Hebrew Names that Start With T

Appreciated by religious Jews for its connection to "Hatikva," the Israeli national anthem.

Talila is a pretty and novel name, somewhere between Talia and Tallulah.

Biblical wife of Moses whose name has many variations, with and without the initial T and final h, with one p or two. However you spell it, it's an original choice that also carries teasing potential; those zipper jokes will get old fast, though Zippy is a cute nickname.

An important biblical name, being the wife of Moses in Exodus. Has a number of spelling variations, including Tziporah, Zipora(h), Zippora(h), Tzipor and Tzipori. The Yiddish forms are Tzeitl and Tzertel.

Gentler and much less frequently heard than Tamar.

Hebrew name not often heard in this country, but would have no trouble fitting in.

Tehila may at first appeal as a distinctive choice. Danger: might tend to sound like a mispronunciation of tequila.

Tyra would be a more modern pick.

This biblical name is also a Hebrew term for someone from Yemen, since that country is south of Israel.

An old-fashioned nickname that hasn't been heard in ages--Cute and unusual, but lacking the legs to stand on its own. Maybe save it for your kitten.

A not particularly happy marriage of Thelma and Alma.