International Baby Names
Jewish Names
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Raziel
Hebrew
"secret of God"
In Jewish mysticism, Raziel is an angel known as the Keeper of Secrets. The Book of Raziel contends that he stood by God and wrote down everything that was said. The name Raziel, along with many…
Yaffah
Yaffah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'yafeh' meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely.' Traditionally used in Jewish communities, this melodic name carries aesthetic and positive…
Yahav
Hebrew
"wish, God will help me"
Yahel
Hebrew
"to shine"
Variant Yaheli is more common in Israel.
Neorah
Hebrew
"light"
One step removed from Nora, if you're looking for something similar with stronger cultural ties.
Yaheli
Variation of Yahel Hebrew
"to shine"
Nehorai
Nehorai is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'light' or 'my light.' It appears in Jewish religious texts, particularly in the Talmud where Rabbi Nehorai was a respected sage. The name derives…
Yair
Hebrew variation of Jair: "he shines"
"he shines"
Both Jair and Yair have been in and out of the US Top 1000 since the 2000s, and while both are currently taking a break from the charts, Yair in particular is quietly gathering attention. Given to…
Yanai
Aramaic
"he will answer"
The biblical husband of the queen of Sheba; an unusual name with an interesting sound, rhyming with lanai.
Yankel
Yankel is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, traditionally used as an affectionate form of Jacob (Yaakov in Hebrew). Popular among Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, Yankel carries…
Yarden
Hebrew
"to flow down, descend"
The name from which Jordan arose, Yarden has a nice combination of river imagery and a sound connoting a garden. Like Jordan, used for both sexes.
Yaron
Hebrew
"he will sing"
Most modern parents outside Israel would prefer Aaron.
Yechezkel
Yechezkel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, being the original Hebrew form of Ezekiel. Derived from the phrase 'may God strengthen,' this powerful name carries spiritual significance in Jewish…
Yehonatan
Variation of Jonathan, Hebrew
"gift of Jehovah"
Jonathan variation that is common among Jewish baby boys in Israel.
Mika
Japanese, Slovene, Hebrew, English, Greek
"beautiful fragrance; who is like God?; follower of Demeter"
Mika is a sparky and stylish Japanese girls' name that translates easily to English. Also used as a Slovene and Hebrew diminutive for Mihaela and Michaela, as an alternative spelling to the Biblical…
Uriella
Uriella is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the masculine name Uri, meaning 'my light' or 'God is my light.' The feminine suffix '-ella' adds a lyrical quality to this illuminating…
Razi
Diminutive of Raziah, Hebrew
"the Lord's secret"
Modern and dynamic Hebrew name that could work for either sex.
Yekutiel
Hebrew
"preservation of God; congregation of God"
Older Biblical form of Jekuthiel.
Uri
Hebrew
"my flame, my light"
This short but strong name, commonly heard in Israel, has a lot of crossover potential, and is among the most usable on the minuscule menu of U names. The are two Uris in the Old Testament--the…
Raz
Hebrew, short form of Raziah
"the Lord's secret"
Raz is one of the many modern Israeli unisex names. It's simple and sleek and translates easily to English.