Yiddish Names for Boys
- Yossel
- 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.
- Haskel
Origin:
Yiddish variation of EzekielDescription:
Rarely used cerebral-sounding name that is actually the Yiddish form of Ezekiel.
- Shmiel
- Anshel
- Sroel
- Mende
- Avrumke
- Teive
- Hersz
- Yankel
- Yossil
- Mendele
- Shmelke
- Heskel
- Moyshe
- 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.
- Shemuel
- Motl
- Shelomoh