462 Elegant Hebrew Girl Names Starting With A
Feminine A-names inspired by the sacred tongue.
Hebrew girl names starting with A stem from Jewish traditions and often carry biblical significance. These names, rooted in biblical Hebrew, are primarily used by Jewish families worldwide, from Israel to diaspora populations across the globe. In recent times, however, they have also gained popularity among non-Jewish parents attracted to their phonetic qualities and positive meanings.
Names beginning with A are popular, as they often appear first in alphabetical listings. This prominence can significantly appeal to parents who want their daughter's name to stand out. For baby girls in Jewish families, the chosen name is typically conferred during the first Torah reading shortly after birth, in a ceremony called the Brit ha Bat. There are no strict rules for selecting a name, but many families often follow cultural patterns that reflect their heritage. While Ashkenazic Jews may name children after deceased relatives, Sephardic Jews often honor living relatives (1).
Here are some beautiful Hebrew girl names that start with A. As you browse through this list, consider the meaning behind each name and how it might reflect your hopes for your daughter's future.
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Name | Gender | Meaning | |
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| Girl | Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound | |
| Girl | Ascending; Highborn; Exalted; Sublime; Lofty | |
| Girl | Oak tree; Halo; With the moon | |
| Girl | Lioness of God | |
| Girl | Noble; First-born girl; Island; Adornment; Ornament; | |
| Girl | Beloved; To love | |
| Girl | Exalted; Sublime; Ascent | |
| Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| Girl | Favored grace | |
| Girl | Highborn; Lofty; Sublime | |
| Girl | God is gracious | |
| Girl | Lion; Noble; Melody | |
| Girl | Lioness of God | |
| Girl | Graced with God's bounty; My God is an oath | |
| Girl | Song; Melody; Gold | |
| Girl | God is light; Dreamer; Shining brightness; Bay tree | |
| Girl | Family; Bird; To breathe | |
| Girl | Grace; Favored by God | |
| Girl | My father's joy; My father is cheerful; He rejoices | |
| Girl | Grace; Favor; Eagle | |
| Girl | Princess; Highborn girl; Treetop; Leader | |
| Girl | Rising; Height; Exalted; Champion | |
| Girl | Joyful; Blissful; Pleasant | |
| Girl | Noble; Holy; Blessed; Halo; Moonlight; Terebinth tree | |
| Girl | God helps; Yahweh has helped | |
| Girl | Torch; Corposant; Tower; Ray of light; Moon | |
| Girl | Highborn; Exalted; Ascent | |
| Girl | Highly gracious; Merciful; Immaculate; Undefiled; Goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water | |
| Girl | To breathe; Life; Sound; Water; Bird | |
| Girl | Noble grace; Holy; Torch; Sun | |
| Unisex | To breathe; To live; Heaven | |
| Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| Girl | Bird; Alive; Desired; Lake; Sound; Voice | |
| Girl | God is my refuge; Nobility; Ornament; Adornment | |
| Girl | Elf ruler; God is my strength | |
| Girl | God is gracious; God has shown meaning | |
| Girl | Grace; Favor; Beautiful | |
| Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| Girl | Beautiful flower; Color; Design; Spring water; Delicate | |
| Girl | Oaktree; Terebinth tree; Gazelle; Moonlight; Halo | |
| Girl | God was gracious; God has shown favor; Chaste; Grace | |
| Girl | Lion of God; Hero; Gilded; Golden; God's voice | |
| Girl | Noble; Kind; Nobility; Great happiness | |
| Girl | Bird; To live; To breathe; Sound; Voice | |
| Girl | Sky; Heaven; Loftiness; To ascend | |
| Girl | People of God; Beloved; Delight; The end | |
| Girl | To breathe; To live | |
| Unisex | My God is an oath | |
| Girl | Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished | |
| Girl | Strong; Majestic; Mighty; Powerful | |
| Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| Girl | Lovable; Grace; Favor | |
| Girl | Lioness of God | |
| Girl | Grace; Favor; My God is an oath | |
| Girl | Care; Protection; Diligence; God has answered | |
| Girl | East; Yahweh is gracious; Resurrection; Defending men | |
| Girl | Industrious; Hard working; Rival; Brave; Work | |
| Girl | Noble one; Kind; Nobility; Honor; Ornament | |
| Unisex | My God is an oath | |
| Girl | Delicate; Noble; Name; Mild; Gentle | |
| Girl | Grace; Favor; My God is an oath | |
| Girl | Spring; Springtime | |
| Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| Girl | God has favored me; Gracious | |
| Girl | Night rain; Beloved; The end; Pleasant place; Trusted by God | |
| Girl | Eternal blossom; Everlasting bloom; Beautiful flower; Clear; Revelation; Going; Fountain; Downy-bearded | |
| Girl | Noble one; Kind; Yahweh is my refuge; God is my refuge | |
| Girl | Devoted to God; Favor; Grace; My God is an oath | |
| Girl | Favo; Grace; Clearing | |
| Girl | May father is joy; He rejoices; My father is light | |
| Girl | To Live; Breathe; Delicate; Meadow; Clearing | |
| Girl | Strength; Bird; Voice; Life; Clearing | |
| Girl | To breathe | |
| Girl | Elf king or ruler; God is my strong man | |
| Girl | God is my strong man; Innocent; King of elves | |
| Girl | Adornment; Ornament; Noble; First-born girl; Island | |
| Girl | Bird; Strength; Yahweh is my father | |
| Girl | Graced with God's Bounty; Graceful Meadow; Favor | |
| Girl | Noble; Maidens; Chaste; Exalted; Beauty | |
| Girl | Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Favor; Beautiful | |
| Girl | My father is joy | |
| Girl | Beloved; God has favored me; Bitter grace | |
| Girl | To ascend; Noble; Lofty; Heavenly | |
| Girl | Favor; Grace; High; Exalted | |
| Girl | Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge | |
| Girl | Grace; Favor | |
| Girl | Gracious; Beloved; Bitter grace | |
| Girl | May father is joy; My father rejoices | |
| Girl | Fiery; Sun; Light; Favour; Grace | |
| Girl | Gracious; Full of grace; Cow; Weary | |
| Girl | Commander; Princess; Treetop | |
| Girl | Favor; Grace | |
| Girl | Grassy area; Meadow | |
| Unisex | Song; Melody; Noble; Respected; Lion | |
| Unisex | Joyful; Exalted | |
| Girl | Graceful young girl; Favor; Merciful | |
| Girl | Honorable; Ornamental; Noble | |
| Girl | Favour; Grace; Clearing | |
| Girl | Yahweh is exalted; The Lord is elevated; Afflicted | |
| Girl | A doe; Gazelle; Hillside | |
In Jewish tradition, a child’s name is seen as a prophecy, shaping their future (1). Hebrew girl names starting with A are especially significant, as names in Jewish culture are believed to reflect a person’s essence and link them to their ancestors. Take your time choosing a name that resonates with you. You might consult family or a rabbi for more insights into the meanings and traditions. Ultimately, trust your instincts and choose a name that feels right for your family and the future you envision for your daughter.
Infographic: Hebrew Girl Names That Start With A
Hebrew girl names beginning with A offer diverse and meaningful choices for parents. Many of these names have variants or anglicized versions, providing flexibility in pronunciation and spelling. This infographic highlights notable names and their meanings. Explore these options to find a name that fits your little one perfectly.
References
- The Laws of Jewish Names.
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1158837/jewish/The-Laws-of-Jewish-Names.htm
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