Hebrew Names for Girls

Abra is soft, sensitive feminine form of Abraham that was the name of a soft, sensitive character in the John Steinbeck book and movie, "East of Eden."  In the bible, Abra was a favorite of King Solomon and it was a popular name in seventeenth century England.
Abra is also a West African name used for girls born on Tuesday. The magical 'abracadabra' is thought to have originated in the Aramaic language.

Abra

A playful alternative to Abbie, Avery, Aubrey, and Briana, Abrie is a nickname style choice with a number of possible origins. It may be considered an variant of Aubrey, inspired by Abigail, giving it the meaning "elf ruler", however, it could equally be a feminine form of Biblical Abraham, meaning "father of multitudes". 
 
There's also the possibility that it comes from the Spanish and Catalan Abril, which translates to "April", or perhaps from the Ewe and Latin Abra which means "born on a Tuesday" and "maid" respectively. Additionally, there's the Persian Abrisham ("silk"), and the Hebrew Abriel (perhaps meaning "God is my father".)

Abrie

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.

Bette

An Old Testament name, Bithiah is a bit like Tabitha, Keziah, and Beulah in sound, but heard far less often. In the Bible, Bithiah is the name of one of Pharaoh's daughters, often depicted as the one to take Moses out of the Nile. Used occasionally in the US, it was given to 19 girls in a recent year — the highest number on record.
 
Derived from bat meaning "daughter" and yah meaning "Yahweh", alternative Hebrew and Jewish forms of the name include Batyah and Bitya, while Basya, and Bashe are diminutives. You could also use Bibi, Bee, or Bitsy. 
 While Bithiah may not catch on as Azariah, Priscilla, Azael, and Jaziel have done in recent years, with the general rise in once rare Biblical names, it might gain more attention.

Bithiah

An early form of Elizabeth, especially used to refer to the wife of Aaron in the Old Testament.

Elisheba

Intriguing twist on several familiar names, though many people will mistake this for Elsa, Eliza, and so on. 

Elza

This biblical name of the mother of King Jotham of Judah has an appealing soft Russian accent.

Jerusha

A surname-style choice, in a similar style to Miller and Palmer, Meyer also has the sounds of Maia, Myla, and Myra. Derived from German (in which case it means "tenant, farmer, bailiff" or "leader of the household") and from Dutch (via Latin, meaning "great"), it is also a variation on the Hebrew Meir, meaning "enlightened" or "shining".
 
Familiar for boys in the early 20th century, it has been seeing a quiet revival in recent years. Given to around 100 boys in the US in the latest count, it has been appearing as a rare girl name since 2012.

Meyer

Spiky and playful, Mikey could fit in with Stevie, Scottie, and Charlie as a boyish nickname for girls. It might work as an updated honor for a Michaela, a Michelle, or a Michael, or as a rarer alternative to Frankie, Miley, and Micah.
 
Ultimately drawn from Hebrew, Mikey means "who is like God?", and despite its familiarity, only debuted in the US stats for girls in 2023. Currently given to just a very small handful, this may change in coming years as Davy, Benny, and Ronnie start to catch on. 
 
Parents may be more inspired to consider the name for their daughters after singer Meghan Trainor chose it for her daughter, Mikey Moon, born in 2026.

Mikey

A simple but unusual name with roots in disparate cultures, Neri appears in the Bible as a male name and is still sometimes used for boys as well as girls. The appeal of Neri are its deep roots combined with its simple, upbeat, modern feel, ala Peri and Rory.

Neri

Multicultural name often heard in the Near East. Also spelled Neema and Nimah.

Nima

A euphonious and lovely name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image, Raphaela is, like Gabriella and Isabella, beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream. 

Raphaela

Term for a native-born Israeli, first brought to notice in Edna Ferber's 1929 novel Cimarron.  Prickly pear has been interpreted to mean tough on the outside, soft and sweet within.

Sabra

Shulamit--which has a variety of different spellings--is a serious-sounding Old Testament name that appears in the Song of Songs. Its common nickname is Shula, which is sometimes used on its own.  Toni Morrison used the sleeker variation Sula in one of her novels.

Shulamit

A Biblical place name, associated with The Feeding of the 5,000, in which Jesus is said to have fed multitudes with just five loaves and two fish. With nicknames Beth, Betty, Betsy and Sadie, it is given to a small number of baby girls most years in the US, with eight born in a recent year.

Bethsaida

Feya is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the word 'fey' meaning fairy-like or otherworldly, connecting to the enchanting world of fairies and magical beings. Alternatively, it could be a variation of Faye or a diminutive of Feodora. The name has Slavic connections as well, where similar variations mean 'fairy.' Feya carries a whimsical, ethereal quality that evokes images of nature and magic. Though relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, its simplicity and magical associations make it increasingly attractive to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. The name's brevity and melodic sound contribute to its appeal, offering an unusual choice that remains easy to pronounce and spell.

Feya

Unique possibility for a girl born between September and November. 

Jora

Feminine spin on Moses and European river name that's also the name of a wine. 

Moselle

Nasia

Nesiah could be a variation of Nesya (also spelled Nesia and Nesiya), which combines the Hebrew nes meaning "miracle" with the element yah meaning "God"' or "Yahweh".
 
Alternatively, it could be a modern creation, inspired by the likes of Keziah, Messiah, and Azariah, blended with the 'Nes' sound of Vanessa and similar.

Nesiah

Hebrew girl names include some of the most popular female names of all time in the US, such as Hannah, Elizabeth and Rachel. Hebrew girls’ names, indeed, are so familiar and deeply rooted in English-speaking cultures that they're among the classic girl names that have been most widely used over time.

 in the US top 100 include Abigail, Anna, Eliana, Eva, Leah, Maya, Naomi, and Sarah. 

 include Tamar — especially among Jewish Israelis — Noa, Shira, and Talia.

 that are more unusual yet worthy of consideration include Biblical names Dinah, Kelilah, and Susannah. And then there are 

 such as the unisex place-name Zion and the literary nickname-name Zadie, derived from Sarah.

Browse our full list of Hebrew baby girl names here, ordered according to their current popularity on Nameberry. 

Hebrew names for girls with meanings and popularity, including classic names such as Sarah and Elizabeth, Old Testament girl names, and top names in Israel.. (Page 17)

Hebrew Girl Names