Girl Names Lists · International Baby Names
Jewish Girl Names
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Ronit
Hebrew
"song"
Ronit is only used on girls in Israel, but last year in the US it was given to more male than female babies.
Roza
Russian and Polish variation of Rosa
Adds some zest to Rosa.
Rudel
Hebrew, Yiddish, English "rose; happy, willing; fame wolf; rye valley"
"rose; happy, willing; fame wolf; rye valley"
This multicultural name is a sweet but solid sounding pet form of Hebrew and Yiddish origin, used as a nickname for Rhoda, Rosa, or Rada. It can also be considered an English surname, derived from…
Rut
Czech, variation of Ruth
"companion, friend"
Pronounced ROOT in its native land, but in a rut here.
Ruta
Polish, Latvian, Lithuanian
"compassionate friend; rue"
The Polish form of Ruth has mostly been lost outside of Poland, but though rare, it can still be heard in Polish and Eastern European communities. Ruta has only ever appeared on Illinois' state data,…
Sabra
Hebrew
"prickly pear"
Term for a native-born Israeli, first brought to notice in Edna Ferber's 1929 novel Cimarron. Prickly pear has been interpreted to mean tough on the outside, soft and sweet within.
Sabrah
Sabrah is a feminine name with rich biblical and Hebrew origins. It derives from the Hebrew word meaning "prickly pear cactus" and has been used to describe someone born in Israel (Sabra). The name…
Salka
Nordic; Hebrew
Used as a pet name for Sara(h) or Salome(a), especially in Nordic countries. Salka Valka (full name: Salvör Valgerður) is the feisty protagonist of Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic author Halldór…
Sapir
Hebrew
"sapphire"
An addition to the collection of gemstone names — a category that's currently rising in popularity.
Sarella
Judeo-Italian
"little princess"
A virtually unheard of girl name with a lot of potential — giving classic Sara an elegant and extra-princessy spin.
Sari
Arabic
"noble"
Sari is a cute spin on Sarah, though some may hear it as "sorry," and it is also an item of clothing worn in India. These days many people will also confuse Sari with Suri, the lovely and unsual name…
Shachar
Hebrew
"dawn"
Shahar
Hebrew
"dawn"
Subtle choice for a baby born in the early morning.
Shai
Hebrew
"gift"
Shai is a name newly-used in the US for both boys and, slightly less often, girls. Though the correct pronunciation is "shy", many will say shay, which might be all right with you.
Shaili
Hebrew
"my gift"
Derived from the Hebrew words shai , meaning "gift," and li , "mine." The Shaily variation is more common in Israel and the US.
Shaily
Variation of Shaili, Hebrew
"my gift"
Shaina
Hebrew
"beautiful"
Despite its Irish sound, this commonly used word name has usually been confined to Jewish families.
Shaindy
Shaindy is a feminine Yiddish name primarily used in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities. It likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Shaindel or Shayna, deriving from the Yiddish…
Shaked
Hebrew
"almond"
Shalhevet
Hebrew
"flame"
Rare Hebrew name with a meaning perfect for Hanukkah.