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Jewish Baby Names

Jewish Names, Hebrew Names, Biblical Names
 

Jewish Names:
In Israel and the Diaspora naming a Jewish child is an undertaking not taken lightly.  Traditionally, Jews named their offspring in honor of family members who passed on amongst those of Ashkenazic lineage and in honor of the living  parents and grandparents amongst those of Sephardic descent. Jews also name their children in honor of Biblical figures and important Jewish historical figures.

But in recent years, naming Jewish children has taken a socio-political turn.  Contemporary names, in addition to celebrating Jewish heritage and history, also make political statements, express viewpoints on environment, or reveal  parents' wishes, desires and hopes.

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