By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"to test"
Feels truncated, as though a first syllable was snapped off.
"tranquil"
Selima might be confused with Selina, but it's an appealing spin on that classic with a lovely meaning.
"hope"
Appreciated by religious Jews for its connection to "Hatikva," the Israeli national anthem.
Hebrew variation of Judith
Stuck in the Old Country.
Hebrew, Spanish
"music, song; olive tree"
Similar in sound to Samara and Amora, Zemora is an intriguing choice, possibly related to the Hebrew Zemira, meaning "music, song" or to the Spanish place name, Zamora, meaning "olive tree".
"olive"
A rarely heard Hebrew name whose zippy first initial Z transforms it from dated Yetta-like image to more lively Catherine Zeta Jones-like appeal.
Diminutive of Bartholomew, Hebrew, "son of the earth"
"son of the earth"
This one may well be an undiscovered choice for many parents - it has a fabulous meaning, a sturdy surname-name appeal that is very on trend right now and several great namesakes including the…
Diminutive of Bartholomew, Hebrew
Permanent property of that devilish little Simpson kid.
"Bel, protect the king"
Belshazzar was a Babylonian prince, a real historical figure who stars in a fictionalized tale Belshazzar's Feast , in the Book of Daniel
"hard labor"
Known from the Menotti opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, this is a subdued and gentle name.
"uncle"
Hard to think of this name without "Captain" in front of it.
"sweet herbs"
The double a makes it special.
"God's witness"
Adaiah is a rare Old Testament name with a pleasing sound.
Avshalom is a masculine Hebrew name meaning 'father of peace' or 'my father is peace.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of King David's son (often transliterated as Absalom in English…
"cultured and enlightened"
Certainly qualities desired for our sons.
"father of peace"
Absalom, because of its biblical and literary associations, just might appeal to the daring namegiver. In the Old Testament, Absalom was the handsome, favored but rebellious son of King David. In…
"hot, warm"
Along with Shem and Japheth, a son of Noah with a name that's almost never used -- for more obvious reasons than those of his brothers.
Avron is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, functioning as a variant of Aaron or Aron. The name carries the rich historical significance of its root name, connected to Moses's brother in biblical…
Avrom is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing a Yiddish variant of Abraham. The name carries the profound meaning 'father of many nations' or 'father of multitudes.' Primarily used in…
"we shall rise up, we shall rebel"
As a Biblical name, Nimrod appears in the Old Testament as a great-grandson of Noah, a founder of Babylon, and a famous hunter. In popular culture, its image was altered after the dopey Looney Tunes…
