Hebrew Girl Names: Scripture and Meaning

Hebrew girl names carry centuries of scriptural meaning and gentle sound. Hannah, Abigail, Miriam and Eve have all stayed in steady use. This guide pulls together the most loved Hebrew girl names with their meanings and the women behind them.

Hebrew girls' names often centre on gratitude or grace: Hannah means 'grace', Abigail means 'my father is joy', Naomi means 'pleasant'. The meanings are almost always tender.