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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56 Hebrew Girl Names Meaning, Starting With Z

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Zara	Girl	Princess
Zarah	Girl	Blossom or radiant
Zylah	Girl	Shadow
Zipporah	Girl	Bird
Zhaire	Girl	Unique, Strong, Confident
Zorah	Girl	Radiant, powerful, blossoming
Zemira	Girl	A branch
Zamirah	Girl	Song; Melody
Ziyon	Girl	Sign of youth; Beauty
Zyanya	Girl	Forever; Always

Zosia	Girl	Woman of wisdom
Zebadiah	Girl	Gift of God
Zurielle	Girl	God's messenger
Zionna	Girl	Heavenly; Sacred place
Zillah	Girl	Shadow
Zayin	Girl	Weapon
Zemora	Girl	Song of praise
Zana	Girl	Gift of Yahweh
Zarrah	Girl	Exalted, radiant, enchanting
Zarianna	Girl	Exotic and unique

Zenna	Girl	Gracious or woman of honor
Zeriah	Girl	Seeds; A variant of Zera
Zowie	Girl	Life
Zeeva	Girl	Radiant, blessed, gift
Zeyda	Girl	Gift of God
Zachry	Girl	God remembers
Zaydee	Girl	Unique, spirited, independent
Zanna	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful; God's Gift
Zehava	Girl	To shine; Light: Brightness
Zimora	Girl	A branch

Zellah	Girl	Feminine, unique, and powerful
Zorina	Girl	Graceful and unforgettable
Zasha	Girl	Defender of mankind
Zyna	Girl	Guest; Stranger
Zali	Girl	Born to royalty; Princess
Zoyah	Girl	Life or Alive
Zayde	Girl	Beloved, grandfather-like, wise
Zephora	Girl	Beauty, elegance, and brightness
Zalia	Girl	Born to royalty; Princess
Zoheret	Girl	She Shines; Splendor; A derivative of Zohar

Zsusanna	Girl	Rose, Lilly; A variant of Susanna
Zaharina	Girl	Bulgarian feminine form of Zechariah, meaning the lord has remembered
Zaharinka	Girl	A variant of Zaharina, meaning God remembers
Zhaklina	Girl	God will increase; Bulgarian form of Jacqueline
Zerlinda	Girl	Beautiful morning or dawn
Zivanka	Girl	Alive
Zahavah	Girl	Golden
Zehavit	Girl	Golden
Zayit	Girl	Olive
Zehira	Girl	Guarded, protected

Zsanet	Girl	God is merciful
Zsuzsanna	Girl	Lily
Zsuzsi	Girl	Lily; Short form of Zsuzsanna
Zosha	Girl	Gift from God
Zemirah	Girl	Song of joy
Zakera	Girl	To remember

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