Yiddish Names that Start With C

  1. Chaya
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Chayyim, Hebrew,"life"
    • Meaning:

      "life"
    • Description:

      A life-affirming choice — just beware pronunciation issues among the goyim in your neighborhood.
  2. Chava
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "life"
    • Description:

      The Hebrew, Biblical form of Eve. While English speakers will likely find the forms Ava or Eve easier in everyday life, Chava is a lovely variation for a family that speaks Hebrew or Yiddish - plus, English speakers could always learn.
  3. Charna
    • Origin:

      Yiddish
    • Meaning:

      "dark, black"
    • Description:

      Popular name in Israel, worth considering for a dark-haired daughter with a bit of a bohemian cast.