Hebrew Names

Hebrew name with a bright sheen.

Avdel is an obscure Old Testament name with a straightforward feel and sound and the fashionable A initial. One to consider if you want a highly unusual yet not difficult Hebrew or Biblical name.

A modern Hebrew translation of Shayna, the Yiddish word for "beautiful," and commonly heard in Israel.

A jewel-encrusted choice, far more unusual than Pearl.

Though this Biblical place name is found among early American settlers, usually as a male name, today it sounds completely feminine. As a place name, its gender is mutable in any case. An unusual and intriguing Biblical option, albeit one with an unhappy meaning.

Erelah (and Erela and Erella) are feminine forms of the Hebrew unisex name Erel, which may be derived from Ariel.

The misspelling that created an indelibly one-person name.

You might want to abbreviate this from one of the Biblical originals or use it as a name all on its own, an update of Sam or Finn. Sim is a Scottish Gaelic form of Simon.

Hebrew name not often heard in this country, but would have no trouble fitting in.

Tehila may at first appeal as a distinctive choice. Danger: might tend to sound like a mispronunciation of tequila.

More manageable than the Jebediahs and Jedidiahs, this name of several biblical characters would make an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament choice.

A pleasant and adaptable place name for a part of Tel Aviv.

Tyra would be a more modern pick.

Belshazzar was a Babylonian prince, a real historical figure who stars in a fictionalized tale Belshazzar's Feast, in the Book of Daniel

A biblical name that was used in colonial times, but which has an unpleasant sound to the modern ear.

An energetic and distinctive choice.

Gila and its variants have joyous meanings in Hebrew, but other kids might connect them to the monster.