Yiddish Names for Boys

  1. Anshel
    • Zalman
      • Origin:

        Variation of Solomon
      • Meaning:

        "peace"
      • Description:

        More familiar now via its Salman form, thanks to author Rushdie; this is an unusual biblical alternative.
    • Yosel
      • Leib
        • Origin:

          Yiddish
        • Meaning:

          "roaring lion"
        • Description:

          Appealing name because, in German and Yiddish, it also means "dear" or "heart".
      • Iser
        • Teive
          • Motl
            • Yossel
              • Yossil
                • Yankel
                  • Abush
                    • Origin:

                      Yiddish diminutive of Abraham
                    • Meaning:

                      "Father of multitudes"
                    • Description:

                      Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.
                  • Sroel
                    • Avrumke
                      • Hersz
                        • Shmelke
                          • Mosheh
                            • Origin:

                              Hebrew
                            • Meaning:

                              "son or deliver"
                            • Description:

                              The original Hebrew form of Moses, also spelled Mosheh. In the past it was translated to names like Morris, Moe and Maurice.
                          • Mendele
                            • Shemuel
                              • Schmuel
                                • Heskel