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Yaffa
Hebrew
"beautiful"
The Hebrew equivalent to the Yiddish Shayna, Yaffa is derived from the word yafe meaning "beautiful". Also written as Yafa, it is used as both a given name for girls and more generally as last name.…
Lihi
Carmiya
Carmiya is a feminine name with Hebrew roots. It likely derives from the Hebrew word 'kerem' meaning 'vineyard' or 'orchard', combined with the suffix '-iya' which is often used to create feminine…
Michal
Hebrew
"brook"
In the Bible, daughter of King Saul and wife of King David.
Malka
Hebrew
"queen"
Nonbiblical Hebrew name used as an affectionate nickname since the Middle Ages.
Keren
Hebrew
"ram's horn, ray of light"
Israeli-born singer Keren Ann introduced this traditional Hebrew name to the US, where it could well be mistaken for Karen. Nevertheless, 100 girls were given the name in a recent year.
Yael
Hebrew
"ibex"
Yael is an Old Testament name often heard in Israel that could work well here: just remember that it's pronounced with two syllables...it is also spelled Ya'el. In the Bible she was a Kenite woman in…
Elisheva
Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Elisheva was the original name of Aaron's wife in the Book of Exodus; Elisheva gains strength and distinction via the v sound.
Nechama
Hebrew
"comfort"
A traditional Hebrew name with a tender meaning, Nechama comes from the Hebrew word for "consolation", "solace", or "comfort". It's a popular choice in Israel where it has ranked consistently in the…
Yamit
Shira
Hebrew, Japanese
"singing, song; poetry, excellent, white"
A popular Israeli choice that could work across different languages, Shira comes from the Hebrew shir meaning "song." Some parents may be reminded of the animated heroine She-Ra, Princess of Power ,…
Shifra
Hebrew
"handsome, good"
In the Bible this was the name of a midwife who helped deliver Moses.
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,…
Chanah
Hebrew variation of Hannah
Begs for the guttural pronunciation that's a problem in this culture.
Liat
Adina
Hebrew
"slender, delicate"
Name of an Old Testament soldier that's been also used as a girls' name in modern Israel. An alternate spelling is Adinah. Some mistake Adina and Adinah to be the root of Dinah, but the Biblical name…
Noy
Pazit
Pazit is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'golden' or 'fine gold.' It emerged in Israel during the mid-20th century as part of a movement to create modern Hebrew names with biblical resonances. The…
Oshrit
Mazal