Hebrew Baby Names
Explore 535 hebrew names, each with its own meaning, history, and pronunciation. Find one that carries the stories you want your child to grow up with.
Hebrew names underpin a surprising proportion of English and European naming. David, John, Mary, Daniel, Sarah, Elizabeth, Samuel, Rachel, and Rebecca are all Hebrew. The newer Hebrew names travelling internationally (Eliana, Ezra, Noam, Asher) return directly to those ancient roots.
A short history
Hebrew naming is one of the oldest continuous traditions on earth. The Hebrew Bible records names used 3,000 years ago that are still in active use today. Hebrew names fall into several types: theophoric (naming God, as in Daniel, 'God is my judge'), nature-based (Jonah, 'dove'), and virtue-based (Asher, 'happy').
Naming traditions
Ashkenazi Jewish families traditionally name children after deceased relatives (a first letter, a name, or the full name). Sephardi Jewish families often name after living relatives. Israeli naming has added a strong modern Hebrew layer: Liora, Amit, Ori, Shai.
Sound and style
Hebrew names tend to stress the final syllable in the original but are often anglicised to stress the first. The guttural 'ch' of names like Chaim or Chanukah is almost always softened in international use.
Shoham
“Onyx stone, precious gemstone”
Shoham is a Hebrew name referring to the onyx stone, a precious gemstone mentioned multiple times in the Hebrew Bible. It symbolizes beauty, strength, and preciousness, evoking the deep luster of a dark gemstone.
Shoshan
“Lily or rose”
Derived from the Hebrew word 'shoshana,' meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' The name evokes the beauty and purity of the flower, which holds deep symbolic significance in Jewish tradition and the Song of Solomon.
Shoshana
“Rose, lily”
Shoshana is a Hebrew name meaning 'rose' or 'lily,' evoking the beauty and elegance of flowering plants. It is the origin of the widely used name Susan and its many variants across languages.
Shoval
“Path, trail”
Shoval is a modern Hebrew name drawn from the word meaning path or trail. It evokes the sense of a journey, a direction chosen, and a route forged through life. Primarily used in Israel, it sits within a contemporary naming tradition that draws on landscape and movement for inspiration. The name works beautifully for any gender and carries a quiet, purposeful energy that resonates with parents who value both distinctiveness and meaning.
Shulamit
“Peaceful, wholeness”
Shulamit derives from the Hebrew root shalom, meaning peace, wholeness, and completeness. It is the feminine form of Shlomo (Solomon) and is most famously the name given to the beloved in the biblical Song of Songs, where she is called the Shulamite. The name evokes a profound inner peace, a sense of being complete and undivided, and has deep roots in both Jewish religious tradition and ancient Hebrew poetry.
Sigalit
“Violet flower”
Sigalit comes from the Hebrew word 'sigal' or 'sigalit', meaning violet, the small purple wildflower that blooms across the Israeli landscape each spring. It is a distinctly Israeli botanical name, popular in Israel during the mid-twentieth century. The violet symbolises modesty and delicate beauty, making Sigalit a name rich in natural imagery.
Simon
“He has heard”
Simon comes from the Hebrew Shimon, derived from the root 'shama', meaning to hear or to listen. The name therefore means he has heard or God has heard, suggesting a child born in answer to prayer or one who is attentive and receptive. It is a name with deep biblical roots, borne by prominent figures in both the Old and New Testaments, and it has carried a dignified, grounded character through the centuries.
Sivan
“Third month, season”
Sivan is a Hebrew name derived from the third month of the Jewish calendar, which typically falls in May or June. It is the month in which the Torah was given at Mount Sinai, making it one of the most spiritually significant periods in the Jewish year. The name carries a sense of renewal, revelation, and the beauty of late spring.
Smadar
“Blossom, bud”
Smadar is a Hebrew name meaning blossom or bud, specifically the early flowering of the grapevine in spring. The word appears in the Song of Songs, one of the most lyrical books of the Hebrew Bible, where it describes the fragrant first blossoms that signal the arrival of spring and renewal. The name carries an intensely poetic and sensory quality, evoking the delicacy of new growth, the sweetness of early flowers, and the promise of abundance to come.
Solomon
“Peace”
Solomon comes from the Hebrew 'Shelomoh', derived from 'shalom' meaning 'peace', carrying a profound sense of wisdom and tranquillity.
Tahel
“Pure, dew of God”
Tahel is a modern Hebrew name combining elements meaning pure or dew of God. Dew in Hebrew culture is a symbol of divine blessing and gentle nourishment, falling silently in the night to revive the land. The combination with purity gives Tahel a name that speaks of both freshness and holiness, like the first morning dew on a landscape. It is a contemporary Israeli creation that sounds both rooted in biblical imagery and forward-looking in its clean, modern sound.
Tal
“Dew, rain”
Tal comes from the Hebrew word for dew, one of nature's most delicate and precious phenomena in the arid climate of the Middle East. In the Torah, dew is a symbol of divine blessing and abundance: Isaac's blessing invokes the dew of heaven, and the manna in the desert is described as appearing with the dew. The prayer for dew, Tefilat Tal, is one of the most poetic liturgical prayers in Judaism, recited on the first day of Passover. Tal is a simple, refreshing name that works for any gender and carries a quiet natural beauty.
Talelah
“Dew of God”
From the Hebrew root 'tal,' meaning 'dew,' combined with a feminine suffix, giving the name the sense of 'dew of God' or 'divine morning dew.' It conveys freshness, renewal, and divine blessing.
Tali
“My dew”
A short and sweet Hebrew name meaning 'my dew' or 'dew of the morning,' from the root 'tal' (dew) with the possessive suffix '-i.' It symbolizes freshness, youth, and divine grace.
Talia
“Dew of God”
Talia is a Hebrew name meaning dew of God or gentle rain from heaven, composed of the elements tal (dew) and Yah (God). In the Hebrew Bible, dew is a recurring symbol of divine blessing, renewal, and sustenance. The name captures a sense of quiet grace and heavenly favour, suggesting something precious and life-giving that arrives softly and without fanfare. Talia has a lyrical, modern quality that makes it feel at home in many cultures while retaining its spiritual depth.
Talorah
“Dew of light”
A compound Hebrew name combining 'tal' (dew) and 'or' (light), meaning 'dew of light' or 'light like dew.' It conjures the image of morning light glistening on dewdrops, symbolizing beauty and divine radiance.
Talya
“Dew of God”
Talya is a variant spelling of Talia, derived from the Hebrew tal, meaning dew, combined with the suffix yah, a shortened form of Yahweh, giving the meaning dew of God. In biblical tradition, dew was seen as a symbol of divine blessing, renewal, and refreshment, often used in scripture to represent the grace and nourishment that God provides. The name therefore suggests something precious, gentle, and life-giving. It has a soft, lyrical sound and carries a sense of spiritual delicacy alongside natural beauty.
Tamar
“Date palm”
Tamar is a Hebrew name meaning 'date palm,' a tree revered in ancient cultures for its beauty, resilience, and fruitfulness. The name appears multiple times in the Hebrew Bible, carried by women of remarkable strength and significance.
Tamari
“My date palm”
Tamari is an affectionate diminutive of the Hebrew name Tamar, which means date palm. In Hebrew culture, the date palm was a symbol of beauty, uprightness, and flourishing life, a tree that thrives in the desert and produces abundant sweet fruit. The suffix -i in Hebrew adds a sense of personal belonging, rendering the meaning as my date palm, a term of endearment and closeness. Tamari has a warmth and intimacy that lifts the classical name Tamar into something more tender and personal.
Tami
“Wholesome, perfect, blameless”
A Hebrew name meaning 'wholesome,' 'perfect,' or 'without blemish,' derived from the root 'tam,' which conveys integrity, completeness, and moral uprightness. It is related to the name Tamar and the Hebrew word for 'innocent.'
Tamir
“Tall, stately, upright”
From the Hebrew word for 'tall' or 'stately,' often associated with the tall and noble date palm tree ('tamar'). The name conveys dignity, strength, and uprightness of character.
Tavor
“Choice, purity, elevated place”
Named after Mount Tabor (Har Tavor) in northern Israel, one of the most significant mountains in biblical history. The name is often interpreted as meaning 'choice' or 'purity,' and carries connotations of elevation and sacred significance.
Tehila
“Praise, song of praise”
Tehila is a Hebrew name meaning praise or song of praise, drawing a direct connection to the Book of Psalms, known in Hebrew as Tehillim. It is a name that celebrates the act of praising through song, carrying a joyful, musical quality. The name reflects a deep spiritual tradition of expressing gratitude and devotion through the beauty of language.
Tehillah
“Praise, song of praise”
From the Hebrew word 'tehillah,' meaning 'praise,' 'song of praise,' or 'glory.' It is directly related to the word 'Tehillim,' the Hebrew name for the Book of Psalms, which is a collection of praises and prayers.
Telem
“Furrow, their dew”
From the Hebrew meaning 'oppression' or alternatively 'their dew' or 'a furrow,' depending on the root derivation. In the Bible it appears as the name of a gatekeeper and a town in the Negev, suggesting a name tied to the ancient land of Israel.
Temima
“Honest and without blemish”
Temima comes from the Hebrew root 'tamim', meaning whole, complete, innocent, or without blemish. The word appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible to describe moral integrity and spiritual perfection. Most strikingly, the Torah itself is described as 'temimah' in Psalms 19, meaning the law of the Lord is perfect or complete. As a given name, Temima carries a sense of rare moral purity and wholeness, suggesting a person of genuine, unspoiled character. It is a name of profound theological depth chosen within observant Jewish communities.
Tidhar
“Stately tree, elm or plane tree”
From the Hebrew word for a type of stately tree, most likely the elm or plane tree, mentioned in the Book of Isaiah. The name carries connotations of strength, endurance, and natural beauty, rooted in the flora of the Land of Israel.
Tiferet
“Glory, splendour, or beauty”
Tiferet (תִּפְאֶרֶת) means 'glory,' 'splendor,' or 'beauty' in Hebrew. It is also one of the ten sefirot (divine emanations) in Kabbalah, representing harmony and compassion at the center of the Tree of Life.
Timna
“Restraint or withheld”
Timna (תִּמְנָע) is a Hebrew name of uncertain etymology, possibly meaning 'restraint' or 'to withhold.' In the Bible, Timna was the name of both a concubine of Eliphaz and a chieftain of Edom.
Tirtzah
“Pleasantness or delight”
Tirtzah (תִּרְצָה) comes from the Hebrew root meaning 'to be pleased' or 'to delight,' and thus carries the meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delight.' It is a biblical name borne by one of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully claimed their father's inheritance.
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