Jewish Names
- Batsheva
- Jekuthiel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"preservation of God; congregation of God"
- Yida
- Motke
- Muscata
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"musk"Description:
While at first glance the meaning of this name may not be appealing, it relates to the variety of grape called Muscat, which makes the delectable Moscato variety of wine.
- Nachman
- Sabato
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"the Sabbath day; Saturday"
- Pazienza
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"patience"Description:
Ancient Italian name that could get you to the modern short form Paz.
- Zelde
- Hirsch
- Fiescha
Origin:
Judeo-Italian, meaning unknownDescription:
The exact meaning of this ancient Judeo-Italian name — and the related surname and place name, Fiesch — has been lost to history. It may be related to the Yiddish name Fishel, meaning "little fish".
- Abramuccio
Origin:
Diminutive of Abramo, Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"father of multitudes"Description:
A rarely heard variation of Abraham — a significant religious figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- Arbela
- Tahal
Origin:
Hebrew, meaning unknown
- Perna
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"leg"Description:
A dainty and distinct girl name with an attractive sound.
- Bryna
- Abishag
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my father strays"Description:
An old Biblical name more often used in its modern form, Avishag, among Jewish babies in Israel.
- Giuteni
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"the small"
- Smeralda
Origin:
Judeo-Italian variation of Esmeralda, Spanish and PortugueseMeaning:
"emerald"Description:
The more streamlined version Esmeralda may work better in the States, but Smeralda is an intriguing variation.
- Belfior
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"as beautiful as a flower"Description:
The name of a small town in Verona, Belfior would make a distinct alternative to the popular "Bel" names.