Favorite Hebrew Unisex Names

Daniel

Hebrew

"God is my judge"

Daniel is one of only a handful of male names that sounds both classic and modern, strong yet approachable, and popular but not cliched. It also has a solid Old Testament pedigree. The only real…

Eden

Hebrew

"place of pleasure, delight"

This Biblical name was rising dramatically for boys, but has plateaued in recent years. Although it's more popular for girls in the US, it's a delightful unisex choice. Eden is one of the Top 100 Boy…

Ariel

Hebrew

"lion of God"

Despite its distinguished pedigree and popularity in Israel, Disney's Little Mermaid cartoonized Ariel in the US, at least in some people's minds. But it was used for a male character in…

Gil

Hebrew

"happiness"

Pronounced zheel, it's a dashing conquistador; as gill, it's the nice and slightly boring guy down the street.

Ori

Hebrew

"my light"

Friendly but substantial.

Aviv

Hebrew

"springtime, freshness, youth"

Strongly associated with the city of Tel Aviv. For girls, may be lengthened to Aviva; for boys, might be better abbreviated to Avi.

Nissan

Hebrew

"miracle"

Though the accent falls on the second syllable, people will mistake this name of the first month of the Jewish calendar or for the Japanese car.

Shir

Shir is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew, it means 'song' or 'poem,' reflecting artistic expression and beauty. In Persian culture, it means 'lion,' symbolizing…

Tal

Hebrew

"rain, dew"

A unisex Hebrew name often found in combination with others, as in Tal-El and Tal-Or.

Adi

Adi is a multicultural masculine name with diverse origins and meanings across several traditions. In Hebrew, it means 'jewel' or 'ornament,' while in Sanskrit it can mean 'first' or 'beginning.' The…

Bar

Bar is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'son' or 'pure,' and is used in patronymic names like Bar-Joseph (son of Joseph). In Aramaic traditions, it…