Hebrew Names for Girls

This sweet Hebrew word name is a unisex choice, said with a quiet 't' sound at the beginning, like Tzipporah. Likely a modern form of Zuph, a Biblical place name, it means "nectar, honeydew, honeycomb".
 
Tzufit is a similar choice, meaning "sunbird".

Tzuf

A sweet, nature inspired Hebrew name, Tzufit means "sunbird", associating it with the brightly colored perching bird species. Also known as the Nectariniidae family of birds, Tzufit is related to the Hebrew word tzuf, meaning "honeycomb, nectar".
 
A notable bearer of the name is actress Tzufit Grant.

Tzufit

Derived from the French form of Lazarus, Lazare, ultimately from the Hebrew Eleazar, Lazarie may appeal to those who want a rare, Biblical inspired choice but also enjoy the sounds of Amelie, Avery, Elodie, or Azelie.

Lazarie

A multicultural and unisex choice, Shiraz is connected to a city in Iran and a type of wine made from Syrah grapes. While the exact meaning of the place name is unknown, one theory is that it comes from the Persian shir meaning "lion", possibly combined with azad meaning "free". As such "lion", "king", or "free as a lion" have been suggested as the origin of the city name.
 
Predominantly used as a masculine name from its Persian roots, Shiraz is also a Hebrew name with a whimsical meaning. Blending shir meaning "song, poem" with raz meaning "secret, mystery", it forms an intriguing girls name, most notably used in Israel.

Shiraz

A unique Hebrew name, likely derived from the word nadav meaning "to give" or "to be generous", Nediva is a relation of the Biblical masculine names Nedabiah and Nadab. 
 
With its cool -diva ending, the possibility of boyish nickname Ned, and the Biblical links, it is surprisingly underused, having never ranked in the US stats and only seeing quiet use in Israel and Brazil.

Nediva

A way to nickname Roni and similar in feel to Rafaella and Daniella, Roniella is a rare feminine form of Roniel. Used predominantly in Brazil and the Philipines, it stems from the Hebrew elements ron ("my song, my joy") and El ("God"), which are blending to create a spiritual meaning. Roniela is an alternative spelling, while Ronielle and Ranielle are variations.

Roniella

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

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

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

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 27)

Hebrew Girl Names