| Names |
Origin and Meaning |
Gender |
Aaron
Aharon
Heb:
אַהֲרן אהרון |
Biblical
The celebrated brother of Moses who is most know for his peaceful
ways and devotion to bringing peace amongst the people of Israel.
Variations and Nick Names: Araleh, Arileh, Ari,
Aharontchik |
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Adam
Heb:
אָדָם |
Biblical
Meaning: Person, man, human being. The root of the name is אדמ,
earth. According to the Biblical account, signifying that man is
from earth and to earth he returns. |
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Adi
Heb:
עֲדִי |
Modern
Meaning: Gem or Jewel |
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Aliza
Heb:
עַלִּיזָה |
Modern
Meaning: Happy, Joyous, Merry. Also one of the names of
the City of Jerusalem |
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Almog
Heb:
אַלְמוֹג |
Modern
Meaning: Coral |
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Alon
Heb:
אַלּוֹן |
Modern
Meaning: Oak tree
Variations and Nick Names: Aloni |
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Amir
Heb:
אָמִיר/עָמִיר |
Modern
Meaning: Amir spelled with an "Alef" (א) means treetop and
with an "Ayin" (ע) means a little sheaf or a little bundle of cut
stalks of grain. |
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Amira
Heb:
אָמִירה/עָמִירה |
Modern
Meaning: Amira spelled with an "Alef" (א) derived from the
masculine Amir and means treetop. Literally, it means a
"saying" or "speech" or "words." Amira spelled with an "Ayin"
(ע) means binding cut stalks of grain into sheafs. |
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Amit
Heb:
עָמִית |
Modern
Meaning: Friend |
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Amnon
Heb:
אַמְנוֹן |
Biblical
Amnon one of King David's sons and brother to Tamar. The flowr
"Amnon v'Tamar" a pansy, is also a name of brother and sister
princes. |
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Amos
Heb:
עָמוֹס |
Biblical
Amos is one of Israel's prophets. Book of Amos.
Amos Oz is one of Israel's modern day celebrated authors. |
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Anat Heb:
עֲנָת |
Biblical
Anat was name of male king in Biblical days. In Modern Israel
the name Anat is used as girl's name. |
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Ariel
Heb:
אֲרִיאֵל |
Biblical
Ariel lived in the time of Ezra the prophet. Ariel Sharon,
Israel's Prime Miniser is the most famous modern day Israeli.
Ariel is also one of Jerusalem's many names.
Variations and Nick Names: Ari, Arik |
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Aryeh
Heb:
אַרְיֵה |
Middle ages and beyond
Meaning: Lion. Zoological names are common. Others
include Zev (wolf), Dov ( bear, Tzvi (deer), and more.
Variations and Nick Names: Ari, Arik |
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Asaf
Heb:
אסף |
Biblical
Several biblical persons are named Asaf in the bible, including a
Poet in the times of King David. Asi Dayan is a famous Israeli
actor.
Variations and Nick Names: Asi . |
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Asher
Heb:
אָשֵׁר |
Biblical
Asher is Jacob's son, one of the twelve tribes
Meaning: Happiness and bliss.
Variations and Nick Names: Osher, Oshie, Ushie, Ashi |
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Asnat
(Osnat)
Heb:
אָסְנַתֲ |
Biblical
Asnat was the wife of Joseph, son of Jacob, according to the
biblical account of the Hebrews life in the land of Egypt.
Variations and Nick Names: Osnat, Nati |
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Aviad Heb:
אֲבִיעַד |
Biblical
Avi-ad is one of the names given by the prophet Isaiah to the
Messiah
Meaning: Father of all eternity. |
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Avigayil
Heb:
אֲבִיגַיִל |
Biblical
Meaning: Literally Father of happiness. Avigayil was one of
King David's wife.
Variations and Nick Names: Abigail, Abby |
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Avital
Heb:
אֲבִיטַל |
Biblical
Meaning: Literally Father of dew. Avital was one of King
David's wife.
Variations and Nick Names: Tali |
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Aviv
Heb:
אָבִיב |
Modern
Meaning: Spring |
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Aviva
Heb:
אֲבִיבָה |
Modern
Meaning: Derived from "Aviv" |
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Avraham
Heb:
אַבְרָהָם |
Biblical
Meaning: From word Av, Hebrew for father. The father of all
nations. Father Jacob and Esau, husband to Sarah and Hagar.
Variations and Nick Names: Avi, Avremele, Avremi,
Abraham, Abe, Abie |
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Ayal,
Eyal
Heb:
אַיָּל |
Modern
Meaning: Deer |
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Ayala
Heb:
אַיָּלָה |
Modern
Meaning: Female Deer |
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Ayelet
Heb:
אַיֶּלֶת |
Modern
Meaning: Female Deer |
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