International Baby Names
Jewish Names
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Yetta
Yiddish
"light"
Too close to yenta.
Yida
Yida is a concise masculine name found across multiple cultures with varying origins and meanings. In Chinese, it can be formed from different character combinations, potentially meaning…
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…
Yishai
Yishai is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing the original form of what became 'Jesse' in English translations. In the Bible, Yishai was the father of King David, giving the name…
Yisrael
Hebrew
"contender with God"
The name given to Jacob/Yaacov after wrestling with God's angel, most often used without the initial Y.
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…
Yitzchak
Yitzchak is the traditional Hebrew form of Isaac, a biblical name meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice.' In the Old Testament, Yitzchak was the son of Abraham and Sarah, born to them in their…
Yoav
Hebrew
"praise Jehovah"
Yoav is a variation of Joab, a name featured prominently in the Old Testament.
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…
Yonatan
Hebrew
"gift of Jehovah"
The Hebrew variation of Jonathan, occasionally heard in the US.
Yoni
Hebrew
"gift of Jehovah"
Short form of Yonatan heard throughout Israel.
Yonit
Feminine variation of Yonah, Hebrew
"dove"
A feminization of Yonah, the Hebrew form of Jonah.
Yoram
Hebrew
"exalted by God"
A variation of Joram, a name featured in the Old Testament.
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.
Yosel
Yosel is a masculine name with Judaic origins, being a variant of Joseph or Yosef. The name carries the beautiful meaning 'God will add' or 'God shall increase.' Primarily used in Jewish communities,…
Yossel
Yossel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, serving as a diminutive form of Yosef (Joseph). The name Joseph comes from Hebrew, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' Yossel was particularly…
Yossi
Yossi is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as an affectionate diminutive of Yosef (Joseph). Popular in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide, it means 'God will add' or 'God will…
Yotam
Hebrew
"the Lord is perfect"
A variation of Jotham, an Old Testament name.
Yovi
Diminutive of Yoav, Hebrew
"praise Jehovah"
Cute nickname with multicultural appeal — in addition to Yoav, Yovi could be short for names such as Yovan and Yovani.
Tzvia
Hebrew
"gazelle"
Feminine form of Tzvi/Zvi