Hebrew Names
Hebrew names are among the oldest continuously used names in the world, rich with spiritual meaning drawn from scripture and the natural world.
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Hebrew Names
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276 names
Noah
Rest, comfort
Michael
Who is like God?
Ava
Life, bird, water
Isabella
Devoted to God, pledged to God
John
God is gracious
Mia
Mine, beloved, star of the sea
James
Supplanter, one who follows
Elijah
My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
David
Beloved
Ethan
Strong, firm, enduring
Elizabeth
My God is an oath, pledged to God
Jacob
Supplanter, held by the heel
Matthew
Gift of God
Daniel
God is my judge
Jack
God is gracious, supplanter
Eva
Life; from the Hebrew "Chavah" meaning life or living, the name of the first woman in Genesis
Hannah
Grace, favour; from the Hebrew "Channah," meaning grace or favour as in favoured by God
Joseph
He will add, God will increase
Joshua
The Lord is my salvation
Mateo
Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu meaning gift of Yahweh
Samuel
God has heard, name of God
Eliana
God has answered me; from the Hebrew composed of "El" (God) and "ana" (answered)
Mary
Beloved; wished-for child; bitterness; the English form of Maria, derived from the Hebrew Miriam, with possible meanings including beloved, bitter, or drop of the sea
Sarah
From Hebrew "sarah" meaning princess or noblewoman; in the Bible, wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
Gabriel
God is my strength
Eli
My God or ascension; from the Hebrew "Eli" meaning "my God" or "high"
Gianna
God is gracious; Italian feminine diminutive of Giovanni (John), from the Hebrew "Yochanan" meaning God is gracious
Adam
Man, earth, red earth
Aaron
High mountain, exalted
Caleb
Faithful, devotion to God, whole-hearted
Isaiah
Salvation of the Lord
Nathan
He gave, gift of God
Isabelle
God is my oath or devoted to God; a French variant of Isabel, from the Hebrew "Elisheba" meaning God is my oath
Benjamin
Son of the right hand, son of my strength
Ben
Son of, son of the right hand
Isaac
He will laugh; from the Hebrew "Yitzhak," meaning laughter or he laughs, referring to Sarah laughing at God's promise
Madeline
Woman from Magdala; derived from the Hebrew place name Migdal, meaning tower
Delilah
Delicate, weakened, languishing
Naomi
Pleasantness, sweetness, beautiful
Matt
Gift of God
Ana
Grace, favor
Diego
Supplanter; Spanish form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew "Yaakov" meaning one who follows at the heel
Eliza
My God is an oath; short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew "Elisheba" meaning pledged to God
Mike
Who is like God?; a short form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning who is like God
Sam
Short form of Samuel or Samantha; from Hebrew "Shemu'el" meaning "God has heard" or "name of God"
Jayden
Thankful to God or God has heard; a modern name possibly derived from the Hebrew "Jadon" meaning thankful
Jane
God is gracious
Jesus
God saves, the Lord is salvation
Ezra
Help, aid, helper
Anne
Grace, favor
Gabrielle
God is my strength; French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew "Gavriel" meaning God is my mighty one
Jonathan
God has given; from the Hebrew "Yehonatan," meaning God has given or gift of God
Sara
Variant of Sarah; from Hebrew "sarah" meaning princess or noblewoman
Maddie
Diminutive of Madeline or Madison; from the Hebrew "Magdalene" meaning "woman from Magdala" or from Old English place name "Maud's son"
Nathaniel
God has given
Marie
Star of the sea, bitter, beloved
Yusuf
Arabic form of Joseph, from Hebrew "Yosef" meaning God will increase or God will add
Ariel
Lion of God
Jaxon
Son of Jack; a modern variant of Jackson, ultimately from the Hebrew John meaning God is gracious
Josiah
The Lord heals, God supports
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the origin of Hebrew names?
Hebrew names are among the oldest continuously used names in the world, rich with spiritual meaning drawn from scripture and the natural world.
How many Hebrew names are on NameMeanings?
We currently catalog 276 names of Hebrew origin, each with its meaning, pronunciation, related names, and famous namesakes.
What are some popular Hebrew names?
Some of the best-known Hebrew names include Noah, Michael, Ava, Isabella, John. Each one carries its own history and meaning that you can explore on its page.
What is the most popular Hebrew name?
Based on our popularity data, Noah is the most searched Hebrew name in our collection. Popularity varies by country and over time.
What are good Hebrew girl names?
Standout Hebrew girl names include Ava, Isabella, Mia, Elizabeth. Use the gender filter in the explorer to see every girl name of this origin.
What are good Hebrew boy names?
Standout Hebrew boy names include Noah, Michael, John, James. Filter by gender in the explorer to see the full list of boy names.
What do Hebrew names usually mean?
Hebrew names often reflect the values, nature, faith, or history of their culture. Each name page includes its detailed etymology and the meanings it carries.
Are Hebrew names good for a baby today?
Yes. Many Hebrew names blend deep historical roots with a timeless, modern sound, making them a strong choice for a baby today. Browse the list above to find the right one.