Girl Names Lists · International Baby Names
Jewish Girl Names
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Breindel
Yiddish
"brunette"
Once a traditional Jewish name, Breindel is now unlikely to be revived.
Bryna
Bryna is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections, primarily associated with Hebrew and Irish origins. In Hebrew, it relates to the word meaning "blessing" or "she is blessed," while in…
Caracosa
Judeo-Italian
"precious thing"
A lovely name most commonly used by Judeo-Italian families — also the name of a fictional city in Ambrose Bierce's short story "An Inhabitant of Carcosa", written in the late 1800s.
Caradonna
Judeo-Italian
"beloved lady"
Carmel
Hebrew
"garden"
Carmel is a biblical place-name that is often used by Catholic parents around the world. It is given in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and is the name of a mountain ridge on the Mediterranean near…
Chanah
Hebrew variation of Hannah
Begs for the guttural pronunciation that's a problem in this culture.
Channah
Hebrew
"grace"
Biblical Hebrew form of Hannah, also spelt Channa or Chanah.
Charna
Yiddish
"dark, black"
Popular name in Israel, worth considering for a dark-haired daughter with a bit of a bohemian cast.
Chasya
Yiddish
"protected by god"
The Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Chasiah, also spelled Chasye.
Chava
Hebrew
"life"
The Hebrew, Biblical form of Eve. While English speakers will likely find the forms Ava or Eve easier in everyday life, Chava is a lovely variation for a family that speaks Hebrew or Yiddish - plus,…
Chavatzelet
Hebrew
"lily"
An elaborate and pretty name with plenty of strength too, Chavatzelet means "lily". It likely comes from the phrase Chavatzelet HaSharon in the Old Testament book, the Song of Solomon , translating…
Clemenzia
Judeo-Italian variation of Clementia, Latin
"mild, merciful"
This beautiful variation of the trendy Clementine has an Italian flair, and is nowhere to be seen in the US charts.
Contenta
Judeo-Italian
"one who is contented"
A lively Judeo-Italian name with an equally lively meaning — "happy".
Cyra
Persian or Greek
"sun or throne, or lord"
Cyra is an unusual name that can be pronounced either SEER-a or SI-ra, rhyming with Keira or Tyra. This name may be a feminine variation of Cyrus but is also a Persian name that stands on its own.…
Dafna
Hebrew
"laurel"
The Hebrew form of Daphne, typically only heard among Jewish families in the US.
Dalit
Dalit is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'drawn from the water' or 'fragile, delicate.' In modern Hebrew, it can also relate to the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Beyond its…
Dana
English, Slavic, Persian, Arabic
"from Denmark, gift, or wise"
This name found in both Celtic and Scandinavian mythology has gone from all-boy to almost all-girl, retaining a strong, unisex quality. However, it has dropped following its three-decade heyday from…
Daniel
Hebrew
"God is my judge"
While Daniel is the usual male form of this usually male Biblical name, it's a Top 100 name for girls in Israel, pronounced as above. In most cultures, Daniel is feminized to Denielle or Daniela when…
Danit
Hebrew
"God is my judge"
Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.
Dara
Hebrew, Slavic or Irish
"pearl of wisdom; gift; or oak tree"
Though Dara was an (extremely wise) male figure in the Bible, this name feels mostly feminine to modern Americans. The Irish Gaelic version, Darragh, is well-used in contemporary times for boys.…