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Jewish Boy Names
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Shaul
Shaul is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing the original Hebrew form of the name Saul. Meaning 'asked for' or 'prayed for,' it appears in the Bible as Israel's first king. The name…
Shaya
Arabic, Hebrew
"worthy, deserving, gift"
Shel
Shel is a concise masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. Most commonly, it's a shortened form of Sheldon, which has Old English roots meaning 'valley with steep sides.' It gained notable…
Sheldon
English
"steep-sided valley"
Like Marvin and Melvin, Sheldon has been perceived as about as far out as you can get, though there are very pretty towns in Devon and Derbyshire that inspired it. Sheldon Lee Cooper is the lead nerd…
Shem
Hebrew
"name"
This down-to-earth Bible name is surprisingly little-used, considering the popularity of other Old Testament names. Shem was Noah's eldest son, and is the origin of the term Semitic (as in the…
Shia
Entered the vernacular with the rising star of Shia LeBeouf. The meaning and origin of the name are disputed, though the actor has been quoted as saying he's embarrassed by its meaning in French:…
Shilo
Spelling variation of Shiloh
"tranquil"
In its original form, Shiloh is a soft unisex name, with connections to both the Bible and American history. While it is often associated with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter, born in 2006,…
Shimmel
Yiddish variation of Shimon, Hebrew
"to be heard"
Shimmel is the Yiddish variation of Shimon, which is derived from the name Simon.
Shir
Shir is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew, it means 'song' or 'poem,' reflecting artistic expression and beauty. In Persian culture, it means 'lion,' symbolizing…
Shloma
Shloma is a masculine name of Hebrew and Yiddish origin, representing a variant of the name Solomon or Shlomo. The name derives from the Hebrew word 'shalom' meaning 'peace' or 'wholeness.' Shloma…
Shlomo
Hebrew
"his peace"
Rarely, if ever, heard outside the Jewish community.
Shneur
Shneur is a masculine name of Hebrew origin that emerged within Jewish communities, particularly associated with Hasidic and Ashkenazi traditions. The name derives from two Hebrew words: 'shnei'…
Shulem
Hebrew
"peace"
This Ashkenazi Jewish name is derived from the Hebrew Shalom — a greeting word conotating peace and well-being. Shulem Lemmer — known professionally as just "Shulem" — is a rising classical musical…
Simcha
Hebrew
"gladness, joy"
A celebratory choice with a bright sound, Simcha is also used as a word to describe Jewish festivities and joyful occasions such as a wedding or a Bar Mitzvah.
Simchai
Simchai is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'simcha' (שִׂמְחָה), meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' The 'i' ending likely represents a possessive form, essentially meaning 'my joy.' This…
Simeon
Hebrew
"he [God] has heard"
Could Simeon be the next Gideon? Parents seeking a less simple form of Simon might consider this biblical appellation that was chosen by Wynton Marsalis for his son. Simon is actually the Greek…
Sinai
Biblical place name, Hebrew
"hatred"
Mount Sinai is a place sacred to the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religions, the mountain on which Moses received the Ten Commandments. Sinai is also the name of the peninsula where Mount Sinai is…
Sol
Spanish
"sun"
Although pinochle-playing partner Sam came out of retirement, we don't see it happening to Sol. Near soundalike Saul has more of a shot. Sol was also a Roman god/personification of the sun, and an…
Sroel
Sroel is a rare masculine name that serves as a Yiddish variant of Israel. The name Israel has deep biblical roots, originating from Hebrew meaning 'one who struggles with God' or 'God contends.'…
Stav
Hebrew
"autumn"
A unisex season name that's rare in the US: it hasn't been in the charts for boys or girls since the early 2000s.