ABDOWN (עַבְדּוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “servant, worshiper.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including one of the judges who ruled over Israel. Also spelled Avdon.

ABE:

Short form of Hebrew Abraham, meaning “father of a multitude,” and other names beginning with Ab-.

ABEY:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Abie, meaning “father of a multitude.”

ABI:

Pet form of Hebrew Abraham, meaning “father of a multitude.” Also spelled Avi. Compare with feminine Abi.

ABICHAIL (אֲבִיחַיִל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Abiyhayil, meaning “father of might.”

ABIE:

Pet form of Hebrew Abe, meaning “father of a multitude.”

ABIHAYIL (אֲבִיחַיִל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Abiyhayil, meaning “father of might.”

ABIYAH (אֲבִיָּה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “Yahweh is my father.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other characters. Also spelled Aviyah.

ABIYDA (אֲבִידַע):

Hebrew name meaning “father of knowledge.” In the bible, this is the name of one of Midian’s five sons.

ABIYDAN (אֲבִידָן):

Hebrew name meaning “my father is judge.” In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Benjamin. Also spelled Avidan.

ABIY’EL (אֲבִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “El (God) is (my) father.” In the bible, this is the name of Saul’s grandfather.

ABIYHAYIL (אֲבִיחַיִל):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “father of might.” In the bible, this is the name of the wife of Rehoboam, the father of Esther, a Levite who was the head of the house of Merari, and several other characters. Abihail is the Anglicized form.

ABIYHUW (אֲבִיהוּא):

Hebrew name meaning “he is (my) father.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Aaron who was slain (along with his brother Nadab) by God for offering incense contrary to the law.

ABIYMA’EL (אֲבִימָאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “my father is El (God).” In the bible, this is the name of Joktan’s ninth son (of 13), a descendant of Shem.

ABIYMELEK (אֲבִימֶלֶך):

Hebrew name meaning “Melek is father” or “my father is king.” In the bible, this is the name name of several characters, including the king of Gerar who took Abraham’s wife Sarah and was forced by God to return her. Also spelled Avimelech.

ABIYNO’AM (אֲבִינׄעַם):

Hebrew name meaning “father of pleasantness.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Barak.

ABIYRAM (אֲבִירָם):

Hebrew name meaning “my father is exalted.” In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Hiel the Bethelite, and the name of a son of Eliab who joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses. Also spelled Aviram.

ABIYSHALOWM (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם):

Hebrew name meaning “father of peace.” In the bible, this is the name of the father-in-law of Rehoboam. Also spelled Avishalom and Avshalom.

ABIYSHAY (אֲבִישַׁי):

Hebrew name meaning “my father is Jesse” or “my father is a gift.” In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of David’s sister Zeruiah. He was the only one to accompany David when he went to the camp of Saul (1 Sam. 26:5-12).

ABNER:

Hebrew name meaning “father of light.” In the bible, this is the name of a cousin of Saul who was also a commander of his army. In use by the English. Also spelled Avner.

ABRAHAM (אַבְרָהָם):

Hebrew name meaning “father of a multitude.” In the bible, this is the name of the founding patriarch of the Israelites. Also spelled Avraham.

ABRAM (אַבְרָם):

Hebrew name meaning “father of elevation.” In the bible, this is Abraham’s name before God changed it. Also spelled Avram. Compare with another form of Abram.

ACAPH (אָסָף):

Hebrew name meaning “collector, gatherer.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including King David’s chief musician.

ACH’AB (אַחְאָב):

Hebrew name composed of the elements ‘ach “brother” and ‘av “father,” hence “brother of father; uncle.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Israel, the husband of Jezebel.

ACHASHVEROSH (אֲחַשְׁוֵרוֹש):

Hebrew form of Babylonian Achshiyarshu, meaning “great warrior” or “lion-king.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Persia.

ACHAZ (אָחָז):

Greek and Hebrew name meaning “possessing, possessor.” In the bible, this is the name of the eleventh king of Judah, son of Jotham. Also spelled Ahaz.

ACHAZYAH (אֲחַזְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God holds” or “whom God holds.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ahab and a son of Jehoram.

ACHIYAM (אֲחִיאָם):

Hebrew name meaning “mother’s brother,” i.e. “uncle.” In the bible, this is the name of one of King David’s warriors.

ACHIYRAM (אֲחִירָם):

Hebrew name meaning “brother of height.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Benjamin.

ACHYAN (אַחְיָן):

Hebrew name meaning “brotherly” or “fraternal.” In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Manasseh.

ADAD (אֲדַד):

Hebrew name meaning “I shall move softly: I shall love.” In the bible, this is the name of an Edomite enemy God raised up to punish Solomon for his sins. Compare with another form of Adad.

ADALYA (אֲדַלְיָא):

Hebrew name of Persian derivation, meaning “I shall be drawn up of God.” In the bible, this is the name of the fifth son of Haman.

ADAM (אָדָם):

Hebrew name meaning “earth” or “red.” In the bible, this is the name of the first man created by God, the husband of Eve. Compare with another form of Adam.

ADDIE:

Compare with feminine Addie.
Pet form of Hebrew Adam, meaning “earth” or “red.”
Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Adi, meaning “my ornament” or “my witness.”

ADI (עֲדִי):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “my ornament” or “my witness.”

ADIYN (עָדִין):

Hebrew name meaning “dainty, delicate.” In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of a family of exiles who returned with Zerubbabel.

ADIYNA (עֲדִינָא):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “slender.” In the bible, this is a masculine name only, the name of one of King David’s captains.

ADIYNOW (עֲדִינוֹ):

Hebrew name meaning “soft, delicate” or “his ornament.” In the bible, this is the name of one of King David’s warriors.

ADLAY (עַדְלַי):

Hebrew name meaning “justice of God.” In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Shaphat, the overseer of David’s herds.

ADNA (עַדְנָא):

Hebrew name meaning “pleasure” or “rest.” In the bible, this is the name of a priest, and one of the family of Pahath-Moab who returned with Ezra and married a foreign wife.

ADNAH (עדְנָה):

Hebrew name meaning “pleasure.” In the bible, this is the name of a captain in charge of over 300,000 men of Judah in the time of Jehosaphat.

ADONAI (אֲדׄנָי):

Because the name of the Hebrew god, Jehovah, is considered too sacred to be spoken, the Jews substitute Adonai, meaning “my Lord.”

ADONIYAH (אֲדּׄנִיָּה):

Hebrew name meaning “my Lord is Jehovah.” In the bible, this is the name of the fourth son of David, and a couple of other characters.

AFFRA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Afra, meaning “ashes, dust” and “clay, loam.”

AFRA (רפַעָ):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Aphra, meaning “ashes, dust” and “clay, loam.”

AGRON (אַגְרוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “correspondence” or “vocabulary.”

AHARON (אַהֲרׄן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Aharown, meaning “light-bringer.” In the bible, this is the name of the older brother of Moses.

AHAROWN (אַהֲרׄן):

Hebrew name meaning “light-bringer.” In the bible, this is the name of the older brother of Moses.

AHAZ (אָחָז):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Achaz, meaning “possessing, possessor.”

AKAN (עָכָן):

Hebrew name meaning “one who troubles.” In the bible, this is the name of an Israelite who stole forbidden items during the assault on Jericho, for which he was stoned to death.

AKAR (עָכָר):

Variant form of Hebrew Akan, meaning “one who troubles.” In the bible, this is the name of an Israelite who stole forbidden items during the assault on Jericho, for which he was stoned to death.

AKIVA (עֲקִיבָא):

Variant form of Hebrew Yaakov, meaning “supplanter.”

ALEXANDER (Hebrew: אֲלֶכְּסַנְדֶר):

Anglicized form of Latin Alexandrus (Greek Alexandros), meaning “defender of mankind.” In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a son of Simon, a relative of the high priest, a Jew in Acts 19:33, and a coppersmith who opposed Paul.

ALIAH (עַוְלָה):

Variant of Hebrew Alvah (having the letters transposed), meaning “evil, iniquity.” In the bible, this is the name of a duke of Edom.

ALLOWN (אַלוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “oak tree.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Simeon.

ALVA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Alvah, meaning “evil, iniquity.” Compare with feminine forms of Alva.

ALVAH (עַלְוָה):

Hebrew name meaning “evil, iniquity.” In the bible, this is the name of a duke of Edom. Also spelled Aliah.

AMAL (עָמָל):

Hebrew name meaning “heavy, wearisome labor.” In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Asher. Compare with other forms of Amal.

AMARYAH (אֲמַרְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “whom God spoke of.” In the bible, this is the name of a priest who lived in the time of King Jehoshaphat.

AMARYAHU (אֲמַרְיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Amaryah, meaning “whom God spoke of.”

AMASA (עֲמָשָׂא):

Hebrew name meaning “burden.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Abigail.

AMASAY (עֲמָשָׂי):

Hebrew name meaning “burdensome.” In the bible, this is the name of a warrior and chief of the captains, a Kohathite ancestor of Samuel, a priest, and another Kohathite Levite who lived in the time of the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah.

AMEN (Greek: Ἀμήν, Hebrew: אָמֵן):

Greek and Hebrew name meaning “truly, so be it, verily.” It was a custom which passed over from the synagogues into the Christian assemblies, that when he who had offered up a prayer to God, the others in attendance responded Amen, and thus made the substance of what was uttered their own.

AMIAS:

Short form of Hebrew Amiasaf, meaning “my people have been gathered in (reunited).”

AMIASAF (עַמִּיאָסָף):

Hebrew name meaning “my people have been gathered in (reunited).”

AMINADAV:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Ammiynadab, meaning “servant of the prince.”

AMIR (1: אָמִיר, 2: עָמִית):

Compare with another form of Amir.
Hebrew name meaning “mighty, strong.”
Hebrew name meaning “sheaf of corn.”

AMIT (עָמִית):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “friend.” Compare with other forms of Amit.

AMITTAY (אֲמִתַּי):

Hebrew name meaning “my truth.” In the bible, this is the name of Jonah’s father.

AMIY (אָמי):

Hebrew name meaning “bond-servant.” In the bible, this is the name of a servant of King Solomon.

AMMINADAV:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Ammiynadab, meaning “servant of the prince.”

AMMIY’EL (עַמִּיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “one of the family of God.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a spy from the tribe of Dan who died in the plague.

AMMIYHUWD (עַמִּיהוּד):

Hebrew name meaning “one of the people of Judah.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the father of Shemuel.

AMMIYNADAB (עַמִּינָדָב):

Hebrew name meaning “kindred of the prince.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Aram and a son of Kohath. Also spelled Amminadav and Aminadav.

AMMOWN (עַמּוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “kindred, tribal.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Lot by his younger daughter.

AMOWC (עָמוֹס):

Hebrew name meaning “burden.” In the bible, this is the name of a man who prophesied in the northern kingdom and authored the Book of Amos.

AMOWN (אָמוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “skilled workman.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah, a governor of Samaria, and a descendant of one one of Solomon’s servants.

AMOWTS (אָמוֹץ):

Hebrew name meaning “strong.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Isaiah the prophet.

AMRAM (עַמְרָם):

Hebrew name meaning “kindred of the Most High.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Bani, and the father of Moses.

AMYAS:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Amias, meaning “my people have been gathered in (reunited).”

ANAEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Hanael, meaning “graciousness of the Lord.” In Jewish lore, this is the name of angel associated with the planet Venus.

ANAH (עֲנָה):

Hebrew name meaning “answer.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Zibeon.

ANAK (עֲנָק):

Hebrew name meaning “collar, neck-chain.” In the bible, this is the name of the progenitor of the Anakim/Anakites who were descendants of the giant Nephilim. Also spelled Anaq.

ANAN (עֲנָן):

Hebrew name meaning “cloud.” In the bible, this is the name of one of heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah. Compare with another form of Anan.

ANANIY (עֲנָנִי):

Hebrew name meaning “my cloud.” In the bible, this is the name of the 7th son of Elioenai, descendant of David.

ANANYA (עֲנַנְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah clouds” or “what Jehovah covers.” In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Azariah who lived in the time of Nehemiah and assisted in rebuilding the city wall.

ANAQ (עֲנָק):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Anak, meaning “collar, neck-chain.” In the bible, this is the name of the progenitor of the Anakim/Anakites who were descendants of the giant Nephilim.

ANAT (עַנָת):

Unisex form of Hebrew Anath, meaning “answer (to prayer).”

ANATH:

Hebrew name meaning “answer (to prayer).” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Shamgar.

APHRA (רפַעָ):

Hebrew unisex name derived from the word aphra, meaning “ashes, dust” and “clay, loam.” In the bible, this is part of the name of a Philistine city, Bethel-aphrah.

ARAM (אַרָם):

Hebrew name meaning “exalted.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a grandson of Noah. It is also an ancient name for Syria. Compare with other forms of Aram.

ARDIY (אַרְדִּי):

Hebrew name meaning “I shall subdue.” In the bible, this is the name of a son or grandson of Benjamin.

ARDOWN (אַרְדּוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “fugitive.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Caleb.

AR’ELIY (אֲרְאֵלִי):

Hebrew name meaning “lion of God.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Gad.

ARIAV (אֲרִיאָב):

Hebrew name meaning “father is a lion.”

ARI’EL (אֲרִיאֵל):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “lion of god.” In the bible, this is a name applied to the city of Jerusalem, and the name of a chief of the returning exiles. In the Apocrypha, this is the name of an archangel who rules the waters. It is also the name of a moon of Uranus, and the name of a spirit in Shakespeare’s play “The Tempest.”

ARIK (אָרִיק):

Pet form of Hebrew Aryeh, meaning “lion.” Compare with another form of Arik.

ARIYDAY (אֲרִידַי):

Hebrew name of Persian origin, meaning “the lion is enough.” In the bible, this is the name of the ninth of Haman’s ten sons who were hanged by the Jews.

ARPAKSHAD (אַרְפַּכְשַׁד):

Hebrew name of foreign origin, possibly meaning “by the border of Asia.” In the bible, this is a place name and the name of a son of Shem.

ARTACHSHASHTA (אַרְתַּחְשַׁשְׁתְּא):

Hebrew form of Persian Artachshatra, meaning “great warrior” or “lion-king.” In the bible, this is the name of the son and successor of Xerxes as emperor of Persia.

ARYE:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Aryeh, meaning “lion.”

ARYEH (אֲרִי):

Hebrew name meaning “lion.” In the bible, this is the name of an officer of king Pekahiah.

ASAR’EL (אֲשַׂרְאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “whom God has bound (by a vow).” In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Judah.

ASHCHUWR (אַשְׁחוּר):

Hebrew name meaning “blackness.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of the father of Temeni.

ASHER (אָשֵׁר):

Hebrew name derived from the word ashar, meaning “happy.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jacob. In use by the English.

ASHSHUWR (אַשּׁוּר):

Hebrew name meaning “a step.” In the bible, this is the name second son of Shem. It is also a name applied to the nation of Assyria and its people.

ASIF (אָסִיף):

Hebrew name meaning “harvest.” Compare with another form of Asif.

ASRIY’EL (אַשְׂרִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “vow of God.” In the bible, this is the name of a son and great-grandson of Manasseh, and a son of Gilead.

ATIR (עַטִיר):

Hebrew name meaning “crown, wreath.”

ATSEL (אָצֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “noble.” In the bible, this is the name of a place near Jerusalem, and a descendant of Saul.

AVDON (עַבְדּוֹן):

Variant form of Hebrew Abdown, meaning “servant, worshiper.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including one of the judges who ruled over Israel.

AVI (אֲבִי):

Pet form of Hebrew Avraham, meaning “father of a multitude.” Also spelled Abi. Compare with feminine Avi.

AVICHAYIL (אֲבִיחַיִל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Abihayil, meaning “father of might.”

AVIDAN (אֲבִידָן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Abiydan, meaning “my father is judge.”

AVIGAL (אֲבִיגַל):

Unisex form of Hebrew Avigayil, meaning “father rejoices.”

AVIMELECH (אֲבִימֶלֶך):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Abiymelek, meaning “Melek is father” or “my father is king.”

AVIRAM (אֲבִירָם):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Abiyram, meaning “my father is mighty.”

AVISHAI (אֲבִישַׁי):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Abiyshay, meaning “my father is my gift.”

AVISHALOM (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Abiyshalowm, meaning “father of peace.”

AVIV (אֲבִיב):

Hebrew name meaning “spring.”

AVIYAH (אֲבִיָּה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Abiya, meaning “Yahweh is my father.”

AVNER (אֲבְנִיאֵל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Abner, meaning “father of light.”

AVRAHAM (אַבְרָהָם):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Abraham, meaning “father of a multitude.”

AVRAM (אַבְרָם):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Abram, meaning “father of elevation.”

AVSALOM (אֲבְשָׁלוֹם):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Avshalom, meaning “father of peace.”

AVSHALOM (אֲבְשָׁלוֹם):

Contracted form of Hebrew Abiyshalowm, meaning “father of peace.”

AYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Ayah, meaning “falcon” or “vulture.”

AYAH (אַיָּה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “falcon” or “vulture.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Rizpah, and a Horite, the son of Zibeon.

AYAL (אַיָל):

Hebrew name meaning “deer, gazelle.”

AYALON (אַיָּלוֹן):

Variant form of Hebrew Ayal, meaning “deer, gazelle.”

AZANYAH (אֲזַנְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God hears.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Jeshua.

AZAR’EL (עֲזַרְאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God has helped” or “whom God helps.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of Bani, one of King David’s warriors, and a priest and musician.

AZARYA (עֲזַרְיָה):

Aramaic and Hebrew name meaning “help of God.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including one of the three young men thrown into the fiery furnace by Nebuchadnezzar.

AZA’ZEL: (עֲזָאזֵל):

Hebrew word (not name), meaning “entire removal” and “scapegoat.” In the bible, this word is found in the law of the day of atonement (Leviticus 16:8, 10, 26). It refers to a goat used for sacrifice for the sins of the people. In modern times, Azazel was interpreted as a Satanic, goat-like demon. The name has even been used for the “Angel of Death.”

AZAZYAHUW (עָזַזְיָהוּ):

Hebrew name meaning “Yahweh is mighty.” In the bible, this is the name of several minor characters, including the father of Hoshea.

AZIZ (עַזִּיז):

Hebrew name derived from the word oz, meaning “might, strength.” Compare with another form of Aziz.

AZRIY’EL (עַזְרִיאֵל):

Hebrew name composed of the elements ‘azar “help” and ‘el “God,” hence “help of God.” In the bible, this is the name of several minor characters.

BA’AL (Hebrew: בַּעַל):

Semitic name of several storm gods, and the first king of Hell who had three heads and commanded 66 legions of demons, derived from the word ba’al, meaning “lord, master” or “possessor.” In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Reuben, and the grandfather of Saul.

BA’AL-ZEBUWB (בַּעַלזְבוּב):

Hebrew name meaning “lord of the fly.” In the bible, this is the name of a Philistine deity worshiped at Ekron.

BANIY (בָּנִי):

Hebrew name derived from the word banah, meaning “built.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including one of David’s warriors.

BARAQ (בָּרָק):

Hebrew name meaning “flash of lightning.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Abinoam who, incited by the prophetess Deborah, delivered the Israelites from the yoke of Jabin.

BARUWK (בָּרוּךְ):

Hebrew name meaning “blessed.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a faithful attendant of Jeremiah to whom the apocryphal Book of Baruch is ascribed.

BARZILLAY (בַּרְזִלַי):

Hebrew name meaning “man of iron.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a Gileadite leader who helped David against Absalom’s rebellion.

BAZAK (בָּזָק):

Hebrew name meaning “flash of light.”

BELA (בֶּלַע):

Hebrew name meaning “destruction.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Edom.

BELSHA’TSTSAR (בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר, בֵּלְאשַׁצַּר):

Aramaic and Hebrew forms of Babylonian Beltesha’tstsar, meaning “Ba’al’s prince” and Bel-Shar-Usur, “Ba’al protect the king.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Babylon at the time of its fall; he to whom Daniel interpreted the writing on the wall.

BENAYAH (בְּנָיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God has built.” In the bible, this is the name of the captain of David’s guard and many other characters.

BENAYAHU (בֵּנָיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Benayah, meaning “God has built.” This form of the name also appears in the Old Testament bible.

BEN-OWNIY (בֶּן-אוֹנִי):

Hebrew name meaning “son of my sorrow.” In the bible, this is the name given to Benjamin by his mother Rachel as she died giving birth to him.

BENYAMIN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Binyamin, meaning “son of the right hand.”

BENZECRY:

Hebrew patronymic name meaning “son of Zechariah.”

BETHUW’EL (בְּתוּאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God destroys” or “man of God.” In the bible, this is the name of a town and also the name of the father of Rebecca.

BETSALEL (בְּצַלְאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “in the shadow.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Uri who was one of the architects of the tabernacle, and the name of an Israelite.

BIGVAY (בִּגְוַי):

Hebrew name meaning “gardener, husbandman” or “in my bodies.” In the bible, this is the name of a man who was a leader amongst the Babylonian exile returnees.

BILHAN (בִּלְהָן):

Hebrew name meaning “modest.” In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite.

BINYAMIN (בִּנְיָמִין):

Hebrew name meaning “son of the right hand.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including one of the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel, the youngest of Jacob’s twelve sons.

BINYAMIYN:

Older spelling of Hebrew Binyamin, meaning “son of the right hand.”

BO’AZ (בּׄעַז):

Hebrew name meaning “swiftness.” In the bible, this is the name of a Bethlehemite who married Ruth.

BRAM:

Short form of Hebrew Abram “father of elevation” and Abraham “father of a multitude.”

BROS:

Hebrew name meaning “cypress tree.”

BUWZ (בּוּז):

Hebrew name meaning “contempt.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Nachor.

CANCHERIYB (סַנְחֵרִיב):

Hebrew form of Akkadian Sinahheeriba, meaning “Sin (moon god) has taken the place of brothers to me.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Assyria,

CARNI (קַרְנִי):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Karni, meaning “my horn,” a symbol of strength.

CELA (סֶלַע):

Hebrew name meaning “a rock.” In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the capital city of Edom, possibly an early name for Petra.

CHABAQQUWQ (חֲבַקּוּק):

Hebrew name meaning “embrace.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet.

CHADAD (חֲדַד):

Hebrew name meaning “mighty” or “sharpness.” In the bible, this is the name of one of the twelve sons of Ishmael. Also spelled Hadad.

CHADAR (הֲדַר):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Hadar, meaning “honor.” In the bible, this is the name of an Edomite king.

CHAGAI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chaggay, meaning “festive.”

CHAGGAI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chaggay, meaning “festive.”

CHAGGAY (חַגִּי):

Hebrew name meaning “festive.” In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of one of the minor prophets. Haggai is the Anglicized form.

CHAGGIY (חַגִּי):

Hebrew name meaning “festive.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Gad. Haggi is the Anglicized form.

CHAGI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chaggiy, meaning “festive.”

CHAIM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chayim, meaning “life.”

CHAKLAI (חַייקֶעל):

Hebrew name meaning “farmer.”

CHAM (חָם):

Hebrew name meaning “blackness” or “heat.” In the bible, this is the name of Noah’s second son. The Anglicized form is Ham.

CHAMMUW’EL (חַמּוּאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “heat of God.” In the bible, this is the name of a man of Simeon. Also spelled Chamuel. Hamuel is the Anglicized form.

CHAMRAN (חַמְרָן):

Hebrew name meaning “the people is exalted” or “their slime.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of a descendant of Esau. Amran is the Anglicized form.

CHAMUEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chammuw’el, meaning “heat of God.” Also, according to pseudo-Dionysius, this is the name of an archangel.

CHANAN (חָנָן):

Hebrew name meaning “compassionate, merciful.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a chief of the tribe of Benjamin. Canan and Hanan are Anglicized forms.

CHANANI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chananiy, meaning “gracious” or “favorable.”

CHANANIY (חֲנָנִי):

Hebrew name meaning “gracious” or “favorable.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a brother of Nehemiah.

CHANANIA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chananya, meaning “whom Jehovah has graciously given.”

CHANANIAH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chananya, meaning “whom Jehovah has graciously given.”

CHANANYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chananyah, meaning “whom Jehovah has graciously given.”

CHANANYAH (חֲנַנְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “whom Jehovah has graciously given.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a friend of Daniel, a general, a priest, and an officer who lived during the reign of King Uzziah. Hananiah is an Anglicized form.

CHANANYAHU (חֲנַנְיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Chananya, meaning “whom Jehovah has graciously given.”

CHANIEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Channiy’el, meaning “favored of God.”

CHANNIY’EL (חֲנָּיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “favored of God.” In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Asher.

CHANOCH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chanowk, meaning “dedicated” or “initiated.”

CHANOWK (חֲנוֹךְ):

Hebrew name meaning “dedicated” or “initiated.” In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Cain, and a son of Jared the father of Methuselah. Enoch is the Anglicized form.

CHASHSHUWB (חַשּׁוּב):

Hebrew name meaning “considerate.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Pahath-moab.

CHAVILA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chaviylah, meaning “circle.”

CHAVIVA (חֲבִיבָה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “beloved.”

CHAVIYLAH (חֲוִילָה):

Hebrew name meaning “circle.” In the bible, this is the name of a part of Eden through which the river Pison flowed, and the name of a son of Cush after whom a district in Arabia was named. Havilah is the Anglicized form.

CHAYIM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chayyim, meaning “life.”

CHAYYIM (חַיִּים):

Hebrew name derived from the word chayyim, meaning “life.”

CHAYYM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chayyim, meaning “life.”

CHAZA’EL (חֲזָאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “one who sees God.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Syria.

CHEBER (חֶבֶר):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Heber, meaning “the region beyond; on the other side (of a stream or sea).”

CHEBROWN (חֶבְרוֹן):

Variant form of Hebrew Ebron, meaning “alliance, association.”

CHETSROWN (חֶצְרוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “enclosed; surrounded by a wall.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Reuben.

CHEVER (חֶבֶר):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Cheber, meaning “the region beyond; on the other side (of a stream or sea).”

CHEVRON:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chebrown, meaning “alliance, association.”

CHILKIA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chilkiya, meaning “my portion is God.”

CHILKIYA (חִלְקִיָּה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chilqiyah, meaning “my portion is God.”

CHILQIYAH (חִלְקִיָּה):

Hebrew name meaning “my portion is God.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the father of Eliakim, and a High Priest who lived in the time of King Josiah. Also spelled Chilkiya. Hilkiah is the Anglicized form.

CHINAN (חִגָּן):

Aramaic and Hebrew name meaning “gracious.”

CHIY’EL (חִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God lives.” In the bible, this is the name of one of the rebuilders of Jericho.

CHIYRAH (חִירָה):

Hebrew name meaning “a noble race; nobility.” In the bible, this is the name of a friend of Judah.

CHIYRAM (חִירָם):

Hebrew name meaning “free-born; noble.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Tyre and the name of the chief architect of Solomon’s temple.

CHIZKIYAH (חִזְקִיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God is my strength.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah.

CHIZQIYAH (חִזְקִיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God is my strength.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah and several other characters. Also spelled Chizkiyah. Hezekiah, Hizkiah and Hizkijah are Anglicized forms.

CIYCERA (סִיסְרָא):

Hebrew name meaning “field of battle.” In the bible, this is the name of a Canaanite general and enemy of the Israelites.

COWDIY (סוֹדִי):

Hebrew name meaning “an acquaintance of God.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Gaddiel.

DAG:

Hebrew name meaning “fish.” Compare with another form of Dag.

DAN (דָּן):

Short form of Hebrew Daniy, meaning “judge.” In the bible, this is the name of Jacob’s fifth son (of 12).

DANIY (דָּנִי):

Hebrew name meaning “judge.” In the bible, this is the name of Jacob’s fifth son (of 12). Dan is the Anglicized form.

DANIYEL (בָּנִיּאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God is my judge.” In the bible, this is the name of the hero of the Book of Daniel, who was cast into a den of lions but saved by God.

DANIYYEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Daniyel, meaning “God is my judge.”

DAR (בַּר):

Hebrew name meaning both “mother-of-pearl” and “marble.”

DARA (דֶּרַע):

Hebrew name meaning “the arm.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Zerah. Compare with other forms of Dara.

DAR`YAVESH (דַּרְיָוֶשׁ):

Hebrew form of Persian Dârayavahush (Latin Darius), meaning “possesses a lot, wealthy.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters including Darius the Mede, son of Ahasuerus, king of the Chaldeans.

DATAN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Dathan, meaning “belonging to a fountain.”

DA’THAN (דָּתָן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Dathan, meaning “belonging to a fountain.”

DATHAN (דָּתָן):

Hebrew name meaning “belonging to a fountain.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Eliab who, with his brother Abiram, joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses.

DAVID (דָּוִד, דָּוִיד):

Hebrew name meaning “beloved.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jesse. David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot.

DEKEL (דֶּקֶל):

Hebrew name meaning “date/palm tree.”

DELAYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Delayah, meaning “God has drawn.”

DELAYAH (דְּלָיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God has drawn.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a descendant of Zerubbabel.

DELAYAHU (דְּלָיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Delayah, meaning “God has drawn.”

DIBRIY (דִּבְרִי):

Hebrew name meaning “my word” or “eloquent.” In the bible, this is the name of a man whose daughter married an Egyptian. Also spelled Divri.

DIQLAH (דִּקְלָה):

Hebrew name of foreign origin, meaning “palm grove.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Joktan.

DIVRI (דִּבְרִי):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Dibriy, meaning “my word” or “eloquent.”

DIYSHAN (דִּישָׁן):

Hebrew name meaning “a species of gazelle” or “a thresher.” In the bible, this is the name of the fifth son of Seir.

DODI:

Hebrew name meaning “my beloved” or “my uncle.” Compare with strictly feminine Dodi.

DOR (דּוֹר):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Dowr, meaning “generation” or “period of time.” In the bible, this is the name of a coastal city in Manasseh, south of Carmel.

DORAN (דּוֹרָן):

Hebrew name of Greek origin, meaning “gift.” Compare with another form of Doran.

DORON (דּוֹרוֹן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Doran, meaning “gift.”

DORRAN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Doran, meaning “gift.”

DOV (דּוֹב):

Hebrew name meaning “bear.”

DOVEV (דּוֹבֵב):

Hebrew name meaning “whisper.”

DOWR (דּוֹר):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “generation” or “period of time.” In the bible, this is the name of a coastal city in Manasseh, south of Carmel.

EBEN (אֶבֶן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Even, meaning “stone.”

EBEN-HAEZER (אֶבֶן-עֵזֶר):

Hebrew name meaning “foundation stone, stone of help.” In the bible, this is the name of the place where the Israelites were defeated by the Philistines. It is also the name of a memorial stone set up by Samuel after the Israelites got their revenge.

EBER (עֵבֶר):

Variant spelling of Greek/Hebrew Heber, meaning “the region beyond; on the other side (of a stream or sea).” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a great grandson of Shem. Compare with other forms of Eber.

EBRON (עֶבְרוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “alliance, association.” In the bible, this is the name of a city in south Judah near where Abraham built an altar. It is also the name of the third son of Kohath and a descendant of Caleb. The Anglicized form is Hebron.

ECHUWD (אֵחוּד):

Hebrew name meaning “joining together, united.” In the bible, this is the name of a great grandson of Benjamin.

EDEN (עֵדֶן):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “delight” or “place of pleasure.” In the bible, this is the name of the garden in which Adam and Eve lived.

EDER (עֵדֶר):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “herd, flock.” In the bible, this is the name of a Levite who lived in the time of David, and the name of a town in the south of Judah. Compare with another form of Eder.

EDI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Eidi, meaning “my witness.” Compare with another form of Edi.

EDOM (אֶדוֹם):

Hebrew name meaning “red.” In the bible, this is the name of an ancient kingdom, and a name applied to Esau and his descendants.

EFA (עֵיפָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Efah, meaning “darkness” or “gloomy.”

EFAH (עֵיפָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Eyphah, meaning “darkness” or “gloomy.”

EFRAIMA:

Variant form of Hebrew Efrayim, meaning “double-land; twin-land.”

EFRAYIM (אֶפְרַיִם):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Ephrayim, meaning “double-land; twin-land.” In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Joseph.

EHUWD (אֵהוּד):

Hebrew name meaning “joining together, united.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Bilhan and a judge of Israel.

EIDI (עֵדִי):

Hebrew name meaning “my witness.”

EIFA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Efah, meaning “darkness” or “gloomy.”

EILAM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Eylam, meaning “boundless time, eternity.”

EIRAN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Eran, meaning “awake; vigilant,” i.e. “watcher.”

EITAN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Eythan, meaning “enduring, long-lived.”

EL (אֵל):

Hebrew word and name for “God.”

ELAD (אֶלְעַד):

Contracted form of Hebrew El’adah, meaning “whom God puts on.”

EL’ADAH (אֶלְעָדָה):

Hebrew name meaning “whom God puts on.” In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Ephraim.

ELAZAR (אֶלְעָזָר):

Hebrew name meaning “god has helped.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a high priest son of Aaron. In use by the Basques.

ELCHANAN (אֶלְחָנָן):

Hebrew name meaning “God is gracious.” In the bible, this is the name of a warrior of King David’s army.

ELDAD (אֶלְדָּד):

Hebrew name meaning “beloved of God” or “friend of God.” In the bible, this is the name of one of the two Israelites whose prophecies Joshua complained about to Moses.

ELIAV (אֱלִיאָב):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Eliyab, meaning “my God is Father.”

ELIEZAR:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Eliezer, meaning “God has helped.”

ELIEZER (אֱלִיעֶזֶר):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Elazar, meaning “God has helped.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a high priest son of Aaron.

ELIHUD (אֱלִיהוּד):

Hebrew name meaning “my God is majestic.”

ELIOR:

Hebrew name meaning “my God is light.”

ELIY (עֵלִי):

Hebrew name meaning “ascending.” In the bible, this is the name of a high priest and last of the Judges in the days of Samuel.

ELIYAB (אֱלִיאָב):

Hebrew name meaning “my God is Father.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a leader of the tribe of Zebulun.

ELIYAH (אֵלִיָּה):

Hebrew name meaning “the Lord is my God.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the prophet who lived during the reign of Ahab.

ELIYAHU:

Variant form of Hebrew Eliyah, meaning “the Lord is my God.”

ELIYHUW (אֵלִיָהוּ):

Hebrew name meaning “He is my God.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a friend of Job.

ELIYMELEK (אֱלִימֶלֶךְ):

Hebrew name meaning “my God is King.” In the bible, this is the name of the husband of Naomi.

ELIYPHAZ (אֱלִׄפַז):

Hebrew name meaning “my God is pure gold.” In the bible, this is the name of Job’s three friends.

ELIYPHELET (אֱלִיפֶלֶט):

Hebrew name meaning “my God is deliverance.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including King David’s youngest son.

ELIYSHA (אֱלִישָׁע):

Hebrew name meaning “God is salvation.” In the bible, this is the name of the prophet who succeeded Elijah.

ELIYSHUWA (אֱלִישׁוּעַ):

Hebrew name meaning “my God is savior.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of King David.

ELIYYAHU:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning “the Lord is my God.”

ELNATAN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Elnathan, meaning “God has given” or “whom God gave.”

ELNATHAN:

Hebrew name meaning “God has given” or “whom God gave.” In the bible, this is the name of Jehoiachin’s grandfather.

ELPAAL (אֶלְפָעַל):

Hebrew name meaning “God has wrought.” In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Benjamin.

ELQANAH (אֶלְקָנָה):

Hebrew name meaning either “God has created” or “God has possessed.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the sons of Korah.

ELY:

Short form of Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning “the Lord is my God.”

ELYACAPH (אֱלְיָסָף):

Hebrew name meaning “God increases the family.” In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Gad.

ELYAQIYM (אֱלְיָקִים):

Hebrew name meaning “God will establish.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the steward of King Hezekiah’s palace.

ELYEHOWEYNAY (אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי):

Hebrew name meaning “unto God are my eyes.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a priest and a Korahite temple doorkeeper.

EMMET (אֶמֶת):

Hebrew name meaning “truth.” The feminine form is spelled Emet. Compare with the feminine Emmet. Compare with another form of Emmet.

EMMETT:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Emmet, meaning “truth.” Compare with another form of Emmett.

ENOWSH (אֶנוֹשׁ):

Hebrew name meaning “man; human being.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Seth.

EPHER (עֵפֶר):

Hebrew name meaning “calf” or “gazelle.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Ezra.

EPHRAYIM (אֶפְרַיִם):

Hebrew name meaning “double-land; twin-land.” In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Joseph.

ERAN (עֵרָן):

Hebrew name meaning “awake; vigilant,” i.e. “watcher.” In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Ephraim.

EREZ (אֶרֶז):

Hebrew name meaning “cedar.”

ESAV (עֵשָׂו):

Hebrew name meaning “hairy.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Isaac and Rebekah, the twin brother of Jacob.

ETAN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Eitan, meaning “enduring, long-lived.”

EVEN (אֶבֶן):

Hebrew name meaning “stone.” Compare with another form of Even.

EVEN-EZER (אֶבֶן-עֵזֶר):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Eben-haezer, meaning “foundation stone, stone of help.” In the bible, this is the name of the place where the Israelites were defeated by the Philistines.

EVER (עֵבֶר):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Heber, meaning “the region beyond; on the other side (of a stream or sea).” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a great grandson of Shem.

EVRON (עֶבְרׄן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Ebron, meaning “alliance, association.”

EYAL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Ayal, meaning “deer, gazelle.”

EYLAM: (עֵילָם):

Hebrew name meaning “boundless time, eternity.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the eldest son of Shem. Related to Egyptian Olam.

EYPHAH (עֵיפָה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “darkness” or “gloomy.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Midian and one of Caleb’s concubines. Also spelled Efah. The Anglicized form is Ephah.

EYTHAN (אֶזְרָחִי):

Hebrew name meaning “enduring, long-lived.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a grandson of Judah.

EZAR:

Short form of Hebrew Elazar, meaning “my god has helped.”

EZRA (עֶזְרָא):

Hebrew name meaning “help.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet, the author of the book of Ezra.

EZRAH (עְזָרה):

Hebrew name meaning “help.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Jether, Mered, Epher and Jalon.

FLINT:

Jewish ornamental name, meaning “shotgun.” Compare with another form of Flint.

GABRIYEL (גַּבְרִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “man of God” or “warrior of God.” In the bible, this is the name of an archangel.

GAD (גָּד):

Hebrew name meaning “troop.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet and the seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah. Compare with other forms of Gad.

GADDIYEL (גַּדִּיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God is my fortune.” In the bible, this is the name of one of the twelve scouts sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land.

GAL (גַּל):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “mound, wave.”

GALAL (גָּלָל):

Hebrew name meaning “influential.” In the bible, this is the name of two characters, a son of Asaph and a son of Jeduthun. Compare with another form of Galal.

GALIL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Galiyl, meaning “rolling, turning” or “circuit, region, ring.”

GALIYL (גָּלִיל):

Hebrew name meaning “rolling, turning” or “circuit, region, ring.” In the bible, this is the name of a circuit or ring (Galilee) of the Gentiles.

GAMAL (גָּמָל):

Hebrew name meaning “camel.” Compare with another form of Gamal.

GAMLIYEL (גַּמְלִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God is my reward.” In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the tribe of Manasseh.

GAVRI (גַּבְרִי):

Variant form of Hebrew Gavriel, meaning “man of God” or “warrior of God.”

GAVRIE:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Gavri, meaning “man of God” or “warrior of God.”

GAVRIEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Gabriyel, meaning “man of God” or “warrior of God.”

GEDALIAHU:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Gedalyahu, meaning “God is great.”

GEDALYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Gedalyah, meaning “God is great.”

GEDALYAH (גְּדַלְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God is great.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the governor of Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar.

GEDALYAHU (גְּדַלְיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Gedalyah, meaning “God is great.”

GEMARIA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Gemarya, meaning “God has accomplished.”

GEMARYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Gemaryah, meaning “God has accomplished.”

GEMARYAH (גְּמַרְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God has accomplished.” In the bible, this is the name of the son of Hilkiah who bore Jeremiah’s letter to the captive Jews.

GEMARYAHU (גְּמַרְיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Gemaryah, meaning “God has accomplished.” In the bible, this is the name of one of the nobles who lived in the time of Jeremiah.

GERA (גֵּרָא):

Hebrew name meaning “a grain.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Benjamin.

GERAH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Gera, meaning “a grain.”

GERESHOM (גֵּרְשׁׄם):

Hebrew name meaning “exile, expulsion.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Moses.

GERESHOWN (גֵּרְשׁוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “exile, expulsion.” In the bible, this is the name of the first son of Levi.

GIDAL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Gidel, meaning “too great; giant.”

GIDDEL (גִּדֵּל):

Hebrew name meaning “too great; giant.” In the bible, this is the name of the head of a family of temple slaves, and the head of the descendants of Solomon’s servants.

GIDEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Gidel, meaning “too great; giant.”

GIDI:

Pet form of Hebrew Gidown, meaning “cutter down; hewer,” i.e. “mighty warrior.”

GIDON:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Gidown, meaning “cutter down; hewer,” i.e. “mighty warrior.”

GIDOWN (גִּדְעוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “cutter down; hewer,” i.e. “mighty warrior.” In the bible, this is the name of the warrior who defeated the Midianites.

GIL (גִּיל):

Hebrew name meaning “joy.” Compare with other forms of Gil.

GIL-AD (גִּיל-עַד):

Hebrew name meaning “hard, stony region.”

GILAD (גִּלְעָד):

Hebrew name meaning “hard, stony region.” In the bible, this is the name of region east of the Jordan River. It is also the name of several characters, including a grandson of Manasseh.

GINA (גִּנָּה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “garden.” Compare with strictly feminine forms of Gina.

GOLYAT:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Golyath, meaning “exile.”

GOLYATH (גָּלְיַת):

Hebrew name meaning “exile.” In the bible, this is the name of a Philistine giant slain by David. A shard of pottery unearthed by archaeologists digging at Tell es-Safi, bears two Proto-Semitic names (alwt and wlt) which are etymologically similar to Hebrew Galyat/Golyat/Golyath.

GOMER (גּׄמֶר):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “to finish, to complete.” In the bible, this is the name of both the son of Japhet and the wife of the Prophet Hosea. Compare with another form of Gomer.

GOWG (גּוֹג):

Hebrew name meaning “mountain.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Shemaiah and the name of the prophetic prince of the land of Magog.

HABACUC:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chabaqquwq, meaning “embrace.”

HADAD (חֲדַד):

Hebrew name meaning “mighty.” In the bible, this is the name of two kings of Edom, and a son of Ishmael. Compare with other forms of Hadad.

HADAR (הֲדַר):

Hebrew name meaning “honor.” In the bible, this is the name of an Edomite king. Also spelled Chadar.

HADAS (הָדָס):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “myrtle tree.”

HAIM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chayim, meaning “life.”

HAMAN (הָמָן):

Hebrew name of Persian origin, meaning “magnificent.” In the bible, this is the name of a wicked prime minister.

HANAEL:

Variant form of Hebrew Channiy’el, meaning “favored of God.”

HAYYM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chayim, meaning “life.”

HAYYIM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chayim, meaning “life.”

HEBEL (הֶבֶל):

Hebrew name meaning “breath, breathing.” In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his jealous brother Cain. Also spelled Hevel.

HEBER (Greek: Ἔβέρ, Hebrew: עֵבֶר):

Greek and Hebrew name meaning “the region beyond; on the other side (of a stream or sea).” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a great grandson of Shem. Compare with another form of Heber.

HED (הֵד):

Hebrew unisex name meaning either “shout of joy” or “echo.”

HEVEL (הֶבֶל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Hebel, “breath, breathing.”

HEYLEL (הֵילֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “light-bringer.” In the bible, this is a name for the morning star (Lucifer) and the honorific title of a Babylonian king. Lucifer is the Latin translation of this name.

HILLEL (חִלֵּל):

Hebrew name meaning “praising, singing.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of judge Abdon.

HOSHA’NA (הוֹשׁע-נא):

Hebrew unisex name derived from hosha’na, meaning “deliver us.” In the bible, this was the cry of the people who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he entered Jerusalem.

HOWSHEA (הוֹשֵׁעַ):

Hebrew name meaning “salvation.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the author of the Book of Hosea.

HYAM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Chayim, meaning “life.”

IBRIY (עִבְרִי):

Hebrew name derived from the name Ever (“the region beyond; the other side”), hence “Hebrew.” In the bible, this is the name of a Merarite Levite. Abraham was called Ivri because he came from ever “the other side.”

IKAVOD:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Iy-kabowd, meaning “inglorious; without glory.”

ILAN (אִילָן):

Hebrew name meaning “tree.”

IMMANUW’EL (עִמָּנוּאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God is with us.” In the bible, this is the name of the promised Messiah as prophesied by Isaiah.

IMRIY (אִמְרִי):

Hebrew name meaning “eloquent.” In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Judah.

ITTAY (אִתַּי):

Hebrew name meaning “neighboring” or “with me.” In the bible, this is the name of a Gittate and the name of one of King David’s warriors.

ITZHAK:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yitzchak, meaning “he will laugh.”

IVRI (עִבְרִי):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Ibriy, meaning “Hebrew.”

IVTZAN (אִבצָן):

Hebrew name meaning “coated with zinc.”

IY-KABOWD (אִי-וכָבוֹד):

Hebrew name meaning “inglorious; without glory.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Phinehas.

IYOV:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Iyowb, meaning “hated, oppressed.”

IYOWB (אִיּוֹב):

Hebrew name meaning “hated, oppressed.” In the bible, this is the name of a patient man who was severely tested by God. Job is the Anglicized form.

IYTHAMAR (אִיתָמָר):

Hebrew name meaning “land of palms.” In the bible, this is the name of the youngest son of Aaron.

IYTHIYEL (אִיתִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God is with me.” In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite and a disciple.

IYRA (עִירָא):

Hebrew name meaning “watchful of a town.” In the bible, this is the name of one king David’s officers and two of his warriors.

IYYOV:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Iyov, meaning “hated, oppressed.”

KAFZIEL (קפציאל):

Hebrew name meaning “speedy one of God.” In Jewish legend, this is the name of an angel. Unlike most of the other angels, Kafziel is a watcher, rather than a doer.

KALEB (כָּלֵב):

Hebrew name meaning “dog” or “rabid.” In the bible, this is the name of one of the twelve spies sent into Israel by Moses. Also spelled Kalev.

KALEBH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Kaleb, meaning “dog” or “rabid.”

KALEV (כָּלֵב):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Kaleb, meaning “dog” or “rabid.” Compare with another form of Kalev.

KALIL (כָּלִיל):

Hebrew name meaning “crown, wealth.” Compare with another form of Kalil.

KARMEL (כַּרְמֶל):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “garden-land.” In the bible, this is the name of a mountain in the Holy Land.

KARMIY (כַּרְמִי):

Hebrew name meaning “a vinedresser” or “my vineyard.” In the bible, this is the name of a Judaite, father of Achan, and the name of the fourth son of Reuben.

KARNI (קַרְנִי):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “my horn,” a symbol of strength. Also spelled Carni.

KASHTI (קַשְׁתִּי):

Hebrew name meaning “my bow; my rainbow.”

KEHAT:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Kehath, meaning “assembly.”

KEHATH (קְהָת):

Variant form of Hebrew Qehath, meaning “assembly.”

KENANIAH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Kenanyah, meaning “Jehovah establishes” or “whom Jehovah defends.”

KENANYAH (כְּנַנְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah establishes” or “whom Jehovah defends.” In the bible, this is the name of a Levite who was the chief of the Temple singers who conducted the music when the Ark of the Covenant was moved from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem.

KESED (כֶּשֶׂד):

Hebrew name meaning “increase.” In the bible, this is the name of the 4th son of Nahor. Chesed is the Anglicized form.

KORACH (קׄרַח):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Qorach, meaning “bald” or “ice.” In the bible, this is the name of a Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron.

KOWRESH (כּׄרֶשׁ):

Hebrew form of Persian K�rush, meaning “like the sun.” In the bible, this is the name of the king of Persia, Cyrus the Great, conqueror of Babylon, who freed the captive Jews.

KUSH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Kuwsh, meaning “black,” i.e. “Ethiopian.”

KUWSH (כּוּשׁ):

Hebrew name meaning “black,” i.e. “Ethiopian.” In the bible, this is the name of a land and its people. It is also the name of a Benjamite and the son of Ham and grandson of Noah. The Anglicized form is Cush.

LABAN (לָבָן):

Hebrew name meaning “white.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Rachel and Leah.

LAEL (לָאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “belonging to God” or “by God.” In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the Gershon family.

LAPIYDOWTH (לַפִּידוֹת):

Hebrew name meaning “torches.” In the bible, this is the name of the husband of Deborah.

LAVAN (לָבָן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Laban, meaning “white.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Rachel and Leah.

LAVI (לָבִיא):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “lion.”

LECHIY (לִחִי):

Hebrew name derived from the biblical name of a place near the border of the hill-country of Judah, meaning “cheek” or “jaw.” The place is noted for being the location of Samson’s killing of 1000 men with the jawbone of an ass.

LEMEK (לֶמֶךְ):

Hebrew name meaning “powerful.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Tubal-Cain and the father of Noah.

LEMMY:

Pet form of English Lemuel and Hebrew Lemuwel, meaning “by God” or “for God.”

LEMUWEL (לְמוּאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “by God” or “for God.” In the bible, this is the name of an unknown king, possibly Solomon.

LEV (לֵב):

Hebrew name meaning “heart.” Compare with other forms of Lev.

LEVIY (לֵוִי):

Hebrew name derived from the word lewi, meaning “adhesion, joined to” or “crown, garland.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the third son of Jacob.

LI (לִי):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “to me.” Compare with another form of Li.

LIAM (לִי-עָם):

Hebrew name meaning “my nation, my people.” Compare with another form of Liam.

LIOR (לִיאוֹר):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “my light.”

LIRON (לִירוֹן):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “my song.”

LOCHESH (לוֹחֵשׁ):

Hebrew name meaning “whisper.” In the bible, this is the name of a Babylonian exile returnee.

LOWT (לוֹט):

Hebrew name meaning “covering, veil.” In the bible, this is the name of a nephew of Abraham and father of Moab.

MAAKAH (מַעֲכָה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “to press, to squeeze,” i.e. “oppression.” In the bible this is the name of many characters, including one of King David’s wives, and a son of Nahor.

MACHLAH (מַחְלָה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “disease.” In the bible, this is the name of a Gileadite (sex uncertain), and the name of the eldest of Zelophehad’s five daughters.

MACHLI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Machliy, meaning “sick.”

MACHLIY: (מַחְלִי):

Hebrew name meaning “sick.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Merari.

MACHLON:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Machlown, meaning “sick.”

MACHLOWN (מַחְלוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “sick.” In the bible, this is the name of the son of Elimelech and Naomi.

MADAY (מָדַי):

Hebrew name meaning “middle” or “middle land.” In the bible, this is the name of a place and the name of a son of Japheth and the people who descended from him.

MAHIR (מָהִיר):

Hebrew name meaning “expert, skilled” or “speedy.”

MAKSIM (מַקְסִים):

Hebrew name meaning “enchanting, attractive.” Compare with another form of Maksim.

MALAK (מַלְאָךְ):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “angel, messenger.” In the bible, this is a word used to denote a messenger from God or from a private individual. Compare with another form of Malak.

MALAKAI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Malakiy, meaning “my messenger.”

MALAKIY (מַלְאָכִי):

Hebrew name meaning “my messenger.” In the bible, this is the name of the last of the Hebrew prophets.

MALKA (מַלְכָּה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “queen” for girls and “king” for boys.

MAN:

Short form of Hebrew Immanuw’el (English Immanuel), meaning “God is with us.”

MANI (מָנִי):

Pet form of Hebrew Menashsheh, meaning “causing to forget” or “one who forgets.” Compare with another form of Mani.

MANNI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Mani, meaning “causing to forget” or “one who forgets.” Compare with other forms of Manni.

MASA (מַשָׂא):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Massa, meaning “burden.” Compare with another form of Masa.

MASSA (מַשָׂא):

Hebrew name meaning “burden.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ishmael.

MATAN (מַתָּן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Mattan, meaning “a gift.” In the bible, this is the name of a priest of Baal, and the father of Shephatiah.

MATANYA (מַתַּנְיָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Mattanyah, meaning “gift of God.”

MATITYA (מַתִּתְיָה):

Contracted form of Hebrew Mattithyah, meaning “gift of God.”

MATITYAHU (מַתִּתְיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Matitya, meaning “gift of God.”

MATTAN (מַתָּן):

Hebrew name meaning “a gift.” In the bible, this is the name of a priest of Baal, and the father of Shephatiah.

MATTANYAH (מַתַּנְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “gift of God.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters; this was Zedekiah’s name before the captivity; he changed it after becoming Judah’s last king.

MATTATHIA (מַתִּתְיָהוּ):

Hebrew form of Greek Mattathias, meaning “gift of God.”

MATTITHYAH (מַתִּתְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “gift of God.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a member of the family of Nebo.

MATTITHYAHU (מַתִּתְיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Mattithyah, meaning “gift of God.”

MEIR (מֵאִיר):

Hebrew name meaning “giving light.”

MELEK (מֶלֶךְ):

Hebrew name meaning “king.” In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Micah. In use by the Armenians.

MENACHEM (מְנַחֵם):

Hebrew name meaning “comforter.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Israel who was notorious for his cruelty.

MENASHE:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Menashsheh, meaning “causing to forget” or “one who forgets.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the eldest son of Joseph.

MENASHSHEH (מְנַשֶּׁה):

Hebrew name meaning “causing to forget” or “one who forgets.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the eldest son of Joseph.

MEONOTHAI (מְעוֹנׄתַי):

Hebrew name meaning “habitations of Jehovah” or “my habitations.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Ophrah.

MERARIY (מְרָרִי):

Hebrew name meaning “bitter, unhappy.” In the bible, this is the name of the third son of Levi.

MERED (מֶרֶד):

Hebrew name meaning “rebellion.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ezra.

MERODACH (מְרׄדָךְ):

Hebrew form of Akkadian Marduk (“solar calf”), meaning “thy rebellion.”

MESHEK (מֶשֶׁךְ):

Hebrew name meaning “to draw.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Japheth.

MESHULAM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Meshullam, meaning “friend.” In the bible, this is the name of a scribe and many other minor characters.

MESHULLAM (מְשֻׁלָּם):

Hebrew name meaning “friend.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of Zerubbabel.

METHUWSHAEL (מְתוּשָׁאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “man of God.” In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Cain.

METHUWSHELACH (מְתוּשֶׁלַח):

Hebrew name meaning “man of the dart.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Enoch. He lived to the age of 969 years.

METUSHELACH (מְתוּשֶלַח):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Methuwshelach, meaning “man of the dart.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Enoch. He lived to the age of 969 years.

MEYDAD (מֵידָד):

Hebrew name meaning “love.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet who lived in the time of Moses. Medad is the Anglicized form.

MEYER:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Meir, meaning “giving light.”

MICHA’EL (מִיכָאֵל):

Variant form of Hebrew Miyka’el, meaning “who is like God?”

MIDYAN (מִדְיָן):

Hebrew name meaning “strife, war.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Abraham.

MIYKA’EL (מִיכָאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “who is like God?” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the prince of Angels, the first archangel who was closest to God.

MIYKA (מִיכָא):

Hebrew name meaning “who is like God?” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the father of Mattaniah.

MIYKAH (מִיכָה):

Hebrew name meaning “who is like God?” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a minor prophet. The Anglicized form is Michah.

MORAG (מוֹרַג):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “threshing board.” Compare with strictly feminine Morag.

MORDEKAY (מָרְדְּכַי):

Hebrew name of Persian origin, meaning “devotee of Marduk (Mars)” or “little man.” In the bible, this is the name of a cousin of Queen Esther.

MORDIKAI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Mordekay, meaning “devotee of Marduk (Mars)” or “little man.”

MOSHE (מׄשֶׁה):

Hebrew name meaning “drawn out.” In the bible, this is the name of the leader who brought the Israelites out of bondage and led them to the promised land.

MOSS:

Medieval Jewish form of Hebrew Moshe, meaning “drawn out.” Compare with another form of Moss.

MOWAB (מוֹאָב):

Hebrew name meaning “water,” i.e. “seed,” hence “of his father.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Lot.

NACHOWR (נָחוֹר):

Hebrew name meaning “snoring” or “snorting.” In the bible, this is the name of the son of Terah and brother of Abraham.

NACHUM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Nachuwm, meaning “comfort.” In the bible, this is the name of a minor prophet who foretold the fall of Nineveh.

NACHUWM (נַחוּם):

Hebrew name meaning “comfort.” In the bible, this is the name of a minor prophet who foretold the fall of Nineveh.

NADAB:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Nadav, meaning “generous.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the eldest son of Aaron who was slain (along with his brother Abihu) by God for offering incense contrary to the law.

NADAV (נָדָב):

Hebrew name meaning “generous.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the eldest son of Aaron who was slain (along with his brother Abihu) by God for offering incense contrary to the law.

NADIR (נָדִיר):

Hebrew name meaning “oath.”

NAPHTALIY (נַפְתָּלִי):

Hebrew name meaning “my strife” or “wrestling.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jacob and Bilhah.

NAT:

Short form of Hebrew Nathan, meaning “a giver” or “whom God gave.” Compare with another form of Nat.

NATAN (נָתָן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Nathan, meaning “a giver” or “whom God gave.”

NATE:

Short form of Hebrew Nathan, meaning “a giver” or “whom God gave.”

NATHAN (נָתָן):

Hebrew name meaning “a giver” or “whom God gave.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of David. Compare with another form of Nathan.

NEBO (נְבוֹ):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Nebow, meaning “Mercury” and “prophet.” In the bible, this is the Hebrew name for a Babylonian deity who presided over learning and letters. It is also the name of a city in Moab, a city in Judah, and the name of the mountain where Moses died.

NEBOW (נְבוֹ):

Hebrew form of Babylonian Nabu, meaning “Mercury” and “prophet.” In the bible, this is the Hebrew name for a Babylonian deity who presided over learning and letters. It is also the name of a city in Moab, a city in Judah, and the name of the mountain where Moses died.

NEBUWKADNETSTSAR (נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר):

Hebrew name of foreign origin, meaning “Nebo, defend my crown” or “Nebo, defend my firstborn son.” In the bible, this is the name of a ruler of Babylon who conquered Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed temples.

NECHEMIA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Nechemya, meaning “Jehovah comforts” or “whom Jehovah comforts.”

NECHEMIAH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Nechemya, meaning “Jehovah comforts” or “whom Jehovah comforts.”

NECHEMYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Nechemyah, meaning “Jehovah comforts” or “whom Jehovah comforts.”

NECHEMYAH (נְחֶמְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah comforts” or “whom Jehovah comforts.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a governor of Judah under the Persian king Artachshatra.

NEDABYAH (נְדַבְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “whom Jehovah impels.” In the bible, this is the name of one of the sons of king Jehoiachin of Judah.

NEQOWDA (נְקוֹרָא):

Hebrew name meaning “distinguished.” In the bible, this is the name of the head of a family of Babylonian exiles.

NERIAH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Neriya, meaning “light of the Lord.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Baruch.

NERIYA (נֵרִיָּה):

Hebrew name meaning “light of the Lord.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Baruch.

NERIYAHU (נֵרִיָּהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Neriya, meaning “light of the Lord.”

NES (נֵס):

Hebrew name meaning “miracle.”

NETA (נֶטַע):

Hebrew unisex name meaning meaning “plant, shrub.”

NETANEL (נְתַנְאֵל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Nethanel, meaning “given of God” or “whom God gave.”

NETANYA (נְתַנָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Nethanyah, meaning “given of Jehovah” or “whom Jehovah gave.”

NETHANEL (נְתַנְאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “given of God” or “whom God gave.” In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of many characters, including the fourth son of Jesse.

NETHANYAH (נְתַנָה):

Hebrew name meaning “given of Jehovah” or “whom Jehovah gave.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the father of the murderer of Gedaliah.

NEVO:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Nebo, meaning “Mercury” and “prophet.”

NIMROWD (נִמְרוֹד):

Hebrew name meaning “rebel.” In the bible, this is the name of a great-grandson of Noah who was a renowned hunter.

NIR (נִיר):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “to cultivate a field.”

NOACH (נׄחַ):

Hebrew name meaning “rest.” In the bible, this is the name of the last antediluvian patriarch, the main character of the flood story.

NOAM (נׄעַם):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “pleasantness.”

NOGA (נׄגַה):

Unisex form of Hebrew Nogahh, meaning “shining splendor,” as of the fire or the sun.

NOGAHH (נׄגַה):

Hebrew name meaning “shining splendor,” as of the fire or the sun. In the bible, this is the name of a son of King David.

NUWN (נוּן):

Hebrew name meaning “fish.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Joshua.

OBADYAH (עוֹבַדְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “servant of God.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a minor prophet.

OBED EDOWN (עׄבֵדאֱדׄם):

Hebrew name meaning “servant of Edom” or “he who serves the Edomites.” In the bible, this is the name of a Levite and a Gittite.

OFRA (עָפְרָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Ophrah, meaning “fawn.”

OMER (עׄמֶר):

Hebrew name derived from the word omer, meaning “sheaf.” In the bible, this is “a measure” of dry things, containing the tenth part of an Ephah.

OMRIY (עָמְרִי):

Hebrew name meaning “pupil of Jehovah” or “servant of Jehovah.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Israel.

OPHRAH (עָפְרָה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “fawn.” In the bible, this is the name of two places, and the name of a son of Meonothai.

OREN (אׄרֶן):

Hebrew name, denoting a lofty tree that gives off a tremulous sound when shaken by the wind; various translations include: “ash,” “cedar,” “elder,” “fir,” and “pine.” In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Judah.

ORI (אוֹרִי):

Hebrew name meaning “my light.”

OSHER (עׄשֶׁר):

Hebrew name meaning “happiness.”

OTHNIYEL (עָתְנִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “lion of God.” In the bible, this is the name of the son of Kenaz.

OVADIA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Ovadya, meaning “servant of God.”

OVADYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Obadyah, meaning “servant of God.”

OVED:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Owbed, meaning “serving, worshiping.”

OWBED (עוֹבֵד):

Hebrew name meaning “serving, worshiping.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Ruth.

OWDED (עׄדֵד):

Hebrew name meaning “restorer.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Azariah, and the name of a prophet who lived in the time of King Ahaz.

OWMAR (אוֹמָר):

Hebrew name meaning “eloquent, talkative” or “speaker.” In the bible, this is the name of a grandson of Esau.

OWN (אוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “vigor” or “wealth.” In the bible, this is the name of a leader of the Korah group.

OWNAM (אוֹנָם):

Hebrew name meaning “vigorous, strong.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Jada.

OWPHIYR (ריפִוֹא, רפִוֹא, ריפִאׄ):

Hebrew name meaning “gold” or “reducing to ashes.” In the bible, this is the name for gold and its characteristics, the name of a land or city, and the name of the eleventh son of Joktan.

PACHATH-MOWAB (פֵּחַת-מוֹאָב):

Hebrew name meaning “governor of Moab” and “pit of Moab.” In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of a family of Babylonian exiles, and the name of the father of Hashub.

PALLUW (פַּלוּא):

Hebrew name meaning “distinguished.” In the bible, this is the name of the second son of Reuben.

PAROH (פַּרְעׄה):

Hebrew name of Egyptian origin, meaning “great house.” In the bible, this is a title for the king of Egypt.

PEQACHYAH (פְּקַחְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah sees” or “whose eyes Jehovah opened.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Samaria, the son of king Menahem.

PINCHAS (פִּנְחָס):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Piynechac, a form of Egyptian Panhsj (“the Nubian”), but translated from Hebrew pinechac, meaning “mouth of brass.”

PIYNECHAC (פִּינְחָס):

Hebrew form of Egyptian Panhsj (“the Nubian”), but translated from Hebrew pinechac, meaning “mouth of brass.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Eleazar.

QAYIN (קַיִן):

Hebrew name meaning “acquired, possessed.” In the bible, this is the name of Adam and Eve’s first son who killed his brother Abel. The Anglicized form is Cain.

QEHATH (קְהָת):

Hebrew name meaning “assembly.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Levi and a grandson of Jacob.

QEINAN :

Variant spelling of Hebrew Qeynan, meaning “possession.”

QÊNĀN:

Tiberian form of Hebrew Qeynan, meaning “possession.”

QENAZ (קְנַז):

Hebrew name meaning “hunter.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Eliphaz and a brother of Caleb.

QEYNAN (קֵינָן):

Hebrew name meaning “possession.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Enosh.

QORACH (קׄרַח):

Hebrew name meaning “bald” or “ice.” In the bible, this is the name of a Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron.

RAANAN (רַעֲנָן):

Hebrew name meaning “fresh, luxuriant.”

RAB:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Rav, meaning “great” or “teacher.” Compare with another form of Rab.

RABI (רַבִּי):

Hebrew name meaning “my teacher.” Compare with another form of Rabi.

RAFA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Rapha, meaning “feeble, flaccid, weak,” i.e. “a shade” living in Hades, void of blood and animal life; therefore weak and languid like a sick person, but still able to think.

RAM (רָם):

Hebrew name meaning “high.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Hezron.

RAMAH (רַעְמָה):

Hebrew name meaning “a lofty place.” In the bible, this is the name of many places, including a place of battle between Israel and Syria.

RAPHA (רָפָא):

Hebrew name meaning “feeble, flaccid, weak,” i.e. “a shade” living in Hades, void of blood and animal life; therefore weak and languid like a sick person, but still able to think. In the bible, this is the name of a son of Benjamin and a descendent of Saul.

RAV (רַב):

Hebrew name meaning “great” or “teacher.”

RAVID (רָבִיד):

Hebrew name meaning “jewelry, ornament.”

REBA (רֶבַע):

Hebrew name meaning “a fourth part.” In the bible, this is the name of one of the five kings of Midian. Compare with feminine Reba.

RECHABAM (רְחַבְעָם):

Hebrew name meaning “who enlarges the people.” In the bible, this is the name of the son and successor of Solomon, who governed the kingdom of Judah.

REFAEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Rephael, meaning “healed of God” or “whom God has healed.” In the books of Enoch and Tobit, this is the name of an archangel.

REMIEL (רעמיאל):

Hebrew form of Arabic Ramiel (“thunder of God”), meaning “mercy of God.” In Christian and Islamic tradition, this is the name of a Watcher.

REPHAEL (רְפָאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “healed of God” or “whom God has healed.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Shemaiah and grandson of Obed-edom. In the books of Enoch and Tobit, this is the name of an archangel.

REUVEN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Reuwben, meaning “behold, a son!”

REUWBEN (רְאוּבֵן):

Hebrew name meaning “behold, a son!” In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of Jacob and Leah.

REVA (רֶבַע):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Reba, meaning “a fourth part.”

RƏUWEL (רְעוּאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “friend of God.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Esau. In the Book of Enoch, this name is included as one of the seven archangels.

RIMMOWN (רִמּוֹן):

Hebrew name of uncertain origin, meaning “pomegranate.” In the bible, this is the name of several places, the name of a Benjamite of Beeroth.

RINA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Rinnah, meaning “shouting for joy.” Compare with strictly feminine forms of Rina.

RINNAH (רִנָּה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “shouting for joy.” In the bible, this is the name of descendant of Judah. Although this is a masculine name in the bible, it is otherwise used primarily as a feminine name.

RO’I (1-רוֹעִי, 2-רׄאִי):

Hebrew name meaning 1) “my shepherd” or 2) “my seer.”

RON (רוֹן):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “joy, song.” Compare with another form of Ron.

RONI (רוֹנִי):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “my joy” or “my song.” Compare with strictly feminine Roni.

ROTEM (רוֹתֶם):

Hebrew unisex name derived from the word rethem, found in the bible, meaning “juniper” or “broom plant,” a shrub growing in the deserts of Arabia with yellowish flowers, and a bitter root which the poor were accustomed to eat.

SABA (סָבָא):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “aged, old.” Compare with another form of Saba.

SABATH:

Variant form of Hebrew Shabat, meaning “rest, Sabbath.”

SALMA (שַׂלְמָה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “garment.” In the bible, this is a masculine name only, the name of the father of Boaz. Compare with strictly masculine Saba.

SAMA’EL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Samael, the name of an Angel of Death, meaning “whom God makes” and “venom of God.”

SAMAEL (סמאל):

In Jewish mythology, this is the name of an archangel, a fallen angel, the Angel of Death or Poison, the accuser, seducer, and destroyer famously known as The Grim Reaper. He is said to be both good and evil, having been one of the heavenly host.

SAMIL:

Variant form of Hebrew Samael, the name of an Angel of Death, meaning “whom God makes” and “venom of God.”

SAMMAEL (סמאל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Samael, the name of an Angel of Death, meaning “whom God makes” and “venom of God.”

SARAF:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Saraph, meaning “burning one” or “serpent.”

SARAPH (שָׂרָף):

Hebrew name meaning “burning one” or “serpent.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Shelah. It is also the name of a species of venomous serpents mentioned in Numbers 21:6, and the name of an order of six-winged angels mentioned by Isaiah who attend upon God.

SAVA (סָבָא):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Saba, meaning “aged, old.” Compare with other forms of Sava.

SEIYR (שֵׂעִיר):

Hebrew name meaning “hairy, rough.” In the bible, this is the name of several place, and the name of a patriarch of the Horites.

SHABAT:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Shabbath, meaning “rest, Sabbath.”

SHABBATH (שַׁבָּת):

Hebrew name meaning “rest, Sabbath.” In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the seventh day of the week, a day of rest.

SHACHAR (שַׁחַר):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “dawn” or “morning.”

SHADRACH (שַׁדְרַךְ):

Hebrew name meaning “little friend of the king” or “rejoicing in the way.” In the bible, this is a name given to Hananiah in the court of Babylon.”

SHAHAR (שַׁחַר):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Shachar, meaning “dawn” or “morning.”

SHAI (שַׁי):

Aramaic and Hebrew name meaning “gift.”

SHALLUWM (שַׁלּוּם):

Hebrew name meaning “retribution.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the husband of Huldah the prophetess.

SHALOM (שָׁלוֹם):

Hebrew name derived from the word shalowm, meaning “peace,” or perhaps more correctly, of body, “healthy and sound.”

SHAMGAR (שַׁמְגַּר):

Hebrew name, possibly meaning “sword.” In the bible, this is the name of a judge of Israel an son of Anath.

SHAMIYR (שָׁמִיר):

Hebrew name meaning “a sharp point,” hence “thorn.” In the bible, this is the name of two towns.

SHAMUWR (שְׁמוּעָה):

Hebrew name meaning “a message, tidings” or “that which is heard.” In the bible, this is the name of a Levite.

SHANI (שָׁנִי):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “crimson red.” Compare with another form of Shani.

SHAPHAT (שָׁפָט):

Hebrew name meaning “to erect” or “to judge.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of the prophet Elisha, and several other characters.

SHARAR (שָׁרָר):

Hebrew name meaning “enemy” or “to be firm, hard.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Ahiam.

SHAUWL (שָׁאוּל):

Hebrew name meaning “asked for, desired.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the first king of Israel.

SHAY:

Variant spelling of Aramaic/Hebrew Shai, meaning “gift.” Compare with another form of Shay.

SHEALTIYEL (שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “borrowed from God.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Zerubbabel.

SHEFATYA (שְׁץַטְיָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Shephatyah, meaning “whom Jehovah defends.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of David.

SHEBA (1-שְׁבָא, 2-שֶׁבַע):

Compare with feminine Sheba.
Hebrew name meaning “oath” or “seven.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Joktan. Hebrew name meaning “seven.” In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite, a Gadite, and a town.

SHELACH (שֵלַח):

Hebrew name meaning “a missile, weapon.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Arphaxad.

SHELAH:

Hebrew name meaning “a petition, prayer.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Judah. Compare with another form of Shelah.

SHELOMIY (שְׁלוֹמִי):

Hebrew name meaning “my peace” or “peaceful.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of a leader of the tribe of Asher.

SHELOMOH (שְׁלמׄה):

Hebrew name meaning “peaceable.” In the bible, this is the name of the tenth son of David who became the third king of Israel.

SHELUMIYEL (שְׁלוּמִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “friend of God.” In the bible, this is the name of a prince of the tribe of Simeon.

SHEM (שֵׁם):

Hebrew name meaning “conspicuous position, name, renown, sigma.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Noah.

SHEMAYAH (שְׁמַעְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “whom Jehovah has answered” or “whom Jehovah has heard.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a prophet who lived in the time of Rehoboam.

SHEMER (שֶׁמֶר):

Hebrew name meaning “dregs (of wine).” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the owner of the hill where Samaria was built.

SHEMUWEL (שְׁמוּאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “heard of God,” “his name is El,” or “name of God.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Elkanah by Hannah.

SHEPHATYAH (שְׁץַטְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “whom Jehovah defends.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of David.

SHET:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Sheth, meaning “buttocks.”

SHETH (שֵׁת):

Hebrew name meaning “buttocks.” In the bible, this is the name of the third son of Adam and Eve.

SHEVA (שֶׁבַע):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Sheba, meaning “oath” or “seven.” Compare with feminine Sheva.

SHIMEON:

Variant form of Hebrew Shimown, meaning “hearkening.”

SHIMIY (שִׁמְעִי):

Hebrew name meaning “famous, renowned.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah.

SHIMON:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Shimown, meaning “hearkening.”

SHIMOWN (שִׁמְעוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “hearkening.” In the bible, this is the name of a tribe of Israel as well as the name of the second son of Jacob and Leah.

SHIMSHON:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Shimshown, meaning “like the sun.”

SHIMSHOWN (שִׁמְשׁוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “like the sun.” In the bible, this is the name of a powerful hero who was betrayed by his mistress Delila.

SHIR (שִׁיר):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “song.”

SHIYLOH (שִׁילה):

Contracted form of Hebrew shai lo, of uncertain etymology, possibly meaning “he who is to be sent,” “he whose it is,” “peaceable one” “place of rest” or “rest, tranquility.”

SHLOMI (שְׁלוֹמִי):

Contracted form of Hebrew Shelomiy, meaning “my peace” or “peaceful.”

SHLOMO (שְׁלמׄה):

Contracted form of Hebrew Shelomoh, meaning “peaceable.”

SHMUEL:

Contracted form of Hebrew Shemuwel, meaning “heard of God,” “his name is El,” or “name of God.”

SHLUMIEL (שְׁלוּמִיאֵל):

Contracted form of Hebrew Shelumiyel, meaning “friend of God.” In the bible, this is the name of a prince of the tribe of Simeon.

SHOSHAN (שׁוֹשַׁן):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “lily.” Compare with another form of Shoshan.

SIMCHA (שִׂמְחָה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “joy.”

SIMIEL:

According to Pope Gregory I, this is the name of an archangel. It may be a short form of Hebrew Yesiymael (Jesimiel), meaning “whom God makes” or “whom God makes grow old.” Samael is also sometimes rendered “venom of God.”

TAHMID (תמיד):

Perhaps from the Hebrew word tamid, meaning “flame.”

TAL (טַל):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “dew.”

TALMAY (תּלִמַי):

Hebrew name meaning “abounding in furrows.” In the bible, this is the name of the father-in-law of King David.

TAM (תָּם):

Hebrew name meaning “complete, whole” or “honest.” Compare with another form of Tam.

TAMID (תמיד):

Perhaps from the Hebrew word tamid, meaning “flame.” Compare with another form of Tamid.

TAMIR (תָּמִיר):

Masculine form of Hebrew Tamar, meaning “palm tree.”

TAMUR (תָּמוּר):

Masculine form of Hebrew Tamar, meaning “palm tree.”

TEL:

Short form of Hebrew Telem, meaning “injure, oppress.” Compare with another form of Tel.

TELEM (טֶלֶם):

Hebrew name meaning “injure, oppress.” In the bible, this is the name of a town in the tribe of Judah, and the name of a Levite gatekeeper who was among the returning exiles.

TERACH (תֶּרַח):

Hebrew name meaning “delay” and “station.” In the bible, this is the name of a place in the wilderness where the Israelites stopped on their Exodus. It is also the name of the father of Abraham.

TEYMAN (תֵּימָן):

Hebrew name meaning “on the right, south.” In the bible, this is the name of the city, country, and people of Idumea, and the name of a descendant of Esau.

TEYMENIY (תֵּימָנִי):

Hebrew name meaning “from Teman” or “southerner.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ashur.

TIQVAH (תִּקְוָה):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “hope.” In the bible, this is strictly a masculine name, the name of the father of Shallum.

TIYRAC (תִּירָס):

Hebrew name meaning “desire.” In the bible, this is the name of a grandson of Noah. The Anglicized form is Tiras.

TOBIH (טוֹבִת):

Hebrew name meaning “good” or “my God.” In the Apocrypha, this is the name of the hero of the Book of Tobit.

TOMER (תּוֹמֶר):

Hebrew name meaning “tall, stately,” like a palm tree.

TOVIT (טוֹבִת):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tobit, meaning “good.”

TOVIA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Toviya, meaning “God is good.”

TOVIYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Towbiyah, meaning “God is good.”

TOVIYYAH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Towbiyah, meaning “God is good.”

TOWBIYAH (טוֹבִיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God is good.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a Babylonian exile returnee. Also spelled Toviya.

TSADOWQ (צָדוֹק):

Hebrew name meaning “just, righteous.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a high priest of Israel.

TZALMON (צַלְמוֹן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tsalmown, meaning “shady.” In the bible, this is the name of one of king David’s warriors.

TSALMOWN (צַלְמוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “shady.” In the bible, this is the name of one of king David’s warriors.

TSELOPHCHAD (צְלָפְחָד):

Hebrew name meaning “first rupture; fracture,” taken to mean “first-born.” In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe Manasseh.

TSEPHANYAH (צִפַנְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “hidden by God” or “protected by God.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the ninth of the minor prophets. Zephaniah is the English form.

TSIBOWN (צִבְעוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “versi-colored.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Anah and a son of Seir.

TSIDQIYAH (צָדְקִיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “righteousness of the Lord.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the name which Mattaniah adopted after becoming (the last) king of Judah. The Anglicized form is Zedekiah.

TSIYOWN (צִיוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “sunny or parched place.” In the bible, this is another name for Jerusalem, the city of David, and its inhabitants who are also called the daughter of Tsiyown/Zion.

TSUWPH (צוּף):

Hebrew name meaning “flow, overflow,” hence “honey as dropping.” In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Elkanah.

TUVAL (תּוּבַל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tuwbal, meaning “thou shall be brought.”

TUVIYA (טוּבִיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God is good.” In the bible, this is the name of a Babylonian exile returnee. Also spelled Toviya.

TUVYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tuviya, meaning “God is good.”

TUWBAL (תּוּבַל):

Hebrew name meaning “thou shall be brought.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Japheth.

TUWBAL QAYIN (תּוּבַל קַיִן):

Hebrew name meaning “though shall be brought of Cain.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Lamech, said to be an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron.

TZADOK (צָדוֹק):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tsadowq, meaning “just, righteous.”

TZAFRIR (צַפְרִיר):

Hebrew form of Greek Zephyr (“west wind”), meaning “morning breeze.”

TZALMON (צַלְמוֹן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tsalmown, meaning “shady.” In the bible, this is the name of one of king David’s warriors.

TZEFANYA (צִפַנְיָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tsephanyah, meaning “hidden by God” or “protected by God.”

TZELAFCHAD (צְלָפְחָד):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tselophchad, meaning “first rupture; fracture,” taken to mean “first-born.”

TZEVI (צְבִי):

Hebrew name meaning “deer, gazelle.”

TZIDKIYA (צָדְקִיָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tsidqiyah, meaning “righteousness of the Lord.”

TZIYON (צִיוֹן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tsiyown, meaning “sunny or parched place.”

TZUF (צוּף):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tsuwph, meaning “flow, overflow,” hence “honey as dropping.” In the bible, this is the name of an ancestor of Elkanah.

TZURI (צוּרִי):

Hebrew name meaning “my rock.”

TZVI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tzevi, meaning “deer, gazelle.”

UD (אוּד):

Hebrew name meaning “firebrand.”

UDI (אוּדִי):

Pet form of Hebrew Ehuwd, meaning “joining together, united.”

UDIEL (אוּדִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “torch of the Lord.”

ULA (עוּלָא):

Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Ulla, meaning “yoke.” Compare with strictly feminine forms of Ula.

ULLA (עוּלָא):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “yoke.” In the bible, this is the name of a male member of the tribe of Asher. Compare with strictly feminine forms of Ulla.

UNNIY (עֻנִּי):

Hebrew name meaning “afflicted, depressed.” In the bible, this is the name of two Levites.

UPAZ (אוּפָּז):

Hebrew name meaning “gold.”

URIAHU:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Uriyahu, meaning “flame of Jehovah” or “God is my light.”

URION:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Uryon, meaning “flame” or “light.”

URIYAH (אוּרִיָּה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Uwriyah, meaning “flame of Jehovah” or “God is my light.”

URIYAHU:

Variant form of Hebrew Uriyah, meaning “flame of Jehovah” or “God is my light.”

UR-MALKI (אוּר-מַלְכִּי):

Hebrew name meaning “my king is light.”

URYAN (אוּרְיָן):

Hebrew name of Aramaic origin, meaning “light.”

URYON (אוּרְיוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “flame” or “light.”

UTZ (עוּץ):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Uwts, meaning “soft and sandy earth” or “to consult.” Compare with another form of Utz.

UWR (אוּר):

Hebrew name meaning “flame or light of fire,” also possibly “revelation.” In the bible, this is the native place of Abraham, the city of the Chaldeans, and a center of moon worship.

UWRIY (אוּרִי):

Hebrew name meaning “fiery” or “my flame, my light.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a prince of Judah.

UWRIYAH (אוּרִיָּה):

Hebrew name meaning “flame of Jehovah” or “God is my light.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the husband of Bathsheba, and a prophet slain by Jehoiakim.

UWRIYEL (אוּרִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “flame of God” or “light of the Lord.” In the bible, this is the name of a Levite, and the maternal grandfather of Abijah.

UWTHAY (עוּתַי):

Hebrew name meaning “whom Jehovah helps.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ammihud and a son of Bigvai.

UWTS (עוּץ):

Hebrew name meaning “soft and sandy earth” or “to consult.” In the bible, this is the name of the country of Job, a son of Aram, a son of Nahor, and a son of Dishan.

UWZAL (אוּזָל):

Hebrew name of uncertain derivation, possibly meaning “to depart, to leave,” “to be flooded,” or “to be exhausted.” In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Joktan.

UZA (עֻזָּה, עֻזָּא):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Uzza, meaning “power, strength.”

UZI:

Short form of Hebrew Uziya, meaning “power of Jehovah.”

UZIAHU (עֻזִּיָהוּ):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Uziyahu, meaning “power of Jehovah.”

UZIYA (עֻזִּיָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Uzziya, meaning “power of Jehovah.” In the bible, this is the name of one of David’s warriors.

UZIYAHU (עֻזִּיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Uziya, meaning “power of Jehovah.”

UZZA (עֻזָּה, עֻזָּא):

Hebrew name meaning “power, strength.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a man slain by God for touching the ark.

UZZI:

Short form of Hebrew Uzziya, meaning “power of Jehovah.”

UZZIYA (עֻזִּיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “power of Jehovah.” In the bible, this is the name of one of David’s warriors.

UZZIYEL (עֻזִּיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God is my strength.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a grandson of Levi.

VERED (וֶרֶד):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “rose.”

YAAKOV (יַעֲקׄב):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yaaqob, meaning “supplanter.”

YAANAY (יֲעַנַי):

Hebrew name meaning “whom Jehovah answers.” In the bible, this is the name of a man in the tribe of Gad.

YAAQOB (יַעֲקׄב):

Hebrew name meaning “supplanter.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the twin brother of Esau.

YAASUW (יַעֲשָׂי):

Hebrew name meaning “they will do” or “Jehovah made.” In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Bani.

YABETS (יַעְבֵּץ):

Hebrew name meaning “pain, sorrow.” In the bible, this is the name of a member of Caleb’s family. The English form is Jabez.

YABETZ:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yabets, meaning “pain, sorrow.”

YABIYN (יָבִין):

Hebrew name meaning “whom God observes.” In the bible, this is the name of two kings of the Hazor. The English form is Jabin.

YACHIN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yakiyn, meaning “he establishes” or “whom God strengthens.”

YACHLEEL (יַחְלְאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God waits” or “whom God has made sick.” In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Zebulun. The English form is Jahleel.

YACHL’EL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yachleel, meaning “God waits” or “whom God has made sick.”

YACHTSE’EL (יַחְצְאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “whom God allots.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Naphtali. the English form is Jahzeel.

YADA (יָדָע):

Hebrew name meaning “he knows” or “wise.” In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Judah. The English form is Jada.

YADON:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yadown, meaning “judge,” “thankful,” or “whom God has judged.”

YADOWN (יָדוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “judge,” “thankful,” or “whom God has judged.” In the bible, this is the name of a man who helped Nehemiah rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The English form is Jadon.

YAFET:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yepheth, meaning “opened” or “abundant, spacious.”

YAIR (יָאִיר):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yaiyr, meaning “whom God enlightens.”

YAIYR (יָאִיר):

Hebrew name meaning “whom God enlightens.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a descendant of Manasseh. The English form is Jair.

YAKIYN (יָכִין):

Hebrew name meaning “he establishes” or “whom God strengthens.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Simeon. The English form is Jachin.

YAKTAN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yoqtan, meaning “small.”

YALON:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yalown, meaning “God lodges” or “passing the night; tarrying.”

YALOWN (יָלוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “God lodges” or “passing the night; tarrying.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Ezra and a descendent of Caleb. The English form of Jalon.

YAMIN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yamiyn, meaning “the right hand,” “the right side,” or “the right quarter.”

YAMIR (יָמִיר):

Hebrew name meaning “to change.”

YAMIYN (יָמִין):

Hebrew name meaning “the right hand,” “the right side,” or “the right quarter.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Simeon. The English form is Jamin.

YAN:

Short form of Hebrew Yanai, meaning “whom Jehovah answers.” Compare with another form of Yan.

YANAI (יָנַּאי):

Variant form of Hebrew Yaanay, meaning “whom Jehovah answers.”

YANIV (יָנִיב):

Hebrew name meaning “he will speak.”

YANNI (יַנִי):

Variant form of Hebrew Yan, meaning “whom Jehovah answers.” Compare with another form of Yanni.

YARDEN (יַרְדָן):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “flowing down.” In the bible, this is the name of the river in Palestine. The English form is Jordan.

YAREB (יָרֵב):

Hebrew name meaning “contender.” In the bible, this is an epithet given to the king of Assyria. The English form is Jareb.

YARED (יֶרֶד):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yered, meaning “descent.” The English form is Jared.

YARON (יָרוֹן):

Hebrew name meaning “to shout and sing.”

YASHUWB (יָשׁוּב):

Hebrew name meaning “he will return” or “turning oneself.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Bani and a son of Issachar. The English form is Jashub.

YAUWR (יָעְוּר):

Hebrew name meaning “forested.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Elhanan. The English form is Jair.

YAVAN (יָוָן):

Hebrew name meaning “Ionia, Greece.” In the bible, this is a place name and the name of a grandson of Noah. The English form is Javan.

YECHEZQEL (יְחֶזְקֵאל):

Hebrew name meaning “God will strengthen.” In the bible, this is the name of a prophet, the author of the Book of Ezekiel.

YECHEZKEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yechezqel, meaning “God will strengthen.”

YECHIEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yechiyel, meaning “God lives” or “whom God preserves alive.”

YECHIYEL (יְחִיאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God lives” or “whom God preserves alive.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of king Jehoshaphat. Jehiel is the Anglicized form.

YEDIDYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yediydeyah, Hebrew name meaning “beloved of God,” “delight of God,” or “friend of God.”

YEDIYDEYAH (יְדִידְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “beloved of God,” “delight of God,” or “friend of God.” In the bible, this is a name given to Solomon by Nathan. Jedidiah is the Anglicized form.

YEDUWTHUWN (יְדִיתוּן):

Hebrew name meaning “praising.” In the bible, this is the name of a Levite of the family of Merari. Jeduthun is the Anglicized form.

YEFET:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yepheth, meaning “opened” or “abundant, spacious.”

YEHIEL (יְחִיאֵל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yechiel, meaning “may God live!”

YEHEZKEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yechezkel, meaning “God will strengthen.”

YEHOASH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehowash, meaning “given by the Lord” or “whom Jehovah gave.”

YEHOCHANAN (יְהוֹחָנָן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehowchanan, meaning “whom Jehovah gave.”

YEHONATAN (יְהוֹנָתָן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehownathan, meaning “God has given.”

YEHORAM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehowram, meaning “God is exalted.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Judah.

YEHOSEF:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehowceph, meaning “(God) shall add (another son).”

YEHOSHAFAT:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehowshaphat, meaning “God has judged” or “whom God judges.”

YEHOSHUA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehowshuwa, meaning “God is salvation.”

YEHOVAH (יְהֹוָה):

Hebrew pronunciation of God’s ineffable name, meaning “the existing one.” It was created by blending the letters of the tetragrammaton, YHWH, with the vowels from Adonai.

YEHOWACHAZ (יְהוֹאָחָז):

Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah as seized” or “whom Jehovah holds fast.” In the bible, this is the name of two kings of Judah and a king of Israel. Jehoahaz is the Anglicized form.

YEHOWASH (יְהוֹאָש):

Hebrew name meaning “given by the Lord” or “whom Jehovah gave.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of king Ahaziah and a son of king Jehoahaz. Jehoash is the Anglicized form.

YEHOWCHANAN (יְהוֹחָנָן):

Hebrew name meaning “whom Jehovah gave.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a high priest who lived in the time of Ezra. The Anglicized form is Jehohanan.

YEHOWCEPH (יְהוֹסֵף):

Hebrew name meaning “(God) shall add (another son).” In the bible, this is the name of the eleventh son of Jacob who became an advisor to the pharaoh of Egypt. Joseph is the Anglicized form.

YEHOWNATHAN (יְהוֹנָתָן):

Hebrew name meaning “God has given.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the eldest son of Saul and a close friend of David. Jehonathan is the Anglicized form.

YEHOWRAM (יְהוֹרָם):

Hebrew name meaning “God is exalted.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Judah. Jehoram is the Anglicized form.

YEHOWSHAPHAT (יְהוֹשָׁפָט):

Hebrew name meaning “God has judged” or “whom God judges.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a king of Judah. Jehoshaphat is the Anglicized form.

YEHOWSHUWA (יְהוֹשׂוּעַ):

Hebrew name meaning “God is salvation.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the leader of the Israelites after Moses died. Jehoshua and Joshua are Anglicized forms.

YEHOWYAKIYN (יְהוֹיָכִין):

Hebrew name meaning “God establishes.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah, the son of Yehowyaqiym. He was imprisoned by Nebuchadnezzar. Jehoiachin is the Anglicized form.

YEHOWYAQIYM (יְהוֹיָקִים):

Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah raises up.” In the bible, this is the name of a king of Judah who was defeated by the Babylonians. Jehoiakim is the Anglicized form.

YEHOYACHIN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehowyakiyn, meaning “God establishes.”

YEHOYAKIM (יְהוֹיָקִים):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehowyaqiym, meaning “Jehovah raises up.”

YEHU:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehuw, meaning “God is He.”

YEHUDA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehudah, meaning “praised.”

YEHUDAH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehuwdah, meaning “praised.”

YEHUDI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yehuwdiy, meaning “Jew.”

YEHUW (יֵהוּא):

Hebrew name meaning “God is He.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Israel and a son of Hanani. Jehu is the Anglicized form.

YEHUWDAH (יְהוּדָה):

Hebrew name meaning “praised.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Judah is the Anglicized form.

YEHUWDIY (יְהוּדִי):

Hebrew name meaning “Jew.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Nethaniah. Jehudi is the Anglicized form.

YEPHETH (יֶפֶת):

Hebrew name meaning “opened” or “abundant, spacious.” In the bible, this is the name of the third son of Noah. Japheth is the Anglicized form.

YERACHM’EL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yerachmeel, meaning “may God have pity” or “whom God loves.”

YERACHMEEL (יְרַחְמְאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “may God have pity” or “whom God loves.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Hezron. Jerahmeel is the Anglicized form.

YERACHMIEL (יְרַחְמְאֵל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yerachmeel, meaning “may God have pity” or “whom God loves.” In the book of Enoch, this is the name of an archangel. Jerahmiel is the Anglicized form.

YERED (יֶרֶד):

Hebrew name meaning “descent.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Enoch and a descendant of Judah. The English form is Jered.

YERIYCHOW (יְרֵחוֹ):

Hebrew name meaning “city of the moon” or “place of fragrance.” In the bible, this is the name of a city near the Dead Sea, abounding in fragrant products such as balsam and cyprus. Jericho is the Anglicized form.

YERIYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yeriyah, meaning “people of Jehovah” or “taught by Jehovah.”

YERIYAH (יְרִיָּה):

Hebrew name meaning “people of Jehovah” or “taught by Jehovah.” In the bible, this is the name of the chief of the house of Hebron. Jerijah is the Anglicized form.

YESHAYA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yeshayah, meaning “God is salvation.”

YESHAYAH (יְשַׁעְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “God is salvation.” In the bible, this is the name of a great prophet called in English Isaiah.

YESHAYAHU (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Yeshayah, meaning “God is salvation.”

YESHU (יֵשׁוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Yeshua, meaning “God is salvation.” This is the Hebrew name for Jesus.

YESHUA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yeshuwa, meaning “he is saved.”

YESHUWA (יֵשׁוּעַ):

Contracted form of Hebrew Yehowshuwa, meaning “he is saved.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of Nun. The Anglicized form is Jeshua.

YESIYMAEL (ישִׂימִאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “whom God makes” according to Gesenius. But hasn’t he omitted the first element (Ye-)? It looks to actually be composed of ‘el “god” and suwm “to create, to make” or “to place, to set” and yĕ “to age, to grow old,” from yashen “to blanch, to fester, to grow weary;”

YETHER (יֶתֶר):

Hebrew name meaning “abundance” or “overhanging.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the father-in-law of Moses. He is also known by the name Yithrow. Jether is the Anglicized form.

YHWH (יְהֹוָה):

In the bible, this is the ineffable name of the Hebrew god Jehovah, meaning “existing one.”

YIFTACH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yiphtach, meaning “he opens” or “whom God sets free.”

YIMLA (יִמְלָה):

Hebrew name meaning “whom God will fill up.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Micaiah. Imla is the Anglicized form.

YIPHTACH (יִפְתָּח):

Hebrew name meaning “he opens” or “whom God sets free.” In the bible, this is the name of a city and the name of a son of Gilead. Jephthah and Jiphtah are Anglicized forms.

YIRMEYAH (יִרְמְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “whom God has appointed.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the six major prophets. Jeremiah is the Anglicized form.

YIRMEYAHU (יִרְמְיָהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Yirmeyah, meaning “whom God has appointed.”

YISHAI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yishay, meaning “I possess” or “wealthy.”

YISHAY (יִשַׁי):

Hebrew name meaning “I possess” or “wealthy.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of King David. Jesse is the Anglicized form.

YISHMAEL (יִשְמָעֵאל):

Hebrew name meaning “God will hear.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a son of Abraham. The Anglicized form is Ishmael.

YISHMERAY (יִשְׁמְרַי):

Hebrew name meaning “whom Jehovah keeps.” In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite. The English form is Ishmerai.

YISRAEL (יִשְׂרָאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “God prevails” or “contender; soldier of God.” In the bible, this is the name given to Jacob after wrestling with the angel. Israel is the Anglicized form.

YISSASKAR (יִשָּׂשׂכָר):

Hebrew name meaning “he is wages” or “he brings wages.” In the bible, this is the name of a Korahite and the name of the ninth son of Jacob. Issachar is the Anglicized form.

YITZCHAK (יִצְחָק):

Hebrew name meaning “he will laugh.” In the bible, this is the name of the son of Abraham and father of Esau and Jacob. The Anglicized form if Isaac.

YITHROW (יִתְרוֹ):

Hebrew name meaning “his abundance” or “overhanging.” In the bible, this is the name of the father-in-law of Moses. Jethro is the Anglicized form. He is also known as Yether.

YITRO:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yithrow, meaning “his excellence.”

YITZCHAQ:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yitzchak, meaning “he will laugh.”

YITZHAK:

Variant form of Hebrew Yitzchak, meaning “he will laugh.”

YOASH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yowash, meaning “given by the Lord.”

YOAV:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yowab, meaning “Jehovah is father” or “whose father is Jehovah.”

YOCHANAN (יוֹחָנָן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yowchanan, meaning “God is gracious.”

YODA:

Possibly a contracted form of Hebrew Yehuwdah, meaning “praised.” This is the name of a wise Jedi master in the Star Wars stories.

YOEL (יוֹאֵל):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yowel, meaning “Jehovah is God” or “to whom Jehovah is God.”

YOHANAN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.”

YOKTAN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yoqtan, meaning “small.”

YONA:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yonah, meaning “dove.”

YONAH (יוֹנָה):

Hebrew name meaning “dove.” In the bible, this is the name of the prophet who was swallowed by a great fish. Jonah is the Anglicized form.

YONATAN:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yownathan, meaning “God has given.”

YONI:

Pet form of Hebrew Yonatan, meaning “God has given.”

YOPHIEL (יופיאל):

Hebrew name meaning “beauty of God.” In Jewish lore, this is the name of an archangel. Jophiel is the Anglicized form.

YOQTAN (יָקְטָן):

Hebrew name meaning “small.” In the bible, this is the name of a descendant of Shem. Joktan is the Anglicized form.

YORAM (יוֹרָם):

Contracted form of Hebrew Yehoram, meaning “exalted by God.”

YOSEF:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yowceph, meaning “(God) shall add (another son).”

YOSEPH:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yowceph, meaning “(God) shall add (another son).”

YOSHAFAT:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yowshaphat, meaning “God has judged” or “whom God judges.”

YOSHIYAH (יׄאשִׁיָּה):

Hebrew name meaning “whom Jehovah heals.” In the bible, this is the name of the sixteenth king of Judah. Josiah is the Anglicized form.

YOSHIYAHU (יׄאשִׁיָּהוּ):

Variant form of Hebrew Yoshiyah, meaning “whom Jehovah heals.”

YOTAM:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yowtham, meaning “God is perfect.”

YOWAB (יוֹאָב):

Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah is father” or “whose father is Jehovah.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a commander of King David’s army. Joab is the Anglicized form.

YOWACH (יוֹאָח):

Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah is brother” or “whose brother is Jehovah.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Asaph. Joah is the Anglicized form.

YOWACHAZ (יוֹאָחָז):

Contracted form of Hebrew Yehowachaz, meaning “Jehovah as seized” or “whom Jehovah holds fast.” In the bible, this is the name of the father of Joah, Josiah’s chronicler. Joahaz is the Anglicized form.

YOWASH (יוֹאָשׁ):

Hebrew name meaning “given by the Lord.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the father of Gideon. Joash is the Anglicized form.

YOW’ASH (יוֹעָשׁ):

Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah hastens.” In the bible, this is the name of a Benjamite and the name of an officer in David’s court. Joash is the Anglicized form.

YOWB (יוֹב):

Hebrew name meaning “persecuted.” In the bible, this is the name of the third son of Issachar. Job is the Anglicized form. He is also called Jashub.

YOWCEPH (יוֹסֵף):

Hebrew name meaning “(God) shall add (another son).” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the eleventh son of Jacob who became an advisor to the pharaoh of Egypt. Joseph is the Anglicized form.

YOWCHANAN (יוֹחָנָן):

Hebrew name meaning “God is gracious.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the eldest son of Josiah. Johanan is the Anglicized form.

YOWEL (יוֹאֵל):

Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah is God” or “to whom Jehovah is God.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including one of the minor prophets. Joel is the Anglicized form.

YOWNATHAN (יוֹנָתָן):

Contracted form of Hebrew Yehownathan, meaning “God has given.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including the eldest son of Saul and a close friend of David. Jonathan is the Anglicized form.

YOWRAM (יוֹרָם):

Contracted form of Hebrew Yehowram, meaning “God is exalted.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Judah. Joram is the Anglicized form.

YOWSHAPHAT (יוֹשָׁפָט):

Contracted form of Hebrew Yehowshaphat, meaning “God has judged” or “whom God judges.” In the bible, this is the name of a priest and the name of one of King David’s warriors. Joshaphat is the Anglicized form.

YOWTHAM (יוֹתָם):

Hebrew name meaning “God is perfect.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the youngest son of Gideon. Jotham is the Anglicized form.

YOWYAKIYN (יוֹיָכִין):

Contracted form of Hebrew Yehowyakiyn, meaning “God establishes.”

YUVAL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Yuwbal, meaning “river, stream.”

YUWBAL (יוּבַל):

Hebrew name meaning “river, stream.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Lamech. Jubal is the Anglicized form.

ZABDIY (זַבְדִּי):

Hebrew name meaning “the gift of Jehovah. In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Zerah.

ZACH (זַךְ):

Hebrew name meaning “clean, pure.” Also a pet form of Hebrew Yitzchak, meaning “he will laugh.” Compare with another form of Zach.

ZAKAI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Zakkay, meaning “clean, innocent.”

ZAKKAI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Zakkay, meaning “clean, innocent.”

ZAKKAY (זַכָּי):

Hebrew name meaning “clean, innocent.” In the bible, this is the name of the head of a family of Babylonian Exile returnees.

ZAMIR (זָמִיר):

Hebrew name derived from the name of a nightingale bird, of Arabic origin, meaning “song, singing.” Compare with other forms of Zamir.

ZAYIT (זַיִת):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “olive.”

ZEBACH (זֶבַח):

Hebrew name meaning “a slaying.” In the bible, this is the name of one of the Midianite kings.

ZEBADYAH (זְבַדְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “the gift of Jehovah.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including a brother of Joab.

ZEBIYNA (זְבִינָה):

Hebrew name meaning “bought.” In the bible, this is the name of a son of Nebo who took a foreign wife.

ZEBUWLUWN (זְבֻלוּן):

Hebrew name meaning “habitation.” In the bible, this is the name of the tenth son of Jacob and Leah.

ZECHARYA (זְכַרְיָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Zekaryah, meaning “whom Jehovah remembered.”

ZEEB: (זְאֵב):

Hebrew name meaning “wolf,” so called from its being tawny and yellow in color. In the bible, this is the name of a Midianite prince.

ZE’EV (זְאֵב):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Zeeb, meaning “wolf.”

ZEKARYAH (זְכַרְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “whom Jehovah remembered.” In the bible, this is the name of one of many characters, including one of the twelve minor prophets. Zechariah and Zachariah are Anglicized forms.

ZERACH (זֶרַח):

Hebrew name meaning “light.” In the bible, this is the name of many characters, including an Edomite leader, a son of Simeon, and a son of Judah and Tamar. Zerah is the Anglicized form.

ZERUBBABEL (זְרוּבָּבֶל):

Hebrew name meaning “born at Babylon” or “scattered to Babylon.” In the bible, this is the name of the leader of the first of the returning exiles.

ZERUBAVEL:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Zerubbabel, meaning “born at Babylon” or “scattered to Babylon.”

ZEV:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Zeeb, meaning “wolf.”

ZEVACH (זֶבַח):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Zebach, meaning “a slaying.”

ZEVACHYA (זֶבַחְיָה):

Hebrew name meaning “sacrifice of the Lord.”

ZEVADYA (זְבַדְיָה):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Zebadyah, meaning “the gift of Jehovah.”

ZEVI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tzevi, meaning “deer, gazelle.”

ZEVULUN (זְבֻלוּן):

Variant spelling of Hebrew Zebuwluwn, meaning “habitation.”

ZIMRIY (זִמְרִי):

Hebrew name meaning “celebrated in song.” In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including one of the five sons of Zerah. Zimri is the Anglicized form.

ZIV (זִיו):

Hebrew name meaning “gazelle” or “radiant.”

ZIYA (זִיעַ):

Hebrew name meaning “motion, to tremble.” In the bible, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Gad. Compare with another form of Ziya.

ZOHAR (זׄהַר):

Hebrew unisex name meaning “brilliant.”

ZRUBAVEL:

Variant form of Hebrew Zerubbabel, meaning “born at Babylon” or “scattered to Babylon.”

ZURI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tzuri, meaning “my rock.” Compare with another form of Zuri.

ZVI:

Variant spelling of Hebrew Tzvi, meaning “deer, gazelle.”