By Origin · Hebrew
Hebrew Baby Names
Hebrew names carry layered meaning drawn from scripture, Torah tradition, and the rhythm of ancient Semitic language. Many travel into English through the Bible.
17 names
Biblical Hebrew
Noah
“Rest, repose, and consolation”
Biblical Hebrew
John
“God is gracious”
Biblical Hebrew
Benjamin
“Son of the right hand”
Biblical Hebrew, through Scandinavian usage
Axel
“Father of peace”
Biblical Hebrew
David
“Beloved”
Biblical Hebrew
Dan
“He has judged”
Biblical Hebrew
Matthew
“Gift of Yahweh”
Biblical Hebrew
Levi
“Joined, attached”
Biblical Hebrew, via Greek Tobias
Tobias
“Yahweh is good”
Biblical Hebrew
Asher
“Happy, fortunate, blessed”
Biblical Hebrew
Daniel
“God is my judge”
English diminutive of John, from Hebrew Yohanan
Jack
“God is gracious”
Biblical Hebrew
Ethan
“Firm, strong, enduring”
Biblical Hebrew via Late Latin and Old French
James
“Supplanter or one who follows”
Biblical Hebrew
Michael
“Who is like God”
Biblical Hebrew
Samuel
“Heard by God”
Biblical Hebrew
Elijah
“Yahweh is my God”