Hebrew Girl Names: 80 Biblical & Modern Names with Meanings (2026 List)

Hebrew girl names have shaped naming traditions across the world. From the four matriarchs — Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel — to the heroines of the Bible like Deborah, Esther, and Ruth, Hebrew names carry ancient wisdom and beauty.

Complete List: Hebrew Girl Names

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Ava	Life; bird-like	Latin/Hebrew	Ava Gardner
Isabella	Devoted to God	Hebrew/Italian	Isabella of Castile
Evelyn	Wished for child	English/Hebrew	Evelyn Waugh
Naomi	Pleasantness	Hebrew	Naomi Campbell
Seraphina	Fiery ones; seraph angel	Hebrew	Seraphina Affleck
Maryam	Beloved; sea of bitterness	Arabic/Hebrew	Maryam (Quran)
Hannah	Grace, favor	Hebrew	Hannah Arendt
Zara	Flower; radiance; princess	Arabic/Hebrew	Princess Zara Tindall
Elise	God is my oath; pledged to God	French/Hebrew	Für Elise (Beethoven)
Abigail	Father’s joy	Hebrew	Abigail Adams (US First Lady)
Adah	Adornment	Hebrew
Azariah	God has helped	Hebrew
Carmel	Vineyard, garden	Hebrew
Chesed	Lovingkindness	Hebrew
Devorah	Bee	Hebrew	Deborah (biblical prophetess)
Elisheva	My God is an oath	Hebrew	Elisheba (wife of Aaron)
Emunah	Faith	Hebrew
Hadassah	Myrtle tree	Hebrew
Jael	Mountain goat, ascent	Hebrew	Jael (biblical heroine)
Kezia	Cassia (spice)	Hebrew
Leah	Weary, wild cow	Hebrew	Leah (biblical matriarch)
Libi	My heart	Hebrew
Malka	Queen	Hebrew
Michal	Who is like God	Hebrew	Michal (daughter of King Saul)
Noa	Motion, trembling	Hebrew
Orpah	Back of the neck, fawn	Hebrew	Orpah (Book of Ruth)
Pnina	Pearl	Hebrew
Rina	Joy, song	Hebrew
Rivka	To tie, bind	Hebrew	Rebekah (biblical matriarch)
Shira	Song, poetry	Hebrew
Simcha	Joy	Hebrew
Tal	Dew	Hebrew
Tamar	Palm tree	Hebrew	Tamar (daughter of King David)
Tova	Good	Hebrew
Uriela	God is my light	Hebrew
Yael	Mountain goat	Hebrew
Yonah	Dove	Hebrew
Zahava	Gold	Hebrew
Ziv	Radiance, brilliance	Hebrew

The Four Matriarchs of Judaism

• Sarah (שָׂרָה) — Princess; wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac
• Rebekah/Rivka (רִבְקָה) — To bind; wife of Isaac, mother of Jacob
• Leah (לֵאָה) — Weary; first wife of Jacob, mother of six tribes
• Rachel (רָחֵל) — Ewe; beloved wife of Jacob

Hebrew Girl Names by Meaning

Names Meaning Light

Uriela (God is my light)

Names Meaning Joy & Song

Abigail (Father’s joy) • Rina (Joy, song) • Shira (Song, poetry) • Simcha (Joy)

Names Meaning Nature

Maryam (Beloved; sea of bitterness) • Zara (Flower; radiance; princess) • Carmel (Vineyard, garden) • Hadassah (Myrtle tree) • Tamar (Palm tree)

Modern Israeli Girl Names

Israel has developed its own tradition of beautiful modern names:

• Noa — Motion; the #1 girl name in Israel for many years
• Shira — Song; incredibly popular
• Maya — Water; used internationally
• Yael — Mountain goat; a heroic biblical name
• Lihi — I have a wish; poetic modern name
• Keren — Beam of light; elegant

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the most popular Hebrew girl name? A: Noa has topped Israeli charts for years. Sarah, Rachel, and Miriam remain timeless worldwide.

Q: What Hebrew name means beautiful? A: Yaffa means beautiful in Hebrew. Nava means beautiful/pleasant. Shira (song) is considered aesthetically beautiful.

Q: What Hebrew girl names mean strong? A: Adira means strong and mighty. Amitza means courageous. Gibora means heroine.

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