Updated October 2024
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Hebrew
"sweet herbs"
The double a makes it special.
"a flower bud"
Has a pleasantly fizzy, effervescent feeling.
"candle, light"
Because of its meaning, this is a symbolic name given to girls born on Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.
"pleasant, agreeable, likeable"
One of the less attractive Hebrew choices.
"comfort"
See NECHAMA.
"prosperous, successful"
Hebrew name with a bountiful meaning but a less-than-attractive sound.
"we shall rise up, we shall rebel"
As a Biblical name, Nimrod appears in the Old Testament as a great-grandson of Noah, a founder of Babylon, and a famous hunter. In popular culture, its image was altered after the dopey Looney Tunes…
"plowed field"
Niria is the female equivalent of Nir and may also be found as Nira. This simple, pleasant name has an earthy meaning.