Yiddish Names that Start With R

The Yiddish form of Rivka hums along at the bottom of the baby name charts. It's been given to anywhere between 5 and 20 baby girls since the late '60s. Rivka is currently more than 30 times as popular, but for Jewish families, the softer (but still saucy) Rifka may be due for a comeback.

This sweet and simple name has origins in both Yiddish and Slavic, each with an equally appealing meaning.

The most popular flower name in Israel, though that popularity does not extend to the US.

Adds some zest to Rosa.

See RAIZEL.