6576 Judaism Baby Girl Names With Meanings

An exquisite list of Jewish naming options from the ancient land of Israel.

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Jewish girl names are backed by the rich history, culture and traditions of an ancient nation. Judaism is an Abrahamic religion that the ancient Hebrews practiced. Judaism is an intricate and complex religion that lists out the theology, law, and innumerable cultural traditions that must be followed by people belonging to this faith. Jewish names are phonetically pleasing and usually possess profound meanings. The names traditionally adopted by people of this religion have a strong religious association. They may sometimes also be associated with elements of nature, social construct, and traditions followed by the people. Judaism is believed to have been the religion of the ancient Israelites (1). This religion has had a profound influence on the naming system of the followers. Israeli Jews have usually been observed to name their children after people in their immediate family. The naming system comprises a personal name followed by a surname. Jews in different parts of the world possess slightly different naming customs. For example, Sephardi or Mizrahi Jews, who are essentially Spanish Jews, name the family's eldest son after the paternal grandfather and the eldest daughter after the paternal grandmother. In numerous cases, Jewish names are inspired by the names and figures in Jewish texts. Some of the potential Jewish names that can be assigned to your little angel include names such as Abriana, which is a female variant of Abraham that means ‘father of a multitude,’ Hudes meaning ‘One who is praised by everyone,’ Khama meaning ‘Embodiment of Forgiveness’ and Lanette meaning ‘Fair, good looking woman.’ Jewish names are unique and a wonderful category of names to choose from. Read through our extensive list of names compiled for your understanding of the name and its meaning. Do not forget to save intriguing names for future reference.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Aadina	Girl	Delicate; Slender; Friday
Aailayah	Girl	The one who is off to success; Going up; Ascending
Abiah	Unisex	My father is Yahweh
Abiela	Girl	God is my father
Abigael	Girl	My father's joy
Abigaia	Girl	My father's rejoice
Abigaill	Girl	The joy of my father
Abigaille	Girl	The rejoice of my father
Abigale	Girl	Father's joy
Abigayle	Girl	The joy or happiness of Yahweh

Abigeal	Girl	The father's rejoice
Abihail	Girl	The rejoice of my Yahweh
Abilee	Girl	The land of mourning
Abilena	Girl	The father of a mourning person
Abilene	Girl	Grass; A Plain; A region in Syria
Abinadi	Unisex	Messenger of God
Abital	Girl	My father is the dew of night
Abria	Girl	Strength or power; Father of many
Abrial	Girl	Variant of Abraham; Father of masses
Abriana	Girl	Female variant of Abraham; Father of multitude

Abriella	Girl	One who is derived from God; The pillar of strength
Abrielle	Girl	A woman of God or a woman from God
Abryanna	Girl	The father of all or many
Achan	Unisex	Troublesome; trouble-maker
Achima	Girl	He will establish
Acre	Unisex	Field or plot of land
Adaia	Unisex	God's ornament; God's witness
Adaiah	Unisex	God has adorned
Adalai	Unisex	Noble, strong, graceful
Adaleen	Girl	Elegant and noble

Adarah	Unisex	Exalted, noble, radiant
Adayah	Unisex	God's ornament; Adorned by God
Adely	Girl	Noble and kind
Adiam	Unisex	Precious; Diamond
Adinah	Unisex	Delicate, graceful, serene
Adine	Girl	Noble; Honorable; Slender; Delicate; Ornament; Form of name Ada; A variant of Adina
Adla	Girl	Justice; Honest; My ornament
Adonay	Unisex	Lord or my Lord
Adonijah	Girl	Pleasure of God
Adorah	Unisex	Beloved or adored

Aeden	Unisex	Fiery or born of fire
Aedion	Unisex	Noble and powerful warrior
Aeryn	Girl	Enlightened; Mountain of strength; High mountain; Exalted; A variant of name Aaron
Ahnna	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; A variant of Anna
Ahtziry	Unisex	Dewdrop
Aidel	Girl	Elegant, noble, virtuous
Aidette	Unisex	Princess; Noble helper
Aigner	Unisex	Noble; Graceful; Dignified
Aithen	Unisex	Strong; Firm; Steadfast
Aken	Unisex	Brave; Courageous

Alandria	Unisex	Noble, graceful, and strong
Alaniz	Unisex	A Spanish surname; Variant of Alanis
Albi	Unisex	White, bright, noble
Alef	Unisex	First letter of the Hebrew alphabet
Alegra	Girl	Joyful; Cheerful
Alessi	Unisex	Noble; defender of mankind
Alesya	Unisex	Noble; Graceful; Beautiful
Aliera	Unisex	Noble; Strong; Elegant
Alisabeth	Girl	Truth; Devoted to God; A variant form of the name Elizabeth; God is satisfaction
Alisandra	Girl	Protector of mankind

Alitha	Girl	Truthful; Graceful
Alitza	Girl	Joy
Allonia	Girl	Oak tree
Aloni	Unisex	Oak tree or oak grove
Alte	Girl	An old woman
Amaiyah	Girl	God's gift
Amalya	Girl	Work of the Lord; Industrious; Striving
Amaree	Unisex	Loving; Beloved
Amariel	Unisex	Divinely blessed messenger
Amaryah	Unisex	Gift from God

Amelya	Girl	Work; Industrious
Amen	Unisex	Assent or so be it
Amia	Girl	Hebrew - People of God; Latin - Beloved; Sanskrit - Delight
Amielle	Unisex	Beloved; Sweet; Tender
Amorah	Unisex	A sayer; An utterer
Amoura	Unisex	Love; Beloved
Amron	Unisex	A nation; Strong; Their Strength
Amya	Girl	Night rain; Tender
Anael	Unisex	God's grace or God's messenger
Ananiah	Unisex	Grace of God

Ananiya	Unisex	God is gracious; God is merciful
Anath	Girl	The answer
Anavah	Girl	Graceful, humble, kind
Anaya	Girl	Look up to God; God answered: Caring
Anca	Girl	Grace; Favor; Mercy; God has Favored Me; A diminutive of Ana
Ane	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace
Aneisha	Girl	God is gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Anisha; Supreme
Aneta	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Ann
Anetta	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Annette
Anichka	Girl	Grace; A graceful woman

Anick	Girl	God is gracious; God has shown favor
Aniki	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna
Anikka	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Aniki
Anine	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna
Anique	Girl	Grace or favor
Anita	Girl	Grace; Favor; Mercy
Anitra	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Anita
Anitta	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna; A variant of Anita
Ankie	Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Pure; Chaste; Grace; A variation of Anna
Annaelle	Girl	God's grace

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Jewish girl names are both lovely and distinct. They often draw inspiration from characters and themes in Jewish texts, infusing them with deep meaning. These names have the potential to make a positive impact on a child's life. However, it's essential to remember that a name's influence is minor compared to the child's upbringing. Feel free to explore our list of baby names to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do Jews name a baby girl?

In Jewish tradition, baby names are chosen within the first few weeks of life. In the naming ceremony, the Hebrew name may resemble the secular/English name or share a similar sound. Ashkenazi Jews often choose names to honor deceased relatives, while Sephardic Jews often name their children after living relatives (1).

2. Why is the naming of a girl important in Judaism?

In Judaism, an individual’s name carries a sense of belonging within a community. Naming rituals are pivotal in the rites of passage of different societies, distinguishing between those who are part of the community and those who are not. Within Jewish culture, these naming ceremonies also shed light on the role and status of women, showcasing their significance within the broader cultural context (2).

3. Do we get a new name when we convert to Judaism?

Adopting a Hebrew name as part of your conversion process is common. This Hebrew name holds symbolic significance and represents their new identity as Jewish community members. The name may either be chosen by the converted individuals themselves or through the traditional system where the new name contains elements denoting ‘son or daughter of Abraham and Sarah.’

4. What is the significance of naming a Jewish baby girl after a deceased relative?

In Ashkenazi tradition or Jewish communities with origins in Central and Eastern Europe, it is common to name a newborn after a recently deceased family member, such as a grandparent or great-grandparent. This gesture honors the deceased, passes on their positive attributes, and keeps their memory alive through the child. It may also spark curiosity in the child about their namesake and encourage an interest in exploring family lineage.

Infographic: Beautiful Judaism Baby Names For Your Daughter

Judaism names are phonetically melodious and possess deep meanings associated with elements of nature and social construct. They are also distinctive in their spellings and pronunciation, making the bearer unique. Do go through this list of names that we have compiled to give you a better understanding of the names and their meanings.

adorable girl names from judaism (infographic)

References

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Origins of Judaism.
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/docs/support/world_religions/judaism/origins.pdf

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