Hebrew Names for Girls

Also spelled as Arava, this pretty yet rugged name has two possible nature meanings. On one hand, it may come from aravot, the word for willow branch, a significant part of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. On the other, it may come from Arabah a word for "desert", "prairie", or "wilderness", and used as the name for a place in Jordan. Either way, it is a strong and lovely choice and a possible alternative to Sahara, Savannah, Ava, or Aviva.

Aravah

Arliss is most famous as the name of a few high-profile male characters, though it can just as easily work for a baby girl.

Arliss

Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina. 

Galya

An interesting cousin of Natalie (the 'h' is silent) found in the Louisiana Cajun community, Athalie is the name of a tragedy by classic French playwright Racine.

Athalie

Gavriela is the feminine form of Gabriel, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my strength' or 'devoted to God.' This elegant variation maintains the spiritual significance of the original while offering a distinctly feminine character. While Gabriel has been widely used across many cultures for boys, Gavriela remains relatively uncommon, giving it a special quality. The name has roots in Jewish tradition, where biblical Gabriel was an archangel who served as a messenger of God. Gavriela combines spiritual depth with a melodic, flowing sound. The name may appeal to families looking for a name with religious significance that isn't overused, or those seeking to honor a male relative named Gabriel while using a feminine form.

Gavriela

Gavriella is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, the female form of Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength' or 'devoted to God.' This elegant name combines biblical significance with a melodious quality. While less common than Gabriella (its variant spelling), Gavriella has gained modest popularity in Jewish communities and beyond. The name preserves the Hebrew pronunciation more closely than its variants, making it appealing to parents seeking authenticity. Gavriella offers numerous nickname possibilities, including Gavrie, Ella, or Rielle. With its beautiful sound, meaningful etymology, and balance between uniqueness and familiarity, Gavriella represents a choice that is distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or understand. Its usage has gradually increased in recent decades.

Gavriella

Either a variation of the colorful word name, Azure, or a (typically masculine) name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. Some scholars suggest it could short form of the unisex Azariah, since both derived are derived from the element ʿazar meaning "help".

Azor

Gavrilla is a feminine variant of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength.' While Gabriel has the more common feminine form Gabriella, Gavrilla offers a closer phonetic connection to the original Hebrew pronunciation (Gavri'el). This uncommon name carries the powerful religious associations of its root name—Gabriel being one of the archangels in Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions. Gavrilla combines biblical gravitas with a distinctively feminine ending, creating a name that sounds both ancient and fresh. The name remains quite rare in English-speaking countries but may have more usage in Russian, Hebrew, or other Eastern European naming traditions. It appeals to parents seeking a spiritual name with strong meaning that isn't commonly heard.

Gavrilla

Full of life and spirit, Chavalah is an elaboration of Chava — a modern Hebrew form of Eve. Sometimes spelled as Chavala and Chavaleh, it has the lovely meaning of "life".

Chavalah

Gavrielle is the feminine form of Gabriel, with French influence in its spelling. The name derives from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength" or "God's able-bodied one." Gabriel appears as an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. While Gabriel has been common for boys for centuries, the feminine versions like Gabrielle and Gavrielle emerged later and have been less widely used. The spelling with "v" rather than "b" reflects Hebrew and Russian transliteration influences, creating a unique variation that maintains the name's biblical roots while offering a distinctive quality. Gavrielle has never been common in English-speaking countries but appeals to parents seeking a name with spiritual significance, feminine elegance, and a slightly unconventional spelling that sets it apart from the more frequently used Gabrielle.

Gavrielle

A short form of Gavrielle, used predominantly in Israel, much like an equivalent to Gabi or Gabby. 

Gavi

Girlish for Ethan: attractive and unusual. 

Etana

Erga

Emmet is usually the boys' form of the names Emma, but it might work for a girl too if Emma and Emily are too overused for you.

Emmet

Eliška is warm and friendly, in the Misha, Sasha mode.

Eliska

Affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it.

Eban

Erlinda

Feminine but strong name heard in Israel. 

Doveva

Popular in Israel, sounds a lot more current than Doris.Brings to mind Dickens' Little Dorrit, though Dorrit was the surname of its heroine Amy.

Dorit

Debbie is decidedly out, the original Deborah lovely, and other short forms -- Deb, Debs -- for occasional use only.

Debs

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 20)

Hebrew Girl Names