Jewish Names

The name of a small town in Verona, Belfior would make a distinct alternative to the popular "Bel" names.

Rare Hebrew name with a meaning perfect for Hanukkah.

An old Biblical name more often used in its modern form, Avishag, among Jewish babies in Israel.

A rhythmic Judeo-Italian mashup name combining Bona (good) and Donna (lady).

A beautiful Judeo-Italian name that is pronounced rhyming with Camilla.

A spelling variant of Herschel, a gentle Yiddish name with a sweet animal meaning.

A strong and regal sounding name that appears in the Old Testament, Melech is also spelled as Meilech and Melek. The name is related to Melchior — one of the three kings said to have visited Jesus — and to the Arabic Malik, as both ultimately derive from Maloka, a royal title used in ancient Assyria and Babylonia.

A gentle sounding name of Hebrew origin with an equally calm meaning, Shalev is used as a given name and as a surname. Notable bearers include novelist Meir Shalev, footballer Shalev Menashe, and writer Zeruya Shalev.

An elaborate and pretty name with plenty of strength too, Chavatzelet means "lily". It likely comes from the phrase Chavatzelet HaSharon in the Old Testament book, the Song of Solomon, translating to "rose of Sharon", which is thought to refer to a sand lily.

A surname and word name of Hebrew origin Leshem is the name of one of the Hoshen jewels, a sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites in the Book of Exodus. It is more specifically linked to the opal.

This multicultural name is a sweet but solid sounding pet form of Hebrew and Yiddish origin, used as a nickname for Rhoda, Rosa, or Rada. It can also be considered an English surname, derived from either the given names Rudolf or Ridel meaning "fame wolf" and "ride" or from the place name Ryedale meaning "rye valley".

A surname and word name of Hebrew origin Leshem is the name of one of the Hoshen jewels, a sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites in the Book of Exodus. It is more specifically linked to the opal.

This spiritual name is a variation of Jedidiah - a name which as been climbing up the US charts. In the Bible, this name is bestowed upon Solomon by the prophet Nathan..

A Hebrew name with a hopeful meaning, Geula can also be spelled as Geulah.