Hebrew Girls' Names
Although you may not think very much about your name on any given day, the name you bestow on your child is one of the few things that will stick with her for life. One way to make your child's name more meaningful is by choosing a name that follows in your family's ethnic traditions. There are countless Hebrew girl's names, but you may find some more personally meaningful than others.
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Aaliyah
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Aaliyah is a traditional Hebrew name that means, "highly exalted," or "ascend," both of which have strong spiritual connotations. The name Aaliyah is so popular that it is also used in Australia, Africa and China, among other areas.
Adira
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Adira is a short, distinctive name that is a traditional Hebrew girl's name. The name has two alternate spellings, Edira and Adeera. Adira, which is pronounced ah-DEER-ah, means "noble", "powerful" or "strong". Adira is a distinctive name, as it was not in the top 1,000 names for girls as of 2010.
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Jemima
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Jemima is a Hebrew name that is a form of Yemima. This name means "dove," which connotes peace, harmony, subtle beauty and purity. Names similar to Jemima include Hannah, Joanna and Jasmine.
Tabitha
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Tabitha is a traditional Hebrew name that means "beauty" or "grace". Tabitha is popular in English and German, and appears in the Bible. Variants of Tabitha include Tabbee, Tabatha, Tabyt and Tabita.
Gilana
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Gilana is a name of Hebrew origin that means "joy." Because Gilana is not among the 1,000 most popular female baby names for 2010, it is very distinct and unique. There are two variants of Gilana, Gilah and Gila. Names that are similar to Gilana are Jilana and Giliana.
Sadie
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Sadie is a name that is considered to be the diminutive form of Sarah, another Hebrew name that means "princess." Sadie is a more common name than some other Hebrew names, so it can be good if you don't want a name that will stand out too much. Variants of Sadie include Sada, Saida, Saydie and Sydell.
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