415+ Hebrew Girl Names

  1. Afra
    • Origin:

      Arabic; Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "color of earth; dust"
    • Description:

      Earthier version of the name of England's first female professional writer, Aphra Behn.
  2. Dania
    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Daniela
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
    • Description:

      Dania is a fun, offbeat name with international flair.
  3. Nasia
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God's miracle"
    • Description:

      Too close to nausea.
  4. Mahala
    • Origin:

      Hebrew and Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "tender"
    • Description:

      An interesting and rhythmic name often heard in the Native American community; in fact,in the Gold Rush era in California and Nevada, it was so common that it became a generic English term for a Native American woman.
  5. Zera
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "seeds, beginnings"
    • Description:

      More than zero, but perhaps too close to Vera.
  6. Jaliyah
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name, from Hebrew or Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "God's ascent; lofty, exalted"
    • Description:

      Jaliyah seems to be a variation of the popular Aliyah, which has both Hebrew and Arabic origins. From Hebrew, the name means "ascent" while the Ja- beginning often connotes God, so the meaning might be "God's ascent." As an Arabic name, Aliyah means "lofty" or "exalted" while Ja- is a popular prefix used in the African American community, so Jaliyah might be a twist on a more popular choice, or a way to honor an Aliyah.
  7. Sariah
    • Origin:

      Variation of Sarah
    • Description:

      Sariah is the perfect compromise name for when you say Sarah, and your spouse says Mariah. Spelled Saria, it's a character in the video game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  8. Eliya
    • Origin:

      Variation of Elijah or Aliyah, Hebrew; Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is god; rising, to ascend; heavens, highborn, exalted"
    • Description:

      Eliya may be thought of as a female variation on the popular Biblical boys' name Elijah or a spelling variation of the popular girls' name Aliyah. It may not rank among the US Top 1000 and it may cause some spelling and pronunciation confusion, but it does have genuine roots as a name.
  9. Thirza
    • Origin:

      Hebrew; diminutive of Theresa, English
    • Meaning:

      "delightful; harvest"
    • Description:

      This rarely used Old Testament name will inevitably set off a connection to thirst. Thirza was historically used as both an independent name and as a nickname for Theresa.
  10. Abriana
    • Origin:

      Italian feminine variation of Abraham
    • Meaning:

      "father of multitudes"
    • Description:

      This lovely name is all but unknown outside Italy but fits perfectly in with the fashions for vowel-starting names that are elaborately feminine. Might make a distinctive alternative to Angelina or Arianna. Downside: People will inevitably mistake it for Adriana.
  11. Adamina
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "child of the red earth"
    • Description:

      A feminization of Adam with several sweet nickname options — Addie, Ada, Minnie, or Mina being a few.
  12. Atalia
    • Origin:

      Variation of Athalia, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is exalted"
    • Description:

      Atalia or Athalia is a biblical name with a gory history. But it's an attractive name in step with the current fashion for A-starting and -ending names that are both distinctive and deeply rooted.
  13. Akiva
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "to protect, shelter"
    • Description:

      Bright and bold traditionally masculine name used in Israel.
  14. Elissa
    • Origin:

      Variation of Alice or Elizabeth
    • Description:

      The Elissa version of a long-popular name is fading in favor of Alyssa, Eliza and other variants. The legion of other forms and spellings includes Alissa, Allissa, Allyssa, Alyssa, Elissah, Ellisa, Ellissa, Ellyssa, Elys, Elyssa, Elyssia, Ilissa, Ilysa, Ilyssa, Lissa, Lissie, Lissy Lyssa.
  15. Nera
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "candle, light"
    • Description:

      Because of its meaning, this is a symbolic name given to girls born on Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.
  16. Ronia
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God's joyful song"
    • Description:

      Hebrew name related to Ronit and Roni, also used in different cultures as Ronya, Ronja, and Roniya. Virtually unknown in the English-speaking world though certainly an easily-translatable choice.
  17. Tallie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Talia, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gentle dew from heaven"
    • Description:

      Tallie is a seldom-heard nickname name that, with the ascendance of Hallie and Callie, we might just be hearing more of.
  18. Kelilah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "crown, laurel"
    • Description:

      Kelilah, also spelled Kelila, is a lovely and unusual name that would make a perfect substitute for the trendy Delilah.
  19. Michal
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "brook"
    • Description:

      In the Bible, daughter of King Saul and wife of King David.
  20. Doveva
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "graceful"
    • Description:

      Feminine but strong name heard in Israel.