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Hebrew
"God is my father"
Abijah, which you might think of as Abigail with rhythm, is the name of both female and male personages in the Bible. A biblical Queen Abijah was the daughter, wife, and mother of kings. The name is…
Hebrew, Spanish
"music, song; olive tree"
Similar in sound to Samara and Amora, Zemora is an intriguing choice, possibly related to the Hebrew Zemira, meaning "music, song" or to the Spanish place name, Zamora, meaning "olive tree".
Abiah is a gentle, rarely used Old Testament name belonging to Samuel's second son. This makes a good choice for the parent who wants a traditional biblical name that is not overly familiar.
"mighty one"
The Biblical Addar was a son of King Bela. This obscure name is simple and strong and well-suited to modern life. It feels almost like a cross between Adlai and Asher, two better-known boys' names…
"chief, number one"
Alef was brought into the spotlight when Natalie Portman chose the alternate spelling Aleph for her son. This is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, similar to calling your child Alpha or Primo.
Arela is a delicate feminine name with possible Hebrew origins, where it may be related to the word "ara'el" meaning "angel" or "hero of God." In some interpretations, it could be a variation of…
"daughter of Jehovah"
Long forgotten Old Testament name with modern potential.
"graceful"
Feminine but strong name heard in Israel.
"oak tree"
Eilon, a fraternal twin of the name Elon, was the Biblical grandson of Jacob. A rare name, Elon is getting some recent notice thanks to Tesla maker Elon Musk.
Hebrew, female form of Elul, month name
Elula, female derivation of Elul, the name of the sixth month on the Hebrew calendar, was used by Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen for their second daughter. The couple kept their unusual choice…
Another culture's version of the month-naming tradition: this is the sixth month of the Jewish calendar.
"angel"
This feminine form of the Hebrew unisex name Erel, possibly a form of Ariel, is used in modern Israel. Also found as Erella and Erelah.
"gloomy"
Ephai may have a sad meaning but it's an interesting Biblical alternative to such widely-used names as Eli and Elijah.
"God has redeemed, hill of God"
Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina.
Short form of Gavrielle
"God is my strength"
A short form of Gavrielle, used predominantly in Israel, much like an equivalent to Gabi or Gabby.
Gavriela is the feminine form of Gabriel, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my strength' or 'devoted to God.' This elegant variation maintains the spiritual significance of the original…
Hebrew variation of Alisha, Elisha
The relationship to "ill" makes this and similar names less pleasing than the versions that start with A or E.
"from the land of Abraham"
Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image.
"village"
Unusual name that's close -- possibly too close -- to several more familiar choices.
Keryn is a feminine name of Celtic origin, though it can occasionally be used for boys as well. It represents a modern variation of the Welsh name Ceryn or can be seen as a feminized version of…
