Hebrew Baby Names

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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Mykel

Boy

who is like God? (no one)

Lillith

Girl

screech owl (ancient folk etymology)

Malina

Girl

from the tower, elevated

Efraim

Boy

fruitfulness (of the land)

Maritza

Girl

of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)

Orin

Boy

pine tree

Elam

Boy

eternal, hidden

Jaydon

Boy

thankful

Amaris

Boy

God has promised

Misha

Girl

who is like God

Caine

Boy

acquired, possessed

Mayah

Girl

water

Eliyana

Girl

My God has answered me

Ezren

Boy

help, strength

Aris

Girl

lion of God (as short form of Ariel)

Ezariah

Boy

God has helped

Dayla

Girl

drooping branch, destiny

Baruch

Boy

blessed

Jackie

Girl

supplanter

Nahum

Boy

comfort, consolation

Josef

Boy

God will increase

Leviathan

Boy

sea monster, coiled serpent

Malachai

Boy

messenger of God

Leviticus

Boy

relating to the Levites, priestly tribe

Maiya

Girl

water

Alizah

Girl

joyful, filled with happiness

Binyamin

Boy

son of good fortune, favored son

Johnnie

Boy

God is gracious

Rael

Boy

short form of Israel or Rafael

Lizzie

Girl

pledged to God, my God is an oath

Susie

Girl

lily, rose

Job

Boy

one who returns, repentant

Susana

Girl

lily, rose

Marla

Girl

woman of Magdala, beloved

Shira

Girl

singing, hymn of praise

Leya

Girl

weary, tired

Ani

Girl

grace, favor

Santhiago

Boy

supplanter (via Jacob/James)

Josey

Girl

God will increase, God will add

Navi

Boy

prophet, one who prophesies

Isobel

Girl

pledged to God, God is my oath

Jaheim

Boy

praised by God (theophoric construction)

Hosea

Boy

God saves

Jonatan

Boy

God has given

Yonatan

Boy

God has given

Uzziah

Boy

God is my strength

Aliyana

Girl

going up, elevation

Harun

Boy

enlightened, bearer of light

Rina

Girl

song, joy, shout of joy

Jibreel

Boy

God's hero, hero of God

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