7399 Divine Hebrew Baby Names With Meanings

Hebrew baby names are commonly used in Jewish culture and have profound meanings, traditional values, and rich history. Hebrew names are aesthetically pleasing and hold deep significance, as they can be traced back to specific events and characters in the Hebrew Bible. These names correspond to a person's identity, destiny, or divine purpose and are of great importance to the Jewish community.

Right from the Brit Mila or the naming ceremony to the death, the name will identify an individual in a community. A Jew is given two names, a Jewish name and a secular name. The Hebrew name is used for Jewish rituals and prayers, where it’s usually followed by the name of the parents. And the secular name is used in day-to-day life. The meaning and numerology of the names are also considered significant.

A ritualistic Jewish or Hebrew name carries a special format, which includes a first name followed by a conjunction of 'ben' for boys and 'bat' for girls, and the father's and the mother's names separated with a 'v.' One example for a better understanding is David ben Yosef v'Chanah (indicating David, son of Joseph and Hannah). However, this naming system may slightly differ in some communities (where only the father's name is taken).

When choosing a Hebrew name, there are different approaches to consider. Individuals who adopt a Jewish name through conversion may use an English-to-Hebrew conversion of their first name, pick a new one from the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible), or choose a new name with biblical associations or special meanings. Another option is to choose a name to honor an ancestral family member or loved one (1).

Hebrew names are chosen considering one’s familial legacy and ancestral beliefs, and the naming process in Hebrew culture involves religious ceremonies designed to bless and protect the child. Scroll down to check out the extensive list of Hebrew baby names with meanings. All the entries in this baby name tool are arranged alphabetically, along with the meanings. Have a look!

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Liam		Boy	Strong-willed warrior; Protector; Guardian; My nation; My people
Elijah		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Ava		Girl	Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
James		Boy	Supplanter
Benjamin		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Isabella		Girl	God is my oath
Mia		Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Evelyn		Girl	Life; Hazelnut; Lake; Beauty
Jack		Boy	God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter
Levi		Boy	Joined; Attached; He will join
Gianna		Girl	God is gracious
Elizabeth		Girl	My God is an oath
Mateo		Boy	God's gift
Daniel		Boy	God is my judge
Ella		Girl	Beautiful; Goddess; Other
Michael		Boy	Who is like God?
Ethan		Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
Samuel		Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Jacob		Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Asher		Boy	Happy; Blessed; Someone who lived by an ash tree or ash grove
John		Boy	God is gracious
Joseph		Boy	He will add; Praise
David		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Ellie		Girl	God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch
Matthew		Boy	God's gift
Ezra		Boy	Help
Isaac		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice; Laughter
Hannah		Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Leah		Girl	Weary; Tired; Cow
Eliana		Girl	God has given the answer; Sun
Josiah		Boy	Jehovah supports
Caleb		Boy	Dog; Brave; Devoted to God; Whole-hearted
Lillian		Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower; Purity
Ezekiel		Boy	God will strengthen
Naomi		Girl	Pleasantness; Beautiful; Straight; Direct
Maya		Girl	Illusion; Magic; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Good mother; Dame
Jaxon		Boy	Son of Jack; God is gracious
Isaiah		Boy	Yahweh is salvation; God saves
Delilah		Girl	Delicate
Joshua		Boy	God is salvation
Nathan		Boy	Gift of God; God has given; He gave
Aaliyah		Girl	Ascending; Highborn; Exalted; Sublime; Lofty
Eli		Boy	Ascension; My God; My God is an oath; Torch
Aaron		Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Madelyn		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Josephine		Girl	God shall grow; Jehovah increases
Bella		Girl	Beautiful; God is my oath
Axel		Boy	Father is peace
Jonathan		Boy	Gift of God
Sadie		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Jameson		Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Ian		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Jeremiah		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Jordan		Boy	To descend; To flow down
Jose		Boy	God will give; He will add
Sarah		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Eva		Girl	To breathe; To live; Mother of life; Full of life
Madeline		Girl	Of Magdala; High Tower
Adam		Boy	Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red; One from the soil
Samantha		Girl	Name of God; Flower
Micah		Boy	Who is like Yahweh?
Ayla		Girl	Oak tree; Halo; With the moon
Lyla		Girl	Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island
Eliza		Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God; Joyful
Evan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Youth; Born from the yew tree
Isabelle		Girl	My God is an oath; Devoted to God
Brielle		Girl	God is my strength
Eden		Girl	A place of delight; Pleasure; Plain; Wealthy bear
Giovanni		Boy	God is gracious
Diego		Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Josie		Girl	God will give; God is gracious
Elliana		Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Mary		Girl	Beloved; Exalted; Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child
Nathaniel		Boy	Gift of God; God has given
Jonah		Boy	Dove; Peaceful
Zachary		Boy	Yahweh has remembered; To remember
Isabel		Girl	God is my oath
Adriel		Boy	Flock of God
Esther		Girl	Star; Hidden
Juan		Boy	God is gracious; God is merciful; Yahweh is gracious
Matteo		Boy	God's gift
Malachi		Boy	My angel; Messenger of God
Elliott		Boy	The Lord is my God
Jesus		Boy	The Christian God; To save; Yahweh is salvation
Ariella		Girl	Lioness of God
Messiah		Boy	Savior; Anointed
Ada		Girl	Noble; First-born girl; Island; Adornment; Ornament;
Judah		Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Molly		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child
Amy		Girl	Beloved; To love
Ruth		Girl	Friend; Famous spear
Miguel		Boy	Who is like God
Abel		Boy	Breath; Vapor; Son; Noble; Strength; Fortitude
Sara		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Abraham		Boy	Father of multitudes; Father of nations; High father; Crossing; Passage
Jesse		Boy	God exists; Gift
Zayden		Boy	God; Divinity; Growth
Dawson		Boy	Son of David; Beloved; Uncle
Aliyah		Girl	Exalted; Sublime; Ascent
Jasper		Boy	One who brings treasure; Treasurer

Infographic: Traditional Hebrew Baby Names With Blessed Meanings

The Jews believe in the power of words and consider names as a means to instill virtues of courage, wisdom, piety, and resilience in their babies. The following infographic has a few unique names from the Hebrew Bible that express devotion and honor the divine ancestors. If you believe in powerful names, you may consider the ones below.

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