Yiddish Names that Start With R

Raizel

Yiddish

"rose"

A diminutive of Raisa, a Yiddish name meaning "rose", Raizel is a sweet but sharp choice. Also written as Raisel, it is more likely to be used as a diminutive that appear on the birth certificate.

Roza

Russian and Polish variation of Rosa

Adds some zest to Rosa.

Ruchel

Ruchel is a feminine name of Yiddish origin, representing the Yiddish variant of Rachel. Rachel comes from Hebrew and means 'ewe' or 'female sheep,' symbolizing gentleness and nurturing qualities. In…

Rifka

Yiddish variation of Rivka, Hebrew

"to tie, bind"

The Yiddish form of Rivka hums along at the bottom of the baby name charts. It's been given to anywhere between 5 and 20 baby girls since the late '60s. Rivka is currently more than 30 times as…

Raysel

Yiddish

"rose"

See RAIZEL.

Rada

Yiddish; Slavic

"rose; happy, willing"

This sweet and simple name has origins in both Yiddish and Slavic, each with an equally appealing meaning.

Raisel

Yiddish

"rose"

A diminutive of Raisa, a popular Yiddish name meaning "rose", Raisel is a sleek and floral choice. Sometimes spelled as Raizel, it is more likely to be used as a nickname than appear on the birth…