425+ Hebrew Names and Their Beautiful Meanings

You might be surprised to discover how many popular names today have ancient Hebrew origins. Many come from the bible and have powerful meanings behind them. Check out our selection of beautiful Hebrew names and meanings that could help you choose the perfect moniker for your little blessing.

Hebrew Names That Mean Joy or Happy

When a baby is born, there's plenty of love, joy, and happiness to go around. Parents feel blessed and grateful for the safe arrival of their precious child. Use your baby's name to reflect how you feel about your infant's birth and this joyous time in your life.

• Adnah (m) - means pleasure
• Aliza (f) - means "joy"
• Anog (m) - means "pleasured"
• Asher (m) - means "happiness"
• Eden (f) - means "delight" 
• Edna (f) - means "delight"
• Eisig (f) - means "he who laughs"
• Gila(f) - means "joy"
• Gilli (f) - means "eternal happiness"
• Hedva (f) - means "joy"
• Isaac (m) - means "laughter"
• Itzak (m) - means "laughter"
• Marina (f) - means "rejoice" 
• Marnin (f) - means "rejoice" 
• Meiran (f) - means "happiness of God"
• Oshry (m) - means "my happiness"
• Raniel (m) - means "God is joy"
• Sarah (f) - means "happy"
• Yovela (f) - means "rejoice"

Hebrew Names That Mean Blessing

In the Jewish culture, a baby is considered a blessing from God. Thus, it's no surprise many parents opt to name their baby something that shows how blessed they feel.

• Ailsa (f) - means "devoted to God"
• Baruch (m) - means "blessed"
• Bracha (f) - means "a blessing"
• Brighton (m) - means "the one who is loved"
• Chaviva (f) - means "one who is loved"
• Davan (f) - means "beloved"
• David/Davida (m) - means "cherished"
• Davina (f) - means "cherished"
• Jamian (m) - means "right hand of favor"
• Jebadiah (m) - means "beloved of the Lord"
• Jedidiah (m) - means "beloved of God"
• Jeroham (m) - means "blessed"
• Joram (m) - means "supreme God" or "elevated"
• Naysa (f) - means "miracle of God"
• Tova (f) - means "good," "favor," or "kindness"
• Ushria (f) - means "blessed by Yahweh"
• Vidette (f) - means "beloved" or "dearly loved"
• Yadid (m) - means "friend" or "beloved"
• Yochannah (m) - means "blessed by God"

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning God's Gift

Many parents see children as a gift and blessing from God. Name your baby after this concept to convey how thrilled and grateful you are to be a parent.

• Doron (m) - means  "gift" or "offering"
• Hananeel (m) - means "God graciously gave"
• Ian (m) - means "gift from God"
• Iva (f) - means "gift from God"
• Ivana (f) - means "gift from God"
• Ivy (f) - means "God's gift"
• Jaen (m) - means "gift " or "grace of God"
• Jane (f) - means "gift from God"
• Janna (f) - means "gift from God"
• Jesse (unisex) - means "gift" or "one who is"
• Joan (f) - means "gift from God"
• Joanne (f) - means "gift from God"
• Johanna (f) - means "God's gift"
• Jonathan (m) - means "God has given"
• Lishai (unisex) - means "gift"
• Matai (f) - means "gift of God"
• Matana (f) - means "gift"
• Mathea (f) - means "gift of God"
• Mathian (m) - means "gift of Yahweh"
• Matyiko (m) - means "gift of Yahweh"
• Matthew (m) - means "gift of God"
• Mehetabel (f) - means "God's favor"
• Mihaly (m) - means "gift from God"
• Moriya (f) - means "chosen by my God"
• Natanya (f) - means "gift of God"
• Nathaniel (m) - means "gift from God"
• Natan (m) - means "whom God gave"
• Osaze (m) - means "favored by God"
• Shaaya (m) - means "gift"
• Shaiel (m) - means "combination of gift and Lord"
• Shaili (f) - means "my gift"
• Shane (m) - means "gift from God"
• Zaneta (f) - means "gift from God"
• Zevida (f) - means "gift"

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Baby Names in Hebrew That Mean Light

Names that mean 'light' or similar are often given to babies born around or during Hanukkah, which is the Festival of Lights in the Jewish calendar.

• Baraq (m) - means "flashes of lightning"
• Eleora (f) - means "my God is my light"
• Laban (m) - means "shining"
• Meir (f) - means "illuminates"
• Meira (f) - means "illuminates"
• Neriah (f) - means "light of God"
• Ora (f) - means "light"
• Uri (m) - means "my light" or "my fire"
• Uriah (m) - means "God is my light" or "my fire"
• Urit (f) - means "fire" or "light"
• Uma (f) - means "light" or "peace"
• Uriel (m) - means "light of God"
• Zara (f) - means "light," "dawn," or "princess"
• Zia (f) - means "light" or "splendor"
• Ziv (m) - means "light," "brilliance," or "glow"

Beautiful Hebrew Names for Boys and Girls

These names all have to do with something beautiful, pretty, or pleasant. Sometimes, the baby themselves is considered beautiful, and other times, the baby is named after a beautiful place, circumstance, or feeling.

• Aya (unisex) - means "beautiful land of Israel"
• Batchen (f) - means "graceful" or "beautiful girl"
• Elinoam (f) - means "pleasantness of my God"
• Hayate (m) - means "sudden"
• Lichen (m) - means "my beauty"
• Lihen (m) - means "my beauty" or "grace"
• Linoam (unisex) - means "my God is pleasant"
• Naomi (f) - means "pleasant one" or "above all, beauty"
• Nama (f) - means "beautiful"
• Nava (f) - means "pretty" or "beautiful"
• Naveh (f) - means "beautiful" or "oasis"
• Orchen (unisex) - means "beauty and grace"
• Rebecca (f) - means "captivating"
• Shaine (f) - means "beautiful"
• Taya (f) - means "made in the beautiful land of Israel"
• Thirza (f) - means "pleasant" or "acceptance"
• Yaffa (f) - means "beautiful" or "pretty"
• Yakira (f) - means "precious"
• Yinam (unisex) - means "it will be pleasant"
• Zipporah (f) - means "beauty"
• Zerlinda (f) - means "beautiful dawn"

Hebrew Baby Names That Mean Praise

When you find out you're pregnant, it's common to offer praise to God. These names fit the bill for anyone who wants to offer praise for the blessing of their child. 

• Hallel (f) - means "praise"
• Ideh (f) - means "praise"
• Judah (m) - means "to thank" or "the praise of the lord"
• Jude (m) - means "the praised one"
• Judith (f) - means "praised" or "young"
• Jutkah (f) - means "He will be praised"
• Mahalalel (m) - means "praise of God"
• Odel (m) - means "thanks to God"
• Odelia (f) - means "thanks be to God"
• Udeh (m) - means "praise"
• Ydel (f) - means "praise"
• Zamora (f) - means "praised"

Exotic Hebrew Baby Names

Exotic names are perfect for out-of-the-box, creative-thinking parents and their kids.

• Lemuel (m) - means "by God" or "for God"
• Magena (f) - means "a covering" or "protection"
• Malina (f) - means "from the tower"
• Manasseh (m) - means "cause to forget"
• Nisi (f) - means "emblem" or "sign"
• Oran (m) - means "pale"
• Raanan (m) - means "fresh" or "luxuriant"
• Rayna (f) - means "pure" or "clean"
• Sabra (f) - means "thorny outside but soft inside" or "patience"
• Sachiel (m) - means "water angel"
• Samara (f) - means "under God's rule" or "protected by God"
• Serafine (f) - means "burning fire" or "angel"
• Shelah (unisex) - means "petition" or "prayer"
• Shobi (f) - means "glorious"
• Sivan (unisex) - means "the ninth month (of the Jewish calendar)"
• Temani (m) - means "of Teyman" or "southerner"
• Yadira (m) - means "beloved friend"
• Yanai (m) - means "whom God answers"
• Yaniv (m) - means "he will speak" or "will bear fruit"
• Yehudi (m) - means "Jewish" or "a man from Judah"
• Yesmina (f) - means "strong right hand"
• Zakai (m) - means "innocent" or "one who is pure"
• Zilah (f) - means "shadow" or "shaded place"
• Zisel (f) - means "sweet"

Musical Baby Names From Hebrew

If your family is inclined to be musical, one of these great monikers might be perfect for your new bundle of joy.

• Amiron (m) - means "my nation sings"
• Liron (unisex) - means "my song" or "my joy"
• Eliron (m) - means "God is my song"
• Jaron (m) - means "singing" or "to cry out"
• Liran (m) -  means "he sang"
• Rani (f) - means "sing" or "utter joyful sounds"
• Renana (f) - means "singing" or "joyful sounds"
• Renin (m) - means "to praise, chant, or sing"
• Rinnah (f) - means "joyous song"
• Roni (f) - means "my song or my joy"
• Shir (m) - means "song"
• Shira (f) - means "song"
• Yarin (m) - means "he will sing joyfully"
• Yaron (unisex) - means "to shout and sing"
• Zemirah (unisex) - means "praised" or "song of joy"
• Zimra (m) - means "praised" or "song of praise"
• Zimran (m) - means "musician"

Themes of Justice, Mercy, and Grace

The themes of justice, mercy, and grace run through Israelite history. Pay homage to your Hebrew heritage by giving your baby a gracious, merciful Hebrew name.

• Adala (f) - means "just" or "honest"
• Adley/Adlay (unisex) - means "judicious" or "just"
• Adiv (m) - means "kind, gracious, and polite"
• Amidan (m) - means "my people are righteous and just"
• Anke (f)- means "grace"
• Annaliese (f) - means "grace" or "devoted to God"
• Asenka (f) - means "grace"
• Bethesda (f) - means "merciful"
• Chanah (f) - means "grace" or "favor"
• Ellen (f) - means "light" or "mercy"
• Hannah/Hana/Hanne (f) - means "favor" or "grace"
• John (m) - means "the grace or mercy of God"
• Justin (m) - means "just" or "true"
• Justine (f) - means "just" or "true"
• Nan (f) - means "grace"
• Nancy (f) - means "grace"
• Nanna (f) - means "grace"
• Ona (f) - means "graceful"
• Rahamin (m) - means "compassion," "pity," or "mercy"
• Yachne (f) - means "kind" or "gracious"
• Zane (m) - means "God's grace" or "gift from God"

Comforting and Peaceful Hebrew Baby Names

These baby names evoke thoughts of peace and comfort. In Biblical times, children were often named this way as God comforted the parents. These serene Hebrew names are sure to instill a sense of calm in your child.

• Adena (f) - means "delicate" or "gentle"
• Axel (m) - means "peace of the father"
• Damaris (m) - means "gentle"
• Mahalia (f) - means "tenderness"
• Mendel (m) - means "comforter" or "wisdom"
• Nachmanke (m) - means "compassionate one" 
• Nehemiah (m) - means "comforts"
• Noah (m) - means "peaceful"
• Saloma (f) - means "tranquil" or "peaceful"
• Saloman (m) - means "peaceful"
• Salome (f) - means "peaceful" or "perfect"
• Shalom (m) - means "peace" or "wellbeing"
• Shulamith (f) - means "peaceful"
• Solomon (m) - means "peaceful" or "one who recompenses"

Dark Hebrew Names

These Hebrew names and meanings hint at darkness; however, they still are common names for Hebrew babies.

• Amos (m) - means "bearer of burden" or "troubled"
• Bethany (f) - means "house of poverty"
• Cain (m) - means "spear"
• Delilah (f) - means "delicate" or "weak"
• Dinah (f) - means "judgment"
• Gershon (m) - means "exiled"
• Gideon (m) - means "he that bruises or breaks"
• Ichabod (m) - means "without glory"
• Jezebel (f) - means "follower of idols"
• Jonah (m) - means "he that oppresses"
• Kabos (m) - means "swindler"
• Lilith (f) - means "monster of the night"
• Lot (m) - means "covering" or "veil"
• Menassah (m) - means "forgetful"
• Micah (m) - means "humble" or "poor"
• Miriam (f) - means "rebellious" or "obstinate"

• Mordecai (m) - means "bitter" or "warrior"
• Talman (m) - means "to injure" or "oppress"
• Yakov (m) - means "the supplanter" or "held by the heel"
• Yisrael (m) - means "wrestles with God"

Hebrew Names That Mean Persecuted, Weary, and Bitter

These Hebrew names reflect less-than-desirable circumstances, but they roll off the tongue beautifully.

• Jacob (m) - means "supplanter," "to follow," or "held by the heel"
• Jacqueline (f) - means "supplanter"
• James (m) - means "supplanter"
• Job (m) - means "the persecuted" or "he that weeps"
• Jobina (f) - means "persecuted"
• Leah (f) - means "weary," "mistress," or "ruler"
• Leigh (f) - means "weary"
• Lia (f) - means "weary," "mistress," or "ruler"
• Marah (f) - means "sorrowful" or "bitter"
• Mariasha (f) - means "bitter," "full of sorrow," or "perfect one"
• Maridel (f) - means "bitter"
• Mariel (f) - means "bitter"
• Marilyn (f) - means "bitter"
• Marion (f) - means "bitter" or "wished for child"
• Mary (f) - means "bitter" or "wished for child"
• Merari (m) - means "bitter"
• Minna (f) - means "love," "mother," or "bitterness"

Hebrew Baby Names for Leaders

There's no shortage of baby names suitable for the next generation of leaders. Whether you want a name meaning noble, wise, or mighty, these choices are perfect for your little one destined for great things.

• Adara (f) - means "noble"
• Ahmik (m) - means "strength of God's flock"
• Arashel (f) - means "strong" or "protected hill"
• Ariel (f) - means "lion of God"
• Ariella (f) - means "lion of God"
• Armon (m) - means "warrior"
• Edria (f) - means "mighty" or "powerful"
• Enoch (m) - means "dedicated" or "disciplined"
• Ethel (f) -  means "noble"
• Ezekiel (m) - means "strength of God"
• Jada (f) - means "knowing" or "wise"
• Jared (m) - means "one who rules"
• Jarlath (m) - means "leader"
• Josiah (m) - means "fire of the Lord"
• Malka (f) - means "queen" or "king"
• Nadav (m) - means "generous" or "noble"
• Nediva (f) - means "noble and generous"
• Oz (m) - means "valor," "courage," or "strength"
• Sadie (f) - means "princess"
• Sagiv (m) - means "big," "great," or "mighty"
• Sarai (f) - means "princess" or "noble lady"
• Shem (m) - means "renown" or "conspicuous position"
• Sydelle (f) - means "princess"

Names That Have to Do With Adornment

These gorgeous names are fit for royalty. If you are raising a little prince or princess, consider one of these perfectly pretty Hebrew names that speak to jewels, adornment, and all that sparkles!

• Ada (f) - means "ornament"
• Addai (m) - means "my ornament"
• Addo (m) - means "happy" or "ornament"
• Adie (m) - means "ornament"
• Ardon (m) - means "bronze"
• Beryl (unisex) - means "dazzling jewel"
• Gabai (m) - means "delight" or "adornment"
• Hali (f) - means "ornament," "jewel," "necklace," or "sea"
• Leshem (f) - means "precious stone"
• Pazia (f) - means "pure gold" or "glimmers like gold"
• Penina (f) - means "pearl" or "jewel"
• Ravid (m) - means "jewel" or "ornament"
• Sapphire (f) - means "jewel" or "precious gem"
• Timur (m) - means "iron"
• Zahavah/Zehava (f) - means "golden"

Names That Mean Higher

If your little one is the apple of your eye and takes a prominent place in your family, consider a name that means exalted, high, or lifted up.

• Aaliyah (f) - means "exalted" or "to ascend"
• Aaron (m) - means "high mountain" or "exalted"
• Aram (m) - means "exalted"
• Jael (m) - means "mountain goat" or "he that ascends"
• Jeremy (m) - means "God will uplift"
• Joakim (m) - means "may Jehovah exalt"
• Joram (m) - means "supreme" or "high God" or "elevated"
• Madeline (f) - means "from the high tower" or "one who is elevated"
• Magda (f) - means "from the high tower" or "one who is elevated"
• Magdalene (f) - means "from the tower" or "woman from Magdala"
• Ram (m) - means "high," "tall," or "exalted"
• Zion (m)  means "highest point"

Hebrew Names for Nature Lovers

Many baby names across countless cultures have to do with nature. If you love all things in the natural world, try one of these monikers for your future nature lover.

• Adam (m) - means "man of earth," "human (kind)," "created by God," or "red"
• Ahava (f) - means "water" or "I shall subsist"
• Arnon (m) - means "rejoicing"
• Dagan (m) - means "earth," "grain," or "corn"
• Dayla (f) - means "to draw water" or "branch"
• Dena (f) - means "valley" or "vindicated"
• Eben (m) - means "stone"
• Efrain (m) - means "fertile"
• Endorah (m) - means "fountain"
• Ephraim (m) - means "fruitful"
• Esther (f) - means "star"
• Gali (f) - means "wave" or "mound"
• Galya (f) - means "hill of God"
• Geva (f) - means "hill"
• Jordan (m) - means "descended"
• Nirel (unisex) - means "God's plowed field"
• Odera (f) - means "plow"
• Raviv (m) - means "rain"
• Sela (f) - means "a rock"
• Sharon (f) - means "fertile plain"
• Talia (f) - means "dew of heaven"
• Tivon (m) - means "lover of nature"
• Tivona (f) - means "lover of animals"

Baby Names for Animal Lovers

Plenty of darling Hebrew names are derived from animals. If you love your four-legged and feathered friends, your baby's name might just be on this list.

• Ayala (f) - means "doe"
• Caleb (m) - means "dog"
• Daba (m) - means "swarm of bees"
• Daya (f) - means "a bird of prey"
• Deborah (f) - means "a bee"
• Dov (m) - means "bear"
• Kefira (f) - means "a lion cub"
• Label (m) - means "lion"
• Ophrah (m) - means "fawn" or "gazelle"
• Rachel (m) - means "ewe"
• Seff (m) - means "wolf"
• Tabitha (f) - means "gazelle"
• Yoninah (f) - means "dove"
• Zev (m) - means "wolf"

Botanical Baby Names in Hebrew

If you are a garden aficionado, why not name your little one after a flower, tree, or even something more exotic?

• Astera (f) - means "flower"
• Atara (f) - means "a crown" or "wreath"
• Ayla (f) - means "oak tree"
• Carmel (f) - means "a piece of vineyard" or "garden"
• Carmen (f) - means "field of fruit"
• Daliya (unisex) - means "a long branch"
• Gania (f) - means "God's garden"
• Hadara (f) - means "citrus fruits"
• Hadassa (f) - means "myrtle"
• Ilan (m) - means "tree"
• Ilana (f) - means "tree"
• Kalanit (f) - means "anemone" or "windflower"
• Kaniel (m) - means "stalk" or "reed"
• Kayla (f) - means "crown" or "laurel"
• Kazia (f) - means "plant with cinnamon"
• Ketzia  (f) - means "cinnamon-like bark"
• Kezia (f) - means "cassia, the spice"
• Lilah (f) - means "lily"
• Netta (f) - means "seedling," "plant," or "shrub"
• Nira (f) - means "plowed field"
• Nitza (f) - means "flower bud" or "blossom"
• Oren (m) - means "pine tree"
• Raizel (m) - means "rose"
• Shoshannah (f) - means "lily" or "rose"
• Susan (f) - means "graceful lily"
• Tamar (f) - means "palm tree"
• Tamara (f) - means "palm tree"
• Varda (f) - means "rose"
• Vered (f) - means "rose"

Names That Have to Do With Family

It was common practice to name a child according to their familial relationships, and all these names have the concept of mother, father, son, or daughter in them. Pay homage to your heritage with one of these unique monikers.

• Abbott (m) - means "father"
• Ahab (m) - means "father's brother"
• Barnabas (m) - means "son of the prophet"
• Barnaby (m) - means "son of prophecy"
• Bartholomew (m) - means "son of a farmer"
• Basha (f) - means "daughter of God"
• Bathsheba (f) - means "daughter of the oath" or "the seventh daughter"
• Benjamin (m) - means "son of the right hand"
• Benson (m) - means "right-hand son"
• Reuben (m) - means "behold, a son"
• Thomasina (f) - means "twin"

Hebrew Names That Mean Life

These life-affirming names might be the perfect choice for your perfect little human.

• Abel (m) - means "breath" or "vapor"
• Chayim (m) - means "life"
• Etan (m) - means "enduring" or "long-lived"
• Eva (f) - means "life"
• Eve (f) - means "life"
• Evelina (f) - means "life"
• Evelyn (f) - means "life"
• Hava (f) - means "to breathe" or "to live"
• Hiram (m) - means "exaltation of life"
• Hyman (m) - means "life"
• Ledah (f) - means "birth"

Biblical Hebrew Names and Meanings About God

Naming your baby after a characteristic of God is a great way to acknowledge your religious roots.

• Abijah (f) - means "God is my father"
• Abira (f) - means "my Father is lofty"
• Abner (m) - means "my Father is luminous"
• Acacio (m) - means "the Lord holds"
• Adonai (m) - means "my Lord"
• Anael (m) - means "God answers"
• Avia (f) - means "God is my father"
• Daniel- (m) - means "he that judges" or "God is my judge"
• Daniela (f) - means "God is my judge"
• Eilis (m) - means "God's oath"
• Elijah (m) - means "my God is Jehovah"
• Eliana (f) - means "God has answered"
• Elias (m) - means "Jehovah is God"
• Elisabeth (f) - means "my God is my oath"
• Elisha (f) - means "God is my salvation"
• Elkana (f) - means "God has purchased"
• Elliott (m) - means "Jehovah is God"
• Else (f) - means "God is my oath"
• Emmanuel (m) - means "God is with us"
• Fina (f) - means "He shall add"
• Gabriel (m) - means "God is my strength"
• Gabrielle (f) - means "God is my strength"
• Galina (f) - means "God shall redeem"
• Ilias (m) - means "Jehovah is God"
• Isaiah (m) - means "salvation of God"
• Jaden (m) - means "Jehovah has heard"
• Jaynie (f) - means "Jehovah has been gracious'
• Jensine (f) - means "God has blessed"
• Joel (m) - means "Jehovah is the Lord"
• Joelle (f) - means "Jehovah is the Lord"
• Joseph (m) - means "God will increase"
• Josephine (f) - means "Jehovah shall grow"
• Joshua (m) - means "a savior"
• Liza (f) - means "oath of God"
• Malachi (m) - means "my angel"
• Manuel (m) - means "God is with us"
• Miykal (m) - means "who is like God"
• Miykala (f) - means "who is like God"
• Palti (m) - means "God liberates"
• Samuel (m) - means "God has heard"
• Thaddeus (m) - means "praise be to God"
• Tobias (m) - means "God is good"
• Uzi (m) - means "power of Jehovah"
• Yadon (m) - means "God is my judge"
• Zachary (m) - means "God has remembered"
• Zechariah (m) - means "whom Jehovah remembers"
• Zedekiah (m) - means "the Lord is righteous"
• Zuri (f) - means "my rock"
• Zuriel (m) - means "God is my rock"

Popular Hebrew Names for Boys and Girls

Try these options out if you're looking for a more mainstream Hebrew name.

• Abi (f) - means "my father's delight"
• Abigail (f) - means "my father's delight"
• Aryeh (m) - means "lion"
• Ayallah (f) - means "deer"
• Chen (unisex) - means "grace"
• Gal (f) - means "wave"
• Eitan (m) - means "strong" or "enduring"
• Ezra (m) - means "help" or "support"
• Itai (m) - means "with me"
• Lavie (unisex) - means "lion"
• Levi (m) - means "joined" or "attached"
• Maya (f) - means "water"
• Noam (unisex) - means "tenderness"
• Odeya (f) - means "thanking God"
• Omer (m) - means "flourishing" or "long-living"
• Ruth (f) - means "companion" or "friend"

Baby Names That Have to Do With Serving or Helping

These helpful baby names make your little one stand out as someone who is kind, servant-like, and humble.

• Abdiel (f) - means "servant of God"
• Azareel (f) - means "God has helped"
• Britt (f) - means "the helpful one"
• Ebenezer  (m) - means "foundation stone" or "rock of help"
• Eleazar (m) - means "God has helped"
• Ezer (m) - means "help'
• Ezriela (f) - means "God is my help"
• Jesus (m) - means "savior," "deliverer," or "God will help"
• Lazarus (m) - means "God will help"
• Lexine (f) - means "helper" or "defender of mankind"
• Obadiah (m) - means "servant of God"

Choosing a Hebrew Name for Your Baby

Selecting a name for your baby is one of the most magical and special joys in life. Whether you choose from family or cultural traditions, likes and interests, traits and characteristics, or otherwise, this list of names and their meanings can help you find a special name for your baby.