Jewish Names
- Faigel
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"bird"Description:
Faigel is a secret nature name deriving from the Yiddish word for "bird". Variants include Faiga and Faige.
- Tzipporah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"bird"Description:
Spelling variation of Tziporah.
- Bar
- Dor
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"generation"
- Hersz
- Yoram
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"exalted by God"Description:
A variation of Joram, a name featured in the Old Testament.
- Simcha
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gladness, mirth, festivity"Description:
Celebratory choice.
- Chanah
Origin:
Hebrew variation of HannahDescription:
Begs for the guttural pronunciation that's a problem in this culture.
- Haleli
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"praise"Description:
A popular Jewish girl name in Israel, derived from the name Hallel.
- Yankel
- Admon
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"red"Description:
A handsome and rare Hebrew name related to Adam — it was given to fewer than five American babies in the United States in 2021.
- Maayan
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"spring of water"Description:
Maayan (also stylized as Ma'ayan) may sound like the girls' name Maya, but it is a popular unisex name in Israel.
- Yonatan
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gift of Jehovah"Description:
The Hebrew variation of Jonathan, occasionally heard in the US.
- Ricca
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"wealthy"Description:
Medieval name derived from the Italian word ricco, meaning "rich" or "wealthy".
- Abush
Origin:
Yiddish diminutive of AbrahamMeaning:
"Father of multitudes"Description:
Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.
- Haim
Origin:
Sanskrit or variation of Chaim, HebrewMeaning:
"gold; life"Description:
As an Indian name, Haim is an epithet of Lord Shiva. In the US, it was once more common as a variation of the Jewish name Chaim.
- Altadonna
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"woman of high rank; aristocratic lady"Description:
This Judeo-Italian name combines Alta, meaning "high", with Donna, meaning "woman" — translating to a woman of high status or rank. A grand but beautiful name choice.
- Henny
- Irv
- Shosha