Hebrew Girl Names
- Tivona
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"lover of nature"Description:
Hebrew name not often heard in this country, but would have no trouble fitting in.
- Zohara
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light, splendor"Description:
Lovely name that's been overshadowed by sister ZAHARA, which was chosen by Brad and Angelina for their oldest daughter.
- Sam
Origin:
Diminutive of SamanthaMeaning:
"told by God"Description:
Sam as a name standing on its own was given to only 18 girls in 2021, versus over 400 boys. But as a short form it's appealing and down-to-earth for both sexes, and heard far more often: There were over 2500 baby girls named Samantha in the US in one recent year and more than 8500 boys named Samuel, so you will hear the name Sam a lot more often than you might guess judging by the numbers for this short form. Like the wildly popular Charlie, Sam is a nickname that works equally well as a girls' name as a boys'. All forms considered, Sam is still one of the most popular names that start with S.
- Tziporah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"bird"Description:
Biblical wife of Moses whose name has many variations, with and without the initial T and final h, with one p or two. However you spell it, it's an original choice that also carries teasing potential; those zipper jokes will get old fast, though Zippy is a cute nickname.
- Tzofia
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"a scout of Jehovah"Description:
The "Tz" beginning of Tzofia represents the Hebrew letter tzadi, which is pronounced more like ts. So Tzofia sounds like Sofia with a light t at the beginning — intriguing, but a difficult sound for a native English speaker to reproduce. While Tzofia is a distinct name from the megapopular Sophia and Sofia, many people will hear it as a cognate and pronounce it the same...or like Zofia.
- 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.
- Natania
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
This female form of Nathan can be pronounced with three syllables or four, and could make an interesting alternative to Natalia.
- Tikvah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"hope"Description:
Appreciated by religious Jews for its connection to "Hatikva," the Israeli national anthem.
- Raffaella
Origin:
Italian variation of Hebrew RaphaelaMeaning:
"God heals"Description:
Raffaella is the Italian form of the lovely name Raphaela, the female version of the angel's name Raphael, gorgeous in any spelling or international variation. Raffaella is one of the most appealing Italian baby names for girls.
- Rafya
Description:
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 'raffia,' a type of palm known for its versatility and strength. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables and exotic feel. Rafya remains relatively uncommon in Western countries, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something unique yet pronounceable. The name carries a sense of natural beauty and resilience, possibly evoking images of desert landscapes or tropical environments depending on the cultural context. Its rarity gives a child named Rafya a sense of individuality from an early age.
- Aleeza
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"joy"Description:
Aleeza is one of the most energetic of the legion of Alyssa/Alicia/Eliza names. Another spelling of Aleeza: Aliza.
- Tehila
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"praise song"Description:
Tehila may at first appeal as a distinctive choice. Danger: might tend to sound like a mispronunciation of tequila.
- Bluma
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"flower"Description:
This floral name, related to bloom and Blossom, is common in the Jewish community, but not often heard outside it. Other Yiddish nature names are Ita (star), Masha (rising water), and Mayim (water).
- Raffaela
Origin:
German variation of Hebrew RaphaelaMeaning:
"God heals"Description:
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 mainstream.
- Kiriah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"village"Description:
Unusual name that's close -- possibly too close -- to several more familiar choices.
- Doveva
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"graceful"Description:
Feminine but strong name heard in Israel.
- Shalailah
Origin:
Possible feminine form of ShelalMeaning:
"petition"Description:
Shalailah is a soft name made most familiar by journalist Shalailah Medhora. Given the popularity of Layla and all her variants, Shalailah has potential for parents looking for something off the beaten track.
- Dagan
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"corn, grain"Description:
Popular in Israel for girls and boys born on Shavout, a harvest festival. In Babylonian mythology, Dagan was the god of the earth and grain.
- Yaffa
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"beautiful"Description:
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.
- Ofira
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gold"Description:
Identified with a region famous for its gold, more commonly spelled Ophira.