Hebrew Names that Start With D

  1. Davida
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of David
    • Meaning:

      "beloved"
    • Description:

      An outdated feminine form of David sometimes heard in the UK, though Davina is more usual..
  2. Doron
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Benevolent name found in Israel in several forms, including Doran and Doroni.
  3. Dorit
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "of this generation"
    • Description:

      Popular in Israel, sounds a lot more current than Doris.Brings to mind Dickens' Little Dorrit, though Dorrit was the surname of its heroine Amy.
  4. Dagan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "corn, grain"
    • Description:

      Popular in Israel for girls and boys born on Shavout, a harvest festival. In Babylonian mythology, Dagan was the god of the earth and grain.
  5. Danya
    • Origin:

      Russian, diminutive of Danielle, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "judgment of God"
    • Description:

      An energetic name with an embroidered feel.
  6. Dalfon
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "raindrop"
    • Description:

      Definitely a name you won't hear in every playground, Dalfon (also spelled Dalphon) is a highly unusual weather name with a distinctive sound.
  7. Dovev
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "whisper"
    • Description:

      Soft yet strong.
  8. Dayanah
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Dayana
  9. Datyah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "belief in God"
    • Description:

      Heard more in Israel than the U. S.
  10. 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.
  11. Danit
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
    • Description:

      Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.