Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
Jewish Boy Names
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Noam
Hebrew
"pleasantness, charm, tenderness"
Noam is an underused modern Hebrew name with any number of attractive attributes attached to its meaning; it doesn't have the biblical weight of Noah, but could make a more distinctive alternative to…
Nogah
Hebrew
"brightness"
A masculine name in the Old Testament, but used contemporarily as a feminine name. It is borne by the son of King David in the Bible and could make an interesting alternative to Noah. Noga is an…
Noi
Noi is a versatile name with origins in multiple cultures. In Japanese, it means "honest" or "truthful," reflecting admirable character traits. In Thai culture, the name carries the meaning of…
Nuri
Arabic or Hebrew
"light or my fire"
A name used in the Middle East but that could easily work in the US. As a girls' name, Nuri can also be a short form of Nuria. It was chosen by Christy Lefteri for the protagonist of her novel, The…
Omer
Hebrew
"sheaf of corn"
A symbolic name for boys born during a period between Passover and Shavuot.
Omri
Hebrew
"my sheaf"
Old Testament name of a king of Israel, related to the harvest.
Ophir
Hebrew
Biblical place name and masculine given name in the Old Testament.
Or
Hebrew
"light"
This unisex Hebrew name has held rather steady for boys while falling for girls in Israel.
Orel
Hebrew
"light of God"
Unisex name in Israel, ideal for a Hanukkah baby.
Oren
Hebrew
"laurel or pine tree"
Soft and sensitive name often heard in Israel.
Orev
Hebrew
"raven"
Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.
Ori
Hebrew
"my light"
Friendly but substantial.
Orlo
Short form of Orlando or Roland, German
"famous throughout the land"
Orlo is a name nobody ever heard of until the surprise popularity of the unrelated but similar-sounding Arlo. If Arlo can be a hit, why not Orlo? Why not indeed. Some sources identify Orlo not as a…
Osher
Osher is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'happiness' or 'bliss.' This meaningful name carries positive connotations in Jewish tradition, where it represents joy and contentment. While not…
Oz
Hebrew, English, Irish
"strength, powerful, courageous; god's warrior; deer friend"
While some may think of ruby slippers and a yellow brick road, Oz is a legitimate Hebrew name denoting power. An element in a number of names including Ozni, Oziel, and Ozias, it may also be used as…
Ozran
Hebrew
"their helper"
Ozran is a one-of-a-kind Hebrew name that easily leads to the stylish nickname Oz. Despite being a masculine name, Ozran refers to a feminine helper, while the possessive pronoun 'Ozram refers to a…
Paltiel
Hebrew
"God is my deliverance"
A rare Biblical name borne by two figures in the Old Testament, Paltiel combines the elements palas with el to mean "God is my deliverance" or "rescued by God". The name may also appear as Palti or…
Paz
Hebrew; Spanish
"gold; peace"
Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer…
Pesah
Hebrew
"spared"
The Hebrew name for Passover, making this the Jewish version of naming your child Christmas or Easter.
Phineas
English, Egyptian
"the Nubian, the bronze-colored one"
Phineas is the English variation of Phinehas, a Hebrew name likely derived from the Egyptian name Pa-nehasi. Pa-nehasi, meaning "the Nubian" can also be translated as "the bronze-colored one." The…