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Hebrew names
90 names on this site come from (or through) Hebrew. Each page explains the original word, how the name developed and who made it famous. Origins follow standard references such as Behind the Name and the Oxford Dictionary of First Names; names with mixed roots appear under each language.
Girls' names (34)
Abigailmy father is joyAnnagrace, favour (from Hannah)Aylahalo of moonlight (Turkish); oak tree (Hebrew)DanielleGod is my judge (feminine of Daniel)Delilahpossibly 'delicate' or 'languishing'Edendelight; paradiseElianamy God has answeredElisamy God is an oath (from Elisabeth)Elizamy God is an oath (from Elizabeth)Elizabethmy God is an oathEllianamy God has answeredEvalife (from Eve)GabriellaGod is my strengthHannahgrace, favourIsabelmy God is an oath (from Elizabeth)Isabellamy God is an oathJaneGod is graciousJessicato behold (from Iscah)Josephinehe will add (feminine of Joseph)Leahpossibly 'weary' or 'wild cow'Lilahnight; also short for DelilahMadelynwoman of MagdalaMariauncertain; perhaps 'beloved' or 'bitter'Maryuncertain; perhaps 'beloved' or 'bitter'Miriamuncertain; perhaps 'beloved' or 'bitter'NaomipleasantnessRacheleweRebeccapossibly 'to bind, tie'Ruthpossibly 'friend, companion'Sadieprincess (from Sarah)Sarahprincess, noblewomanSeraphinafiery ones (from seraphim)Taliadew of God (Hebrew); to blossom (Greek Thalia)Zaraflower, radiance (Arabic Zahra); also a form of Sarah
Boys' names (56)
Aaronuncertain; perhaps 'exalted'AbelbreathAdamman; possibly 'earth'Amirprince, commander (Arabic); treetop (Hebrew)Asherhappy, blessedBenjaminson of the right handCalebpossibly 'dog' or 'whole-hearted'DanielGod is my judgeDavidbelovedEliascended, highEliasmy God is YahwehElijahmy God is YahwehElliotfrom Elias (diminutive)Elliottfrom Elias (diminutive)EmmanuelGod is with usEthanfirm, enduringEzekielGod strengthensEzrahelpGabrielGod is my strengthGideonfeller, hewerGiovanniGod is gracious (Italian John)Isaache will laughIvanGod is gracious (Slavic John)Jacobsupplanter; held by the heelJamesfrom Jacob — 'supplanter', 'held by the heel'JeremiahGod will exaltJessegiftJoaquinraised by God (Spanish Joachim)JoelYahweh is GodJohnGod is graciousJonahdoveJonathanGod has givenJordanto flow down, descendJosehe will add (Spanish Joseph)Josephhe will addJoshuaGod is salvationJosiahGod supports; God healsJudepraised (from Judah)Levijoined, attachedMalachimy messengerMateogift of GodMatthewgift of GodMicahwho is like God?Michaelwho is like God?Nathanhe gaveNathanielGod has givenNoahrest, comfortRaphaelGod healsReubenbehold, a sonSamuelGod has heard; name of GodSimonhe has heardSolomonpeaceTobiasGod is goodTobyGod is good (from Tobias)ZacharyGod remembersZiona hill in Jerusalem
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