415+ Hebrew Girl Names

  1. Selima
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "tranquil"
    • Description:

      Could be confused with Selina/Selena.
  2. Erga
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "yearning, craving"
  3. Ofra
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "fawn"
    • Description:

      The name of a famous Israeli singer, Ofra Haza, but here it would be confused with Oprah.
  4. Yochanna
    • Jobina
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "persecuted"
      • Description:

        Jobina may be the female version of Job, but it doesn't carry the same negative weight as that of the biblical martyr -- in fact, few would get the connection. Joby is its perky and unusual nickname.
    • Jardena
      • Rafya
        • Yehudit
          • Origin:

            Hebrew variation of Judith
          • Description:

            Stuck in the Old Country.
        • Samala
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "requested of God"
          • Description:

            Though pleasant enough, Samala is sure to require lots of explanation.
        • Debs
          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Deborah
          • Meaning:

            "bee"
          • Description:

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

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "courageous"
          • Description:

            Virtually unknown in this country, has an interesting, rhythmic feel.
        • Ranita
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "song"
          • Description:

            Delicate embellishment of Rani.
        • Talma
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "hill, mound"
          • Description:

            A not particularly happy marriage of Thelma and Alma.
        • Shalailah
          • Origin:

            Possible feminine form of Shelal
          • Meaning:

            "petition"
          • Description:

            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.
        • Sameh
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "forgiving"
          • Description:

            Unusual Samantha alternative with little aural appeal.
        • Jadon
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "God has heard"
          • Description:

            Though this name is beginning to be added for girls, it's not usually in the classic Biblical form. Most parents would use Jaden or other more "creative" spellings such as Jaidyn.
        • Isibeal
          • Gavrilla