Jewish Names

Pronounced ROOT in its native land, but in a rut here.

This rarely heard name belonged to a son of Reuben in the Bible. Might be too close to karma.

Biblical Hebrew form of Hannah, also spelt Channa or Chanah.

A little used Hebrew virtue name with a sweet, soft sound.

A variation of Jemima, without all the baggage.

Version of Moses commonly used among Italian Jews in the Middle Ages.

Shimmel is the Yiddish variation of Shimon, which is derived from the name Simon.

The oldest form of Matthew, from the Hebrew roots mattan, meaning "gift", and yah, "God".

Biblical judge from the Old Testament.

A possible way to get to LIv, although we don't see Livna reaching the same heights as Olivia and company.

In the Old Testament, Amram is the father of Moses. It is most frequently seen as a Jewish surname.

Bracha is literally the Hebrew word for blessing. It's rarely put on the birth certificate in the US, although many Jewish girls carry it as their Hebrew name.