Why choose a Jewish name for a girl?
Jewish names are ubiquitous and represent a rich culture and heritage. Most of the names are from old Hebrew, the oldest Biblical names connecting all the way back to ancient Israel. Many Jewish names are also enormously popular, and some of the all time great girl like Hannah, Rebecca, or Elizabeth all have Hebrew origins. Jewish tradition often means that girls are given names from the Torah, but some names come from other habits and histories so there's plenty of variety. Whether you're of Jewish or Hebrew ancestry yourself, or are just looking for baby names that are loaded with history and classically popular, there are plenty of names for every taste in this rich and storied culture.
Cesarina, Origin: Feminine version of Caesar ~ View Detail
Eunice: (Greek origin) means 'good victory'.
Domini, Origin: Latin variation of Dominic ~ View Detail
Martha: (Aramaic origin) is also spelt as 'Marta', and the name means 'the lady'.
Daba: (Hebrew origin) means 'kind words'.
Drozah:(Slavic origin) means 'my dear little one'.
Verdi, Meaning: green Origin: Latin
Ximena:(Hebrew origin) means 'Heroine'.
Candace: (Latin and Ethiopian origin) means 'queen' and 'pure'.
Jacqueline:(Hebrew origin) is a popularly used name meaning 'one who supplants'.
Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: Latin
Tuliana, Origin: Combination of Tulia and Ana
Delilah: (Hebrew origin) means 'delicate'.
Bina: (Hebrew origin), also has variations like 'Binie' and 'Bini'; it means 'understanding'.
Diza: (Hebrew origin) is a name with variations like 'Ditza', 'Dyza', 'Dizah' etc., and it means 'joyous'.
Nasya: (Hebrew origin) means 'miracle of God'.
Neviah: (Hebrew origin) is a popular first name meaning 'forecaster'.
Kalanit: (Hebrew origin) a popular first name for girls, it is the name of a flower.
Quintina, Meaning: fifth Origin: Latin
Penna, Meaning: feather Origin: Latin
Bathsheba:(Hebrew origin) is a Biblical name for Jewish girls, meaning 'daughter of the vow'.
Fifi:(Hebrew origin) is a diminutive of Josephine and means 'God raises'.
Adah: (Hebrew origin) means 'beautiful scenery'.
Gazella, Meaning: gazelle Origin: Latin
Mahlah: (Hebrew origin) is a unisexual name, and it means a 'feeble person'.
Jael: (Hebrew origin) has alternative spellings like' Iael', 'Jaelle', 'Yael' and 'Jayel' means 'mountain goat'.
Anna:(Hebrew origin) means 'favour' and 'grace'.
Becky:(Hebrew origin) is a popularly used first Hebrew name, and it means 'to tie', 'to bind', 'enchantingly beautiful' and 'bound'.
Eliana: (Hebrew, Greek and Latin origin) means 'my lord responded'.
Tzitta:(Italian origin) name means 'fast' and 'energetic'.
Tzipporah: (Hebrew origin) represents 'a female bird'.
Elasaid: (Hebrew and Scottish origin) is a variant of Elizabeth and means 'promise of God'.
Madeline:(Greek and Hebrew origin) means 'child of light' and 'high tower' in Greek and 'women from Magdala' in Hebrew.
Ruth:(Hebrew origin): is a commonly used Hebrew name, and it means 'friendly', 'friendship' and 'willing'.
Hagar: (Hebrew origin) means 'flight'.
Abby:(Hebrew origin) is Jewish origin name that means 'my father's delight'.
Columba, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
Fulvia, Meaning: blond one Origin: Latin
Galia: (Hebrew origin) is an alternative of the unisex name 'Gal', and it means 'born in waves'.
Kuna: (Spanish's origin) means 'a cradle' or 'a cute child'.
Mia:(Hebrew, Italian and Scandinavian origin) means 'ocean of Goddess', 'Queen', 'bitter' and 'guardian of justice'.
Chasha: (Yiddish origin) is derived from the Hebrew name 'Chaya' and means 'to be merciful'.
Babette: (Hebrew origin) is a French diminutive of Elizabeth and refers to 'promise of God'.
Samatha:(Hebrew origin) means 'listener of God'.
Amaris: (Hebrew origin) is one of the famous Jewish names for baby girls meaning 'given by God'.
Libby: (Hebrew origin) is a diminutive of Elizabeth or Isabel, and it means 'promise of God'.
Hila: (Hebrew origin) is a unique name for girls meaning 'praise' or 'appreciation'.
Tarragon, Origin: Latin herb name
Dinah:(Hebrew origin) means 'judged'.
Abigail: (Hebrew origin) was the wife of King David, and the name means 'my father's joy'.
Breina: (German origin) means 'feminine' or 'noble'.
Judith: (Hebrew origin) means 'woman from Judea'.
Efa: (Hebrew origin) is a variant of Eve and is one of the most popular names for Jewish girls meaning 'living and breathing'.
Avigal:(Hebrew origin) means 'father of happiness'.
Tamar: (Hebrew origin) is the daughter of King David, and the name represents the palm tree.
Danielle:(Hebrew origin) is a common baby name that means' God judges me'.
Esther: (Ancient Persian origin) means 'a fertility symbol'.
Gabriel: (Hebrew origin) is the feminine version of Gabriel.
Naomi: (Hebrew origin) has alternate spellings like 'Noemi', 'Noemie' and 'Naomie' and means 'pleasant'.
Lois: (Greek origin) is in the new testament as a grandmother, and the name means 'the best' or 'superior'.
Deborah:(Hebrew origin) means 'bee'.
Edria:(Hebrew origin)is a first name with variations like 'Edrya', 'Edriah', 'Edra' and 'Edreah', and it means 'mighty'.
Elizabeth: (Hebrew origin) is a traditional name meaning 'God is an oath'.
Gilana: (Hebrew origin) is a popularly used first name for a girl with variations like 'Gila', 'Gilanah', 'Gylanah' etc., and it means 'joy'.
Chelle: (Hebrew origin) means 'which man is like God?'
Ilana:(Hebrew origin) is a rarely used name and means 'to be born on a tree'.
Salome: (Aramaic origin) means 'peace'.
Achazia:(Hebrew origin) is a popular name that means 'Lord Holds'.
Gracia:(Spanish origin): a derivative of the name Hannah, means 'to be gracious'.
Gia:(Hebrew origin) is a diminutive for Giana and means 'God is merciful'.
Martia, Meaning: warlike Origin: Variation of Marcia, Latin
Rebecca: (Hebrew origin) also spelt as 'Rivakh', means 'a woman that steals a man's heart'.
Ultima, Meaning: last Origin: Latin, Italian
Ikia:(Hebrew origin) is a commonly used Hebrew first name, and it means 'God is my salvation'.
Gentille:(French origin) means 'a gentle female'.
Orpah: (Hebrew origin) also spelt as 'Oprah', 'Orpha' and 'Ophrah' and means' back of the neck' or 'fawn'.
Vashti: (Hebrew origin) was a queen of Persia, and the name means 'possibly beautiful'.
Phoebe: (Greek origin) is a popular Hebrew girls name that means 'shining'.
Priscilla: (Latin origin) means 'ancient'.
Tema: (Hebrew origin) means 'righteous' and 'palm tree'.
Hadassah: (Hebrew origin) means 'myrtle'.
Tora(Hebrew, Old Norse and Japanese origin) has name variations like Thora and Thordia, and it means 'thunder', 'tiger' and 'law'.
Zayra:(Hebrew origin) means 'princess'.
Nettie: (Hebrew origin) is a short French version for Anna, and it means 'gracious' or 'merciful'.
Peninah:(Hebrew origin) means 'a pearl'.
Simchah:(Hebrew origin) is a popular name, and it means to be 'joyful' or have a 'spiritual joy'.
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Jane: (Hebrew origin) is a feminine version of the name John, and it means 'God is gracious'.
Ann: (Hebrew origin) with variations like 'Annabel', 'Anna', 'Ani' etc., it means 'gift of God's favour'.
Ormanda, Meaning: mariner Origin: Latin
Bethany: (Hebrew origin) means 'house of figs' and 'house of affliction'.
Ori: (Hebrew origin) is a unisex name, and it means 'light of mine'.
Davina: (Hebrew origin) is a variant of Davida and means 'adored'.
Manya:(Hebrew and Russian origin) is an uncommon name that means 'rebellious woman'.
Bess:(Hebrew origin) is a name that has a German short form - Betz, and it means 'God's oath' or 'dedicated'.
Quartilla, Meaning: fourth Origin: Latin
Zareen: (Hebrew origin) is a unique first name meaning 'golden'.
Campana, Meaning: bell ringer Origin: Latin
Freeda:(German origin) means 'peace, tranquillity and harmony'.
Kezia:(Hebrew origin) is a rare name meaning 'cinnamon'.
Abarrane:(Hebrew origin) is one of the more common names for Jewish girls meaning 'mother of the multitude'.
Lydia:(Greek origin) generally represents women from Lydia.
Rachel:(Hebrew origin) means 'a ewe of one year or older'.
Chava:(Hebrew origin), Biblical word for Eve, means 'to give life'.
Joana: (Hebrew origin) means 'God is gracious'.
Josie:(Hebrew origin) a Biblical Jewish first name, it means 'God will increase'.
Gregoria, Meaning: alert, watchful Origin: Latin
Rhoda:(Greek origin) is a Hebrew girl name that means 'rose'.
Caramel: (Hebrew origin) has variations like 'Carmia', 'Carmen', 'Karmel' etc., and it means 'garden of fruit'.
Malka:(Hebrew origin) means 'a queen'.
Hannah: (Hebrew origin) is a famous Hebrew first name for girl babies with alternative spelling 'Hanna', and it means 'God is merciful' and 'graceful one'.
Matilda: (Yiddish origin) means 'strong one' or 'a heroine'.
Keisha: (Hebrew origin) is a variant of Keziah, and it means 'cassia tree'.
Gelleh: (Yiddish origin) represents a vibrant yellow color; means 'a jubilant person'.
Jacomina: (Hebrew and Dutch origin) is the feminine version of Jacob, and it means 'following after'.
Chloe:(Greek origin) is a popular name meaning 'new growth'.
Bunch:(Spanish origin) means 'to be good'.
Sophia: (Hebrew and Greek origin) is one of the famous names for Hebrew girls, and it refers to 'wisdom'.
Heba: (Hebrew origin) is a first name with variation 'Hebah', means 'gift from God'.
