Jewish Names
- Efrat
Origin:
Variation of Ephrath, HebrewMeaning:
"fruitful place"
- Moshon
Origin:
HebrewDescription:
Extremely rare Hebrew name, usually in the form of a surname.
- Ravid
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"ornament; necklace"Description:
Handsome Hebrew name with the upbeat nickname Ravi.
- Matana
Origin:
Feminization of Matan, HebrewMeaning:
"gift"Description:
The feminine form of Matan, a classic Hebrew name perfect for a long wished-for baby.
- Emanuelle
- Gentildonna
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"a lady from the same family"Description:
Beautiful, but potentially a tad too extravagant for some tastes.
- Leroi
- Neri
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my candle"Description:
Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
- Irit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"asphodel flower"Description:
Irit means "asphodel," which refers to a genus of perennial flower native to the Mediterranean and Middle East.
- Bracha
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"blessing"Description:
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.
- Danit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.
- Schmuel
- Zelman
- Sapir
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"sapphire"Description:
An addition to the collection of gemstone names — a category that's currently rising in popularity.
- Simcha
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"happiness; joy"Description:
An upbeat Hebrew name with a meaning to match.
- Yaheli
Origin:
Variation of Yahel, HebrewMeaning:
"to shine"
- Malca
Origin:
Judeo-Italian variation of Malka, HebrewMeaning:
"queen"Description:
A short and simple name used by Jewish Italian families.
- Jekuthiel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"preservation of God; congregation of God"
- Lavan
- Heskel