Jewish Names

A possible addition to the Ava / Ada / Adah collection, with a Jewish twist.

See NECHAMA.

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.

Spelling variation of Mattan.

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

An uncommon Hebrew name that can still sometimes be heard in Jewish communities.

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

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.

Place name and feminine given name in the Old Testament.

A variation of Jotham, an Old Testament name.

The exact origins of Shprintza, and its original form, Shrprintze, are unknown, though it is speculated to be the Yiddish variation of the Spanish name Esperanza.

Still heard in some religious Jewish communities, however diminutive Gitty is more common as a given name.

Modern and dynamic Hebrew name that could work for either sex.