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Hebrew variation of Judith
Stuck in the Old Country.
Feminine variation of Jonah, Hebrew
"dove"
Unlikely to catch on the way the male original has, though it may appeal to some parents as a more formal version of Nina.
Yochanna is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, considered a female variant of Yochanan (John), meaning 'God is gracious.' This relatively uncommon name carries deep biblical and Jewish cultural…
Hebrew
"he knew"
Anyone who ever saw "Seinfeld" wouldn't be able to resist adding a couple more "yada" 's. Also a bit too close to Yoda.
Tamil mythological name and Hebrew
"my God"
Yali is a gender-neutral name most widely-used in Israel. The Israeli-British actress Yali Topol Margalith of Alice and Steve is the best-known bearer. A yali is a South Indian folkloric and…
Compound name, Spanish, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases + God is my judge"
A Spanish compound name, which may blend a variety of Hebrew names, Yoniel is used predominantly in Latin America. It may be considered a form of Joniel (smooshing Jose with Daniel) giving it the…
Hebrew form of Japheth
"enlarged"
A variation of the rare Biblical name, Japheth, Yefet is the Hebrew form of the Old Testament name, borne by one of the sons of Noah, whose descendants were said to have populated Europe. It is…
Yali is a unisex name most widely-used in Israel. The Israeli-British actress Yali Topol Margalith of Alice and Steve is one well-known bearer. A yali is a South Indian folkloric and mythological…
"he will establish"
One of many Hebrew Y names kept alive in Israel and in American religious communities.