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.
Tirza
“Favourable, pleasing”
Tirza is a Hebrew name meaning 'favourable', 'pleasing' or 'delightful'. In the Old Testament, Tirza was one of the five daughters of Zelophehad who bravely petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their father's land, establishing an important legal precedent. The name also belonged to an ancient city renowned for its beauty.
Tova
“Good, pleasant”
Tova comes from the Hebrew root tov, one of the most fundamental words in the Hebrew language, meaning good, pleasant, or beautiful. The Torah's creation narrative uses tov repeatedly as God surveys each day's work, finding it good. Tova is therefore a name that places the bearer in direct connection with the divine goodness at the heart of creation itself.
Tovah
“Good or goodness”
Tovah (טוֹבָה) is the feminine form of Tov, meaning 'good' or 'goodness' in Hebrew. It is a straightforward expression of virtue and moral excellence rooted in one of the most foundational Hebrew words.
Tuvia
“God is good”
Tuvia (טוּבִיָּה) means 'God is good' or 'goodness of God,' combining the Hebrew root tov (good) with the divine suffix -yah (a short form of the name of God). It is the Hebrew equivalent of the name Tobias.
Tzachi
“Pure, clear, or bright”
Tzachi (צָחִי) is a Hebrew name meaning 'pure,' 'clear,' or 'bright,' derived from the root tzach (צָח) which conveys clarity, whiteness, and radiance. It is often used as a short form or nickname in Israel.
Tzadkiel
“Righteousness of God”
Tzadkiel (צַדְקִיאֵל) means 'righteousness of God' or 'God is my righteousness,' combining tzedek (justice/righteousness) with El (God). In Jewish and Christian angelology, Tzadkiel is the name of an archangel associated with mercy, forgiveness, and divine justice.
Tzadok
“Righteous, just”
Tzadok comes from the Hebrew root tzaddik or tzaddok, meaning righteous or just. It is the name of one of the most significant priestly figures in the Hebrew Bible: Tzadok was a High Priest who served under both King David and King Solomon and whose descendants, the Zadokites, were the legitimate priestly line of the First Temple in Jerusalem. The name encapsulates the Hebrew ideal of justice and righteousness as defining human virtues.
Tzahala
“Joy, jubilation, or exultation”
Tzahala (צָהֳלָה) means 'joy,' 'jubilation,' or 'exultation' in Hebrew, derived from the root tzahal (צָהַל), which means to cry out in joy, to rejoice loudly, or to shine with happiness.
Tzefaniah
“God has hidden, treasured by God”
Tzefaniah (צְפַנְיָה) means 'God has hidden' or 'treasured by God,' combining the Hebrew root tzafan (to hide, to treasure) with the divine suffix -yah. It is the Hebrew name of the biblical prophet Zephaniah, author of the book bearing his name.
Tzefanya
“God has hidden, treasured by God”
Tzefanya (צְפַנְיָה) is a variant form of Tzefaniah, meaning 'God has hidden' or 'treasured by God,' from the Hebrew root tzafan (to hide, to treasure) combined with -ya, a shortened form of the divine name. It refers to the same biblical prophet known in English as Zephaniah.
Tzillah
“Shadow or shade”
Tzillah derives from the Hebrew root meaning 'shadow' or 'shade,' evoking coolness and shelter. It appears in the Bible as the name of one of Lamech's wives in the Book of Genesis.
Tzion
“The holy hill of Jerusalem”
Tzion is the Hebrew form of Zion, referring to the holy hill in Jerusalem and, by extension, the Land of Israel and the Jewish people. The name carries profound religious and national significance, symbolizing hope, redemption, and the promised homeland.
Tzipi
“Bird; free as a bird”
Tzipi is a Hebrew feminine name derived from 'tzipor,' meaning 'bird,' and is often used as a short form of Tzipporah or Tzipora. It conveys lightness, freedom, and a connection to nature.
Tzipora
“Bird”
Tzipora comes from the Hebrew word 'tzipor,' meaning 'bird,' and is the name of Moses's wife in the Hebrew Bible. The name evokes grace, freedom, and the lightness of a bird in flight.
Tzippor
“Bird”
Tzippor is a Hebrew name meaning 'bird,' from the root 'tzipor.' It appears in the Bible as the name of Balak's father in the Book of Numbers, making it a name with ancient scriptural lineage.
Tzippora
“Bird”
Tzippora is the Hebrew form of Zipporah, from the root 'tzippor', meaning bird. Birds in Hebrew culture symbolise freedom, lightness, and the ability to soar beyond earthly constraints. In the Torah, Tzippora is the wife of Moses, a daughter of Jethro the Midianite priest, whose swift and courageous action saved Moses's life. Her name therefore carries associations of both freedom and decisive, life-giving courage.
Tzivia
“Gazelle; graceful female deer”
Tzivia is a Hebrew name meaning 'gazelle' or 'female deer,' from the root 'tzvi,' which is associated with beauty, grace, and swiftness. It is the feminine form of Tzvi and evokes elegance and natural beauty.
Tzlil
“Sound; musical tone”
Tzlil is a modern Hebrew name meaning 'sound,' 'tone,' or 'musical note,' derived from the Hebrew root for ringing or chiming. It evokes melody, harmony, and a lyrical quality.
Tzofia
“One who watches; scout”
Tzofia is a Hebrew feminine name meaning 'one who watches' or 'scout,' derived from the root 'tzofeh,' meaning to look out or observe. It suggests vigilance, foresight, and watchfulness.
Tzuf
“Honeycomb; flowing nectar”
Tzuf is a Hebrew name meaning 'honeycomb' or 'nectar,' derived from the word for flowing honey. It carries connotations of sweetness, abundance, and natural richness.
Tzur
“Rock; cliff”
Tzur is a Hebrew name meaning 'rock' or 'cliff,' symbolizing strength, stability, and endurance. It is one of the biblical names for God as a metaphor for divine protection and unwavering support.
Tzuriel
“God is my rock”
Tzuriel comes from the Hebrew roots 'tzur' (rock or cliff) and 'el' (God), meaning 'God is my rock' or 'my rock is God.' It conveys strength, stability, and divine protection.
Tzuriya
“God is my rock”
Tzuriya is the feminine form of the Hebrew name Tzuri, derived from 'tzur' meaning 'rock' or 'cliff,' combined with the feminine suffix '-ya' linking it to God (Yah). The name means 'God is my rock' or 'my rock is the Lord.'
Tzvi
“Deer, gazelle”
Tzvi is a traditional Hebrew name meaning deer or gazelle. In Jewish tradition, the deer is a symbol of speed, grace, and beauty. The name appears in classical Hebrew literature and has been used in Jewish communities for centuries, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews. It carries a sense of natural elegance and spiritual beauty.
Uria
“God is my light”
Uria (also spelled Uriah or Uriya) derives from the Hebrew 'ur' (light or flame) and 'ya' (God/Yahweh), meaning 'God is my light' or 'flame of God.' It is a classic biblical name evoking divine radiance.
Uriel
“God is my light”
Uriel is a luminous Hebrew name formed from 'uri', meaning 'my light' or 'my flame', and 'El', meaning 'God'. Together, the name conveys the powerful idea of divine illumination, suggesting one who is guided and brightened by a higher light.
Uziel
“God is my strength”
Uziel is a theophoric Hebrew name built on the root 'oz,' meaning strength or might, combined with 'El,' the Hebrew word for God, forming a declaration that divine power is the source of the bearer's strength. This construction places the name in the tradition of angelic and biblical names that express dependence on and gratitude toward God. It is a name of faith, courage, and resilience, suggesting a person who draws their fortitude from a spiritual source.
Uziyahu
“God is my strength”
Uziyahu is the full Hebrew form of the name Uzziah, meaning 'my strength is God' or 'God is my strength,' from 'oz' (strength, might) and 'yahu' (a form of God's name, Yahweh). It is a name of royal biblical pedigree.
Vardah
“Rose”
Vardah comes from the Hebrew word 'vered' (rose), with Vardah being a variant form meaning 'rose' or 'rose blossom.' The name evokes beauty, delicacy, and the natural world.
Vered
“Rose”
Vered is a Hebrew name meaning rose. The rose appears in the biblical Song of Songs as a symbol of beauty, love, and desire, lending Vered a deeply poetic and romantic heritage. The name is widely used in Israel and carries a fresh, natural quality that is both simple and evocative. It is a rare choice internationally, offering a beautiful alternative to the many European rose-derived names.
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