Hebrew Baby Girl Names, A to Z with Meaning

Hebrew Baby girl names suit best when they carry significant meaning. The alphabetical A to Z list consists of most popular names of Hebrew girls to help to narrow down the process of your search

It is important to understand that the name and pronunciation depend on the location and origin. While some names do not have their English equivalent meaning and therefore they have been translated for your ease.

Best Cute Hebrew Baby Girl Names

Selecting a customary Hebrew name for your daughter can nurture a solid, heartfelt linking to tradition, and girls’ names in Hebrew also reflect many pleasing meanings.

In case you feel difficulty with the exact pronunciation, you can refer to the original language of origin or comment down your name and we will find the exact pronunciation for you.

A

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Adi	Adi means “jewel, ornament.”
2	Adiela	Adiela means “ornament of God.”
3	Adina	Adina means “gentle.”
4	Adira	Adira means “mighty, strong.”
5	Adiva	Adiva means “gracious, pleasant.”
6	Adiya	Adiya means “God’s treasure, God’s ornament.”
7	Adva	Adva means “small wave, ripple.”
8	Ahava	Ahava means “love.”
9	Aliza	Aliza means “joy, joyous one.”
10	Alona	Alona means “oak tree.”
11	Amit	Amit means “friendly, faithful.”
12	Anat	Anat means “to sing.”
13	Arella	Arella means “angel, messenger.”
14	Ariela	Ariela means “lioness of God.”
15	Arnona	Arnona means “roaring stream.”
16	Ashira	Ashira means “wealthy.”
17	Aviela	Aviela means “God is my father.”
18	Avital	It refers to God as the sustainer of life.
19	Aviya	Aviya means “God is my father.”
20	Ayala, Ayelet	Ayala, Ayelet mean “deer.”
21	Ayla	Ayla means “oak tree.”

B

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Bat	Bat means “daughter.”
2	Bat-Ami	Bat-Ami means “daughter of my people.”
3	Batsheva	Batsheva was King David’s wife.
4	Bat-Shir	Bat-Shir means “daughter of song.”
5	Bat-Tziyon	It means “daughter of Zion” or “daughter of excellence.”
6	Batya, Batia	Batya, Batia mean “daughter of God.”
7	Bat-Yam	Bat-Yam means “daughter of the sea.”
8	Behira	Behira means “light, clear, brilliant.”
9	Berura, Berurit	Berura, Berurit mean “pure, clean.”
10	Bilha	Bilha was a concubine of Jacob.
11	Bina	Bina means “understanding, intelligence, wisdom.”
12	Bracha	Bracha means “blessing.”

C

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Carmela, Carmelit, Carmiela, Carmit, Carmiya	These names mean “vineyard, garden, orchard.”
2	Carniya	Carniya means “horn of God.”
3	Chagit	Chagit means “festive, celebration.”
4	Chagiya	Chagiya means “festival of God.”
5	Chana	Chana was the mother of Samuel in the Bible. Chana means “grace, gracious, merciful.”
6	Chava (Eva/Eve)	Chava (Eva/Eve) was the first woman in the Bible. Chava means “life.”
7	Chaviva	Chaviva means “beloved.”
8	Chaya	Chaya means “alive, living.”
9	Chemda	Chemda means “desirable, charming.”

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D

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Dafna	Dafna means “laurel.”
2	Dalia	Dalia means “flower.”
3	Dalit	Dalit means “to draw water” or “branch.”
4	Dana	Dana means “to judge.”
5	Daniella, Danit, Danita	Daniella, Danit, Danita mean “God is my judge.”
6	Danya	Danya means “judgment of God.”
7	Dasi, Dassi	Dasi, Dassi are pet forms of Hadassa.
8	Davida	Davida is the feminine form of David. David was a courageous hero who killed Goliath and a king of Israel in the Bible.
9	Dena (Dinah)	Dena (Dinah) was Jacob’s daughter in the Bible. Dena means “judgment.”
10	Derora	Derora means “bird [swallow]” or “freedom, liberty.”
11	Devira	Devira means “sanctuary” and refers to a holy place in the Jerusalem Temple.
12	Devorah (Deborah, Debra)	Devorah (Deborah, Debra) was the prophetess and judge who led the revolt against the Canaanite king in the Bible. Devorah means “to speak kind words” or “swarm of bees.”
13	Dikla	Dikla means “palm [date] tree.”
14	Ditza	Ditza means “joy.”
15	Dorit	Dorit means “generation, of this era.”
16	Dorona	Dorona means “gift.”

E

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Eden	Eden refers to the Garden of Eden in the Bible.
2	Edna	Edna means “delight, desired, adored, voluptuous.”
3	Edya	Edya means “adornment of God.”
4	Efrat	Efrat was Caleb’s wife in the Bible. Efrat means “honored, distinguished.”
5	Eila, Ayla	Eila, Ayla mean “oak tree.”
6	Eilona, Aylona	Eilona, Aylona mean “oak tree.”
7	Eitana (Etana)	Eitana means “strong.”
8	Eliana	Eliana means “God has answered me.”
9	Eliezra	Eliezra means “my God is my salvation.”
10	Eliora	Eliora means “my God is my light.”
11	Eliraz	Eliraz means “my God is my secret.”
12	Elisheva	Elisheva was Aaron’s wife in the Bible. Elisheva means “God is my oath.”
13	Emuna	Emuna means “faith, faithful.”
14	Erela	Erela means “angel, messenger.”
15	Ester (Esther)	Ester (Esther) is the heroine in the Book of Esther, which recounts the Purim story. Esther saved the Jews from annihilation in Persia.

F

Few, if any, Hebrew girl names are usually transcribed to English with “F” as the first letter.

G

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Gal	Gal means “wave.”
2	Galya	Galya means “wave of God.”
3	Gamliela	Gamliela is the feminine form of Gamliel. Gamliel means “God is my reward.”
4	Ganit	Ganit means “garden.”
5	Ganya	Ganya means “garden of God.” (Gan means “garden” as in “Garden of Eden” or “Gan Eden.”
6	Gavriella	Gavriella (Gabriella) means “God is my strength.”
7	Gayora	Gayora means “valley of light.”
8	Gefen	Gefen means “vine.”
9	Gershona	Gershona is the feminine form of Gershon. Gershon was the son of Levi in the Bible.
10	Geula	Geula means “redemption.”
11	Gevira	Gevira means “lady” or “queen.”
12	Gibora	Gibora means “strong, heroine.”
13	Gila	Gila means “joy.”
14	Gilada	It means “[the] hill is [my] witness” or “joy forever.”
15	Gili	Gili means “my joy.”
16	Ginat	Ginat means “garden.”
17	Gitit	Gitit means “winepress.”
18	Giva	Giva means “hill, high place.”

H

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Hadar, Hadara, Hadarit	These mean “splendid, ornamented, beautiful.”
2	Hadas, Hadasa	Hadas, Hadasa was the Hebrew name of Esther, the heroine of the Purim story. Hadas means “myrtle.”
3	Hallel, Hallela	Hallel, Hallela mean “praise.”
4	Hannah	Hannah was the mother of Samuel in the Bible. Hannah means “grace, gracious, merciful.”
5	Harela	Harela means “mountain of God.”
6	Hedya	Hedya means “echo [voice] of God.”
7	Hertzela, Hertzelia	These are the feminine forms of Hertzel.
8	Hila	Hila means “praise.”
9	Hillela	It is the feminine form of Hillel that means “praise.”
10	Hodiya	Hodiya means “praise God.”

I

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Idit	Idit means “choicest.”
2	Ilana, Ilanit	Ilana, Ilanit mean “tree.”
3	Irit	Irit means “daffodil.”
4	Itiya	Itiya means “God is with me.”

J

Note: The English letter J is often used in transcribing the Hebrew letter “yud,” which hums like the English letter Y.

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Yaakova (Jacoba)	This is the feminine form of Yaacov (Jacob). Yaacov (Jacob) was Isaac’s son in the Bible. Yaacov means “supplant” or “protect.”
2	Yael (Jael)	This was a heroine in the Bible. Yael means “to ascend” and “mountain goat.”
3	Yaffa (Jaffa)	Yaffa (Jaffa) means “beautiful.”
4	Yardena (Jordena, Jordana)	This means “to flow down, descend.” Nahar Yarden is the Jordan River.
5	Yasmina (Jasmina), Yasmine (Jasmin)	These are Persian names for a flower in the olive family.
6	Yedida (Jedida)	Yedida (Jedida) means “friend.”
7	Yehudit (Judith)	Yehudit (Judith) is a heroine whose story is recounted in the apocryphal book of Judith. Yehudit means “praise.”
8	Yemima (Jemima)	Yemima (Jemima) means “dove.”
9	Yemina (Jemina)	Yemina (Jemina) means “right hand” and signifies strength.
10	Yitra (Jethra)	Yitra (Jethra) is the feminine form of Yitro (Jethro). Yitra means “wealth, riches.”
11	Yoana (Joana, Joanna)	Yoana (Joana, Joanna) means “God has answered.”
12	Yochana (Johanna)	Yochana (Johanna) means “God is gracious.”
13	Yoela (Joela)	Yoela (Joela) is the feminine form of Yoel (Joel). Yoela means “God is willing.”

K

Sr. No.	Hebrew Girl Baby Names	Meaning
1	Kalanit	Kalanit means “flower.”
2	Kaspit	Kaspit means “silver.”
3	Kefira	Kefira means “young lioness.”
4	Kelila	Kelila means “crown” or “laurels.”
5	Kerem	Kerem means “vineyard.”
6	Keren	Keren means “horn, ray [of sun].”
7	Keshet	Keshet means “bow, rainbow.”
8	Kevuda	Kevuda means “precious” or “respected.”
9	Kinneret	Kinneret means “Sea of Galilee, Lake of Tiberias.”
10	Kitra, Kitrit	Kitra, Kitrit mean “crown” (Aramaic).
11	Kochava	Kochava means “star.”

L

Sr. No.	Hebrew Names Girl Baby	Meaning
1	Leah	Leah was Jacob’s wife and the mother of six of the tribes of Israel; the name means “delicate” or “weary.”
2	Leila, Leilah, Lila	Leila, Leilah, Lila mean “night.”
3	Levana	Levana means “white, moon.”
4	Levona	Levona means “frankincense.”
5	Liat	Liat means “you are for me.”
6	Liba	Liba means “loved one” in Yiddish.
7	Liora	Liora is the feminine form of the masculine Lior, meaning “my light.”
8	Liraz	Liraz means “my secret.”
9	Lital	Lital means “dew [rain] is mine.”

M

Sr. No.	Hebrew Names Girl Baby	Meaning
1	Maayan	Maayan means “spring, oasis.”
2	Malkah	Malka means “queen.”
3	Margalit	Margalit means “pearl.”
4	Marganit	Marganit is a plant with blue, gold, and red flowers that is common in Israel.
5	Matana	Matana means “gift, present.”
6	Maya	Maya comes from the word mayim, meaning water.
7	Maytal	Maytal means “dew water.”
8	Mehira	Mehira means “swift, energetic.”
9	Michal	Michal was King Saul’s daughter in the Bible, and the name means “who is like God?”
10	Miriam	Miriam was a prophetess, singer, dancer, and sister of Moses in the Bible, and the name means “rising water.”
11	Morasha	Morasha means “legacy.”
12	Moriah	Moriah refers to a holy site in Israel, Mount Moriah, also known as the Temple Mount.

N

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Na’ama	Na’ama means “pleasant.”
2	Na’ava	Na’ava means “beautiful.”
3	Naomi	Naomi was the mother-in-law of Rut (Ruth) in the book of Ruth, and the name means “pleasantness.”
4	Natania	Natania means “gift of God.”
5	Nechama	Nechama means “comfort.”
6	Nediva	Nediva means “generous.”
7	Nessa	Nessa means “miracle.”
8	Neta	Neta means “a plant.”
9	Netana, Netania	Netana, Netania means “gift of God.”
10	Nili	Nili is an acronym of the Hebrew words “the glory of Israel will not lie” (1 Samuel 15
11	29).
12	Nitzana	Nitzana means “bud [flower].”
13	Noa	Noa was the fifth daughter of Zelophehad in the Bible, and the name means “pleasantness.”
14	Noya	Noya means “divine beauty.”
15	Nurit	Nurit is a common plant in Israel with red and yellow flowers; also called a “buttercup flower.”

O

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Odelia, Odeleya	Odelia, Odeleya mean “I will praise God.”
2	Ofira	Ofira is the feminine form of the masculine Ofir.
3	Ofra	Ofra means “deer.”
4	Ora	Ora means “light.”
5	Orit	Orit is a variant form of Ora and means “light.”
6	Orli	Orli (or Orly) means “light for me.”
7	Orna	Orna means “pine tree.”
8	Oshrat	Oshrat or Oshra derives from the Hebrew word osher, meaning “happiness.”

P

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Pazit	Pazit means “gold.”
2	Pelia	Pelia means “wonder, a miracle.”
3	Penina	Penina was Elkanah’s wife in the Bible. Penina means “pearl.”
4	Peri	Peri means “fruit” in Hebrew.
5	Puah	From the Hebrew for “to groan” or “cry out.” Puah was the name of a midwife in Exodus 1:15.

Q

Few, if any, Hebrew names are typically transcribed to English with the letter “Q” as the first letter.

R

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Raanana	It means “fresh, luscious, beautiful.”
2	Rachel	Rachel was Jacob’s wife in the Bible. Rachel means “ewe,” a symbol of purity.
3	Rani	Rani means “my song.”
4	Ranit	It means “song, joy.”
5	Ranya, Rania	It means “song of God.”
6	Ravital, Revital	It mean “abundance of dew.”
7	Raziel, Raziela	It mean “my secret is God.”
8	Refaela	It means “God has healed.”
9	Renana	It means “joy” or “song.”
10	Reut	It means “friendship.”
11	Reuvena	Reuvena is a feminine form of Reuven.
12	Reviv, Reviva	It mean “dew” or “rain.”
13	Rina, Rinat	Rina, Rinat mean “joy.”
14	Rivka (Rebecca)	Rivka (Rebecca) was Isaac’s wife in the Bible. Rivka means “to tie, bind.”
15	Roma, Romema	Roma, Romema mean “heights, lofty, exalted.”
16	Roniya, Roniel	Roniya, Roniel mean “joy of God.”
17	Rotem	Rotem is a common plant in southern Israel.
18	Rut (Ruth)	Rut (Ruth) was a righteous convert in the Bible.

S

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Sapir, Sapira, Sapirit	Sapir, Sapira, Sapirit mean “sapphire.”
2	Sara, Sarah	Sarah was Abraham’s wife in the Bible. Sara means “noble, princess.”
3	Sarai	Sarai was the original name for Sarah in the Bible.
4	Sarida	Sarida means “refugee, leftover.”
5	Shai	Shai means “gift.”
6	Shaked	Shaked means “almond.”
7	Shalva	Shalva means “tranquility.”
8	Shamira	Shamira means “guard, protector.”
9	Shani	Shani means “scarlet color.”
10	Shaula	Shaula is the feminine form of Shaul (Saul). Shaul (Saul) was a king of Israel.
11	Sheliya	Sheliya means “God is mine” or “mine is God’s.”
12	Shifra	Shifra was the midwife in the Bible who disobeyed Pharaoh’s orders to kill Jewish babies.
13	Shirel	Shirel means “song of God.”
14	Shirli	Shirli means “I have song.”
15	Shlomit	Shlomit means “peaceful.”
16	Shoshana	Shoshana means “rose.”
17	Sivan	Sivan is the name of a Hebrew month.

T

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Tal, Tali	Tal, Tali mean “dew.”
2	Talia	Talia means “dew from God.”
3	Talma, Talmit	Talma, Talmit mean “mound, hill.”
4	Talmor	Talmor means “heaped” or “sprinkled with myrrh, perfumed.”
5	Tamar	Tamar was the daughter of King David in the Bible. Tamar means “palm tree.”
6	Techiya	Techiya means “life, revival.”
7	Tehila	Tehila means “praise, song of praise.”
8	Tehora	Tehora means “pure clean.”
9	Temima	Temima means “whole, honest.”
10	Teruma	Teruma means “offering, gift.”
11	Teshura	Teshura means “gift.”
12	Tifara, Tiferet	Tifara, Tiferet mean “beauty” or “glory.”
13	Tikva	Tikva means “hope.”
14	Timna	Timna is a place in southern Israel.
15	Tirtza	Tirtza means “agreeable.”
16	Tirza	Tirza means “cypress tree.”
17	Tiva	Tiva means “good.”
18	Tzipora	Tzipora was the wife of Moses in the Bible. Tzipora means “bird.”
19	Tzofiya	Tzofiya means “watcher, guardian, scout.”
20	Tzviya	Tzviya means “deer, gazelle.”

Hebrew Girls’ Names Beginning with “U,” “V,” “W,” and “X”

Few, if any, Hebrew names are typically transcribed to English with “U,” “V,” “W,” or “X” as the first letter.

Y

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Yaakova	It is the feminine form of Yaacov (Jacob). Jacob was Isaac’s son in the Bible. Yaacov means to “supplant” or “protect.”
2	Yael	Yael (Jael) was a heroine in the Bible. Yael means “to ascend” and “mountain goat.”
3	Yaffa, Yafit	Yaffa, Yafit mean “beautiful.”
4	Yakira	Yakira means “valuable, precious.”
5	Yam, Yama, Yamit	Yam, Yama, Yamit mean “sea.”
6	Yardena (Jordana)	Yardena (Jordena, Jordana) means “to flow down, descend.” Nahar Yarden is the Jordan River.
7	Yarona	Yarona means “sing.”
8	Yechiela	Yechiela means “may God live.”
9	Yehudit (Judith)	Yehudit (Judith) was a heroine in the deuterocanonical book of Judith.
10	Yeira	Yeira means “light.”
11	Yemima	Yemima means “dove.”
12	Yemina	Yemina (Jemina) means “right hand” and signifies strength.
13	Yisraela	Yisraela is the feminine form of Yisrael (Israel).
14	Yitra	Yitra (Jethra) is the feminine form of Yitro (Jethro). Yitra means “wealth, riches.”
15	Yocheved	Yocheved was the mother of Moses in the Bible. Yocheved means “glory of God.”

Z

Sr. No.	Hebrew Baby Girl Names	Meaning
1	Zahara, Zehari. Zeharit	This means “to shine, brightness.”
2	Zahava, Zahavit	Zahava, Zahavit mean “gold.”
3	Zemira	Zemira means “song, melody.”
4	Zimra	Zimra means “song of praise.”
5	Ziva, Zivit	Ziva, Zivit mean “splendor.”
6	Zohar	Zohar means “light, brilliance.”

Naming a new baby can be a thrilling if somewhat intimidating task. Below are a few popular Hebrew names for girls to get you started.

Popular Hebrew Names for Jewish Girls

Biblical Hebrew names (with historical references) are planned on the left and modern Hebrew names (with meanings) are listed on the right:

Popular Biblical Names for Girls	Popular Modern Hebrew Names for Girls
Avigail (Abigail) King David’s wife; means “father’s joy” Avital King David’s wife	Abigail: My father’s delight Adi: Jewel Adina: Gentle Ahuva: Beloved Amit: Friendly, faithful Anika: Gracious, beautiful Arella: Angel Ariella (Ariela): Lioness of God Ashira: Wealthy Atara, Ateret: Crown Athalia: God is exalted Aviv, Aviva: Spring Ayala, Ayelet: Deer
Batsheva King David’s wife	Babbet: Promise of God Bat-Ami: Daughter of my people Bathsheba: Promise of the vow Batia: Daughter of God Bethany: From a fig house Bina: Intelligence, understanding Bracha: Blessing
Chava (Eva) First woman	Carmela: Vinyard Channa: Gracious Chaya: Life
Devorah (Deborah, Debra) Prophetess and judge who led revolt against Canaanite king Deena (Dinah) Jacob’s daughter; also means “judgment”	Dafna: Laurel Dalia: Flower Daniella: God is my judge Dana: Judge Davina: Adored Dinah: The avenged one
Efrat Caleb’s wife Elisheva Aaron’s wife; also “God is my oath” Ester (Esther) Saved the Jews from annihilation in Persia	Eden: Garden of Eden Eliana: God has answered Eliora: God is my light Elisa: Promise of God Elizabeth: Promise of God Eva: Living and breathing
	Gavriella (Gabriella): God is my strength Gal (Galia): Wave Gefen: Grape Gessica: One who can foresee Giovanna: God can foresee
Hannah Mother of Samuel; “favored by God”	Hadar: Splendid Hadas: Myrtle; Esther’s Hebrew name Hannah: Gracious Haya: Life Hila: Praise
	Idit: Choicest Ilana: Tree Irit: Daffodil Ivana: God is merciful
Judith A woman from Judea and heroine from Jewish texts (The Book of Judith)	Jaqueline: One who supplants Janelle: God is merciful Jarah: Honey Jemima: Dove Jessica: One who can foresee Joanna: God is merciful Jora: Autumn rain Jordan: From a flowing river Josie: God raises
	Kalanit: Flower Karmen: Garden of God Kefira: Young lioness Kinneret: Sea of Galilee
Leah Jacob’s wife	Leah: Delicate woman Liora, Lior: I have light Levana: White, moon Liana: My lord responded Liat: I have you Liraz: I have a secret Liron: I have joy Livna, Livnat: White
Michal King Saul’s daughter Miriam Prophetess, singer, dancer, and sister of Moses	Maayan: Spring, oasis Malka: Queen Manuela: God accompanies us Matea: God is present Maya: Water Maytal: Dew water Moriah: Watched by God
Naomi Mother-in-law of Ruth Noa Biblical woman; also means “tremble”	Naama: Pleasant Nancy: Filled with grace Nava: Beautiful Neria: Light of God Neta: A plant Nirit: Flower Nitzan: Bud Noga: Light, bright star, Jupiter Nurit: Flower
	Ofra: Deer Ofira: Gold Oprah: One who turned her back Ora: Light Orli: I have light
Penina Elkanah’s wife; also means “pearl”	Pazit: Gold
Rachel Jacob’s wife Rivka (Rebecca) Isaac’s wife Rut (Ruth) Model of righteous convert	Ranana: Fresh Raz: Secret Reut: Friendship Rina: Joy
Sara (Sarah/Sarai) Abraham’s wife Shifra Midwife who disobeyed Pharaoh’s orders to kill Jewish babies	Sagit: Sublime Samantha: Lord has heard Sarika: Lady-like Shai: Gift Shalva: Tranquility Shaked: Almond Sharon: Place in Israel Shawna: God is merciful Shir, Shira: Song Shiran: Happy song Shirli: I have song Shoshana: Rose Simone: One who has heard Sivan: Hebrew month
Tzipora Moses’ wife	Tal: Dew Tamar, Tamara: Palm tree Tirzah: Pleasant
	Vana: God is merciful Vered, Varda: Rose
Yael Heroine in the Bible; also means “deer” Yehudit (Judith) Heroine in the Bible Yocheved Moses’ mother	Yaffa, Yafit: Beautiful Yasmin (Jasmine): Flower Yedida: Friend Yona, Yonina: Dove
	Ziva: Spendor Zohar: Light