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Jewish Baby Names

Hebrew names rich in meaning and heritage, often given in memory of a beloved family member as well as for their beauty.

Girls' names

  • LeahWeary, delicate
  • RivkaTo bind, Rebecca
  • ShiraSong
  • TaliaDew from heaven
  • NoaMovement, motion
  • YaelMountain goat, to ascend
  • AvigailMy father's joy
  • TamarDate palm
  • AriellaLioness of God
  • MaayanSpring of water
  • ChanaGrace
  • BatyaDaughter of God
  • ElianaGod has answered me
  • DevorahBee
  • AyeletGazelle, dawn
  • MichalWho is like God?
  • OrlyMy light
  • ShoshanaRose, lily
  • NaavaBeautiful, pleasant
  • YehuditPraised, Judith

Boys' names

  • AriLion
  • NoamPleasantness
  • EitanStrong, enduring
  • YosefGod will add
  • BinyaminSon of the right hand
  • ShmuelGod has heard
  • LeviJoined, attached
  • AsherHappy, blessed
  • YonatanGod has given
  • DovBear
  • EliorMy God is light
  • AmitFriend, comrade
  • UriMy flame, my light
  • NachmanComforter
  • BoazSwiftness, strength
  • GiladEverlasting joy, a hill
  • EzraHelper
  • MenachemConsoler
  • ReuvenBehold, a son
  • ShaiGift

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