Hebrew Names for Girls

Predominantly used in Southern Belgium by Walloon speakers, Lilise is a light and airy diminutive of Elise (or similar). Sweet but full of energy, Lilise may be appreciated by fans of Lilou, Lilias, Lisette, and Cerise. 

Lilise

Melodic in sound, spiritual in meaning, Lieli is a rare Hebrew name, used as a variation of Liel or a blending of Li and Eli, which get you the same meaning. It is also the name of a village in Lucerne, Switzerland, and a Latvian word meaning "big, great, largely".

Lieli

Short and snappy, Tor is a multicultural choice with plenty of meaning. As a Hebrew choice, it means "turtle-dove", giving it a sweet, nature-inspired meaning. As an English name, it could be used as a jaunty short form of Victoria or a rugged word name, referring to a rocky hill, as in the Glastonbury Tor.
 
It is also used as a (masculine) name in Scandinavia, a modern form of Thor, the Norse thunder god.

Elanith was a new entry to the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 81 babies, making it one of the fastest rising newcomers of the year. The most likely origin of the name is from the Hebrew Ilanit and Elanit, meaning "tree" or "sapling", possibly with Spanish influenced spelling — in the same vein as Arleth. 


Elanith

Predominantly used in Israel, Herut is a Hebrew name with the compelling meaning of "freedom" or "liberty", taken from the word cherut (and sometimes transliterated as such). Pronounced as kheh-ROOT or heh-ROOT, it was the name of a major political party in Israel between 1948 and 1988, notable for their support of Revisionist Zionism.

Herut

An elaborate and pretty diminutive of Esther, Estirola may appeal to fans of Estella and Estrella who also want a name with Old Testament connections. In Judeo-Spanish, it would be pronounced as es-ti-ROH-la, while in Judeo-Greek, it would be es-TI-ro-la. 
 
Estirola is rarely used as a given name.

Estirola

Succinct and stylish, Azri is a name that looks like it could be popular and on-trend; however, as of a recent year, it has never been featured in the US stats. It might be interpreted as having its origins in Arabic, from ʿadhriyy, meaning "pure, clean, chaste", or it could be read to have Hebrew origins, meaning "help", making it a relative to Azriel, Azariah, Ezri, and Ezra.
 
The name is used as a predominantly masculine choice in Malaysia.

Azri

A fairy-tale-esque diminutive of Pash and Paschal, Pashkin is a Medieval name with spark and sweetness. Ultimately derived from Hebrew, it means "Easter" or "born at Easter".

Pashkin

Levianna made its US debut in 2025, blending popular boy name Levi with popular girl name Anna. A bit like Liliana and Eliana, a little like Lavinia, and a bit like Williamina and Damiana too, it could mean "joined to grace". 


Levianna

Also spelled as Mayeli, this form entered the US stats in 2025. Given to 7 girls, it is likely a blend of Maya or May and Nayeli or Elliana. As such, it could have a variety of meanings depending on which mix of names you choose and which root of said names you follow. 
 
As a mix of Maya and Nayeli, it could mean "mother, I love you" (from Greek and Zapotec); "beloved, I loved you" (from Basque and Zapotec); "illusion, magic, I love you" (Sanskrit and Zapotec); "water, I love you" (Hebrew and Zapotec); or "Maya, I love you" (in reference to the indigenous people of South America).
 
As a blend of Maya and Elliana, it could mean "mother's sun" (from Greek); "beloved sun" (from Basque and Greek); "beloved, my god has answered" (Hebrew); "magic sun" (Sanskrit and Greek"); or "my God has answered with water" (Hebrew). 
 
It could even be a mix of May and Elli, perhaps meaning "May sun".

Mayelli

Matara is a major city in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka and a place considered significant to Buddhists, being the location of a number of temples, statues, and a sacred fig tree. The most literal meaning of the name is "the great ferry", though other interpretations include "the great crossing", "the great seaport", and "the great fortress".
 
Alternatively, Matara may be used as a variation of Matar, a unisex name which means "rain" in both Arabic and Hebrew.

Matara

A stripped back variation of Elizabeth, Izbeth is predominantly used in Mexico, though 2025 saw it appear in the US stats for the first time, given to 16 girls. 

Izbeth

Begs for the guttural pronunciation that's a problem in this culture. 

Chanah

We all know that Chaka really means disco. 

Chaka

A modern version of the dated Betty.  You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.

Betta

This playful variation of Elizabeth became popular in its own right during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in England and America. Betsey offers a sweet, vintage quality with a touch of whimsy that distinguishes it from more formal versions like Elizabeth or even Betsy. While its popularity has declined since its peak, it maintains appeal for parents seeking a name with historical charm and nostalgic value. The name received renewed attention through American fashion designer Betsey Johnson, known for her playful and eccentric designs.

Betsey

Dova is a simple but unusual name sometimes heard in Israel but virtually never in the US. Not a single girl was named Dova or Doveva in the US last year.

But bird name Dove is very much de la mode, which may open the door for Dova to get more love.

Dova

Unlike other place names, this one might be tied too tightly to a single locale -- the Maryland suburb of D. C. -- to work as a first name.

Bethesda

Long forgotten Old Testament name with modern potential. 

Bethia

The kind of feminized male name that never caught on. 

Benjamina

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 23)

Hebrew Girl Names