415+ Hebrew Girl Names

Lisa was one of the first names to spawn a range of variations, and this is one, sometimes pronounced lee-sha. The original is simpler and prettier.

With Katya catching on, this sound-related name could too, though there is the Batgirl association. Basha, Basya, Batyah, Bitya, Peshe, Pessel (Yiddish).

Unlike other place names, this one might be tied too tightly to a single locale -- the Maryland suburb of D. C. -- to work as a first name.

Hebrew name with a bright sheen.

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

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

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

Unusual name that's close -- possibly too close -- to several more familiar choices.

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

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.

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

Unlikely to catch on the way the male original has, though it may appeal to some parents as a more formal version of Nina.

Delicate embellishment of Rani.

An energetic and distinctive choice.

Heard more in Israel than the U. S.

Traditional Hebrew name that has never entered the American mainstream, though it is popular among Hasidic parents and was found to be the quirky favorite girls' names of New Jersey in our survey of baby names that enjoy outsized popularity in each state.

A possible alternative to the better-known Shoshona.

Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.

Lovely name that's been overshadowed by sister ZAHARA, which was chosen by Brad and Angelina for their oldest daughter.