Hebrew names carry the weight of the Bible and the ancient world. Many of the most popular names in America right now — Noah, Emma, Elijah, Hannah — are Hebrew. They've stayed on top for a reason: they're short, strong, and have held their meaning for 3,000 years.
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to ascend, to go up
water
prophet, seer
myrtle plant
desired by God, my father's desire
word, speech
compassionate, responsive one
my light
my God is an oath
shadow, shade (if derived from Hebrew Zillah)
gift of God
one who understands
grace, favor
citadel, fortress
comfort, consolation
beloved, wished-for child
God is gracious
God has answered
sea of bitterness (via Mary/Myra)
of the night, night ghost
weary (biblical Leah variant)
God is my refuge, the Lord is just
save now, Lord save us
to ascend, to climb
fragrant, evergreen (symbolic of the myrtle)
father's joy, source of joy
princess
God has spoken (via Amariah)
praised
life, breath, living
miracle of God
beloved, sea of bitterness (Mary)
lion, lion of God
captivating, a noose
my people, close to God
praised, one who is praised
ewe, female sheep
grace, favor
lioness
God will increase (via Judah)
life, living
oak tree, terebinth
God is my light (Elizabeth origin)
crown of laurel
my God is an oath
God is gracious
princess, noblewoman
night
date palm tree
wished-for child
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