Hebrew baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
Hebrew baby names are generally originated from Hebrew language and are mostly used by Jews and Christians. In Jews culture, a Hebrew name is given to the child that is used religiously throughout its lifetime.
However, not all Hebrew baby names are strictly Hebrew in origin, some names may have been borrowed from other ancient languages like Egyptian, Aramaic, Phoenician, or Canaanite. Hebrew baby names that are used by Jews are mostly taken from the Hebrew Bible, also known as Tanakh or Old Testament. Most of these names are taken from the Hebrew phrases and expressions. Many Hebrew names are also adopted by Muslim community for their babies especially if that is mentioned in the Qur'an. Some common Hebrew baby names are Abigail, Benjamin, and Daniel.
Scroll down to check out the extensive list of over 3000 Hebrew baby names.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZElizabeth
From the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “pledged to God,” this royal and biblical name remains a timeless favorite with endless nickname options.
Jane
From “God is gracious”, Jane is a literary stalwart from Austen to Eyre with a clean slate.
Josephine
The feminine French form of Joseph meaning “Jehovah increases”, Josephine sparkles with feminine elegance.
Samuel
From Hebrew roots meaning “told by God,” it’s a biblical staple with broad modern appeal and friendly nickname Sam.
Anna
This Hebrew name meaning "grace" links to Saint Anne and bridges cultures worldwide, from biblical roots to Disney’s Frozen.
Matthew
Derived from Hebrew, it means “gift of God” and has remained a strong, steady choice for decades.
Mary
Possibly meaning “bitter” or “beloved”, Mary is a biblical heavyweight that dominated name charts for centuries.
Elsie
A Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth meaning “pledged to God,” Elsie has returned as a lively vintage favorite in both the US and UK.
Aaron
Aaron, a timeless name with debated origins, has been consistently popular for its gentle sound and strong associations, like Aaron Burr, Aaron Paul and as the name of Moses's brother, the first High Priest of the Israelites.
Nathan
Hebrew for “given,” this Old Testament name has a lasting presence across generations.
Eva
This Latin and Hebrew name means “life” and is a globally popular variation of Eve.
Nancy
Originally a pet form of Ann, Nancy means “grace” and rose from literary heroine to political mainstay.
Adam
A Hebrew name meaning “son of the red earth,” Adam is both mankind’s origin and a perennial favorite.
Nathaniel
A dignified biblical name meaning “gift of God.”
Joshua
Meaning “the Lord is my salvation,” this enduring Hebrew name peaked in the '80s and still holds strong.
Zachary
This Hebrew name means “the Lord has remembered,” and links Biblical tradition with a streak of 90s cool.
Jason
Of Greek origin meaning “to heal,” Jason is known both for ancient myth and its '70s naming boom.
Jacob
This Hebrew classic means “supplanter” and was the most popular boy name in the U.S. for over a decade.
Sarah
Pure, Woman of High Rank, Noblewoman, Princess
David
A timeless Hebrew name meaning “beloved,” tied to the biblical king.
Isaac
A Hebrew name meaning “laughter,” rooted in the story of a long-awaited son born to Abraham and Sarah.
Ruth
A Hebrew name that means "compassionate friend," Ruth is a quietly classic name associated with the Bible as well as loyalty and grit.
Rebecca
Meaning "to tie or bind" in Hebrew, Rebecca is a timeless name that has maintained use over the years because of its biblical significance as well as a well-known literary character.
Annie
Annie, rooted in English and meaning "grace," has long been a cheerful, all-American name known from folklore to Broadway.
Ada
From the German root adal meaning "noble," Ada also has Turkish origins where it means "island" and has regained popularity as a vintage, vowel-starting name.
Naomi
With Hebrew roots meaning “pleasantness” and Japanese meanings of “beautiful,” Naomi is soft and strong moniker.
Susan
Holy and Desent, A Pretty Plant, Lotus, Lord Shiva
Rachel
Hebrew for "ewe," Rachel is a biblically classic name that has universal appeal. Literary and television characters have also helped maintain Rachel's popularity.
Madeline
This classic English name meaning "high tower" gained lasting appeal through literature and the well-loved Madeline children's series.
Molly
Originally a medieval pet form of Mary, Molly means "bitter" and remains a friendly, familiar name with Irish and literary links.
Hannah
Hannah is Hebrew for “grace.” This old-timey biblical name is popular all over the world with soft power.
Sadie
Sadie is a Hebrew name meaning "princess." It started as a nickname for Sarah but has since firmly established itself on its own with a spunky vibe.
Simon
A biblical name with Hebrew and Greek origins, it means “he has heard” and maintains steady popularity.
Joel
This Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah is his God” has Biblical roots and gained modern traction through arts and entertainment.
Betty
My God is Perfect, Form of Elizabeth
Caleb
Bold, Messenger, Whole Hearted, Faith
Miriam
Sea of Sorrow, Scraped, Prophetess, Drop
Jessica
He (God) Beholds, Foresighted, Wealthy, Rich
Jonathan
Yahweh has Given, Gift of Jehovah
Anne
Eagle, God is Gracious, Grace, Variant of Hebrew Hannah
Leah
Jacob's Wife, Delicate, Weary One, Weary,Tired
Ethan
Strong, Heaven, Durable, The Enduring
Isabel
My God is Bountiful, God's Promise
Rafael
God has Healed, God Heals
Abel
Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy
Michelle
Who is Like God
Samantha
Hearing, Bordering, Fair and Thoughtful, God Heard
Sally
Lady, Noblewoman, Form of Sarah, Princess
Abigail
My Father Rejoices, The Intelligent
Reuben
A Son!, Behold
Ann
Favour, Graceful, Form of Anna, He (God) Was Gracious
Raphael
God has Healed
Marilyn
Modern, Combination of Mary and Ellen, Wished for Child, Bitterness
Minnie
Helmet, Offered to the Lord, Composition, Will
Elise
God is My Oath, Form of Elizabeth
Joanna
God is Gracious, Gift of the Lord
Carmen
Song, Garden Orchard, Bright Red, Son of
Eliza
Unique, My God has Sworn, Form of Elizabeth, The Chosen
Mia
Who is Loved, Beauty, Mine, Bitterness
Cain
The Crop Grower, Oldest Child of Adam and Eve, Beautiful, Warrior's Son
Isaiah
The Salvation of the Lord, Gods Helper
Ben
Son of the Right Hand, Meadow with Coarse Grass, Benjamin, Bärenstarke
Jeremiah
God will Uplift, Yahwe Uplifts, Lord Exalts
Jared
Descent, Descending One who Rules, To Descend, He Descends
Jamie
Supplant, One who Supplants, Feminine of James, Derived from the Latin Jacomus
May
Princess of the Sea, Bitter, T, Wished-for Child
Judith
Woman from Judea, Jewish, Admired, Praised
Sara
Excellent, Form of Sarah, Queen, Inestimable
Isabelle
God of Plenty, God's Promise
Bethany
House of Poverty
Elsa
God's Promise, My God is Perfect, Nobility, Variant of Elizabeth
Deborah
To Speak Kind Words, Bee, Hebrew
Solomon
Rooted in Hebrew, it means “peace” and is tied to biblical wisdom.
Joan
God's Gracious Gift, God is Merciful
Zane
The Lord is Gracious, God's Grace, Sea-friend, Beloved
Jenna
Pure, Fair Phantom, Well Born, Yahweh is Gracious
Diego
Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, One Who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect
Abraham
Father of a Multitude, Faultless
Josie
God Would Multiply, He (God) Will Add, Feminine of Joseph
Janet
God is Merciful, Female Version of John
Tobias
God is Gracious, Born with a Star
Edna
Eithne, Joy, Rejuvenation, Pleasure, Bliss
Josiah
The Lord Supports, Jehovah has Healed
Eve
Living, To Live, Life, Good News
Isabella
God is Perfection, God's Promise, Variant of Elizabeth
Emmanuel
God with Us
Amalia
Efficient, Emulus, Brave, Aspirations
Annabelle
Easy to Love, Bella, Graceful or Beatiful, Beautiful
Eliseo
God is Help
Magdalena
Of Magdala, Villager of Galilee
Delilah
Feeble, Peaceful, Weak Poor, Tendon
Ezekiel
God Strengthens
Maya
Midwife, Work, Wet Nurse, Durga
Johanna
God's Blessing, Form of Joanne, God is Merciful
Oren
Ash Tree
Sharon
Princess, It Refers to Flat Land at the Foot of Mount Carmel, Place in Israel, Honey
Noemi
Graceful, Sweet, Joy, Pleasentness
Dana
The Dane, From Denmark, Mother of the Gods in Myths, Judge
Rae
Wise Protection, Ewe, Grace, Female Sheep
Joaquin
Yahweh Will Establish, God Judges On
Marian
Wished for Child, A Combination of Mary and Ann, Of the Clan Marius, Bitter
Beth
My God is Perfect, Form of Elizabeth, House, God's Promise
Enoch
Henok, Consecrated, Gods Disciple, Devoted
Betsy
God's Promise, My God is Perfect, Form of Elizabeth
Noah
Wanderer, Motion, Comfort, Peaceful
Saul
This Hebrew classic means “prayed for” and has royal, biblical, and literary associations.
Miguel
Who is Like God, Who is Like God?
Jesus
God Helps, Yahweh is Salvation
Zachariah
Yahweh Remembers
Joanne
Yahweh is Gracious, Variant of Joan
Marissa
Rebellion, Wished-for Child, Star of the Sea, Little Mary
Ariel
Lion of God
Jana
The Lord is Gracious, Derived from Jananam - Birth, Man, Born Bravery
Beulah
Ba´Al, Bride, Married
Jenny
White Spirit, Fair, God is Merciful, Race of Women
Evie
Live, Living, The Enlivening, Alive
Maureen
Dark, Sea of Bitterness, Moorish, Great
Joni
Modern Female Version of John and Jon, The Lord is Gracious
Rena
Council, Melody, Born Again, Of the Sea
Gabriella
God's Able-bodied One
Elliot
God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot
Marnie
Sailor of the Sea
Suzanne
Lily, Form of Susan
Mamie
Abbreviation of Mary, Pearl, Bitter, Beloved
Matt
Gift of Yahweh, Matthias
Dara
Give, Son, Oak, Lord
Bessie
Concentrated to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, House
Madelyn
Of Magdala
James
A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter
Jimmy
Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants, Supplanter
Libby
Pledged to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, Funny and Nature Lover
Lemuel
Beloging to God, Devotee
Dinah
Decoration, Valley, Judgement, Avenged or Judged and Vindicated
Twila
Thread, Twilight, Form of Twyla
Jolene
Lene, God will Increase, Jo
Mariah
A Bitterly Wanted Child, Star of the Sea, God is My Teacher
Eden
Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment
Jordan
The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored
Elisa
Dedicated to God, God's Promise
Ike
God Smiles, Laughter, Laughing One, He will Laugh
Ezra
God's Help
Judy
Jewish, Admired, Praise, Form of Judith
Raquel
Female Sheep, An Innocent Ewe, Lamb, Form of Rachel
Abby
Father's Joy, My Father is Joyful
Lia
Lioness, Dependence, Wild Cow, Bringer of Good News
Alva
Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe
Jude
Praised, Generosity, Who Gives Glory to Yahweh
Jed
Beloved of Yahweh, The Hand
Alisa
Of a Noble Kind, Sun, Joy, Great Happiness
Dina
Decoration, Protector, Form of Hebrew Dinah, Judgement
Lyla
Seductive, Divine Play, Dark Haired Beauty, From the Island
Zack
God Remembers, The Lord has Remembered, Variant of Zachariah and Zachary, Laughter
Jacques
French Form of Jacob Supplanter, He who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect
Abram
Exalted Father, Need, Lift Up, Uplift
Susie
Lily, From the Name Susan
Susanna
Anemone, Rose, True Beauty, Lily
Michaela
Latinate Female Version of Michael, Gift from God, Like the Lord
Josh
Yahweh is Salvation, Emotion, Satisfaction, Form of Joshua
Ruthie
Companion, Girlfriend, Compassionate Friend, Form of Anna
Susannah
Rose
Elyse
Elysium, Elysion, God is Fullness
Mollie
Bitter, Star of the Sea, Bitterness
Hosea
Salvation, God has Helped / Freed, Hoshea, Yasha
Gia
Yahweh is Gracious, Love, Heart, God Gifted
Marietta
Princess of the Sea, Wished for Child, Little Bitter, Rebelliousness
Joelle
Lord is God
Alia
Protector, Forehead, All, Noble
Isaias
Yahweh is Salvation
Sol
Short and sunny, this multicultural name means “sun” in Spanish and “prayed for” in Hebrew.
Ismael
God Hears, A Prophet's Name, Prophet, In the Bible Ismael was Son of Abraham by Sarah's Egyptian Slave Woman Hagar
Elliott
The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah
Eliana
My God is Yahweh, Shining
Tamar
From Tamar, Palm Tree, Wide River
Hanna
Marcy, Compassionate, Favor, Happiness
Carmel
Bright Red, Fruit Garden, Fruitful Land
Samara
Seedling, Elm Seed, Outlook, Result
Judd
Praised, The Descending
Salome
A Hebrew name meaning “peace,” it has deep biblical roots.
Lisette
My God is Abundance
Suzette
Lily