Hebrew Baby Names
Explore 553 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.
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.
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.
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