Yiddish Girl Names by ViVi
By vivi52302
Updated Thu May 25 2023
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These are names of 100% Yiddish origin, meaning they don't derive from Latin, Greek, (etc). These are names specifically for girls. There are no male or unisex names on this list.
- Charna
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"dark, black"Description:
Popular name in Israel, worth considering for a dark-haired daughter with a bit of a bohemian cast.
- Frayda
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"joy"Description:
An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.
- Pessa
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"pearl"Description:
Old-fashioned enough to the American ear that literally no baby girls received the name in the US in the most recent year counted. Though might Pessa provide a more unique spin on Tessa? It certainly has a lovely meaning, one shared with Margaret.
- Rada
Origin:
Yiddish; SlavicMeaning:
"rose; happy, willing"Description:
This sweet and simple name has origins in both Yiddish and Slavic, each with an equally appealing meaning.
- Raizel
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"rose"Description:
The most popular flower name in Israel, though that popularity does not extend to the US.
- Raysel
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"rose"Description:
See RAIZEL.
- Yetta
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"light"Description:
Too close to yenta.