Hebrew Girl Names
- Lesia
Origin:
Variation of Lisa and ElizabethMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Lisa was one of the first names to spawn a range of variations, and this is one, sometimes pronounced lee-sha. The original is simpler and prettier.
- Carmelita
Origin:
Diminutive of Carmel, HebrewMeaning:
"garden"Description:
Carmelita is an obscure short form of an obscure name that may rise to new prominence during the 2012 Olympics, via runner Carmelita Jeter aka "The World's Fastest Woman." Carmelita has a particularly international flavor with the original Carmel a Hebrew name long popular in Ireland, with Carmelita itself most popular in Latin countries.
- Kaylie
Origin:
Short form of Kayla, Arabic and HebrewMeaning:
"laurel, crown"Description:
A cute nickname name that's risen high over the past decade or so, more especially as Kaylee, this name combines the attributes of Hailey and Kayla, Kylie and Callie.
- Elza
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my joy"Description:
Intriguing twist on several familiar names, though many people will mistake this for Elsa, Eliza, and so on.
- Shalom
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"peace"Description:
Supermodel Shalom Harlow glamorized this name, which is heard as a greeting every day in Israel.
- Sami
Origin:
Hebrew, diminutive of Samantha, or ArabicMeaning:
"praised"Description:
Sami is cute if overused in its more familiar Sammy form.
- Keryn
Description:
Keryn is a feminine name of Celtic origin, though it can occasionally be used for boys as well. It represents a modern variation of the Welsh name Ceryn or can be seen as a feminized version of Kieran, which means 'little dark one' or 'black' in Gaelic. The name has a crisp, contemporary sound while maintaining its Celtic roots. Keryn emerged in usage primarily in the 1970s and 1980s, though it has always remained relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. The name's appealing brevity and soft ending make it accessible while still feeling unique. Keryn projects an image of strength with a touch of mystery, appealing to parents seeking a name that is concise, modern, and carries subtle Celtic heritage.
- Bette
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethDescription:
Pronounced a la Bette (Betty) Davis or Bette (Bet) Midler, a twentieth-century relic. Though if the equally vintage Betty comes back, Bette may be close behind.
- Amariah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"said of God"Description:
The name of nine minor male biblical characters, this could easily make a gender switch as a singular substitution for the popular Mariah. It has also spawned the popular gender-neutral name Amaris, used for 300 baby girls and 100 baby boys last year, along with spelling variation Amarys.
- Rishona
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"first"Description:
A possible alternative to the better-known Shoshona.
- Nechama
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"comfort"Description:
A traditional Hebrew name with a tender meaning, Nechama comes from the Hebrew word for "consolation", "solace", or "comfort". It's a popular choice in Israel where it has ranked consistently in the Top 100 for at least a decade, while in the US, it has been quietly gaining more attention.
- Jaden
Origin:
Spelling variation of JadonMeaning:
"God has heard"Description:
From obscure male biblical boy's name to unisex favorite, Jadon/Jaden, in all its variations, has had a meteoric rise in popularity, building on Jade and Jada, plus the trendy en ending.
- Odeda
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"courageous"Description:
Virtually unknown in this country, has an interesting, rhythmic feel.
- Roni
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my song or my joy"Description:
Roni may sound like the Doowop-era Ronnie or Ronni, often named for her dad Ron, but it's actually a freestanding Hebrew name with an uplifting meaning.
- Abriana
Origin:
Italian feminine variation of AbrahamMeaning:
"father of multitudes"Description:
This lovely name is all but unknown outside Italy but fits perfectly in with the fashions for vowel-starting names that are elaborately feminine. Might make a distinctive alternative to Angelina or Arianna. Downside: People will inevitably mistake it for Adriana.
- Davida
Origin:
Feminine variation of DavidMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
An outdated feminine form of David sometimes heard in the UK, though Davina is more usual..
- Haviva
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"well loved"Description:
An alternative to the more familiar Aviva.
- Ganya
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"clever"Description:
Tanya with a G.
- Alijah
Origin:
Variation of Elijah, HebrewMeaning:
"God is Yahweh"Description:
A little bit Aliyah and a little bit Elijah equals an invented name that moves into the girls' column with its choice by Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Bassett for their daughter. While there is good reason for this name to feel feminine, if you're not aware of the spelling variation, you're likely to just hear Elijah, both traditional and popular for boys. Then again, Noa is doing well for girls, so it wouldn't feel entirely out of place.
- Erelah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"angel"Description:
Erelah (and Erela and Erella) are feminine forms of the Hebrew unisex name Erel, which may be derived from Ariel.
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