Jewish Names

  1. Maimon
    • Origin:

      Judeo-Italian variation of Maimun, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "luck, good fortune"
  2. Teive
    • Yidel
      • Yotam
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "the Lord is perfect"
        • Description:

          A variation of Jotham, an Old Testament name.
      • Deror
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "sparrow; freedom"
        • Description:

          An uncommon Hebrew name that can still sometimes be heard in Jewish communities.
      • Galia
        • Beeri
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "belonging to a fountain; expounder; well"
          • Description:

            Beeri is a Jewish prophet and the father of Hosea. The exact meaning of his name is debated, but it may be related to fountains or wells.
        • Razi
          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Raziah, Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "the Lord's secret"
          • Description:

            Modern and dynamic Hebrew name that could work for either sex.
        • Abramo
          • Origin:

            Judeo-Italian variation of Abraham, Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "father of multitudes"
        • Shprintze
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "hope"
          • Description:

            Best known as the name of Tevya's fourth daughter in the musical Fiddler on the Roof.
        • Enav
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "grape"
          • Description:

            Enav hits all the style notes of modern names, as a short, gender-neutral name with a strong V. The cute fruit meaning adds to its charms.
        • Adva
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "small wave; ripple"
          • Description:

            A possible addition to the Ava / Ada / Adah collection, with a Jewish twist.
        • Tov
          • Zeldin
            • Origin:

              Yiddish surname
            • Meaning:

              "son of Zelde"
            • Description:

              Zeldin originated as a surname, designating the son of a Zelde, and feels like a fresh Jewish baby name for the 21st century.
          • Yuval
            • Origin:

              Hebrew variation of Jubal, Latin
            • Meaning:

              "stream"
            • Description:

              Although it's a variation of the masculine name Jubal, modern Israelis have taken to using Yuval for girls as well.
          • Hillel
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "greatly praised"
            • Description:

              Hillel the Great was a famous Talmudic scholar, the spiritual and ethical leader of his generation, and his name is greatly honored by parents in Israel and, to some extent, here.
          • Yossel
            • Yagel
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "He will rejoice"
              • Description:

                A name of Hebrew origin that is taken from the book of Psalms, and which celebrates the salvation and strength God is said to give to those who obey him.
            • Yitty
              • Origin:

                Diminutive of Yetta, Yiddish
              • Meaning:

                "light"
              • Description:

                One of those cute Yiddish nicknames that feel charmingly vintage when borne by young Jewish girls today. These names, such as Gitty and Malkie and Faigy, are typically reserved for the most religious Jewish communities.
            • Basia