5458 Hebrew Baby Names With Meanings

Hebrew Baby Names With Meanings

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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!

NameGenderMeaning
heart image Anick heart image baby boy sign Girl God is gracious; God has shown favor
heart image Anijah heart image baby boy sign Unisex Grace of God
heart image Aniki heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna
heart image Anikka heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Aniki
heart image Anina heart image baby boy sign Girl Almighty God is the only judge.
heart image Anine heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna
heart image Anita heart image baby boy sign Girl Grace; Favor; Mercy
heart image Anitra heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Anita
heart image Anitta heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Anita
heart image Ankie heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna
heart image Ann heart image baby boy sign Girl Grace; Favor
heart image Anna heart image baby boy sign Boy Grace; Favor
heart image Annah heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor
heart image Annais heart image baby boy sign Girl Graceful, elegant, divine
heart image Annaise heart image baby boy sign Unisex Holy
heart image Annalee heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; It is a variation of Anna
heart image Annalena heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; It is a variation of Anna
heart image Annalise heart image baby boy sign Girl Graced with God's bounty
heart image Annaliza heart image baby boy sign Girl The one who is devoted to God; Graceful beings
heart image Annamaria heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; It is a variation of Anna
heart image Annamarie heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; It is a variation of Anna
heart image Annarose heart image baby boy sign Girl Beautiful and graceful
heart image Annas heart image baby boy sign Girl One who Answers; Humble; God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Ananias
heart image Annayah heart image baby boy sign Girl Graceful; Blessed; Compassionate
heart image Anne-marie heart image baby boy sign Girl God has favored me
heart image Annegret heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna
heart image Annet heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna
heart image Annete heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna
heart image Annett heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna
heart image Anni heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; It is a variation of Anna
heart image Annicka heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; It is a variation of Anna
heart image Anniina heart image baby boy sign Girl The one filled with grace
heart image Annik heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; It is a variation of Anna
heart image Annike heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; It is a variation of Anna
heart image Annily heart image baby boy sign Girl Combination of Ann and Emily; Grace; Favor
heart image Annita heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Favor
heart image Annitta heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Anita
heart image Annukka heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Anita
heart image Annya heart image baby boy sign Girl God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; It is a variation of Anna
heart image Anry heart image baby boy sign Unisex Strong; Powerful
heart image Anschil heart image baby boy sign Boy Yiddish form of Asher; Fortunate; Blessed; Happy
heart image Anshel heart image baby boy sign Boy Fortunate; Blessed; Happy
heart image Anshil heart image baby boy sign Boy Happy; Blessed one; Happiness; Bliss
heart image Anuk heart image baby boy sign Unisex Grace
heart image Anyah heart image baby boy sign Unisex Inexhaustible; Limitless
heart image Apollyon heart image baby boy sign Boy The destroyer
heart image Aquilla heart image baby boy sign Unisex Sharp or Eagle-like
heart image Ar heart image baby boy sign Unisex Noble, strong, warrior
heart image Arad heart image baby boy sign Unisex Wilderness; Desert
heart image Arami heart image baby boy sign Unisex Exalted or exalted nation
heart image Aramina heart image baby boy sign Girl Graceful; Strong
heart image Araminta heart image baby boy sign Girl Defender; Yielding to prayer
heart image Aran heart image baby boy sign Boy Enlighted; mountain of strength; exalted; A variant of name Aaron
heart image Arayah heart image baby boy sign Unisex God has seen; Lion of God
heart image Arayna heart image baby boy sign Girl Graceful; Noble; Shining
heart image Arben heart image baby boy sign Unisex Red; Crimson
heart image Arbi heart image baby boy sign Unisex Exalted; Noble
heart image Ardon heart image baby boy sign Boy Bronze; Green forest; A variant of name Arden
heart image Arean heart image baby boy sign Unisex Honorable
heart image Arek heart image baby boy sign Boy Enlighted; Mountain of strength; A variant of name Aaron
heart image Arel heart image baby boy sign Unisex Lion of God; Hero
heart image Arela heart image baby boy sign Unisex Messenger; Angel
heart image Arele heart image baby boy sign Boy Mountain; Yiddish form of Aaron
heart image Arely heart image baby boy sign Girl Gilded; Golden
heart image Aremi heart image baby boy sign Girl Noble and powerful
heart image Arend heart image baby boy sign Boy Eagle Ruler; Enlighted; Mountain of strength; A variant of name Aaron
heart image Arent heart image baby boy sign Boy Eagle ruler; Enlighted; Mountain of strength; A variant of name Aaron
heart image Areon heart image baby boy sign Unisex Strong, noble, and courageous
heart image Ari heart image baby boy sign Boy Lion; Eagle; Sunlike; Clear
heart image Ariabella heart image baby boy sign Girl Noble; Beautiful; Holy
heart image Arial heart image baby boy sign Girl Strength; Courage; Sprite; Lion of God;A variant form of name is Ariale
heart image Ariam heart image baby boy sign Unisex Gift from God
heart image Arianah heart image baby boy sign Girl Noble, peaceful, strong
heart image Ariann heart image baby boy sign Unisex Noble, graceful, and holy
heart image Arianny heart image baby boy sign Girl Pleasing; Charming; Graceful
heart image Ariano heart image baby boy sign Boy Holy; Devoted
heart image Ariba heart image baby boy sign Unisex High, noble, exalted
heart image Arick heart image baby boy sign Boy Ever-ruling, Island ruler; Powerful ruler
heart image Aridai heart image baby boy sign Girl Exalted warrior
heart image Arie heart image baby boy sign Boy Lion of God
heart image Ariele heart image baby boy sign Girl Strength; Courage; Sprite; Lion of God; A variant of name Ariale
heart image Ariella heart image baby boy sign Girl Lioness of God
heart image Ariely heart image baby boy sign Unisex Noble or lion-like
heart image Ariha heart image baby boy sign Unisex Mountainous beauty
heart image Arija heart image baby boy sign Girl Strength; Courage; Sprite; Lion of God; A variant of Ariale
heart image Arik heart image baby boy sign Boy Lion of God
heart image Arim heart image baby boy sign Unisex Lion of God; Brave; Skilled
heart image Arins heart image baby boy sign Boy Enlighted; Mountain of strength; Exalted; A variant of name Aaron
heart image Arisai heart image baby boy sign Unisex Unique; Mysterious; Passionate
heart image Ariyah heart image baby boy sign Girl Lion; Noble; Melody
heart image Ariyon heart image baby boy sign Unisex Lion of God
heart image Ark heart image baby boy sign Unisex A shelter or refuge; A large box or chest; Sacred vessel
heart image Arkan heart image baby boy sign Unisex Strong or pillar
heart image Arke heart image baby boy sign Boy The light-bringer
heart image Arlee heart image baby boy sign Unisex Strong; From the hare meadow
heart image Arles heart image baby boy sign Boy Pledge
heart image Armiyah heart image baby boy sign Unisex Fortunate; Blessed
heart image Armoni heart image baby boy sign Unisex Harmony; Concord; Unity
heart image Armony heart image baby boy sign Unisex Peaceful harmony or unity
heart image Armour heart image baby boy sign Unisex Protection or defense

Naming ceremonies hold profound importance in Hebrew-Jewish culture. Hebrew baby names carry immense spiritual significance and often represent strength, wisdom, and devotion. The names are inspired by nature or biblical figures, reflecting a strong cultural connection and desire to bless the next generation. Furthermore, they honor familial ancestors, culture, and historical events associated with the divine incarnations. Thus, giving a Hebrew baby name could foster a profound sense of identity and spiritual connection to your child.

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.

traditional hebrew baby names with blessed meanings (infographic)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Hebrew baby name means gift from God?

Hebrew baby names that are associated with gift from God are Adiel meaning ‘God’s ornament,’ Natanel and Yonatan depicting ‘God has given,’ Mattanian, which means ‘God’s gift,’ and Natan meaning ‘given’ or ‘gift of God.’

2. Are there any famous people with Hebrew names?

Yes, there are many people with Hebrew names; some of them are King David, who was a significant biblical figure and the second king of Israel. Levi Strauss, the founder of the American clothing company Levi Strauss and Co, and Shimon Peres, who served as the President and Prime Minister of Israel.

3. How do Hebrew names reflect cultural and religious values?

Hebrew names are used in prayers within and outside of the synagogue. The Hebrew names are also used when a deceased individual is memorialized in the Yizkor prayers on particular holidays, and the Jewish tombstone may occasionally be marked with the Hebrew name along with their secular name (2).

4. How are Hebrew names typically translated or transliterated into other languages?

When translating Hebrew names, the normal practice is to keep the name as close as possible to the original version. The translation of names also depends on different cultures and languages (3).

References

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  1. Picking a Hebrew Name.
    https://www.aju.edu/miller-intro-judaism-program/learning-portal/picking-hebrew-name#
  2. Jewish names.
    https://www.jewfaq.org/jewish_names
  3. How to translate the name.
    https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/026009439204300402?journalCode=tbtd
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