Hebrew Names

Zingy and energetic, Zippy is a lively nickname that doubles up as a word name too. For a more classic, grounded origin, you could look to the Biblical Zachary — or for rarer full forms, perhaps to Zebedee, Cyprian, Zephaniah, Zeppelin, Zephyr, or Zebulon might appeal. Alternative, you could see it as a word name, associated with jubilance, energy, speed, and brightness. 
 
While Zippy has never ranked in the US stats, it could fit in with the likes of Ziggy, Ozzy, Tripp, and Teddy.

Zippy

A distinctive variation of a (masculine) Biblical name, Zurisadai is predominantly used as a feminine name in Mexico, the US, and Peru. Derived from the Hebrew elements tsur meaniing "rock" and Shaddai, a name for God, the original form appears in the Old Testament, borne by the father of Shelumiel (prince of the Tribe of Simeon). 
 
Also used in Venezuela, the US, Panana, Peru, Chile and Honduras as a unisex option, it is said as soo-ree-sa-DHIE in Latin American Spanish and zoo-ree-za-DIE in Brazilian Portuguese.

Zurisadai

A rare and ancient feeling Biblical name, Zurishaddai is rarely given as a first name, though its Spanish and Portuguese form, Zurisadai, has been used in Mexico, Venezuela, and the US. Blending the Hebrew element tsur meaning "rock" with Shaddai which is another name for God, it has a firm and spiritual meaning.
 
Zurishaddai appears in the Old Testament, borne by the father of Shelumiel, the prince of the Tribe of Simeon.

Zurishaddai

An elaborate diminutive of Chava, the Hebrew form of Eve, this form may have been inspired by the song Chaveleh from the musical Fiddler on the Roof.

Chavela

Chavilah may be considered a form of Havilah, a Biblical place name, with the vibrant meaning "to dance, to twist" or it may be viewed as a variation of Chava and its diminutive Chavaleh, meaning "life, to live". You might even interpret it as a mix of both, meaning "to live and dance" or "life of dancing". 

Chavilah

A blend of gentleness, sharpness, and trendiness, Dovian is a modern invention, inspired by the word name Dove or by the Hebrew name Dov, meaning "bear". Blended with the popular -ian suffix, the name evokes peace and calm or strength and power. You could say it as DUV-ee-uhn or DOHV-ee-uhn, depending on which associations you want.

Dovian

An Old Testament name and a biblical place name, Havilah has the vibrant meaning "to twist, to dance". It has appeared almost exclusively for girls in the US stats.

Havilah

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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