International Baby Names
Jewish Names
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Yuval
Hebrew variation of Jubal, Latin
"stream"
Although it's a variation of the masculine name Jubal, modern Israelis have taken to using Yuval for girls as well.
Yuval
Hebrew variation of Jubal, Latin
"stream"
This Hebrew version of Jubal, a traditionally masculine name, is used for both boys and girls in modern 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…
Zach
See Zac.
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…
Zadok
Hebrew
"righteous"
A rarely heard biblical name, Zadok is borne by no less than nine Old Testament men. The most famous was a priest who lived during the reign of King David, whom he helped and supported, and was…
Razi
Diminutive of Raziah, Hebrew
"the Lord's secret"
Modern and dynamic Hebrew name that could work for either sex.
Zahavah
Zahavah is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'golden' or 'precious gold.' This name has deep roots in Jewish tradition and carries beautiful symbolic meaning representing something valuable and pure.…
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…
Zalman
Variation of Solomon
"peace"
More familiar now via its Salman form, thanks to author Rushdie; this is an unusual biblical alternative.
Zebulun
Biblical place-name
It's a place in the Bible but also relates to the name Zebulon.
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.
Tzvia
Hebrew
"gazelle"
Feminine form of Tzvi/Zvi
Tzofia
Hebrew
"a scout of Jehovah"
The "Tz" beginning of Tzofia represents the Hebrew letter tzadi, which is pronounced more like ts. So Tzofia sounds like Sofia with a light t at the beginning — intriguing, but a difficult sound for…
Tzivia
Tzivia is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, being a variant of Tziporah (or Zipporah), which means 'bird' or 'female bird.' The name carries significant biblical heritage, as Zipporah was the wife…
Zelig
Yiddish variation of Selig
"blessed, happy"
A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.
Zelma
German, diminutive of Anselma
"God helmet"
Familiar in the US, Brazil, and Latvia in the early 20th century, Zelma has been off the radar for some time. While the Selma-Thelma-Velma connection might date it, with Zelda and Alma sparking…
Zelman
Zelman is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, derived from the name Zalman, which itself is a variant of Solomon. The name Solomon comes from the Hebrew word 'shalom' meaning 'peace.' Zelman was…
Tzipporah
Hebrew
"bird"
Spelling variation of Tziporah.
Nehama
Hebrew
"comfort"
See NECHAMA.