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Hebrew Names

  1. Jedidiah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "beloved of the Lord"

    • Description:

      Jedidiah, an Old Testament name with a touch of Gunsmoke-era western panache, is right in line to be revived along with the other biblical -iah names.
  2. Adina

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "slender, delicate"

    • Description:

      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 Dinah is borne by a different figure and has a different meaning. You can consider the modern short forms Dena and Dina as stemming from either Adina or Dinah.
  3. Ilana

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "oak tree"

    • Description:

      Ilana is a name with seemingly endless variations, well used in Israel, sometimes chosen for little girls born on the holiday of TuB'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees.
  4. Gilead

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "a camel hump"

    • Description:

      Like Bethany and Shiloh, a meaningful biblical place-name.
  5. Tamar

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "date palm tree"

    • Description:

      Tamar is a rich, strong Old Testament name sometimes given to girls born on the holiday of Sukkoth, as palm branches were used to make the roof of the sukkah. In the Bible, there are several Tamars, including a daughter of King David and also Absalom's daughter, who is praised for her 'fair countenance'.
  6. Hephzibah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my delight is in her"

    • Description:

      Hephzibah is an Old Testament name that came into use in the 17th century, but is not often used today. It does have less formal nicknames Eppie and Hepsie, which seem revivable. Hephzibah "Eppie" Cass/Marner is the heroine of George Eliot's novel Silas Marner and Hepzibah (the condensed spelling) Smith is a witch in the Harry Potter series.
  7. Alva

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "his highness"

    • Description:

      Edison's middle name is a fabulous option for parents looking for something with history and a soft sound. This could be the name you're looking for if you like Tesla's scientific pedigree but think that it has become too corporate with the advent of Elon Musk's company.
  8. Shlomo

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "his peace"

    • Description:

      Rarely, if ever, heard outside the Jewish community.
  9. Zahava

    • Origin:

      Modern Hebrew name

    • Description:

      This is a Hebrew word name, created from the word zahav, meaning gold.
  10. Othello

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "he has the sound of God"

    • Description:

      Shakespeare's moor has exclusive ownership of this name.
  11. Hepzibah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my delight is in her"

    • Description:

      This is a streamlined spelling of the biblical Hephzibah. Hephzibah is an Old Testament name that came into use in the 17th century, but is not often used today. It does have less formal nicknames Eppie and Hepsie, which seem revivable. Hephzibah "Eppie" Cass/Marner is the heroine of George Eliot's novel Silas Marner and Hepzibah Smith is a witch in the Harry Potter series.
  12. Alon

    • Description:

      Alon is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'oak tree' or 'strong and mighty'. It symbolizes strength, resilience, and longevity, similar to the sturdy oak. Popular in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, Alon has gained modest international recognition for its simple pronunciation and powerful meaning. It evokes images of stability and natural beauty while remaining distinctive. In Israeli culture, the name connects to the landscape and natural heritage of the region. Alon has maintained steady popularity rather than experiencing dramatic trends, appreciated for its balance of traditional roots and contemporary sound.

  13. Nima

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "margosa tree"

    • Description:

      Model Trish Goff's Nima is a boy, but the a ending gives this name a feminine feel.
  14. Chaviv

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "loved one"

    • Description:

      Lively sounding Hebrew choice.
  15. Sy'rai

    • Origin:

      Variation of Sarah

    • Description:

      This unusual name, created by the singer Brandy for her daughter, uses punctuation in an inventive way -- a trend that takes creative spelling to a new but sometimes confusing level.