Girl Names Lists · International Baby Names
Jewish Girl Names
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Or
Hebrew
"light"
Once a truly gender-neutral name in Israel, now used more often for boys. You may also consider Ora, Orli, or Orit.
Ora
Latin
"prayer"
Short and slight, with great potential now that names like Ava, Ida and Orla are popular. Ora Beach is a tourist destination on Seram Island, Indonesia.
Oravera
Judeo-Italian
"true gold"
A stunning Judeo-Italian name that would cross well into other cultures —the built-in nickname Vera is a plus as well.
Orel
Hebrew
"light of God"
Unisex name in Israel, ideal for a Hanukkah baby.
Ori
Ori is a delicate feminine name with multicultural roots. In Hebrew, it means "my light" derived from "or" (light), symbolizing enlightenment and hope. In Finnish mythology, Ori refers to a majestic…
Oria
Hebrew, Italian variation of Aurea, Latin
"my God is light; golden"
From Hebrew, Oria is a variation of Oriya, created by combining Ori meaning "light" with yah indicating God. From Italian, it is a variation of the Latin Aurea, a golden Saint name, once popular in…
Oriana
Latin
"dawn; gold"
Oriana is a dashing medieval name, with a meaning similar to Aurora. At this point, though, Oriana is much more unusual than Aurora and makes a unique choice if you're searching for names that mean…
Oriane
Latin via French
"sunrise; gold"
A particularly beautiful member of the Oriana and Orane clan,Oriane is the first name of a major character in Proust's In Search Of Lost Time , the Duchesse de Guermantes. Also borne by climber…
Orianna
Orianna is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from elements meaning 'golden' or 'dawn.' It can be interpreted as 'golden dawn' or 'rising light,' carrying beautiful imagery of daybreak and…
Orit
Hebrew
"light"
A bit blunt.
Oriya
Hebrew, Japanese
"light of Yahweh; woven, night"
A multicultural choice that could work in a number of different languages, Oriya is a bright and pretty choice, reminiscent of popular Arya/Aria and Aurora. From its Hebrew origins, it combines the…
Orli
Hebrew
"light"
Cute, nickname-y, and international, à la Romy or Demi. Spelling it Orly turns it into a busy French airport.
Paz
Hebrew; Spanish
"gold; peace"
Paz, currently represented by actresses Paz Vega and Paz de la Huerts, would make a sparkling middle name choice. It originated as a title of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Peace, and is one of the…
Pazienza
Italian
"patience"
Ancient Italian name that could get you to the modern short form Paz.
Pazit
Pazit is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'golden' or 'fine gold.' It emerged in Israel during the mid-20th century as part of a movement to create modern Hebrew names with biblical resonances. The…
Penina
Hebrew
"pearl"
A jewel-encrusted choice, far more unusual than Pearl.
Perle
Perle is a delicate feminine name derived from the French word for 'pearl,' ultimately from Latin 'perla.' This gem-inspired name evokes qualities of rarity, purity, and lustrous beauty. While never…
Perna
Judeo-Italian
"leg"
A dainty and distinct girl name with an attractive sound.
Pessa
Yiddish
"pearl"
Old-fashioned enough to the American ear that literally no baby girls received the name in the US in the most recent year counted. Though might Pessa provide a more unique spin on Tessa? It certainly…
Pessy
Pessy is a feminine name primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a Yiddish diminutive of the Hebrew names Pesach (meaning 'Passover') or Pesel. It has been used for generations in…