415+ Hebrew Girl Names

Also spelled Bethia and Bithiah, this Old Testament name could wear well today. Bethea might make an original way to honor an ancestral Elizabeth or get to the nickname Beth.

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

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

Short form used in Israel; the v makes it more vivid and unusual.

Begs for the guttural pronunciation that's a problem in this culture.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rare and ethereal.

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

Bethenny is the spelling introduced to the world by and closely associated with Real Housewife of New York Bethenny Frankel. While the name has a bit of charm, we recommend sticking with the original Bethany spelling.

Stuck in the Old Country.