Aramaic Names
- Shamir
Origin:
AramaicMeaning:
"a sharp thorn, flint"Description:
Traditional Jewish name and the implement said to have been used by Solomon to cut the huge stones for the building of the Temple.
- Yanai
Origin:
AramaicMeaning:
"he will answer"Description:
The biblical husband of the queen of Sheba; an unusual name with an interesting sound, rhyming with lanai.
- Raziela
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"the Lord's secret"Description:
Most graceful of the Raz names, relates to Graziella.
- Merona
Origin:
Aramaic, breed of sheepDescription:
The name of a breed of Spanish sheep is hardly worthy of a child.
- Thom
Origin:
AramaicMeaning:
"twin"Description:
Pronounced like Tom, but not everyone will know that.
- Abbott
Origin:
Aramaic, HebrewMeaning:
"father"Description:
This traditionally male surname name could find new life for girls thanks to its similarity to the popular Abby and Abigail.
- Samal
Origin:
AramaicMeaning:
"symbol, sign"Description:
Also a picturesque place-name, referred to as the "island garden city" of the Philippines.
- Talman
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"injured, oppressed"Description:
Extremely rare yet with an on trend sound, although the meaning may put parents off.
- Razili
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"the Lord's secret"Description:
Offbeat, under-the-radar choice to honor a Grandma Rosalie.
- Saad
Origin:
AramaicMeaning:
"help, support"Description:
A traditional name in the Arabic world.
- Messiah
Origin:
AramaicMeaning:
"expected savior or deliverer"Description:
Highly unusual -- and audacious -- name chosen by basketball star Allen Iverson.
- Pethuel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"persuasion of the Lord"Description:
In the Old Testament, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.