415+ Hebrew Girl Names
- Selima
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"tranquil"Description:
Could be confused with Selina/Selena.
- Erga
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"yearning, craving"
- Ofra
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"fawn"Description:
The name of a famous Israeli singer, Ofra Haza, but here it would be confused with Oprah.
- Yochanna
- Jobina
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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 JudithDescription:
Stuck in the Old Country.
- Samala
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"requested of God"Description:
Though pleasant enough, Samala is sure to require lots of explanation.
- Debs
Origin:
Diminutive of DeborahMeaning:
"bee"Description:
Debbie is decidedly out, the original Deborah lovely, and other short forms -- Deb, Debs -- for occasional use only.
- Odeda
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"courageous"Description:
Virtually unknown in this country, has an interesting, rhythmic feel.
- Ranita
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"song"Description:
Delicate embellishment of Rani.
- Talma
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"hill, mound"Description:
A not particularly happy marriage of Thelma and Alma.
- Shalailah
Origin:
Possible feminine form of ShelalMeaning:
"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:
HebrewMeaning:
"forgiving"Description:
Unusual Samantha alternative with little aural appeal.
- Jadon
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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