Hebrew Names that Start With G
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Gabriel
Hebrew
"God is my strength"
Gabriel is a Biblical favorite, an angelic choice that's lighter and less patriarchal than some of his Old Testament brethren. Derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, Gabriel combines the elements…
Gideon
Hebrew
"hewer; or, having a stump for a hand"
Gideon is a no-longer neglected Old Testament name, but still makes an excellent choice for parents looking to move beyond such overused biblicals as Benjamin and Jacob. In the Old Testament, Gideon…
Gail
Hebrew, short form of Abigail
"my father rejoices"
Gail was a mid-twentieth century favorite, which has been far surpassed by its original form, Abigail and nickname Abby. Spelling variations include Gale and Gayle, the latter represented by TV…
Gil
Hebrew
"happiness"
Pronounced zheel, it's a dashing conquistador; as gill, it's the nice and slightly boring guy down the street.
Gavrilla
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…
Gavriella
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.…
Gabi
Short form of Gabriella
"God is my strength"
Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.
Gavriela
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…
Gali
Hebrew
"wave"
Sprightly name popular in Israel with beachy meaning and international flex.
Galya
Hebrew
"God has redeemed, hill of God"
Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina.
Galila
Hebrew
"rolling hills"
Interesting alternative to Dalila, relates to the Biblical Galilee.
Geela
Hebrew
"joy"
Gay, nearly giddy, gee-whiz feel; also too reminscent of a gila monster.
Gila
Hebrew
"joy of the Lord"
Gila and its variants have joyous meanings in Hebrew, but other kids might connect them to the monster.
Gadiel
Hebrew, Arabic
"God is my fortune"
A lesser-known archangel, but the name is probably best known today on comedian Gadiel Del Orte. Thanks to him, and the trend for biblical-sounding names, Gadiel has been rising in recent years.
Gahan
Hebrew
"the Lord is gracious"
Rare Scottish variant of John, with multicultural overtones.
Galil
Hebrew
"rolling hills, cylinder"
Refers to the hilly region of Galilee, an easily assimilated Israeli name.
Gallio
Hebrew
"milky"
One of the few biblical names ending in the upbeat o.
Gavriel
Hebrew
"God is my strength"
An Israeli place-name as well as being the Hebrew form of Gabriel.
Gedaliah
Hebrew
"made great by Jehovah"
Gedaliah is a somewhat obscure biblical figure who ruled Judea under the Babylonians. In the past it has mainly been used by Jewish parents, but now it has some potential as an unusual name with that…
Gershom
Hebrew
"stranger, exodus"
Old Testament name of a son of Moses used by the Puritans, and now by Orthodox Jews.
