Jewish Girl Names
- Feiga
Origin:
Variation of Faigel, YiddishMeaning:
"bird"
- Pazienza
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"patience"Description:
Ancient Italian name that could get you to the modern short form Paz.
- Sheyna
Origin:
Yiddish variation of Shaina, HebrewMeaning:
"beautiful"Description:
Yiddish form of Shaina that peaked in the US in 1991.
- Pazit
- Tikva
- Zehavit
- Neorah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light"Description:
One step removed from Nora, if you're looking for something similar with stronger cultural ties.
- Shaked
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"almond"
- Gilia
- Yehudis
- Uriella
- Allegrezza
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"happiness"Description:
If Allegra doesn't pack enough punch for you, Allegrezza surely will.
- Virtudosa
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"virtuous"Description:
A bit of a mouthful in English, but Vira or Vera would be sweet as a nickname.
- Muscata
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"musk"Description:
While at first glance the meaning of this name may not be appealing, it relates to the variety of grape called Muscat, which makes the delectable Moscato variety of wine.
- Livola
Origin:
Judeo-Italian, meaning unknownDescription:
Livola is possibly related to the Italian place name and surame Olivola, meaning "olive tree".
- Perna
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"leg"Description:
A dainty and distinct girl name with an attractive sound.
- Rochel
- Nurit
- Malke
- Smeralda
Origin:
Judeo-Italian variation of Esmeralda, Spanish and PortugueseMeaning:
"emerald"Description:
The more streamlined version Esmeralda may work better in the States, but Smeralda is an intriguing variation.