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Biblical place-name
A city of the Shephelah that works as a first but you'll be forever explaining why it's not Kayla.
Hebrew
"incense"
Keturah, the Old Testament name of Abraham's second wife, is a possibility for anyone seeking a truly unusual and interesting biblical name; certainly a lot more distinctive than that of Abraham's…
"I will sing"
Unusual name with stylish, silky feel.
"light"
Cute, nickname-y, and international, à la Romy or Demi. Spelling it Orly turns it into a busy French airport.
Hebrew or Pashto
"halo; hope"
Hila is a name that has grown in popularity in recent years, placing it firmly within Israel's Top 20 for girls. It is sometimes written as Hilla or Hilah. In Pashto, it means "hope" and is also…
"shade"
A light, bohemian-sounding biblical name, mentioned in the bible as a wife of Lamech, one of the first men.
Roman, Latin
"to lift"
Roman goddess of childbirth. Levana is one of the lesser-known ancient Roman goddess names and has a somewhat synthetic feel but authentic roots.
"messenger from God, angel"
Bell-like and original.
"the moon, white"
Pretty and unusual, Livana may find a lot more fans as parents look for alternatives to Number 1 Olivia. Livana was used for only seven baby girls in the US last year.
African variation of Zoe
See ZELLA.
"he who defends"
Hebrew name with a bright sheen.
Spelling variation of Shoshana, Hebrew
"lily"
Shoshanna is a variation of one of the best-known original Hebrew baby names for girls , the original of Susanna. This is the spelling used by Shoshanna Lonstein, a designer who creates the Shoshanna…
Feminine variation of Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
Abra is soft, sensitive feminine form of Abraham that was the name of a soft, sensitive character in the John Steinbeck book and movie, "East of Eden." In the bible, Abra was a favorite of King…
"pledged to God"
An early form of Elizabeth, especially used to refer to the wife of Aaron in the Old Testament.
"inheritance"
This biblical name of the mother of King Jotham of Judah has an appealing soft Russian accent.
"peace"
Shulamit--which has a variety of different spellings--is a serious-sounding Old Testament name that appears in the Song of Songs. Its common nickname is Shula, which is sometimes used on its own.…
Chaviva is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'beloved' or 'cherished', derived from the Hebrew word 'chaviv'. This beautiful name carries strong cultural significance in Jewish communities, where it has…
"laurel, crown"
Kelila, which can also be spelled Kelilah, is a more distinctive and attractive Kayla relative.
Tirza is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of one of Zelophehad's five daughters and also as a city name. It means 'pleasant' or 'delightful' in…
"my father is dew"
Abital is popular for boys as well as girls in Israel, but we rarely hear it here. In the Old Testament, Abital was one of King David's wives and the mother of his fifth son.
