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.

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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.

Popular Hebrew Names for Jewish Girls
Popular Hebrew Names for Jewish Girls

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 NamesMeaning
1Adi Adi means “jewel, ornament.”
2Adiela Adiela means “ornament of God.”
3Adina Adina means “gentle.”
4Adira Adira means “mighty, strong.”
5Adiva Adiva means “gracious, pleasant.”
6Adiya Adiya means “God’s treasure, God’s ornament.”
7Adva Adva means “small wave, ripple.”
8Ahava Ahava means “love.”
9Aliza Aliza means “joy, joyous one.”
10Alona Alona means “oak tree.”
11Amit Amit means “friendly, faithful.”
12Anat Anat means “to sing.”
13Arella Arella means “angel, messenger.”
14Ariela Ariela means “lioness of God.”
15Arnona Arnona means “roaring stream.”
16Ashira Ashira means “wealthy.”
17Aviela Aviela means “God is my father.”
18Avital It refers to God as the sustainer of life.
19Aviya Aviya means “God is my father.”
20Ayala, Ayelet Ayala, Ayelet mean “deer.”
21Ayla Ayla means “oak tree.”
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B

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

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

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

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

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

G

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sr. No.Hebrew Baby Girl NamesMeaning
1Sapir, Sapira, Sapirit Sapir, Sapira, Sapirit mean “sapphire.”
2Sara, Sarah Sarah was Abraham’s wife in the Bible. Sara means “noble, princess.”
3Sarai Sarai was the original name for Sarah in the Bible.
4Sarida Sarida means “refugee, leftover.”
5Shai Shai means “gift.”
6Shaked Shaked means “almond.”
7Shalva Shalva means “tranquility.”
8Shamira Shamira means “guard, protector.”
9Shani Shani means “scarlet color.”
10Shaula Shaula is the feminine form of Shaul (Saul). Shaul (Saul) was a king of Israel.
11Sheliya Sheliya means “God is mine” or “mine is God’s.”
12Shifra Shifra was the midwife in the Bible who disobeyed Pharaoh’s orders to kill Jewish babies.
13Shirel Shirel means “song of God.”
14Shirli Shirli means “I have song.”
15Shlomit Shlomit means “peaceful.”
16Shoshana Shoshana means “rose.”
17Sivan Sivan is the name of a Hebrew month.
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T

Sr. No.Hebrew Baby Girl NamesMeaning
1Tal, Tali Tal, Tali mean “dew.”
2Talia Talia means “dew from God.”
3Talma, Talmit Talma, Talmit mean “mound, hill.”
4Talmor Talmor means “heaped” or “sprinkled with myrrh, perfumed.”
5Tamar Tamar was the daughter of King David in the Bible. Tamar means “palm tree.”
6Techiya Techiya means “life, revival.”
7Tehila Tehila means “praise, song of praise.”
8Tehora Tehora means “pure clean.”
9Temima Temima means “whole, honest.”
10Teruma Teruma means “offering, gift.”
11Teshura Teshura means “gift.”
12Tifara, Tiferet Tifara, Tiferet mean “beauty” or “glory.”
13Tikva Tikva means “hope.”
14Timna Timna is a place in southern Israel.
15Tirtza Tirtza means “agreeable.”
16Tirza Tirza means “cypress tree.”
17Tiva Tiva means “good.”
18Tzipora Tzipora was the wife of Moses in the Bible. Tzipora means “bird.”
19Tzofiya Tzofiya means “watcher, guardian, scout.”
20Tzviya Tzviya means “deer, gazelle.”
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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 NamesMeaning
1Yaakova It is the feminine form of Yaacov (Jacob). Jacob was Isaac’s son in the Bible. Yaacov means to “supplant” or “protect.”
2Yael Yael (Jael) was a heroine in the Bible. Yael means “to ascend” and “mountain goat.”
3Yaffa, Yafit Yaffa, Yafit mean “beautiful.”
4Yakira Yakira means “valuable, precious.”
5Yam, Yama, Yamit Yam, Yama, Yamit mean “sea.”
6Yardena (Jordana) Yardena (Jordena, Jordana) means “to flow down, descend.” Nahar Yarden is the Jordan River.
7Yarona Yarona means “sing.”
8Yechiela Yechiela means “may God live.”
9Yehudit (Judith) Yehudit (Judith) was a heroine in the deuterocanonical book of Judith.
10Yeira Yeira means “light.”
11Yemima Yemima means “dove.”
12Yemina Yemina (Jemina) means “right hand” and signifies strength.
13Yisraela Yisraela is the feminine form of Yisrael (Israel).
14Yitra Yitra (Jethra) is the feminine form of Yitro (Jethro). Yitra means “wealth, riches.”
15Yocheved Yocheved was the mother of Moses in the Bible. Yocheved means “glory of God.”
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Z

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

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 GirlsPopular 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
ShirShira: Song
Shiran: Happy song
Shirli: I have song
Shoshana: Rose
Simone: One who has heard
Sivan: Hebrew month
Tzipora
Moses’ wife
Tal: Dew
TamarTamara: 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
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