Jewish Names
- Nesanel
- 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.
- Virtudosa
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"virtuous"Description:
A bit of a mouthful in English, but Vira or Vera would be sweet as a nickname.
- Bonadonna
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"good lady"Description:
A rhythmic Judeo-Italian mashup name combining Bona (good) and Donna (lady).
- Tahal
Origin:
Hebrew, meaning unknown
- Zahavah
- 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.
- Hadas
- Pessy
- Fruma
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"pious"Description:
Fruma is too frumpy for a baby born today.
- Yaffah
- Contenta
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"one who is contented"Description:
A lively Judeo-Italian name with an equally lively meaning — "happy".
- Neorah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light"Description:
One step removed from Nora, if you're looking for something similar with stronger cultural ties.
- Tzivia
- Kineret
Description:
Variant of Kinneret
- Tilla
- Dalit
- Uriella
- Shaindy
- Feiga
Origin:
Variation of Faigel, YiddishMeaning:
"bird"