Hebrew Names that Start With O

Soft and sensitive name often heard in Israel.

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.

Friendly but substantial.

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

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.

Shakespeare's moor has exclusive ownership of this name.

Old Testament name of a king of Israel, related to the harvest.

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.

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.

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

This Old Testament name borne by a grandson of Jacob would not rate high in the classroom.

Striking and glamorous, though perhaps just plain Zara is intriguing enough.

A symbolic name for boys born during a period between Passover and Shavuot.

Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.

Old Testament name of the daughter-in-law of Naomi, now eclipsed by the originally misspelled Oprah.

Identified with a region famous for its gold, more commonly spelled Ophira.

The misspelling that created an indelibly one-person name.

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

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

A bit blunt.