Aramaic Names

  1. Shamir
    • Origin:

      Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Yanai
    • Origin:

      Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "he will answer"
    • Description:

      The biblical husband of the queen of Sheba; an unusual name with an interesting sound, rhyming with lanai.
  3. Raziela
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord's secret"
    • Description:

      Most graceful of the Raz names, relates to Graziella.
  4. Merona
    • Origin:

      Aramaic, breed of sheep
    • Description:

      The name of a breed of Spanish sheep is hardly worthy of a child.
  5. Thom
    • Origin:

      Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      Pronounced like Tom, but not everyone will know that.
  6. Abbott
    • Origin:

      Aramaic, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "father"
    • Description:

      This traditionally male surname name could find new life for girls thanks to its similarity to the popular Abby and Abigail.
  7. Samal
    • Origin:

      Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "symbol, sign"
    • Description:

      Also a picturesque place-name, referred to as the "island garden city" of the Philippines.
  8. Talman
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "injured, oppressed"
    • Description:

      Extremely rare yet with an on trend sound, although the meaning may put parents off.
  9. Razili
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord's secret"
    • Description:

      Offbeat, under-the-radar choice to honor a Grandma Rosalie.
  10. Saad
    • Origin:

      Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "help, support"
    • Description:

      A traditional name in the Arabic world.
  11. Messiah
    • Origin:

      Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "expected savior or deliverer"
    • Description:

      Highly unusual -- and audacious -- name chosen by basketball star Allen Iverson.
  12. Pethuel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "persuasion of the Lord"
    • Description:

      In the Old Testament, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.