By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"songfest"
Associated with music; don't be surprised to see it on collections of Hebrew songs.
"forgiving"
Unusual Samantha alternative with little aural appeal.
"requested of God"
Though pleasant enough, Samala is sure to require lots of explanation.
Swedish literary name
Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren invented the name Ronja for her book Ronja, the Robber's Daughter . She was inspired by the lake Juronjaure, located in Norrbotten, Sweden. Lindgren's…
"first"
A possible alternative to the better-known Shoshona.
"from the south"
This biblical name is also a Hebrew term for someone from Yemen, since that country is south of Israel.
"wild goat, silly old fool"
A biblical name -- he was the father of Abraham -- but the father's name is much less appealing than the son's, in both sound and meaning.
Variation of Rebecca, Hebrew
"servant of God"
Rebekka is a more creative spelling -- at least in some people's opinion -- of the biblical favorite Rebecca. Rebekka is also the usual German version. The Rebekkah spelling was commonly used in…
"good"
A variation of Tobit in Hebrew and a form of Tobias in Belarusian, Tovi ultimately comes from the Hebrew meaning "good".
Raphia is a feminine name with botanical origins, referring to a genus of palm trees native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing sounds. While…
German variation of Hebrew Raphaela
"God heals"
Whether spelled Raffaela, Rafaela, Raffaella, or Raphaela, a euphonius name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image. Like Gabriella and Isabella, is beginning to be drawn into the American…
Rafia is a feminine name with multicultural origins, finding roots in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu traditions. In Arabic, the name means 'high' or 'exalted,' suggesting elevation and nobility of…
"Jehovah is my strength"
Despite its biblical pedigree and popularity in Israel, it has far too many ties to the lethal submachine gun to find many fans here.
Rafya is a feminine name with multicultural origins. It likely derives from Arabic roots, possibly related to 'Rafia' which means 'high status' or 'exalted.' In some cultures, it may be connected to…
"rose"
Related to the Arabic Warda, Vered is a strong sounding nature name with a sweet floral meaing.
"song"
Delicate embellishment of Rani.
"he knew"
Anyone who ever saw "Seinfeld" wouldn't be able to resist adding a couple more "yada" 's. Also a bit too close to Yoda.
"pomegranate"
Well used in Israel, likely to be confused with Ramona here.
"he will establish"
One of many Hebrew Y names kept alive in Israel and in American religious communities.
"beautiful, fresh"
Lovely Hebrew name with distinctive double a's, but beware of possible "banana" teasing.
