International Baby Names
Jewish Names
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Charna
Yiddish
"dark, black"
Popular name in Israel, worth considering for a dark-haired daughter with a bit of a bohemian cast.
Chava
Hebrew
"life"
The Hebrew, Biblical form of Eve. While English speakers will likely find the forms Ava or Eve easier in everyday life, Chava is a lovely variation for a family that speaks Hebrew or Yiddish - plus,…
Ciacobbe
Judeo-Italian variation of Giacobbe
"supplanter"
Similar sounding to the English Jacoby, but with a Judeo-Italian flair. Might cause a few pronunciation and spelling issues, but a lovely name nonetheless.
Clemenzia
Judeo-Italian variation of Clementia, Latin
"mild, merciful"
This beautiful variation of the trendy Clementine has an Italian flair, and is nowhere to be seen in the US charts.
Coby
English, diminutive of Coburn or Jacob or Jacoby
Actor Coby Bell gives this short but sweet name a hefty amount of street cred. Can also be spelled Koby or Kobe, as in Kobe Bryant.
Contenta
Judeo-Italian
"one who is contented"
A lively Judeo-Italian name with an equally lively meaning — "happy".
Crescas
Judeo-Italian
"growing"
A crisp Judeo-Italian name that would stand out in the English speaking world.
Cyra
Persian or Greek
"sun or throne, or lord"
Cyra is an unusual name that can be pronounced either SEER-a or SI-ra, rhyming with Keira or Tyra. This name may be a feminine variation of Cyrus but is also a Persian name that stands on its own.…
Dafna
Hebrew
"laurel"
The Hebrew form of Daphne, typically only heard among Jewish families in the US.
Dalit
Dalit is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'drawn from the water' or 'fragile, delicate.' In modern Hebrew, it can also relate to the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Beyond its…
Dan
Hebrew
"God is my judge"
Often stands alone in Israel, but rarely here.
Dana
English, Slavic, Persian, Arabic
"from Denmark, gift, or wise"
This name found in both Celtic and Scandinavian mythology has gone from all-boy to almost all-girl, retaining a strong, unisex quality. However, it has dropped following its three-decade heyday from…
Daniel
Hebrew
"God is my judge"
While Daniel is the usual male form of this usually male Biblical name, it's a Top 100 name for girls in Israel, pronounced as above. In most cultures, Daniel is feminized to Denielle or Daniela when…
Danit
Hebrew
"God is my judge"
Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.
Dara
Hebrew, Slavic or Irish
"pearl of wisdom; gift; or oak tree"
Though Dara was an (extremely wise) male figure in the Bible, this name feels mostly feminine to modern Americans. The Irish Gaelic version, Darragh, is well-used in contemporary times for boys.…
Debbie
English diminutive of Deborah, Hebrew
"bee"
The quintessential friendly fifties name, nearly epidemic in its day. Now many grownup Debbies have reverted to the full and lovely form of their name, which modern parents often avoid because of the…
Debra
Spelling variation of Deborah
"bee"
When Deborah seemed too formal in the laid-back sixties, Debra stepped in as a pared-down alternative, but the pendulum is about to swing back.
Dena
Hebrew
"delicate or judged"
The modern name Dena can be considered to come from either of two Old Testament names. Adina, which means delicate, was the name of a male soldier in the Bible. Dinah, meaning judged, Dinah was the…
Deror
Hebrew
"sparrow; freedom"
An uncommon Hebrew name that can still sometimes be heard in Jewish communities.
Desiata
Judeo-Italian
"desired"
A beautiful and rare girl name typically used by Jewish Italian families.