The Hebrew equivalent to the Yiddish Shayna, Yaffa is derived from the word yafe meaning "beautiful". Also written as Yafa, it is used as both a given name for girls and more generally as last name.

Also a city near Tel Aviv, Hadar is a name found primarily in Israel. There is also a citrus fruit associated with the holiday of Sukkat the Torah calls the "hadar fruit".

Hilda with a stuffed nose.

Selima might be confused with Selina, but it's an appealing spin on that classic with a lovely meaning.

Most famously, the name of a 1920s alley cat.

Pronounced as-TAIR-ah, this is one of many frequently heard Israeli flower names. Other floral choices popular in Israel include Dafna, which means laurel; Dailia; Irit, which means daffodil; and Vered, which means rose.

Though pleasant enough, Samala is sure to require lots of explanation.

An old-fashioned nickname that hasn't been heard in ages--Cute and unusual, but lacking the legs to stand on its own. Maybe save it for your kitten.

Most modern parents outside Israel would prefer Aaron.

Too close to nausea.

This unusual variation of Margaret is the real first name of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. It can make a distinctive way to honor an ancestral Margaret or a different long form for such nicknames as Maggie, Meg, or Margo.

Though this name is beginning to be added for girls, it's not usually in the classic Biblical form. Most parents would use Jaden or other more "creative" spellings such as Jaidyn.

Tziamarnit is a feminine name that appears to have indigenous origins, possibly Inuit or another Arctic culture. Names in these traditions often connect to natural elements, spiritual concepts, or important cultural values. While extremely rare in global usage, Tziamarnit represents the rich naming traditions of northern indigenous peoples. The name's distinctive phonetic pattern makes it stand out in most cultural contexts. Names from indigenous Arctic traditions often carry deep meanings related to the natural world, ancestral wisdom, or community values, though specific meanings can vary significantly by dialect and region. The preservation and use of such traditional names helps maintain cultural heritage and linguistic diversity.

With more parents turning to biblical names like Ezekiel and Isaiah, this could prove a quasi-unique alternative in a similar -- if more Orthodox -- vein.

A pleasant and adaptable place name for a part of Tel Aviv.

Talila is a pretty and novel name, somewhere between Talia and Tallulah.

Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.

Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.

A French name that's lost its chic.

Old Testament name of the daughter-in-law of Naomi, now eclipsed by the originally misspelled Oprah. Oprah Winfrey may have made her name more famous than this original Biblical version, but no baby girls received either name in the US last year.