Yiddish Names

Yeshua is often considered the "real" name of Jesus, through the Hebrew to Greek to Latin evolution of Yeshua to Iesous to Iesus.

Hava is an anglicization of the Hebrew name Chava, which, like its English form Eve, means "life". In some accents, it may sound like "have a", so it's worth considering if this will be an issue combined with a last name. But overall, it's an elegantly simple name with a great meaning.

Too close to yenta.

Adds some zest to Rosa.

Appealing name because, in German and Yiddish, it also means "dear" or "heart".

Rarely used cerebral-sounding name that is actually the Yiddish form of Ezekiel.

More familiar now via its Salman form, thanks to author Rushdie; this is an unusual biblical alternative.

Still heard in some religious Jewish communities, however diminutive Gitty is more common as a given name.

Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.

Old-fashioned enough to the American ear that literally no baby girls received the name in the US in the most recent year counted. Though might Pessa provide a more unique spin on Tessa? It certainly has a lovely meaning, one shared with Margaret.