Hebrew Names that Start With T

Tobias is one of a number of s-ending boys' names that are riding a wave of popularity. With its Old Testament-Dickensian feel, it's a name with a distinguished pedigree.

Talia is derived from the Hebrew elements tal, meaning "dew," and yah, in reference to God. In the mythology of one ancient sect, Talia was one of ten angels who attended the sun on its daily course. The occasionally homophonous name Thalia has unrelated Greek origins.

Adding a final a to Tamar lends it a more sensual Slavic tone, making it a more popular choice than the original.

A lively feeling choice with multicultural origins, Tova is both a Hebrew name with a positive meaning and a Swedish variant of Tove, a modern Old Norse name meaning "beautiful, beloved". In Hebrew, it would be pronounced as TOH-VAH, while in Swedish, it would be said as TOO-vuh.

This rarely used Old Testament name will inevitably set off a connection to thirst. Thirza was historically used as both an independent name and as a nickname for Theresa.

A variation of Tobit in Hebrew and a form of Tobias in Belarusian, Tovi ultimately comes from the Hebrew meaning "good".

Tobiah is the original Hebrew form of the better-known Greek Tobias, to which it could make a distinctive alternative. With its ah ending, Tobiah fits in with other stylish Biblical names today, from Noah to Isaiah to Josiah and Zachariah. And of course, Toby is an adorable nickname.

Tamar is a rich, strong Old Testament name sometimes given to girls born on the holiday of Sukkoth, as palm branches were used to make the roof of the sukkah. In the Bible, there are several Tamars, including a daughter of King David and also Absalom's daughter, who is praised for her 'fair countenance'.

Friendly and relaxed choice used by singer Annie Lennox for her daughter; Tal is a unisex Hebrew version.

Tzvi is a Top 100 pick in Israel. It's a cool, sharp-sounding name which would make for a great distinctive alternative to Levi.

Gentler and much less frequently heard than Tamar.

A unisex Hebrew name often found in combination with others, as in Tal-El and Tal-Or.

A Near Eastern favorite, with an agreeable, evocative sound.

A fairly common Hebrew name without much crossover potential.

We've been hearing a lot more of Silas and even of Cyrus, which means the obscure Tiras may have a shot at resurrection as a same-but-different name. And you can call him Ti. The Old Testament Tiras was a grandson of Noah.

Talila is a pretty and novel name, somewhere between Talia and Tallulah.

A biblical name -- he was the father of Abraham -- but the father's name is much less appealing than the son's, in both sound and meaning.

Tyra would be a more modern pick.

Tubia is an uncommon masculine name with possible Latin or Arabic origins. In Latin, it may be related to 'tubus' meaning 'pipe' or 'tube', while in Arabic contexts, it could be a variant of Tuba, meaning 'blessedness' or 'goodness'. The name has remained rare throughout history with limited usage across cultures. Tubia doesn't appear in most popular name rankings and has maintained its distinctive character by not becoming mainstream. Those named Tubia may appreciate its uniqueness and the individuality it confers, as they rarely encounter others sharing their name.

Hebrew name not often heard in this country, but would have no trouble fitting in.