Yiddish Names for Boys

  1. Zalman
    • Origin:

      Variation of Solomon
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      More familiar now via its Salman form, thanks to author Rushdie; this is an unusual biblical alternative.
  2. Leib
    • Origin:

      Yiddish
    • Meaning:

      "roaring lion"
    • Description:

      Appealing name because, in German and Yiddish, it also means "dear" or "heart".
  3. Moyshe
    • Yosel
      • Teive
        • Motl
          • Iser
            • Yossel
              • Avrumke
                • Yossil
                  • Yankel
                    • Abush
                      • Origin:

                        Yiddish diminutive of Abraham
                      • Meaning:

                        "Father of multitudes"
                      • Description:

                        Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.
                    • Shmelke
                      • Hersz
                        • Sroel
                          • Mosheh
                            • Origin:

                              Hebrew
                            • Meaning:

                              "son or deliver"
                            • Description:

                              The original Hebrew form of Moses, also spelled Mosheh. In the past it was translated to names like Morris, Moe and Maurice.
                          • Mendele
                            • Shemuel
                              • Schmuel
                                • Shelomoh