International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Diminutive of Avniel, Hebrew; Albanian
"God is my strength; helper"
Avni is derived from Avniel, a Hebrew first and surname with a strong meaning. It is also a separate masculine Albanian name meaning "helper." The nickname Avni has a fresh, gender-neutral feel,…
Hebrew
"God is my strength"
Judeo-Italian, meaning unknown
Short but punchy — Ayyo would make a cool and unusual choice as -o ending boy names become more and more stylish.
Bar is a feminine name with multicultural roots and concise elegance. In Hebrew, it means 'pure' or 'grain,' and holds significance in Israeli culture where it's used for both genders, though more…
Polish and Slavic diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
Basia functions as a diminutive or nickname for Barbara, though many people now use it as a standalone name. The name derives from the Greek word 'barbaros,' originally referring to non-Greek…
"daughter of God"
It looks like a creative respelling of battle, but this name is anything but. Instead, Batel is a Hebrew name with a lovely meaning. Jenna Jameson chose this name for her daughter in 2017, putting it…
"daughter of an oath"
Popular with the Puritans, this name of the shrewd and beautiful wife of King David and mother of King Solomon could be a bit of a load for a modern girl to carry. Bathsheba is the name of the…
"belonging to a fountain; expounder; well"
Beeri is a Jewish prophet and the father of Hosea. The exact meaning of his name is debated, but it may be related to fountains or wells.
Beinish is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, derived from 'ben' meaning 'son' in Hebrew. The name may also have connections to Eastern European Jewish communities. Though relatively uncommon in…
Judeo-Italian
"as beautiful as a flower"
The name of a small town in Verona, Belfior would make a distinct alternative to the popular "Bel" names.
"welcome"
A name typically used by Jewish Italian families, Bensivenuta is a lot of name, but a beautiful one at that.
"built by god"
An alternative transcription of Hebrew Benaiah, currently among the Top 50 boys' names in Israel.
"good lady"
A rhythmic Judeo-Italian mashup name combining Bona (good) and Donna (lady).
"lovely youth"
A rare name typically heard within Italian Jewish families.
Bryna is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections, primarily associated with Hebrew and Irish origins. In Hebrew, it relates to the word meaning "blessing" or "she is blessed," while in…
"precious thing"
A lovely name most commonly used by Judeo-Italian families — also the name of a fictional city in Ambrose Bierce's short story "An Inhabitant of Carcosa", written in the late 1800s.
"beloved lady"
Hebrew variation of Hannah
Begs for the guttural pronunciation that's a problem in this culture.
"grace"
Biblical Hebrew form of Hannah, also spelt Channa or Chanah.
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.
