Hebrew Names for Girls

A rare form of the popular Naomi, found in the Greek Old Testament, Noemin is pronounced with the emphasis on the last syllable (-MEEN), while the first two glide smoothly into each other. It may appeal as an unexpected alternative to the US Top 50 choice, and a way to nicknames Mina and Nina. 
 
Meaning "pleasantness" from the Hebrew na'am, it is borne by the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Bible.

Noemin

Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here. 

Danit

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 twist on a Biblical name, Ruhama appears in the Old Testament in the form of Lo-Ruhamah, chosen by the prophet Hosea for his daughter. With the Lo- prefix, it means "not loved" or "not forgiven", however, Ruhamah is the redeemed form, with the opposite meaning. A way to nicknames Ru, Rumi or Ami, it makes a rare yet familiar choice. 
 
This spelling is notably used in Israel and Ethiopia, and is also used as a place name in Israel.

Ruhama

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.

Dagan

In the Old Testament, this name appears as Lo-Ruhamah, chosen by the prophet Hosea for his daughter. With the Lo- prefix, it would mean "not loved" or "not forgiven", however, Ruhamah is the redeemed form, with the opposite meaning. A way to nicknames Ru, Rumi or Ami, it makes a gentle choice. 

Ruhamah

With "boyish" nicknames on trend for girls right now, could this distinctive spelling of Davey/Davie catch on? Could it be the next Everleigh?
 
Notably borne by actress Daveigh Chase, the name entered the US stats in 2003, following the release of both The Ring and Lilo and Stitch, in which the actress starred. While she pronounced her name as duh-VAY, it could be pronounced as DAY-vee too.

Daveigh

Yali is a gender-neutral name most widely-used in Israel. The Israeli-British actress Yali Topol Margalith of Alice and Steve is the best-known bearer. A yali is a South Indian folkloric and mythological creature that combines the features of a lion, an elephant, and a horse.

Yali

A blend of Mary and Esther, Maryesther may also be written as MaryEsther, Mary-Esther, or Mary Esther. It has a quaint yet strong old-fashioned feel, and appeared in the US stats a handful of times back in the 60s. 

Maryesther

Playful and contemporary but with a solid and international sound, Zahli may be considered a diminutive from a variety of names including the floral Azalea, Rozalia, and Rosalie, the Arabic Zahra, and the Hebrew Zahara. Zali, Zahlie, and Zahlee are alternative spellings.  

Zahli

A modern and unisex Hebrew name, derived from the word for "universe, macrocosm, world", Tevel has might appeal to those who enjoy Cosmo, Evren, Atlas, and Celeste for their meanings. Used quietly in Israel, a more exclusively feminine form is Tevelle. 



Tevel

Used by the writer Tad Williams in is fantasy series Memory Sorrow and Thorn, Miriamele is borne by an altruistic and clever princess in the books. Her name is likely a blend of the classic Miriam and the element el ("God" in Hebrew), possibly borrowed from the character's father's name, Elias. It may appeal to those who want something traditional but with a bit of a twist.

Miriamele

A spelling variation of Raphaela, this form may well be inspired by the Sicilian and Sardinian masculine variants, Raffieli and Rafiele, by the Italian Raffaella, or by the Indonesian and Arabic name Rafi, meaning "high, elevated". It is notably borne by actress Raffiella Chapman, known for her roles in Vesper, The Theory of Everything and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and in 2025, actress Britt Robertson chose it for her daughter, with the nickname Raffie.

Raffiella

While English speakers may consider this a bold word choice or a short form of Lionel, it is additionally a Hebrew name, combining the elements li and on meaning "my strength, my potency". Predominantly used for girls in Israel (though it is technically unisex), elsewhere it leans masculine, in reference to the animal.

Lion

A rare, unisex Biblical name borne by a number of different figures in the Bible, including the wife of Machir, a wife of King David, and a granddaughter of Absalom. Derived from the Hebrew Ma'aka meaning "crushed, pressed, squeezed", it may also relate to Tel Abel-beth-maachah, a large archaeological tell (or man-made mound) in present-day Israel. Meaning "meadow of the house of Macaah", the place appears in the Bible.
 
Pronounced as mah-HAH or mah-KHAH in Hebrew, MA-kuh or MEHR-kuh may be more likely in English. Also spelled as Maachah, it is an extremely rare name.

Maacah

A rare and unisex name, Maachah is borne by a wife of David, a granddaughter of Absalom, and the father of Shephatiah in the Bible. Meaning "crushed, squeezed, pressed", it would be pronounced as mah-KHAH in Hebrew (or mah-HAH as a loose English translation). 

Maachah

A rare feminization of the kingly Biblical name, Baltazara has presence and grandeur. Meaning "Ba'al protects the king" — Ba'al referring to several Semitic fertility and storm deities — this name is predominantly used in Peru, Mexico, and the Philippines. 
 
The name may be pronounced as bul-tu-SA-ru in Filipino, bal-TA-sa-ra in Spanish, and BAL-tuh-zahr-uh in English.

Baltazara

A little used Hebrew name that appears in the Old Testament, borne by a daughter of Solomon. Taphath is mentioned in the context of being married, likely strategically, to Ben-Abinadab, one of the district governors of Solomon's kingdom. It possible means "drop" (from tipha), though this is not a certain etymology.

Taphath

A unisex relative of Solomon, Shlomit, and Salome, Shelomith comes from the same Hebrew element shalom, in turn associating it with peace. Appearing several times in the Old Testament, a notable female bearer is Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, whose son blasphemes, an event which leads to the establishing of blasphemy laws. 
 
A rare choice, pronounced shehl-o-meet in Hebrew and shehl-o-mith in English, it could it be an interesting way to nicknames Shelly, Mitiz, Mimi, and Shell?

Shelomith

Shelomit is the Biblical Hebrew form of the name Shelomith, making it a relative to both Solomon and Salome, via their shared root, shalom. Used as a unisex name in the Old Testament, it is given to a descendant of Zerubbabel, a son of Shimei, and a daughter of Dibri. Today, it is more likely to be used as a feminine name in Israel, in the form of Shlomit.

Shelomit

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 22)

Hebrew Girl Names