International Baby Names
Jewish Names
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Razi
Diminutive of Raziah, Hebrew
"the Lord's secret"
Modern and dynamic Hebrew name that could work for either sex.
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.
Zisel
Zisel is a feminine Yiddish name with roots in Eastern European Jewish communities. The name derives from the Yiddish word for 'sweet' or 'sweetness,' reflecting the tradition of giving names with…
Ziv
Hebrew
"brilliance"
Also a synonym for the Hebrew month of Iyar, which usuually falls in May, would work and play well with others like Zev and Lev.
Ziva
Hebrew
"life"
A zippy little international name. The Hebrew name relates to the month of Israeli independence, while the Slavic Ziva (also spelled Živa and Siva) is a goddess of love, life and fertility. The name…
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…
Zofia
Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian variation of Sophia
"wisdom"
An international variation of Sophia that ranks in the Top 10 in Poland and the Top 1000 in England and Wales. Zosia is a charming diminutive.
Zohar
Hebrew
"light, brilliance"
A Top 100 name in Israel, where it is overwhelmingly feminine. Zohar is currently used equally between girls and boys in the US but is rising far more quickly for boys.
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…
Zohara
Hebrew
"light, splendor"
Lovely name that's been overshadowed by sister ZAHARA, which was chosen by Brad and Angelina for their oldest daughter.
Tzipporah
Hebrew
"bird"
Spelling variation of Tziporah.
Zvi
Hebrew
"deer"
An alternative transcription of Tzvi, the latter of which is a Top 100 pick in Israel. It's a cool, sharp-sounding micro name which would make for a great distinctive alternative to Levi.
Nehama
Hebrew
"comfort"
See NECHAMA.
Yagel
Hebrew
"He will rejoice"
A name of Hebrew origin that is taken from the book of Psalms, and which celebrates the salvation and strength God is said to give to those who obey him.
Michal
Hebrew
"brook"
In the Bible, daughter of King Saul and wife of King David.
Emuna
Hebrew
"faith"
Sweet, soft and devotional, this Hebrew name can also be spelled as Emunah. In Jewish tradition, Emunah denotes the principles of faith, and the word amen derives from it. Literally translating to…
Tziporah
Hebrew
"bird"
Biblical wife of Moses whose name has many variations, with and without the initial T and final h, with one p or two. However you spell it, it's an original choice that also carries teasing…
Tzeitel
Yiddish
"princess"
A wonderful Yiddish diminutive of Sarah, most familiar to Americans as the name of Tevye’s eldest daughter in Joseph Stein’s Fiddler on the Roof .