International Baby Names
Jewish Names
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Malky
Diminutive of Malka, Hebrew
"queen"
Cute, old-world nickname virtually unknown outside of the Jewish community.
Manahem
Judeo-Italian
"causing to forget"
Manny
English, diminutive of Emmanuel
He can get it for you wholesale.
Maor
Hebrew
"a light"
A little-known Hebrew name which ranks in the Top 100 in Israel.
Margalit
Hebrew variation of Margaret
"pearl"
This unusual variation of Margaret is the real first name of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. It can make a distinctive way to honor an ancestral Margaret or a different long form for such nicknames as…
Marion
English and French diminutive of Marie
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
An underused classic that has proved surprisingly unisex over the last few decades, being given to roughly the same number of baby girls and boys in the US from the 1970s to the 2000s. For a girl,…
Marnie
English
"of the sea"
A retro short form of Marina, dated to the era of the Hitchcock movie that made it famous, Marnie is beginning to feel fresh again — or rather, it is in the UK. Appearing in the Top 100 there in a…
Masodah
Hebrew + Arabic
"lucky, chance, fate"
Distinctive and bold but easy to say, Masodah is an obscure Jewish name that has links to the Arabic name Masood, though it might also be associated with Masada, an ancient fortification in Israel.…
Matan
Hebrew
"gift"
Spelling variation of Mattan.
Matana
Feminization of Matan, Hebrew
"gift"
The feminine form of Matan, a classic Hebrew name perfect for a long wished-for baby.
Mattan
Hebrew
"gift"
Old Testament name that would make a nice alternative to Matteo.
Mattel
Feminization of Mottel, Yiddish
"follower of Marduk"
Mattel is experiencing a revival in the Orthodox Jewish community, where it's becoming increasingly common as a first and middle name. It's the feminine version of Mottel, itself the Yiddish form of…
Mattitia
Judeo-Italian variation of Mattityahu, Hebrew
"gift of God"
The Judeo-Italian form of an ancient relative of Matthew, Mattitia may also be spelled as Mattatia. It is notably associated with a 2nd-century (BC) priest who helped to lead the Maccabean revolt to…
Mattityahu
Hebrew
"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"
The oldest form of Matthew, from the Hebrew roots mattan , meaning "gift", and yah , "God". Also written as Mattitihiah, this form appears on several figures in the Old Testament, along with a priest…
Mayim
Hebrew
"water"
This Hebrew water name has two main popular associations: Mayim Bialik, who played the title role in the early 90s TV series "Blossom," and the popular Israeli folk dance, "Mayim, Mayim."
Maytal
Hebrew
"dew drop"
Spelling variation of Meital.
Meira
Meira is a feminine name with Hebrew roots, meaning 'light' or 'one who illuminates.' This beautiful name carries significant spiritual symbolism in Jewish tradition, representing enlightenment and…
Meital
Hebrew
"dew drop"
A unique option if you like the nickname Mei.
Menachem
Hebrew
"the comforter"
A middle-aged, if not elderly, name associated with Israeli statesman and onetime prime minister Begin, this is a symbolic appellation for boys born on the holiday of Tishah-b'Ab.
Mendel
Yiddish variation of Menachem
Mendel is an Old World Jewish name that is also the surname of the founder of genetics.