Yiddish Names for Boys
- Zalman
Origin:
Variation of SolomonMeaning:
"peace"Description:
More familiar now via its Salman form, thanks to author Rushdie; this is an unusual biblical alternative.
- Leib
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"roaring lion"Description:
Appealing name because, in German and Yiddish, it also means "dear" or "heart".
- Moyshe
- Yosel
- Teive
- Motl
- Iser
- Yossel
- Avrumke
- Yossil
- Yankel
- Abush
Origin:
Yiddish diminutive of AbrahamMeaning:
"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:
HebrewMeaning:
"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