
Gavriella means "God is my strength." (variation: Gabriella)
Geula
Geula means "redemption."
Gila
Gila means "joy." In kabbalah, Gila means "to reveal God," which is a great source of joy.
Golda
Golda means "gold" in Yiddish. (variation: Goldie)
Hadassah
Hadassah is the Hebrew name of Esther, who saved the Jews in the Purim story from Haman's genocidal plot, as recorded in the biblical Book of Esther. Hadassah means "myrtle tree." (variations: Hadas, Hadasa, Dassa, Dassi)
Hadar
Hadar means "splendid, ornamented, beautiful."
Hinda
Hinda is Yiddish for "deer." The name is often associated with the biblical Naftali, who is compared to a swift deer (Genesis 49:21).
Hodaya
Hodaya means "praise God."
Idit
Idit means "choicest." (variation: Edith)
Ilana
Ilana means "tree." In kabbalah, the numeric value of Ilana (96) equals the "throne of God." (variations: Elana, Ilanit)
Irit
Irit means "asphodel," a flowering perennial, several species of which are native to the Holy Land.
Keila
Keila is a Yiddish name derived from the Hebrew word "Keli," which means "vessel." A talented person is often referred to as "Keli" – a complete vessel, capable of performing great things.
Keren
Keren means "ray [of sunlight]." (variation: Karen)
Kinneret
Kinneret is another name for the Sea of Galilee, or Lake Tiberias.
Leah
Leah means "to be tired." Leah appears in the Bible as the wife of Jacob, the mother of six of the 12 tribes of Israel. (Genesis 30:19)
Leeba
Leeba means "beloved" in Yiddish.
Levana
Levana means "white" or "moon."
Levona
Levona means "frankincense," a spice used in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (Exodus 30:34).
Lila
Lila means "night." (variations: Leila, Leilah)
Liora
Liora means "I have light." (variation: Lior)
Machla
Machla means "affliction." Machla appears in the Bible as one of the five daughters of Tzelofchad. (Numbers 26:33)
Malka
Malka means "queen."
Maya
Maya means "water" in Aramaic (Talmud - Brachot 25b).
Mayan
Mayan means "spring, oasis."
Mazal
Mazal means "constellation" or "luck."
Meira
Meira means "one who gives light." A variant form, Mira, is a nickname for Miriam.
Meirav
Meirav means "to maximize." Meirav appears in the Bible as the daughter of King Saul (1-Samuel 14:49).
Menucha
Menucha means "tranquility" in Hebrew.
Michal
Michal means "Who is like God?" Michal appears in the Bible as King Saul's daughter (1-Samuel 14:49), and the first wife of King David (1-Samuel 18:27).
Milka
Milka appears in the Bible as one of the five daughters of Tzelofchad. (Numbers 26:33)
Miriam
Miriam appears in the Bible as a prophet and the sister of Moses and Aaron (Exodus 15:20). Miriam means "bitter sea," because she was born at a time when the Egyptians embittered the lives of the Jews. Miriam, however, remained sweet despite the hardships around her, giving Jews courage in those difficult times. (Midrash Yalkut Shimoni - Exodus 165) (variations: Mirel, Mirele, Mimi)
Moriah
Moriah means "God teaches." Mount Moriah is the site of the binding of Isaac (Genesis 22:2), and of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (2-Chronicles 3:1).
Naama
Naama means "pleasant."
Naomi
Naomi means "pleasant." Naomi appears in the Bible as the mother-in-law and inspiration for Ruth, as recorded in the Book of Ruth. In kabbalah, the numeric value of Naomi (170) represents goodness ("tov") on all levels.
Netanya
Netanya means "gift of God." It is related to the name Natan, which appears in the Bible as a prophet and contemporary of King David (2-Samuel 5:15).
Nava
Nava means "beautiful." The word appears in the Bible, in Song of Songs 2:14.
Nechama
Nechama means "comfort."
Noa
Noa means "vigorous motion," as in Isaiah 7:2 and Psalms 107:27. Noa appears in the Bible as one of the daughters of Tzelofchad. (Numbers 26:33)
Nurit
Nurit is a flower, the buttercup.
Ora
Ora means "light." (variation: Orit)
Orli
Orli means "I have light." (variation: Orly)
Orna
Orna is related to the word meaning "pine tree."
Osnat
Osnat is an Egyptian name meaning "belonging to God." Osnat appears in the Bible as the wife of Joseph, and mother of Ephraim and Menashe (Genesis 41:45). (variations: Asnat, Asnas, Osnas)
Penina
Penina means "pearl." Penina appears in the Bible as Elkanah's wife (1-Samuel 1:2). In kabbalah, Penina is related to the word penimi, meaning "inner," alluding to inner depth and purity – just as a pure pearl is produced internally. (variations: Perle, Perel)
Rachel
Rachel means a "female sheep," a symbol of purity. Rachel appears in the Bible as one of the four matriarchs – the wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph (Genesis 29:16). Rachel was buried in Bethlehem so that her soul could pray for the Jews who in the future would be led into exile.
Raizel
Raizel is a Yiddish variant of "Rose." (variations: Rose, Raisal, Raisa, Risa)
Rina
Rina means "joy." The letters of Rina can be rearranged to spell "the candle of God." (variation: Rinat)
Rivka
Rivka means "to tie." Rivka appears in the Bible as one of the four matriarchs, the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob. Rivka was known for her great kindness, e.g. when she drew well-water for Abraham's servant and all his camels. (see Genesis ch. 24) (variations: Rifka, Rebecca)
Ruth
Ruth means "sweet and pleasant." Ruth appears in the Bible as a righteous convert, and ancestor of King David, as recorded in the Book of Ruth. (variations: Rut, Rus)
Sarah
Sarah means "princess." Sarah appears in the Bible as a great prophet, the first of the matriarchs – wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. (Genesis 17:15) (variations: Sari, Sarit, Sarita)
Sarai
Sarai means "my princess." Sarai appears in the Bible as the original name of Sarah – wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac (Genesis 11:29).
Serach
Serach means "free of restraint." Serach appears in the Bible as the granddaughter of Jacob (Genesis 46:17).
Sharon
Sharon is a region in Israel, known for being especially plentiful and nourishing (see Metzudot Tzion, Isaiah 33:9). (variations: Sharona, Sharonit)
Shayna
Shayna means "beautiful" in Yiddish. (variations: Sheina, Shaindel)
Shifra
Shifra means "improved." Shifra appears in the Bible as a Hebrew midwife who disobeyed Pharaoh's orders to kill Jewish babies. (Exodus 1:15)
Shira
Shira means "song" in Hebrew.
Shoshana
Shoshana is the Hebrew word for "rose." Shoshana appears in the Bible in Song of Songs 2:2, as "standing out like a rose amongst the thorns." In kabbalah, Shoshana has the same numeric value (661) as Esther, the hero of the Purim story who lived in the city of Shushan (related to "Shoshana"). (variation: Shani)
Shlomit
Shlomit means "peaceful." Shlomit appears in the Bible in Leviticus 24:11.
Shulamit
Shulamit means "peaceful." Shulamit appears in the Bible in Song of Songs 7:1.
Sigal, Sigalit, Sigalia
Sigal means "treasure" (see Deuteronomy 26:18). Sigalit also means "violet."
Simcha
Simcha means "joy."
Tal
Tal means "dew." In kabbalah, Tal signifies Divine nourishment in a hidden manner, just as dew descends unseen to water the plants.
Talia
Talia means "dew from God." In kabbalah, Tal signifies Divine nourishment in a hidden manner, like dew that descends unseen to water the plants.
Tamar
Tamar means "palm tree," denoting righteousness. Tamar appears in the Bible as the wife of Judah, and the ancestor of King David. (Genesis 38:6)
Techiya
Techiya means "revival."
Tehilla
Tehilla means "song of praise."
Tikva
Tikva means "hope."
Tirtzah
Tirtzah means "agreeable." Tirtzah appears in the Bible as one of the daughters of Tzelofchad. (Numbers 26:33)
Tova
Tova means "God's goodness." (variations: Tovat, Tovit, Tovah)
Tzipporah
Tzipporah means "bird." Tzipporah appears in the Bible as the wife of Moses (Exodus 2:21). In kabbalah, Tzipporah has the same numeric value (376) as Shalom, peace. (variation: Tzipora)
Tziona
Tziona means "excellent."
Tzivia
Tzivia means "assembly of God." Tzivia appears in the Bible as the mother of a Jewish king (2-Kings 12:2).
Tzofiya
Tzofiya means "guardian."
Tzviya
Tzviya means "deer, gazelle." The name is often associated with the biblical Naftali, who is compared to a swift deer (Genesis 49:21).
Uriella
Uriella means "light of God."
Vered
Vered means "rose" in Aramaic, the language of the Talmud. (variations: Varda, Vardit)
Yael
Yael means "to ascend" and "mountain goat." Yael appears in the Bible as the hero who saved the Jewish people by bravely killing the enemy general. (Judges ch. 4) (variations: Jael, Yaela)
Yaffa
Yaffa means "beautiful." In kabbalah, Yaffa has the same numeric value (95) as Malka, queen. (variation: Jaffa)
Yakova
Yakova is the feminine form of Yaakov (Jacob), meaning "held by the heel." Yaakov was the father of the 12 tribes of Israel (Genesis 25:26). (variation: Jacoba)
Yardena
Yardena means "to flow down," in reference to the Jordan (Yarden) River. (variation: Jordana)
Yehudit
Yehudit means "praise" (Genesis 26:34, 29:35), and is the female version of Yehudah. Yehudit appears as a hero of the Chanukah story who bravely killed the enemy general. (variation: Judith)
Yiskah
Yiskah means "to gaze." Yiskah appears in the Bible as the niece of Abraham (Genesis 11:29). Tradition says that Yiskah was another name for Sarah, so called because she "gazed" with prophetic inspiration, and because others "gazed" at her beauty.
Yocheved
Yocheved means "God's honor." Yocheved appears in the Bible as the mother of Moses, Aaron and Miriam. (Exodus 6:20)
Zahava
Zahava means "gold." (variation: Zahavit, Zehava)
Zissel
Zissel means "sweet" in Yiddish. (variations: Sissel, Cecilia)
(55) Richard, December 22, 2018 4:55 PM
I have received so much information
In all I want a Jewish friend and family to make life long followships with .thank you.
(54) Witnence, December 21, 2018 4:15 PM
I would like to know the meaning of Aukellia..does it mean beautiful flower or am wrong please help i really love these name
(53) Wanda Artis, September 20, 2018 7:18 PM
Zoe means what in Hebrew ...a girl
(52) Anonymous, September 12, 2018 11:20 PM
source
In regards to the translation of the name Rivka "Rivka means "to tie." ", can you please tell me what the hebrew source for that is?
(51) ESTHER WASSERMAN, July 9, 2018 6:07 PM
PESUKIM LISCHMEUS NOSCHIM
PLEASE SEND ME THE POSSUK FOR THE NAME CHANAH TO BE RECITED AT THE END OF SCHEMONEH ESREI. PLEASE PRINT IN LARGE LETTERS SO I CAN RECITE EASYLY AND ALSO LAMINATE AND CUT OUT AS BOOKMARK
(50) TChisiza, February 4, 2018 9:55 AM
I need a names that start the latter W.
I love the presentation name plus the meaning.i need the names that start with latter W please.
(49) Esther Chanie Dushinsky, October 17, 2017 2:51 AM
Source for the name Hinda
What is your source for the definition of the name Hinda? Hinda/Hindel means a rooster/hen. I am trying to find a source that states the name Hinda means deer. Thank you
(48) Anonymous, June 8, 2017 12:53 PM
please is Elliot a Hebrew name? if yes, kindly tell me the meaning
please is Elliot a Hebrew name? if yes, kindly tell me the meaning
(47) Anonymous, May 21, 2017 4:21 PM
Yiddish name search
Rabbi please, I sought for two Yiddish names with the meaning:
"God has turned my sorrows into joy"
and
"Shame has come upon those that mocked me"
(46) Sabella, April 27, 2017 8:28 AM
My name is Isabella, but I'm called as Sabella. Does this name "Isabella" have any hebrew meaning??
Thomas, May 2, 2017 3:47 PM
Isabella
Hi, I believe Isabel/Isabella is a variant on Elizabeth which comes from the Hebrew Elisheva. It means "dedicated to God" or something similar.
We are thinking of Isabel as a name for our daughter, who will arrive in July.
God bless.
(45) Vida Yazidi, January 31, 2017 10:56 PM
I find this very helpful and quite interesting
(44) Anonymous, June 24, 2016 9:10 AM
Shiloh and Maya for baby girl name
Dear Shraga, Thank you for posting up this information. Great! what is the exact meaning of Shiloh? in some bloggs states: tranquil, secure - in others: His gift. I would love to give a beautiful name to a daughter I wish to have, not pregnant yet but have asked God by faith. I also like Maya or Maia. Is this version an indeed Hebrew name? I can see you have stated " Water" as a meaning for Maya. I look forward indeed hearing from you. Kindest regards and God bless Many thanks Fabiola
(43) margret-gayle, March 26, 2016 11:55 PM
Margret-Gayle means something like "stormy-pearl", "pearly-storm", "pearl-in-the-storm", or "storm-in-the-pearl". So, what Jewish name comes close to one or more of these aproximations?
Giyoret, April 10, 2016 6:52 PM
Margalit - which is like a pearl, or a precious stone - would suit well (same meaning and even sounds similar).
Penina also means "pearl".
(42) Anonymous, January 11, 2016 6:45 PM
Another way of spelling "Lila"
Lyla
Lyla means "night". Yes, it is a name that is used for actual people.
(41) l schwartz, November 30, 2015 7:25 PM
Smart article
Very clever idea for an article as people's names are so important to their (Jewish) identity.
(40) Anonymous, September 13, 2015 8:15 PM
Thanks
I just found out that I'm baruch hashem expecting a girl. I never expected to find such a great list of female Jewish names.
I liked a lot of names here. It has opened a whole different name-picking vista for my husband and I.
I was glad to see that MY name was on it, but my eldest daughter's name wasn't on it. Bluma, also spelled Blumah, means blooming and blossoming in Yiddish. I was surprised that you had MY name but not my two-year old daughter's. You might want to add it to the list.
(39) Anonymous, June 11, 2015 2:21 PM
Liora/Lior
What is the origin of the name liora/lior?
Does it say anywhere in the torah?
Godmother, July 8, 2015 2:54 PM
Maybe this is what you've search for
ELIORA (אֶלִיאוֹרָה): Feminine form of Hebrew Elior/Liora, meaning "my God is light."
Anonymous, July 8, 2015 2:59 PM
Well, this is what i can found so far
LIOR (לִיאוֹר): Hebrew unisex name meaning "my light."
LIORA (לִיאוֹרָה): Feminine form of Hebrew unisex Lior, meaning "my light."
everything about Lior or Liora sums up ended with a "light" tittle
(38) Juliana, June 10, 2015 10:56 PM
Enlightening
I've always been in love with the names Beulah, Hadassah and Shoshana. This has brought the meaning of more beautiful names to my knowledge. Thank you.
(37) NORMAN NOAH, June 2, 2015 6:09 PM
origin of Khuzna
My grandmother born in Burma but of Iranian origin was named Khuznah. I note that one of the few remaining Jews in Burma has named one of his daughters Khaznah.
Does anyone know the origin of this Jewish girl's name?
(36) gitta, January 6, 2015 11:14 PM
Yiddish names missing
I do not find my Jewish name Gitta on the list, I think it is the same as Tova =good. any other meaning for it? Incidentally Ghita happens to be an Indian name as well.
Anonymous, March 19, 2015 8:34 PM
My middle name is Tova, after my Great grandma, who was called Gita :)
(35) Anonymous, June 8, 2014 6:36 PM
what is the meaning of Liel
Anonymous, June 10, 2015 8:56 PM
Liel = God unto me
As far as I know, Liel means "God unto me" or "God is mine"
(34) judy, April 26, 2014 1:24 PM
has anyone ever heard the name Nerafeen?
I am trying to find out where this name may have originated.
(33) FRANCINE GOLDMAN, November 12, 2013 9:27 PM
MY NAME
My name was after my daddy since I was the last of three children my parents had planned on, but they had three girls, no sons. My daddy was a Jr. and his daddy a Sr. first name William second name, Franklin. His dad was called "Frank" and daddy was called Bill by others, but family and close friends called him Buddy. They wanted a name that was like my dad since I would have probably been a Third if I had been a boy. Since being a girl, my first name "Billie" for William and second name, "Francine" for Franklin. Since my mothers only sister had an unusual name of "Nelcine", so my second name was a part of her name. So, the "Fran" from Franklin and the "cine" from Nelcine. I have always gone by my second name. The best translation is that the name was French and meant "free one" or "freedom"???? I never have known for sure. Anyway, I can not find a Hebrew translation. Would it still be whatever the Hebrew word is for "free"? I have Jewish on my maternal side, but was raised Christian, but have always felt a deep connection to the Jewish people and Israel. I am married to a Jewish man. I saw a word that inspired me and I fell in love with the feel of it when I read the meaning of it. It is from the Tehillim. The word "zimrach" for song that is from the word "zimyrach" meaning to prune the dead limbs from a tree to bring life back to the tree. There is a part of the Sidur that is read on shabbat, the D'Zimrah. Since I am a singer and I have always loved the idea of the eitz chaim and have always loved the beauty and strength of trees, as well as music, so I chose to use the name "Zimrah" for my Hebrew one, but never knew if the name was correct. Should it be "Zimyrah" or just "Zimrah" I have been told both ways. Which is correct? And, is there a Hebrew word for my given name, "Francine"? If you could assist me, I would be so appreciative! Also, is the name "Hallel a feminine name or is it strictly a masculine name. Toda! Shalom!
Anonymous, October 29, 2015 2:04 PM
Was your mother Jewish?
How about her mother? Judaism is passed is down throughthe mother's side.
T, July 18, 2016 5:52 PM
Names
Hebrew names, just so you know, do not have to "match" with English ones - they don't have to sound the same or mean the same thing. The Hebrew word for "freedom" or "liberty" is "chofesh" - to the best of my knowledge, there is no name, male or female, that stems from that word. You will find debate among various communities about "Jewish names" - does the fact that a name is in Hebrew (or Yiddish) make it Jewish? There are traditional names - those that are Biblical in origin, or have been used for millenia dating before a certain time period (again, you will find different opinions as to where Yiddish names fit in to all of this; many Yiddish names are translations from Hebrew ones that were used in the common vernacular in the European communities, like Masha-Miriam, or Pesya-Basya, etc.) - and then more modern ones, which are, in essence, Hebrew words that sound good/make for nice names/sentiments for a name (like Zimra). It's actually funny, because I remember discussing the possibility of naming a girl Zimra with someone. It's a beautiful choice. The name Hallel (is a more modern one)... in Israeli society is primarily used as a female name, actually. Ironically, I know one person named Hallel, and he is not a girl!
(32) Cely, September 8, 2013 6:43 PM
Do I have a Hebrew name?
Hello,my name is Celia ,I go by Cely , I was named after my grandmother who came from Syria ,her name was Selja I wish to know if I have a Jewish name ,because now that my daughter BH is expecting a baby,if it's a girl it should de named after me.After reading your wonderful articles I really want to know. Thank you very much
Rachel, December 13, 2013 9:12 AM
Your Jewish name is whatever your parents named you at a Torah reading in synagogue. If you weren't named, then speak to a rabbi about it and you can pick your own Jewish name :)
(31) Nava, June 30, 2013 2:11 PM
A great way to decide names
My mother is having twins and I do not know any names. Bubby wants the babies to have diffrent names from everybodyelse! Help!
(30) Kelvin, June 30, 2013 1:05 PM
Good
Is Ikia a Hebrew name, and if its ,what is the meaning?
(29) Anonymous, May 6, 2013 8:58 PM
Is kayla a hebrew name??
Sheva, July 22, 2013 5:54 PM
Kayla is a Yiddish name.
Anonymous, July 18, 2016 5:54 PM
Derivative of Kelila
Kelila - crown of laurel
(28) Eliezer Eisenberg, April 26, 2013 6:12 PM
Shlomit
Rav Gifter's daughter, Rebbitzen Eisenberg, is named Shlomis. She told me she was named after WWII, in commemoration of the war's end. There are several other daughters of gedolim with that name.
(27) Anonymous, January 11, 2013 8:15 PM
II found this information interesting but didn't find my name: Adela Freema
Basya, September 13, 2016 9:17 AM
Freema is probably a variant of Fruma
OK, I am commenting a few years later; I don't know if you'll see this....but I'll try.
Certain pronunciations of Hebrew/yiddish have "ee" as the sound where many of us say "ooo". So Fruma might be pronounced "Freema". (For example, when making a blessing, someone with this accent would say "bureech" instead of "boruch") I am only guessing though...
(26) Anonymous, December 9, 2012 10:13 AM
Rav Chaim Kanievsky does not feel that woman should be named "shlomit" after extensive research and many questions to gedolim someone I personally know changed their name to "Shulamit".
(25) Neria, October 9, 2012 6:43 PM
Looking for hebrew name
My daughter name is Nadeya I'm looking for a hebrew name for her can you help/
Elisheva, January 11, 2013 5:47 AM
Nava or Natanya
Both names are pretty and the meanings are both included in Aish's list above.
(24) Raylea Doreen RUDOV, June 7, 2012 7:01 AM
I have always believed that my name was a combination of Rachel and Leaha
(23) patty, April 2, 2012 5:10 PM
hebrew name
I have always thought my Hebrew name was Judith. I don't see it on the list. Is there another way of saying it?
Tori, April 12, 2012 5:13 AM
The name Judith is listed as "Yehudit". It also says Judith in brackets after the entry.
Anonymous, September 27, 2012 3:19 PM
Yehidit is Judith in it's Hebrew pronunciation
(22) Hannah, November 3, 2011 8:27 PM
name information
My mother's name is Occie-many in her family spelled Ossie. My grandmother said that it was a different spelling of a word meaning peaceful. I cannot find this name or word; can you help me? Toda.
(21) Alice, October 9, 2011 11:41 PM
Chasha
My given name is Chasha Chana, I know that I was named for two relatives with these names. I am trying to find the root/derivative/translation for Chasha. Please help, thanks.
Luba, February 20, 2012 7:26 AM
Chasya
I think it means Guarded (Chas חס -Hebrew ) by Hasem. חסיה It's an Yiddish name
(20) Annette, June 28, 2011 10:07 AM
Yiddish name
I enjoyed this article. I was born with a Yiddish name, Mindle Fraid. Fraid is not Fraida my mother did not like the a at the end it means joy. I do not know what Mindle means. How do you find out the meaning, and where do you find a pusik for Fraid?
(19) lichou, April 12, 2011 1:38 PM
good work
(18) Dr.Asmat Hayat ALVI, January 23, 2011 4:02 AM
It's very helping & full of information
(17) Keith R. Kelley, January 10, 2011 9:35 AM
Helps in understanding Biblical Names
Thank you for the explanations, and the numerical value. all helpful
(16) Sidney, December 23, 2010 3:45 AM
Batya/Basya etc
Batya/Basya is the popular pronunciation in our circles but I would like to point out that the only time this name appears in Tanach it is vocalized "Bitya/Bisya (bat/bas Paro)" (Divrei Hayamim (I) 4,18).
(15) , November 15, 2010 5:55 PM
to Howard
My daughter's first and middle names are Aleah, pronounced like Aliyah... the hebrew root: ayin, lamed, heh is the concept to go up or ascend "ahl" (ayin, lamed) means on or above oleh - means to go up aliyah, which is like being called to the torah, or moving to israel, implies a spiritiual elevation peri, is a fruit; (unless it's perel?, which is yiddish for pearl) hope this helps
(14) Anonymous, October 19, 2010 3:30 AM
Thank you
thank you for a very interesting list!!! i'm pregnant and i'm looking not only for a pretty name but also i want it to be from the torah. so, thank you for this helpful list!!
(13) Helene, August 3, 2010 9:41 PM
My Hebrew name is Hasia Schossel These two name are not listed.
Anonymous, October 27, 2015 5:38 PM
translation of your name
I think it means Guarded (Chas חס -Hebrew ) by Hasem. חסיה It's an Yiddish name - quoting commenter after #21
(12) , July 11, 2010 2:59 PM
Thank you for a very interesting article and a long list of names. After conversion I planned on changing it and I know that I have the name that I want. I just pray to G-d that I can remember all the things that I must know. I believe that I will because I have never been so engaged in learning like this before. Thank you so very much for my growing knowledge base. K
(11) Anonymous, April 18, 2010 7:35 PM
where can I find an exact source for "gila" meaning both joy and to reveal? I found it fascinating that they are the same root, as most people only know it to mean "joy". thank you
(10) Anonymous, October 29, 2008 5:11 PM
To Kit: "Tybel"
I believe Tybel is a dove. Feigeh is the word for "bird". Leeba means beloved. Hope this helps.
(9) Anonymous, May 27, 2008 9:14 AM
I would love to know origin and meaning of my name.
This is a fabulous site. most of my daughters namea are on it. I would love to know the origin and meaning of my own name.
(8) L. Mark DeAngelis, March 7, 2008 12:17 AM
KIT:
Do you mean Faigel, from the yiddish feigel, meaning bird? Sometimes people will say Faigella (meaning little bird)--I think.
(7) Jade, February 20, 2008 10:58 AM
Jewish names
i looked up jewish names and i found quite a lot of useful names it was rexcellent and it was for a school project and i got a lot of good informations thanks to this site
(6) Kit Orloff, February 15, 2008 8:23 AM
I am trying to find the yiddish word for bird
I have been told that my name is yiddish and that it means little bird. My grandmother was 102 when she remembered it and she was always the one who was sharp as a tack till the day she passed. She thought it was spelled Tybel leeba the closest I could come to was Toiba Leeba. do you know any other spelling for bird.
thank you
Kit
(5) Howard, December 18, 2007 2:57 PM
meaning of my daughter's name
My daughter's first and middle names are Aleah, pronounced like Aliyah, and Peri, for the Hebrew word meaning fruit. I have not found a good meaning or origin for this name. Can anyone help? Thanks.
(4) Yanissi Elyora, January 19, 2007 8:36 AM
Looking for the meaning of my name.
I've been told Yanissi means G_d is my banner and Elyora means G_d is my light but I can never find either in any Hebrew name list. Can you confirm?
(3) Gisele, January 18, 2007 3:18 PM
Feeling Left Out!
BTW my Yiddish Hebrew name was complately left out.
GITTEL WHICH MEANS GOOD IN YIDDISH/ITS TOVAH IN HEBREW.
MY NAME IS LEAH GITTEL/ TIRED AND GOOD NICE COMBO.
ALSO PLEASE MAKE A LIST OF BOYS HEBREW NAMES. MANY GUYS DO NOT LIVE UP TO THEIR SO CALLED NICE HEBREW NAMES!
(2) Dvirah, January 8, 2007 3:49 PM
Here's a new one
My name "Dvirah" is derived from "Dvir" - the outer chamber of the Holy of Holies where the Cohen Gadol prepared himself before entering the inner chamber once a year on Yom Kippur. To my knowledge there are only 3 people in the world who carry this name today (I may of course be wrong).
(1) Anonymous, January 8, 2007 11:52 AM
another meaning fo r Hindel
Hindel is Yiddish for hen- small he is a hindel