Jewish Names
- Zelman
- Yaheli
Origin:
Variation of Yahel, HebrewMeaning:
"to shine"
- Maimun
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"luck, good fortune"Description:
Maimun is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, where its meaning bestows good fortune.
- Amit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"friend"
- Binyamin
- Nissim
- Eviatar
Origin:
Variation of Abiathar, HebrewMeaning:
"my father is great"
- Matana
Origin:
Feminization of Matan, HebrewMeaning:
"gift"Description:
The feminine form of Matan, a classic Hebrew name perfect for a long wished-for baby.
- Manahem
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"causing to forget"
- 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.
- Irit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"asphodel flower"Description:
Irit means "asphodel," which refers to a genus of perennial flower native to the Mediterranean and Middle East.
- Glika
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"luck"Description:
The Yiddish name from which the common matronymic Jewish surname Glick derives.
- Yida
- Zippora
Origin:
Variation of Tziporah, HebrewMeaning:
"bird"Description:
This upstanding Old Testament name of the wife of Moses would almost inevitably provoke some tricky zipper teasing.
- Nachman
- Meira
- Dorie
- Danit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.
- Gemmelia
Origin:
Judeo-Italian variation of Gemella, ItalianMeaning:
"twin"Description:
More distinct than the upward-trending Gemma.
- Mendy