Jewish Names
- Neri
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my candle"Description:
Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
- Leroi
- Zelman
- Ravid
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"ornament; necklace"Description:
Handsome Hebrew name with the upbeat nickname Ravi.
- Blima
- Simchai
- Yechezkel
- Manahem
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"causing to forget"
- Bongiulo
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"lovely youth"Description:
A rare name typically heard within Italian Jewish families.
- Breindel
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"brunette"Description:
Once a traditional Jewish name, Breindel is now unlikely to be revived.
- Shaul
- Rella
- Lavan
- Amit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"friend"
- Yaheli
Origin:
Variation of Yahel, HebrewMeaning:
"to shine"
- Simcha
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"happiness; joy"Description:
An upbeat Hebrew name with a meaning to match.
- Crescas
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"growing"Description:
A crisp Judeo-Italian name that would stand out in the English speaking world.
- Gottlieb
- Gioiello
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"jewel"
- Or
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light"Description:
Once a truly gender-neutral name in Israel, now used more often for boys. You may also consider Ora, Orli, or Orit.