Jewish Names
- Maimon
Origin:
Judeo-Italian variation of Maimun, ArabicMeaning:
"luck, good fortune"
- Teive
- Yidel
- Yotam
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"the Lord is perfect"Description:
A variation of Jotham, an Old Testament name.
- Deror
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"sparrow; freedom"Description:
An uncommon Hebrew name that can still sometimes be heard in Jewish communities.
- Galia
- Beeri
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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, HebrewMeaning:
"the Lord's secret"Description:
Modern and dynamic Hebrew name that could work for either sex.
- Abramo
Origin:
Judeo-Italian variation of Abraham, HebrewMeaning:
"father of multitudes"
- Shprintze
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"hope"Description:
Best known as the name of Tevya's fourth daughter in the musical Fiddler on the Roof.
- Enav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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:
HebrewMeaning:
"small wave; ripple"Description:
A possible addition to the Ava / Ada / Adah collection, with a Jewish twist.
- Tov
- Zeldin
Origin:
Yiddish surnameMeaning:
"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, LatinMeaning:
"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:
HebrewMeaning:
"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:
HebrewMeaning:
"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, YiddishMeaning:
"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