Jewish Girl Names
- Meira
- Adi
- Danit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.
- Raizy
- Sheva
- Zissel
- Tzvia
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gazelle"Description:
Feminine form of Tzvi/Zvi
- Tiferet
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"glory"Description:
Tiferet is an important name in Kabbalism, or Jewish mysticism, as it is the name of the sixth sefira on the Tree of Life. Tiferet is associated with balance.
- Goldy
- Blima
- Bryna
- Tahal
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"you will shine"Description:
A Hebrew name, likely derived from the root halal and a variation of Tahel, with a shining meaning. Other possible origins include from the Arabic word Tahaluf meaning "alliance", from the name of a place in Spain, or a contraction of the Persian Taj Mahal meaning "crown of the palace".
- Nurita
- Desiata
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"desired"Description:
A beautiful and rare girl name typically used by Jewish Italian families.
- Stav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"autumn"Description:
A unisex season name that's rare in the US: it hasn't been in the charts for boys or girls since the early 2000s.
- Merkaba
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"chariot"Description:
The name Merkaba comes from Merkabah Mysticism, a type of Jewish mysticism that was practiced during the first century.
- Arbela
- Frescarosa
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"fresh rose"Description:
A bit of a mouthful, but lovely nonetheless. Fresca may remind some of the soda brand.
- Fruma
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"pious"Description:
Fruma is too frumpy for a baby born today.
- Orel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light of God"Description:
Unisex name in Israel, ideal for a Hanukkah baby.