Hebrew Names that Start With O

  1. Oren
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "laurel or pine tree"
    • Description:

      Soft and sensitive name often heard in Israel.
  2. Orin
    • Origin:

      Variation of Oren or Oran, Hebrew, Irish, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "laurel, light, song, little green one"
    • Description:

      Orin is one of a variety of similarly-spelled names that have a soft and sensitive image. The Orrin spelling has been known nationally via Republican Senator Hatch.
  3. Odelia
    • Origin:

      Hebrew, German
    • Meaning:

      "I will praise the Lord or wealth"
    • Description:

      Pretty Hebrew name that would create a strong but feminine impression, as well as a variant of the Germanic name Odilia or Ottilie.
  4. Oz
    • Origin:

      Hebrew, English, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "strength, powerful, courageous; god's warrior; deer friend"
    • Description:

      While some may think of ruby slippers and a yellow brick road, Oz is a legitimate Hebrew name denoting power. An element in a number of names including Ozni, Oziel, and Ozias, it may also be used as a stand-alone choice which may appeal to those who enjoy the likes of Ty, Ed, Bo, and Cy.
  5. Ori
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my light"
    • Description:

      Friendly but substantial.
  6. Othello
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "he has the sound of God"
    • Description:

      Shakespeare's moor has exclusive ownership of this name.
  7. Omri
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my sheaf"
    • Description:

      Old Testament name of a king of Israel, related to the harvest.
  8. Obadiah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "servant of God"
    • Description:

      For the seriously audacious biblical baby namer who wants to move beyond Elijah and Josiah, this name has considerable old-fangled charm. Obadiah, who gave his name to one of the shortest books in the Bible, was a rich man who had the gift of prophecy. There are several other men named Obadiah in the Bible, as well as a Saint Obadiah. There have been two prominent U.S. senators named Obadiah.
  9. Othniel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lion of god, or strength of god"
    • Description:

      Othniel is mentioned in the Bible and Tanakh (in the Book of Judges) where he is the first of the biblical judges mentioned. Othniel was related to Caleb, which might make these two names a nice biblically themed sib-set.
  10. Orev
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "raven"
    • Description:

      Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.
  11. Orli
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "light"
    • Description:

      Cute, nickname-y, and international, à la Romy or Demi. Spelling it Orly turns it into a busy French airport.
  12. Ozara
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "treasure, wealth"
    • Description:

      Striking and glamorous, though perhaps just plain Zara is intriguing enough.
  13. Ozni
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my hearing"
    • Description:

      This Old Testament name borne by a grandson of Jacob would not rate high in the classroom.
  14. Omer
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "sheaf of corn"
    • Description:

      A symbolic name for boys born during a period between Passover and Shavuot.
  15. Ofira
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gold"
    • Description:

      Identified with a region famous for its gold, more commonly spelled Ophira.
  16. Orpah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "a fawn"
    • Description:

      Old Testament name of the daughter-in-law of Naomi, now eclipsed by the originally misspelled Oprah.
  17. Ofra
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "fawn"
    • Description:

      The name of a famous Israeli singer, Ofra Haza, but here it would be confused with Oprah.
  18. Oprah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew variation of Orpah
    • Description:

      The misspelling that created an indelibly one-person name.
  19. Orit
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "light"
    • Description:

      A bit blunt.
  20. Odeda
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "courageous"
    • Description:

      Virtually unknown in this country, has an interesting, rhythmic feel.