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Click below for examples of Hebrew names old and new, their origins (when available), their meaning, and their gender. Names are organized alphabetically based on their Hebrew pronunciations, so "Chaim" would appeal under "C" rather than Haim under the letter "H."
 

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Names Origin and Meaning Gender
Jacob/
Yaakov

Heb:
יַעֲקֹב
Origin: Biblical
The celebrated brother of Moses who is most know for his peaceful ways and devotion to bringing peace amongst the people of Israel.
Variations and Nick Names:  Koby, Yanky, Jacob, Jake
Jonathan/
Yonatan

Heb:
יוֹנָתָן
Origin: Biblical
Yonatan was son of King Saul (Shaul) and dear friend of King David
Meaning:
God granted
Variations and Nick Names: Jonathan, Jon, Yoni
Joseph/
Y
osef
Heb:
יוֹסֵף
Origin: Biblical
Son of Jacob and Rachel, Minister of Egypt under Pharaoh's rule.
Meaning: Will add
Variations and Nick Names:  Joe, Joseph, Yossi
Joshua/
Yehoshua

Heb:
יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
Origin: Biblical
Student of Moses, Prophet during the time of the Israelites in the Desert
Meaning: God will save, God will redeem
Variations and Nick Names:  Joshua, Josh, Shuie
Judah/
Yehuda

Heb:
יְהוּדָה
Origin: Biblical
Son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of King David
Meaning: Thanking God
Variations and Nick Names:  Judah, Yuda
Judith/
Yehudit

Heb:
יְהוּדִית
Origin: Biblical
The heroic deed of Yehudit in the times of the Maccabbees inspired faith and courage in the hearts of Jews throughout the ages
Meaning:
Jewess
Variations and Nick Names: Judith, Judy

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