Hebrew Names

Virtually unknown in this country, has an interesting, rhythmic feel.

The relationship to "ill" makes this and similar names less pleasing than the versions that start with A or E.

Refers to the hilly region of Galilee, an easily assimilated Israeli name.

The name of a famous Israeli singer, Ofra Haza, but here it would be confused with Oprah.

A name that is used to describe a handsome or clever boy, and is also an Israeli place-name.

Debbie is decidedly out, the original Deborah lovely, and other short forms -- Deb, Debs -- for occasional use only.

Kelila, which can also be spelled Kelilah, is a more distinctive and attractive Kayla relative.

Shoushan is a romantic member of the Susan/Susannah/Shoshana family — rhythmic and melodic.

Rare and ethereal.

Hebrew name rarely heard in the U. S. , making it a distinctive choice.

This upstanding Old Testament name of the wife of Moses would almost inevitably provoke some tricky zipper teasing.

One of many Hebrew Y names kept alive in Israel and in American religious communities.

Often heard in Israel, spelled with or without the final h.

Stuck in the Old Country.

Unfortunately, everyone will just hear Jared.