One of the best parts of expecting a baby is choosing a name for your child. If you are pregnant or adopting and considering Hebrew names, we’ve got you covered! There are many Hebrew boy names and Hebrew girl names to choose from in the Bible and beyond.
Popular Hebrew Baby Names
These names include those of prophets and prophetesses, judges, generals, angels, apostles, disciples, missionaries, and even places.
Hebrew Boy Names
Of course, the vast majority of names in the Bible have Hebrew origins. Many of them have meanings related to God, a few relate to nature, and several have meanings that are positive traits.
Want to give your son a Hebrew name with a meaning related to God? You might consider Abner, which means “my Father is a light;” Adriel, which means “of God’s flock;” Amos, which means “carried by God;” Daniel, which means “God is my judge;” Ezekiel, which means “God strengthens;” Gabriel, which means “God is my strength;” John, which means “God is gracious;” Immanuel, which means “God is with us;” Ishmael, which means “God listens;” Israel, which means “God contends;” Jacob, which means “may God protect.”
Or you might like Mateo, Matt, or Matthew, which mean “gift of God;” Micah, which means “who is like the Lord;” Michael, which means “who is like God?;” Nathaniel, which means “gift of God;” Raphael, which means “God has healed;” Samuel, which means “God has heard or listener of God;” Tobias, which means “God is good;” Zacharius or Zachary, which mean “the Lord has remembered;” or Zane, which means “God is gracious;” Elijah, which means “Yahweh is my God;” Isaiah, which means “Yahweh is salvation;” Jeremiah, which means “Yahweh will exalt;” or Jonathan, which means “Yahweh has given.”
Are you a nature lover? You might enjoy nature names like Aaron, which means “high mountain;” Adam, which means “man, of the earth;” Barak, which means “lightning;” Cyrus, which means “sun;” Elon, which means “oak tree;” Jonah, which means “dove;” Moses, which means “delivered from the water;” or Samson, which means “sun.”
You also might consider Asa, which means “healer, physician, or born in the morning;” Asher, which means “fortunate, blessed, happy;” Caleb, which means “wholehearted;” David, which means “beloved;” Eli, which means “high, elevated;” Ephraim, which means “fruitful, fertile, and productive;” Ethan, which means “strong, firm;” Ezra, which means “help;” Gad, which means “fortune, luck;” Hillel, which means “praise;” Isaac, which means “laughter;” Jabin, which means “discerner, the wise;” Jesse, which means “gift;” Judah or Jude, which mean “praised;” Nathan, which means “given;” Noah, which means “rest, comfort;” Seth, which means “appointed, placed;” or Simon, which means “the listener.”
Or you might like Abraham, which means “father of many;” Benjamin, which means “son of the south or son of the right hand;” or Reuben, which means “behold, a son.”
Popular Hebrew Boy Names
Here are a few of the most popular Hebrew boy names in alphabetical order:
1. Aaron
2. Abel
3. Abner
4. Abraham
5. Adam
6. Adriel
7. Amir
8. Amos
9. Asa
10. Asher
11. Axel
12. Barak
13. Benjamin
14. Boaz
15. Caleb
16. Carmel
17. Cyrus
18. Daniel
19. David
20. Eli
21. Elias
22. Elijah
23. Elon
24. Emmanuel, Immanuel
25. Ephraim
26. Ethan
27. Ezekiel
28. Ezra
29. Gabriel
30. Gad
31. Gideon
32. Hillel
33. Hiram
34. Isaac
35. Isaiah
36. Ishmael
37. Israel
38. Jabin
39. Jace, Jason
40. Jacob
41. James
42. Jared
43. Jeremiah
44. Jesse
45. Jesus
46. Jethro
47. Joel
48. John
49. Jokim
50. Jonah
51. Jonathan
52. Joseph
53. Joshua
54. Josiah
55. Judah, Jude
56. Kaleb
57. Levi
58. Malachi
59. Mateo, Matt, Matthew
60. Meshach
61. Micah
62. Michael
63. Moses
64. Nathan, Nathaniel
65. Noah
66. Raphael
67. Reuben
68. Samson
69. Samuel
70. Saul
71. Seth
72. Simon
73. Tobias
74. Zacharias, Zachary
75. Zion
Hebrew Girl Names
There are many Hebrew girl names to choose from in the Bible and beyond. (My oldest daughter’s name is Samantha, which is the feminine form of the Hebrew prophet and judge Samuel’s name.)
Want to give your daughter a Hebrew name with a meaning related to God? You might consider Abigail, which means “my Father is joyful;” Brielle, which means “heroine of God;” Eliana or Elianna, which mean “God has answered;” Elizabeth, which means “pledged to God;” Daniella, which means “God is my judge;” Gabriella, which means “God is my strength;” Isabella, Isabelle, or Izabella, which means “God’s promise;” Jane, which means “God is gracious;” Josephine, which means “Jehovah increases;” or Samantha, which means “listener of God, God has heard, or name of God.”
Are you a nature lover? You might like Ariel or Ariella, which mean “lion of God;” Ayla, which means “deer or gazelle;” Bethany, which means “house of dates or house of figs;” Carmel, which means “garden;” Deborah, the name of the only female judge and general mentioned in the Bible, which means “bee;” Esther, which means “star;” Jemima, which means “dove;” Keziah, which means “cassia tree;” Rachel, which means “ewe;” or Susannah, which means “lily or rose.”
You also might consider Ada, which means “noble;” Delilah, which means “delicate;” Eden, which means “place of pleasure, delight;” Edna, which means “rejuvenation, delight;” Eve, which means “life;” Anna, Annie, Hanna, or Hannah, which mean “God has favored me or grace;” Leia, which means “child of heaven;” Naomi or Noemi, which means “pleasantness or my delight;” Noa, which means “motion;” Ruth, which means “compassionate friend;” Sarah, which means “lady or princess;” Selah, which means “praise;” or Shiloh, which means “tranquil.”
Or you might like Miriam, the earliest form of Mary, or Maryam, which means “wished-for child or drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved.”
Popular Hebrew Girl Names
Here are a few of the most popular Hebrew girl names in alphabetical order:
1. Aaliyah or Aliyah
2. Abigail
3. Ada
4. Amirah
5. Anna, Annie, Hanna, or Hannah
6. Annabelle
7. Aria
8. Ariel or Ariella
9. Ayla
10. Bethany
11. Daniella
12. Deborah
13. Delilah
14. Eden
15. Edna
16. Elle
17. Eliana or Elianna
18. Elizabeth
19. Esther
20. Eve
21. Faith
22. Gabriella (derived from Gabriel)
23. Hope
24. Isabella, Isabelle, or Izabella
25. Jane
26. Jemima
27. Jessica
28. Josephine
29. Judith
30. Jezebel
31. Keziah
32. Leah
33. Leia
34. Lilah
35. Madeline, Madelyn, Madelynn, or Madilyn
36. Makayla or Mikayla
37. Mara
38. Mercy
39. Maryam or Miriam
40. Naomi or Noemi
41. Noa
42. Rachel
43. Rebecca
44. Ruth
45. Sadie
46. Samantha (derived from Samuel)
47. Sarah
48. Selah
49. Shiloh
50. Susannah
51. Talia
There are so many great Hebrew names to choose from. We hope you were able to add a few of these to your list!
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