Names That Mean Hebrew

An interesting and attractive bicultural choice--the Hebrew version is used for babies born in spring, when turtledoves arrive--especially as a middle.

Whether spelled Raffaela, Rafaela, Raffaella, or Raphaela, a euphonius name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image. Like Gabriella and Isabella, is beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream.

After cracking the US Top 200 in the early 2000s, fueled by Jacob's rise, this name has been losing steam in recent years. But Jakob is the top form of the name in many other countries, cultures, and languages, ranking highly in Germany, Norway, Austria, Iceland, and Slovenia. Jakub is the Polish variation.

Names with the del element, such as Adeline, Adelaide, Adele, and Della, are currently en vogue, but old-fashioned Odella didn't get the memo.

Jazara and Jahzara are fast-rising names following in the wake of Zara. Some sources say it's an authentic Amharic name, but Jazara is a modern American invention, combining the popular Ja- prefix with international favorite Zara.

One of several more venerable names that get to the nickname Zack if you're tired of Zachary. In the New Testament, Zacharias was the husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist.

Raffaella is the Italian form of the lovely name Raphaela, the female version of the angel's name Raphael, gorgeous in any spelling or international variation. Raffaella is one of the most appealing Italian baby names for girls.

Variation of Amir that debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016 and still ranks in the lower part of that list.

This strong and commanding Russian name is pronounced ah-KEEM.

This internationally appealing choice is related to far more popular cousin Kayla, which currently ranks at Number 115.

Rarely heard outside the Jewish community; another form is Minda.

Nansi is a phonetic Welsh spelling of Nancy that is currently popular in Wales.

The plural, ivrim, is the Hebrew word for the Hebrew people.

Near Eastern name with lots of opportunities for variation and improvisation.

The Arabic and Urdu form of the cheerful Isaac, itself derived from the Hebrew Ytizchak, Ishaq is familiar in the UK and in France and was a fast rising choice in 2023. In Islamic tradition, Ishaq is the name of a prophet and the son of Ibrahim and Sarah.

Takes Delilah out of the Bible and into the 21st century.

This spelling of Delilah is disproportionately common among the Amish.

Pasqual is the ultimate Eastertime name, though we prefer the French variation Pascal.