Jewish Names
- Yoram
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"exalted by God"Description:
A variation of Joram, a name featured in the Old Testament.
- Shulamis
- Henny
- Dor
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"generation"
- 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.
- Hersz
- Rut
Origin:
Czech, variation of RuthMeaning:
"companion, friend"Description:
Pronounced ROOT in its native land, but in a rut here.
- 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.
- Emunah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"faith"Description:
A little used Hebrew virtue name with a sweet, soft sound.
- Abril
Origin:
Polish variation of Abraham
- Yemima
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"dove"Description:
A variation of Jemima, without all the baggage.
- Shaya
Origin:
Arabic, HebrewMeaning:
"worthy, deserving, gift"
- Gill
- Ayyo
Origin:
Judeo-Italian, meaning unknownDescription:
Short but punchy — Ayyo would make a cool and unusual choice as -o ending boy names become more and more stylish.
- Shachar
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"dawn"
- Lazar
Origin:
Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian and Macedonian variation of Lazarus, Latin from GreekMeaning:
"God is my helper"Description:
With Lazarus heating up, this slimmer Eastern European form will likely see an uptick in use.
- Anat
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"answer"Description:
In Semitic mythology, Anat was the goddess of fertility, hunting, and war.
- Fata
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"fairy"Description:
A short and simple Judeo-Italian name with an ethereal meaning — but the first 3 letters may be potential for teasing in English-speaking areas.
- Yankel
- Ofri
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my fawn"