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Jewish Girl Names
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Yentl
Yiddish
"noble"
A diminutive of the Yiddish name Yente, ultimately from French gentille meaning "noble, aristocratic". Barbra Streisand played a character named Yentl in a 1983 film of the same name.
Yetta
Yiddish
"light"
Too close to yenta.
Yidel
Yidel is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, derived from the name 'Yehudah' (Judah), meaning 'praised' or 'thanksgiving'. It developed as a diminutive form used in Jewish communities of Eastern…
Yitty
Diminutive of Yetta, Yiddish
"light"
One of those cute Yiddish nicknames that feel charmingly vintage when borne by young Jewish girls today. These names, such as Gitty and Malkie and Faigy, are typically reserved for the most religious…
Yocheved
Hebrew
"God is glory"
The name of the mother of Miriam, Aaron and Moses in the Old Testament. Yocheved was also the name of one of the three daughters of the medieval Talmudic scholar, Rashi. Famous modern-day bearers…
Yona
Cherokee or variation of Jonah, Hebrew
"bear; dove"
A name with a double animal connection via two distinct origins, one Native American and the other Hebrew and Biblical. Yona is rare in the US but not unknown: It was given to a dozen baby girls in…
Yonah
Hebrew variation of Jonah
"dove"
The Hebrew variations of Biblical Jonah — Yona and Yonah — are unisex today.
Yonit
Feminine variation of Yonah, Hebrew
"dove"
A feminization of Yonah, the Hebrew form of Jonah.
Yudel
Yudel is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, traditionally functioning as a diminutive form of Yehuda (Judah). Despite its usual association as a male name in Yiddish-speaking communities, it…
Yudella
Yudella is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant or elaboration of names like Yuda (a feminine form of Judah) or Yudith (Judith). The suffix '-ella' suggests Romance…
Yuval
Hebrew variation of Jubal, Latin
"stream"
Although it's a variation of the masculine name Jubal, modern Israelis have taken to using Yuval for girls as well.
Zahava
Modern Hebrew name
This is a Hebrew word name, created from the word zahav, meaning gold.
Zahavah
Zahavah is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'golden' or 'precious gold.' This name has deep roots in Jewish tradition and carries beautiful symbolic meaning representing something valuable and pure.…
Zehava
Hebrew
"gold, golden"
The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.
Zehavah
Zehavah is a feminine Hebrew name with rich cultural significance. Derived from the Hebrew word 'zahav' meaning 'gold,' it carries connotations of preciousness, value, and radiance. In Jewish…
Zehavi
Zehavi is a distinctive feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'golden' or 'of gold.' Derived from the Hebrew word 'zahav' (gold), this modern Israeli name carries rich symbolic associations with…
Zehavit
Zehavit is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'golden' or 'like gold,' derived from the Hebrew word 'zahav' (gold). This beautiful name carries connotations of preciousness, warmth, and radiance.…
Zelde
Zelde is a distinctive feminine name that likely derives from variations of Zelda, which has Germanic origins meaning "gray fighting maid" or "woman warrior." This short, punchy name carries a sense…
Zelma
German, diminutive of Anselma
"God helmet"
Familiar in the US, Brazil, and Latvia in the early 20th century, Zelma has been off the radar for some time. While the Selma-Thelma-Velma connection might date it, with Zelda and Alma sparking…
Zippora
Variation of Tziporah, Hebrew
"bird"
This upstanding Old Testament name of the wife of Moses would almost inevitably provoke some tricky zipper teasing.