Hebrew Names

Also known as Shealtiel, Selathiel, and Salathiel, this is the name of one of seven Archangels in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions. Often described as the patron saint of prayer, he is said to help those who are distracted or insincere when praying.
 
From Shealtiel, the name means "I have asked God", though others interpret that name as meaning "prayer of God". While Selaphiel (the Archangel) doesn't appear in the Bible, he features in a 6th-century Christian text called The Conflict of Adam and Eve in which is is sent to rescue Adam and Eve from the serpent's deceptions. Some Christians also believe that Selaphiel is mentioned in the New Testament, in Revelations when an unnamed angel is seen to present prayers from earth to God. 
 
Similar to Selah, Samuel, Solomon, and Seth, along with the likes of Castiel, Azrael, and similar, Selpahiel is also associated with protecting children, the interpretation of dreams, and music in heaven. Yet to make the US charts, it would make for a bold choice.

Selaphiel

A name with a cool, space-related meaning and a zippy sound, Shavit is a modern Hebrew word name meaning "comet". A unisex choice, it is used occasionally in Israel, most notably for girls. 
 
It is also used in India, likely as an alternative form of Shvita ("white, brightness"), Savitr and Savita ("rouser"), Sevita ("cherished") or Shanvita ("pretty, loveable")

Shavit

A name with a cool, space-related meaning and a zippy sound, Shavit is a modern Hebrew word name meaning "comet". More familiar for girls in Israel (though still very rare), it has also been used for boys,
 
It is also used in India, likely as an alternative form of Shvita ("white, brightness"), Savitr and Savita ("rouser"), Sevita ("cherished") or Shanvita ("pretty, loveable").

A rare Biblical name, Shecaniah appears a number of times throughout the Bible and may be related to the concept of Shekinah, referring to a place of divine presence. In the case of this masculine name, it derives from a Hebrew word meaning "dwelling, settling" and may also be spelled as Shechaniah. 
 
The name has several pronunciations, including shehk-uh-NIE-uh and shuh-KAYN-yah.

Shecaniah

A rare, unisex name, Shelomit is the Biblical Hebrew form of Shelomith. It appears in the Old Testament several times, with male bearers including a descendant of Zerubbabel, a son of Shimei, and a Levite who overseers the treasuries of King David.
 
Derived from the Hebrew shalom, it shares the same peaceful root as the names Solomon, Shlomo, and Salome. Today, it is most likely to appear in the form of Shlomit, used as a feminine name in Israel.

Shelomit

Shelomit is the Biblical Hebrew form of the name Shelomith, making it a relative to both Solomon and Salome, via their shared root, shalom. Used as a unisex name in the Old Testament, it is given to a descendant of Zerubbabel, a son of Shimei, and a daughter of Dibri. Today, it is more likely to be used as a feminine name in Israel, in the form of Shlomit.

A unisex relative of Solomon, Shlomit, and Salome, Shelomith comes from the same Hebrew element shalom, in turn associating it with peace. Appearing several times in the Old Testament, a notable female bearer is Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, whose son blasphemes, an event which leads to the establishing of blasphemy laws. 
 
A rare choice, pronounced shehl-o-meet in Hebrew and shehl-o-mith in English, it could it be an interesting way to nicknames Shelly, Mitiz, Mimi, and Shell?

Shelomith

A lesser known relative of Solomon, Shelomith comes from the Hebrew element shalom, giving it the same peaceful meaning. The name appears in the Old Testament as a unisex name, with male bearers including a descendant of Zerubbabel, a son of Shimei, and a Levite who works as an overseer of the treasuries of King David.

A rare Biblical name that may appeal to fans of Shephard, Jedediah, Shiloh, and Hezekiah, Shephatiah is borne by at least nine minor figures in the Bible. These include a son of King David, a servant of Solomon, and a Benjaminite warrior. 
 
Derived from the Hebrew shafaṭ meaning "to judge" and yah referring to God, the name may be translated to "God is my judge" or "Yahweh judges".

Shephatiah

A rare Biblical name that may appeal to fans of Shiloh and Ari, Shimri is borne by a number of minor figures, including a descendent of Simeon, the father of one of David's warriors, and one of the Levites who helped cleanse the Temple in Judah following the reign of King Ahaz. 
 
The name can be interpreted as "guarded", "guard", " guarded by Yahweh" or "guard of Yahweh, Meaning "guarded" or "guarded by Yahweh".

Shimri

A multicultural and unisex choice, Shiraz is connected to a city in Iran and a type of wine made from Syrah grapes. While the exact meaning of the place name is unknown, one theory is that it comes from the Persian shir meaning "lion", possibly combined with azad meaning "free". As such "lion", "king", or "free as a lion" have been suggested as the origin of the city name.
 
Predominantly used as a masculine name from its Persian roots, Shiraz is also a Hebrew name with a whimsical meaning. Blending shir meaning "song, poem" with raz meaning "secret, mystery", it forms an intriguing girls name, most notably used in Israel.

Shiraz

Commonly heard in Israel, but a rare choice elsewhere, Shlomit ultimately comes from shalom, relating it to peace, and to the names Solomon, Salome, and Shlomo. Other forms of the name include Shlomith, Shelomith, and Shelomit.

Shlomit

Símonía is an Icelandic feminine form of the classic Simon, frillier than Simone but still slightly clunky, being a feminization. From its Hebrew origins, the name would mean "he has heard" while from its Greek roots, it can mean "flat-nosed".

Símonía

Eighteenth-century nickname that still appears occasionally as an alternative to Suzy. Suki Waterhouse is a lovely English actress.

Sukey

Suze can be a diminutive of Susan or Susanne.' Suze also exists as an independent Dutch name, pronounced SHU-sha, 

While Suze is one of the fastest-rising girl names in the Netherlands, no baby girls were named Suze in the US in the US last year, perhaps because it's too close to the dated Susie or because of pronunciation confusion. The best-known person with the name in the US, financial columnist Suze Orman, pronounces her name like Susie.

Suze

A vibrant name of Hebrew origin, Tahel is a name with a gentle sound and a glowing meaning. It is a favorite in Israel where it ranks in the Top 50, though it is rarely used in the US. Tehila, Hallel, and Hila share the same root, halal meaning "to shine"

Tahel

A simply looking but glowing Hebrew name, Tair means "she will light up", making it a counterpart to the more familiar, Biblical Jair. Pronounced with two syllables, it may appeal to those who like Tamar or Tahel. 
 
The name may also be associated with Altair, an Arabic word meaning "bird, flyer" or the Welsh word for three.

Tair

Tamra is both a contracted form of Tamara and an Arab village in Jezreel Valley, Israel. As such, its meaning could be "date palm" or "fruit" more generally, or it could relate to an old Arabic word (tumrah) for making a pit to store corn. The latter is possibly the source of the place name
 
Notably borne by film director Tamra Davies, reality TV star Tamra Judge, and Paiute politician Tamra Borchardt-Slayton, Tamra coincides with a Sanskrit word for copper (via tam meaning "gloom and darkness"), adding another layer to the name.
 
Snappy and cool to some, slightly incomplete to others, Tamra was briefly popular in the US in the late 50s and early 60s, though it remained in the Top 1000 until 1988. The Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988 (TAMRA) was then passed and the declined rapidly in popularity. Yet to recover, fewer than five girls have been called Tamra in recent years.

Tamra

A little used Hebrew name that appears in the Old Testament, borne by a daughter of Solomon. Taphath is mentioned in the context of being married, likely strategically, to Ben-Abinadab, one of the district governors of Solomon's kingdom. It possible means "drop" (from tipha), though this is not a certain etymology.

Taphath

A modern and unisex Hebrew name, derived from the word for "universe, macrocosm, world", Tevel has might appeal to those who enjoy Cosmo, Evren, Atlas, and Celeste for their meanings. Used quietly in Israel, a more exclusively feminine form is Tevelle. 



Tevel

Hebrew names used widely in the modern world include Noah, Isabella, Elizabeth, Sarah, Asher, Elijah, Jacob, Leah, James, John, Michael, Mary, and Eva. 

 include Ariel, Delilah, Eliana, Eva, Maya, and Naomi. For boys, 

 include Asher, Elijah, Jacob, Levi, and Noah. In Israel, popular names include Tamar, Shira, Uri, and Noam.

 are some of the best-known as well as the most interesting Hebrew baby names today.

 often have Hebrew origins. Recommended choices include Delilah, Dinah, Keziah, Esther, and Susannah.

 include such appealing Hebrew boy names as Amos, Asher, Eli, Ezra, and Moses.

Hebrew is spoken in modern Israel, so it's both an ancient and a living language. Names popular in modern Israel include many Hebrew names but some modern Israeli names as well. 

If you’re searching for Hebrew names for your baby or simply want to survey all the options with roots in ancient languages and cultures, here is the full range of Hebrew name choices in our database, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

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