415+ Hebrew Girl Names

Old Testament name of the daughter-in-law of Naomi, now eclipsed by the originally misspelled Oprah.

Interesting alternative to Dalila, relates to the Biblical Galilee.

Identified with a region famous for its gold, more commonly spelled Ophira.

Affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it.

Niria is the female equivalent of Nir and may also be found as Nira. This simple, pleasant name has an earthy meaning.

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

Though pleasant enough, Samala is sure to require lots of explanation.

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

Rarely, if ever, heard in this country, and unlikely to appeal to many Americans; sounds slightly like a product you might put in your coffee.

Rare and ethereal.

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

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

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

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

Shalailah is a soft name made most familiar by journalist Shalailah Medhora. Given the popularity of Layla and all her variants, Shalailah has potential for parents looking for something off the beaten track.