What is the significance of naming a child after a Biblical figure in Hebrew culture?

In Hebrew culture, naming a child after a well-known Biblical figure is believed to connect the child with the positive virtues, values, and traits associated with that historical figure. Hence, the practice is considered significant in Hebrew culture.

What is the significance of naming a girl after a family member in Hebrew culture?

Most people follow the tradition of giving a Hebrew name to their child in honor of a deceased family member or ancestor to establish a spiritual connection between the family member and the child. This practice allows them to reminisce about their memories and heritage while believing the baby is bestowed with the ancestors blessings. Furthermore, some parents choose a name starting with the same first letter as the family member they are honoring. This practice further fosters a sense of familial connections across generations.

What is the significance of Hebrew girl names that end in "-el"?

The suffix ‘El’ in Hebrew means ‘God’ or ‘Deity.’ Thus, names ending with ‘el’ hold great religious significance in Jewish and Hebrew cultures. A few examples of such baby girl names include Abigael, Gabriel, Rachel, and Toviel.

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289 Hebrew Girl Names Meaning, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mia	Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling
Madelyn	Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Madeline	Girl	Of Magdala; High Tower
Maria	Girl	Bitter
Mary	Girl	Beloved; Exalted
Molly	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Malia	Girl	Bitter
Miriam	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Mariah	Girl	The Lord is my teacher
Madeleine	Girl	Of Magdala

Michelle	Girl	Who is like God
Madelynn	Girl	Woman who was born in Magdala
Mae	Girl	A bitter pearl
Macie	Girl	Gift of God
Michaela	Girl	Who is like God
Marie	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Star of the sea
Mariam	Girl	Wished for a child; Bitter
Mikayla	Girl	Who is like God
Marilyn	Girl	Wished for child; Star of the sea
Mikaela	Girl	Who is like God

Maleah	Girl	Wished for a child
Madalyn	Girl	Tower
Micaela	Girl	Who is like God
Myah	Girl	Water; A variant of Maya
Malka	Girl	Queen
Madalynn	Girl	A woman who is from a tower
Moriah	Girl	Seen by Yahweh
Mireya	Girl	God has Spoken; To admire; Wonderful
Mari	Girl	Donation; Mother; Genuine; Village
Marlene	Girl	Drop of the sea; From Magdala

Mika	Girl	Beautiful fragrance
Marin	Girl	Of the sea
Moira	Girl	Beloved; Drop of sea
Malak	Girl	Angel
Maven	Girl	To understand
Maribel	Girl	Beautiful Mary
Mckayla	Girl	Who is like God; A variation of Michaela
Maliya	Girl	A sea of rebelliousness
Manuela	Girl	God is with us
Marla	Girl	Of Magdala; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Wished for child

Mayah	Girl	A woman who is close to God
Meira	Girl	Light
Marianne	Girl	Rebellious
Marnie	Girl	To rejoice
Madelin	Girl	A woman from Magdala
Mera	Girl	Warrior; Follower; Worshiper of Marduk
Maris	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Star of the sea
Marisa	Girl	Of the sea
Myriam	Girl	Beloved; Strong; Pious
Madelyne	Girl	Girl from the town Magdala in Galevcia

Mikah	Girl	The angel of God
Mirella	Girl	To admire; Respect
Miri	Girl	Lovely; Wonderful; To admire; Of wondrous beauty; A variant of Mira
Madelaine	Girl	One who is from the tower
Mailyn	Girl	A child of pearly light
Michal	Girl	A person who puts up with somebody unpleasant
Marietta	Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; A variant form of Maria
Menucha	Girl	Tranquility
Mahlia	Girl	Powerful; Strong
Maureen	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Beloved

Mazzy	Girl	A precious pearl
Madaline	Girl	A place name; From Magdala a village in Galilee
Mahala	Girl	Lyre
Mirielle	Girl	God Has Spoken; To admire; Wonderful; A variant of Mira
Meliyah	Girl	Graceful, powerful, unique
Madelynne	Girl	A girl from a town whose name means tower
Mireille	Girl	God Has Spoken; To admire; Wonderful; A variant of Mira
Mackayla	Girl	One who is like God
Matea	Girl	Gift of God
Mica	Girl	Who can be equal to God

Mirel	Girl	Something spoken of God; A bright sea
Mahayla	Girl	Who is like God
Madalena	Girl	Of Magdala
Meryl	Girl	Blackbird; Falcon; Sea bright; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Michela	Girl	The dearest messenger of God
Milcah	Girl	The one who is a queen or a princess
Messer	Girl	Knife or blade in Italian
Marni	Girl	To rejoice
Mickayla	Girl	God is one and there is none like him
Mindel	Girl	Bitter

Mikaylah	Girl	Gift of God
Myleah	Girl	Sweet; Graceful; Noble
Manya	Girl	Star of the sea
Michalina	Girl	The dearest angel of God
Milka	Girl	An empress or a queen
Mianna	Girl	God's gift; Grace
Mame	Girl	One who is considered a mistress of the sea
Margalit	Girl	A Hebrew name for pearl
Michelina	Girl	God is not like a human
Mikaila	Girl	The one who is a messenger of God

Mikhaila	Girl	One who provides the messages of God
Minah	Girl	Bitter
Marleah	Girl	Strong; Graceful; Dedicated
Myriah	Girl	Exalted; Beloved; Unique
Madalina	Girl	Of Magdala; A place name that means tower
Marabella	Girl	A sea of bitterness and sorrow
Mayzee	Girl	A beloved pearl
Mihaela	Girl	There's no one like God
Micaella	Girl	Who is like God?; A variation of Michaela
Mili	Girl	A virtuous person; A person who works hard; To find

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