Rabbi Shraga Simmons
Aaron
Aaron was the first high priest, Moses' brother. He is famous for “loving peace and striving for peace.” Aaron literally means “luminous.”
Abba
Abba means dad in Hebrew. This name gained popularity during the Talmudic era. The most famous Abba is a Torah scholar who lived in Babylon in the 4th century. (Talmud. Berachot, 24b).
Abraham
Abraham is the first forefather of the Jewish people. He dedicated his life to spreading the knowledge of G-d on earth. Abraham is famous for his kindness. The meaning of his name is “father of many nations” (Genesis 17:5).
Adam
Adam is the first man. Adam had such wisdom that he could give names to animals, seeing the essence of each of them. “Adam saw from one end of the earth to the other.”
Akiva
The famous Rabbi Akiva lived during the era of the destruction of the Second Temple. He was a 40-year-old shepherd who did not even know the Hebrew alphabet. One day he saw a stone in which a gap had formed due to the constant pressure of water. He thought: “If ordinary water can break through a stone, then how much more can the Torah - fire - ignite my heart. Rabbi Akiva dedicated his life to the study of Torah and became the greatest sage of his generation, with 24,000 students.
Alexander
Jewish boys They are called so in honor of Alexander the Great. The Talmud describes the meeting of the emperor with the high priest of the Jerusalem Temple, Shimon. Seeing Shimon the High Priest, Alexander the Great dismounted from his horse and bowed deeply. Alexander the Great later explained that before each battle he saw the image of Shimon, the high priest, whom he considered his guardian angel. After this episode, the Jewish sages decreed that all babies born in that year (333 BC) should be given the name Alexander. To this day, this name remains quite popular among Jews.
Alter
Alter – “old” in Yiddish. Often a sick child was given such a name, wanting him to live to old age.
Amos
Amos is one of the 12 minor prophets in the Tanakh. Amos is translated “filled,” meaning “filled with wisdom.”
Amram
Amram is the father of Moshe, the leader of the Jewish people in the period before the Exodus from Egypt.
Ariel
“Lion of the Most High” (Isaiah 29:1). Ariel is also another name for Jerusalem. It is also the name of an angel whose mission is to achieve peace. (Isaiah 33:7).
Arie
Arye is a lion, king of beasts. Symbolizes perseverance and perseverance in fulfilling the commandments of the Almighty. The lion is a symbol of the tribe “Yehuda” - a symbol of the kingdom (Bereishit 49:9).
Asher
Asher - “happy”, “blessed”. Asher is one of the 12 sons of Jacob (Bereishit 30:13).
Avi
Avi – “my father”. Avi is short for Abraham, the first forefather of the Jewish people (Bereishit 17:5).
Avigdor
Avigdor means "father of the one who set the boundaries" for the Jewish people. Avigdor is one of Moshe's names. It is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:4.
Avner
Avner – “my father is light.” Abner is King Shaul's uncle and military commander (1 Samuel 14:50).
Azriel
Azriel is an angel name meaning “helper of the Most High.” Azriel in the Tanakh is the father of the head of the tribe Naphtali (1 Book of Chronicles 27:19).
Baruch
Baruch means "blessed." Baruch appears in the Torah as an assistant to the prophet Jeremiah.
Bezalel
Bezalel means “in the shadow of the Most High.” Bezalel in the Tanakh is the builder of the Mishkan, a portable Temple that accompanied the Jews for 40 years in the hermitage.
Benjamin
Binyamin is “the son of my right hand.” Symbolizes strength. Benjamin is the youngest of the 12 sons of the forefather Yaakov (Bereishit 35:19).
Benzion
Benzion is the son of Zion. The name Benzion is mentioned in the Talmud.
Berel
Berel - “bear” from Yiddish. It also symbolizes strength and echoes its Hebrew counterpart - the name Dov (bear).
Boaz
Boaz is Ruth's husband and King David's great-grandfather. Means "swiftness".
Velvl
Velvl means “wolf” in Yiddish. Most often associated with the tribe of Benjamin, whose symbol was the wolf. The Temple of Jerusalem was located in the allotment of the tribe of Benjamin.
Gad
Gad means "luck". Gad is one of the 12 sons of Jacob (Bereishit 30:11).
Gamliel
Gamliel means "God is my reward." Gamliel in the Tanakh is the leader of the tribe of Menashe (Bamidbar 1:10).
Gavriel
Gabriel – “God is my strength.” Gabriel is the angel who predicts the birth of Isaac (Bereishit 18:10). He destroys Sodom and appears to Daniel (Daniel 8:16). This angel stands to our left when we sleep.
Gedalya
Gedaliah means “Great is the Most High.” Gedaliah is the leader of the Jewish people who was killed by a Jew. In honor of this tragic event, we celebrate the fast of Gedaliah.
Gershom
Gershom is a stranger. Gershom is Moshe's eldest son. (Shemot 2:22).
Dan
Dan – “judge”. Dan is the fifth son of the forefather Jacob (Bereishit 30:6).
Daniel
Daniel - “The Most High is my judge.” Symbolizes the harmony of mercy and judgment of the Almighty. Daniel lived during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel was thrown into a fiery furnace and into a cage with lions, and was miraculously saved by the Almighty. All the events of Daniel's life are described in the book Daniel.
David
David means "beloved." David is the second king of Israel, from him will come all future kings of Israel, including Moshiach (1 Samuel 17:12).
Zalman
Zalman is the Yiddish equivalent of the name Solomon. Solomon is the son of King David, the wisest of men, who built the First Temple of Jerusalem.
Zeharya
Zecharya – “one who remembers G‑d.” Zechariah is one of the 12 minor prophets in the Tanakh.
Ze'ev
Ze'ev is a wolf in Hebrew. Traditionally associated with the tribe of Benjamin, whose symbol was the wolf.
Zvulun
Zevulun means "to respect." Zebulun is one of the 12 sons of the forefather Yaakov (Bereishit 30:20).
Itamar
Itamar means "island of palm trees". Itamar in the Tanakh is the youngest son of the high priest Aaron. (Shemot 6:23).
Isaac
Isaac means “he will laugh” (Bereishit 21:6). Isaac is the second patriarch of the Jewish people. In Kabbalah, Isaac means the ability to control and manage the physical world.
Yisroel
Yisroel means “one who fought with G‑d.” Yisroel is the middle name of the forefather Jacob, from whom the 12 tribes of Israel came.
Isachar
Isachar means “there is a reward.” Isachar is one of the 12 sons of Jacob. (Genesis 30:18).
Ishayahu
Ishayahu means “God is salvation.” Ishayahu is a prophet during the era of the First Temple of Jerusalem (8th century BC).
Yehezkel
Yehezkel means “The Most High will strengthen.” Yehezkel is a prophet who predicted that Jerusalem would be rebuilt. This is described in the book of the prophet Yehezkel.
Yedidya
Yedidya means “beloved by the Most High.” This is what God called King Solomon (2 Samuel 12:25).
Yehoshua
Yehoshua means “God is salvation.” Yehoshua is Moshe's first disciple and the leader of the Jewish people after Moshe's death. Joshua reclaimed the land of Israel. All these events are described in detail in the book of Joshua.
Yehuda
Yehuda means “God will be praised.” Yehuda is the fourth son of the forefather Yaakov, from whom all the kings of Israel descended. Another famous person named Yehuda is Yehuda Maccabee, who rebelled against the Greeks during the Hanukkah era.
Yigal
Yigal means "He will save." Yigal is one of the 12 spies sent to spy out the Land of Israel (Bamidbar 13:7).
Yerachmiel
Yerachmiel means "The Most High will have mercy." Yerachmiel in the Tanakh is the son of one of the kings of Israel. (Jeremiah 36:26).
Yirmiyahu
Yirmiyahu means “The Most High will raise.” Yirmiyahu is a prophet who warned the Jews about the destruction of Jerusalem. This is described in the book of the prophet Yirmiyahu.
Yohanan
Yohanan means "God will have mercy." Yochanan is the son of one of the Kings of Israel (2 Kings 25:23) and a military leader (Jeremiah 40:13). Yochanan was also the high priest during the Hanukkah era, under whose leadership the Jews were able to cleanse the Temple.
Yoel
Yoel means “Desired by the Most High.” Yoel is one of the 12 Minor Prophets in the Tanakh.
YomTov
Yom Tov means “holiday” in Hebrew.
Yosef
Yosef means “the Most High will increase.” Yosef is one of the sons of Yaakov who was sold into slavery in Egypt. Yosef later becomes second in command to Pharaoh in Egypt (Bereishit 30:24). Yosef in Kabbalah means “union.”
Yona
Yona means "dove". Jonah is one of the 12 Minor Prophets who was swallowed by a huge whale.
Jonathan
Yonatan means "gift of the Most High." Jonathan is the son of King Shaul and best friend King David (1 Shmuel 18-20).
Kalev
Kalev means “like the heart.” Caleb is the husband of Miriam, Moshe's sister. He was sent along with 11 other spies to explore the land of Israel (Bamidbar 13:6).
Leib
Leib means “lion” in Yiddish. The lion is a symbol of the tribe of Yehud, a symbol of the kingdom.
Levi
Levi translates as “accompanying.” Levi is one of the 12 sons of Jacob. The tribe of Levi performed special functions in the Jerusalem Temple.
Matityahu
Matityahu means "gift of the Most High." Matityahu is the main character of the Chanukah story, the leader of the Maccabees. Kabbalah emphasizes that the numerical value of the name Matityahu is similar to the value of the “Beit Mikdasha” - the Temple (861).
Meir
Meir means "emitting light." Rabbi Meir is a very famous sage who lived in the 2nd century. There are references to it in the Talmud.
Menachem
Menahem means “comforter.” Menachem is the Jewish king in the Tanakh (2 Samuel 15:14). There is an opinion that this will be the name of Moshiach.
Menashe
Menashe means “helper to forget.” In Kabbalah, Menashe has the power to eliminate evil. Menashe in the Torah is the son of Yosef (Bereishit 41:51).
Mendl
Mendel is the Yiddish equivalent of the name Menachem.
Mikha
Micah means “Who is like the Most High?” Micah is one of the 12 Minor Prophets in the Tanakh.
Michael
Michael also means “Who is like the Most High?” Michael is the name of the protector angel of the Jewish people. Michael guards us when we sleep (he stands on the right side). The right side is always associated with kindness and mercy.
Mordecai
Mordechai means "warrior". Mordechai in the Tanakh is a prophet and husband of Queen Esther, who saved the Jews from total destruction during the Purim era.
Moshe
Moshe is the greatest prophet who ever lived. Moshe led the Jews out of Egypt. He led them through the desert for 40 years. Moshe means "stretched out" (out of water). (Shemot 2:10). In a deep sense, Moshe “pulled” the Jewish people out of slavery.
Nachshon
Nachshon in the Bible is Aaron's cousin who was the first to enter the Red Sea before it parted. (Shemot 6:23).
Nachman
Nachman means "comforter." Nachman is a great Jewish sage who lived in Babylon. In Kabbalah, the name Nachman has the same numerical value as the word “Netzach” - eternity.
Nahum
Nachum means "comforter." Nahum is one of the 12 Minor Prophets in the Tanakh.
Naftali
Naftali means “struggling”. Naphtali is one of the 12 sons of Jacob.
Nathan
Nathan means "He gave." Nathan was a prophet who lived during the era of King David (2 Samuel 5:15).
Nehemia
Nehemia - “calmed by the Almighty.” Nehemiah - leader of the Jewish people during the period of return from Babylonian exile.
Netanel
Netanel - “gift of the Most High.” Netanel is the brother of King David (1 Chronicles 2:14).
Nissan
Nissan means “banner”. Nissan is one of the months of the Jewish calendar in which Passover always falls.
Noach
Noach means “calm” (Bereishit 5:29). Noah is the only person to survive the Flood. In Kabbalah, the word “Noah” also means Saturday – a day of rest and peace.
Ovadya
Ovadia – “slave of the Most High.” Ovadia is one of the 12 Minor Prophets in the Tanakh.
Pepper
Pepper means “pushing forward.” Pepper in the Torah is the son of Yehuda (Bereishit 38:29).
Passover
Pesach means “to jump over.” Passover is the celebration of the liberation of the Jewish people from Egyptian slavery, when the Almighty “jumped” over Jewish houses during the execution of the firstborn.
Pinchas
Pinchas in the Tanakh is the high priest, the grandson of Aaron. Thanks to the courage of Pinchas, the pestilence in the Jewish camp ended.
Rachamim
Rachamim means "mercy."
Raphael
Raphael - “God heals.” Raphael is an angel who brings recovery. He visits Abraham after his circumcision. Raphael stands behind us as we sleep.
Reuven
Reuven - “Look, son.” Reuven is the firstborn son of Yaakov and Leah.
Simcha
Simcha means “joy” in Hebrew.
Tuvya
Tuvya means “The Most High is Good.” It is believed that this is one of the names of Moshe. Tuvya has the same numerical value as the word “lion” (heart) – 32.
Uri
Uri means "my light". Uri in the Bible is the head of the tribe of Yehud (Shemot 31:2).
Uriel
Uriel – “God is my light.” Uriel is a descendant of Levi. The angel responsible for the air element is also called. He stands in front of us when we sleep.
Chaim
Chaim – “life”. This name first appears in the 12th century - this was the name of one of the commentators of the Talmud. There is an opinion that this will be the name of Moshiach.
Hanan
Canaan means "He relented." Canaan in the Torah is the leader of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:23).
Hananya
Hanania - “God has given mercy.” Hananiah is one of the prophets in the Tanakh. (Jeremiah 28:1).
Hanoch
Hanoch means “education” or “initiated.” Hanoch in the Torah is the son of Cain. (Genesis 4:17).
Hizkiyahu
Hizkiyahu – “God is my strength.” Hezkiyah in the Tanakh is the king of Israel (2 Kings 19-20).
Hirsch
Hirsch means “deer” in Yiddish. This name is often associated with the tribe of Naphtali, whose symbol is the doe. (Bereishit 49:21).
Hillel
Hillel - "praise". Hillel is one of the greatest sages of the Talmudic era.
Zion
Zion is the second name of the city of Jerusalem. Means "perfection".
Zvi
Zvi means "deer". This name is often associated with the tribe of Naphtali, whose symbol is the doe. (Bereishit 49:21).
Shalom
Shalom means peace. Shalom is one of the names of the Most High.
Shaul
Shaul is the first king of Israel (1 Samuel 9:2). Shaul means "asked for."
Shay
Shai means “gift” in Hebrew. This was the name of King Ishayahu, who was a Jewish prophet during the First Temple of Jerusalem (8th century BC).
Shimshon
Shimshon means “strong as the sun.” Shimshon is a judge over Israel, who took the Nazarene vow and won many wars against the Philistines.
Shimon
Shimon - “heard.” Shimon is one of the 12 tribes of Israel, the second son of Jacob. (Bereishit 29:33).
Shlomo
Shlomo means "his peace." Shlomo is the son of King David, who ascended the throne at the age of 12. Shlomo built the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is an era of peace and prosperity for Israel.
Shmuel
Shmuel - “His name is G-d.” The Bible describes the prayer of the woman Hana, who asked the Almighty for a son. Shmuel is born to her. Shmuel becomes a great prophet, crowning two kings of Israel - Shaul and David. These events are described in detail in the book of Shmuel.
Shraga
Shraga from Aramaic "light" or "candle".
Ephraim
Ephraim means "fruitful." Ephraim is the second son of Yosef, grandson of Yaakov (Bereishit 41:52).
Eitan
Eitan means "strong". Eitan is Yehuda's grandson. The Midrash says that Abraham, the first Jew, was also called Eitan.
Elhanan
Elchanan - “God has had mercy.” Elhanan in the Bible is an army commander in the era of King David.
Elazar
Elazar - “The Almighty helped.” In the Bible, Elazar is the son of the high priest Aaron (Shemot 6:23).
Eliezer
Eliezer means "My G-d has helped." Eliezer in the Bible is the servant of Abraham (Genesis 15:2), as well as the son of Moshe (Shemot 18:4).
Eli
Eli – “my G-d.” Eli in the Bible is the high priest, the last judge in the era of Shmuel (1 Shmuel 1).
Elisha
Elisha – “God will help” or “God will hear.” Elisha in the Bible is a prophet, a disciple of Eliyahu HaNavi (Elijah the Prophet).
Eliyahu
Eliyahu - “He is my God.” Eliyahu is a prophet who ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire. He comes to every circumcision and Passover seder.
Ezra
Ezra means "helper." Ezra is the leader of the Jewish people who led the Jews after the Babylonian captivity. He built the Second Temple of Jerusalem, which is described in the book of Ezra.
Yair
Yair - “he will sparkle.” Yair is the grandson of Yosef in the Bible (Devarim 3:14).
Yaakov
Yaakov means "heel-holding." Jacob is the third patriarch of the Jewish people, who gave birth to 12 sons, from whom came the 12 tribes of Israel (Bereishit 25:26). Yaakov in Kabbalah signifies harmony and integrity.
The Torah often compares Jews to the stars (Bereishit 15:5). Just as the stars shine in the darkness of the night, so Jews must bring the light of the Torah into the dark world; just as the stars show the way to wanderers, so the Jews are called upon to show the path of morality and morality. And just as the stars keep the secrets of the future, so the future of humanity and the approach of final liberation depend on the actions of the Jewish people.
The choice of a Jewish name is very responsible - the name influences the fate of a person. What advice does tradition give on choosing a name?
Meaning of the name
Choosing a name for a Jewish child is of great importance. Our sages say that a name reflects the essence of a person, his character and destiny. The Talmud says that at the moment when parents name a newborn, their souls are visited by a prophecy, a heavenly spark. But even though the Almighty Himself gives us a hint, many couples find it difficult to decide on the choice of name for the baby.
How to choose the right name? Why don't Jews name their son after their father? Is it possible to name a boy after his grandmother or announce his name before Brit Milah (circumcision)?
Jewish customs
The name contains not only the future, but also the past. Ashkenazis traditionally give a name in honor of a deceased relative. It is believed that some kind of metaphysical connection is formed between his soul and the soul of the newborn. The good deeds of the namesake elevate the soul of the deceased, and good qualities the ancestor is protected and inspired by the new owner of the name [another explanation: there is hope that the child will show all the good qualities of the relative after whom he is named].
What if you want to name your child in honor of a deceased relative, but someone from your living relatives already bears this name? The answer depends on the degree of relationship the child has with the potential living namesake. If this is a close relative (one of the parents, siblings or grandparents), then it is better to find a different name. If the relative is distant, then everything is in order.
There is also a custom to name children in honor of great rabbis and Torah sages, such as Yisrael Meir - in honor of Chofetz Chaim...
Sometimes the name is chosen in accordance with the holiday during which the child was born. For example, if a boy was born on Purim, he is called Mordechai, and a girl is called Esther. A girl born on Shavuot may be called Ruth, and children born on the Ninth of Av may be called Menachem or Nechama.
There is also the custom of giving names that appear in the Torah section of the week in which the child's birthday falls.
As a rule, boys are given a name upon circumcision on the eighth day, and girls are given a name on the first Shabbat after birth, when the Torah scroll is taken out in the synagogue [read the material on the website about Reading the Torah].
Hidden meaning
In the holy language, a name is not just a set of letters, it reveals the essence of its owner.
Midrash ( Bereshit Rabbah 17:4) says that the first man, Adam, gave names to all living beings in accordance with their essence and purpose. The purpose of a donkey, for example, is to carry a heavy material load. Donkey in Hebrew - "hamor". This word has the same root as the word "homer"- “matter”, “substance”.
The same principle applies to human names. Leah [wife of the forefather Jacob. Editor's note.] named her fourth son Yehuda. This name comes from a root meaning “gratitude,” and if you rearrange the letters in it, you get Holy Name Almighty. So Leia wanted to express special gratitude to Him ( Bereshit 29:35).
Esther, the name of the heroine of Purim, is derived from a root meaning “hiding.” Esther was known for her beauty, but her hidden inner beauty surpassed her outer beauty.
Another example is the popular name Ari, Hebrew for "lion". In Jewish literature, a lion is compared to a self-confident, purposeful person who pounces on every opportunity to fulfill the mitzvah.
There are, of course, bad names. It's unlikely you'll want to name your son Nimrod, because it comes from a root meaning “rebellion.” King Nimrod rebelled against the Most High, throwing our forefather Abraham into a burning furnace.
If you want to name a boy after a woman, try to keep the maximum number of letters the same. For example, Berach can be replaced by Baruch, and Dinah by Dan.
A few more useful rules
Many of us who want to change our name to Jewish have an additional question - how to “reconcile” our non-Jewish name with the Jewish one?
Some people translate their name into Hebrew literally - for example, "Mila" is "Naomi" in Hebrew.
Some choose a Hebrew name based on consonance: Anatoly - Nathan, Yuri - Uri, Victor - Avigdor, etc.
In any case, choosing a name is a very important step, a person’s name has an impact on his destiny and character traits, and we advise you to contact your local rabbi with this question...
If the family lives outside of Israel, try to give the child a traditionally Jewish name that also sounds familiar in the language of that country. For example, Yakov or Dina in Russia, David or Sarah in English speaking countries. You should not give one, “Jewish” name “for the synagogue”, and another - by which the child will actually be called. Real Jewish name - good remedy against assimilation.
Midrash (Bemidbar Rabbah 20:21) says that the Jews were awarded a miraculous liberation from Egyptian slavery partly because they did not adopt Egyptian customs, but continued to give their children Jewish names.
Many parents are reluctant to name a child after a relative who died young or unnaturally, fearing that bad luck may be passed on to the new owner of the name. Rabbi Moshe Feinstein gives several recommendations on this matter.
If a person died young, but by his own death, and left behind children, then this is not considered a bad sign, and the child can be named in his honor. Prophet Shmuel and King Shlomo died at the age of 52, and their names have always been and remain popular among our people, i.e. it is no longer considered that a person died young.
If a person died from unnatural causes, then Rabbi Feinstein recommends changing the name slightly. For example, Jews name their sons by the name Yeshaya in honor of the prophet Yeshayahu, who was killed.
Rabbi Yakov Kamenetsky believes that the transition from “youth” to “old age” occurs at 60 years of age. The Talmud (Moed Katan 28a) tells that when Rabbi Yosef turned 60 years old, he held a celebration to mark the beginning of longevity.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not prohibited to announce the name of a newborn before circumcision, although many do not do so. However, the boy only receives his full soul during the Brit Milah, and therefore, in a metaphysical sense, does not have a name until that moment. This is deduced from the fact that the Almighty gave a new name to our forefather Abraham after Brit Milah, when he was 99 years old ( Zohar - Lech-Lecha 93a, Taamei Minhagim 929).
Calls all the stars by names...
During circumcision "aGomel" read before those invited to the ceremony. If a girl is born, then a special minyan of the men in the house is collected, or the mother attends the synagogue on the day when the husband names the girl over a scroll. The women present in the women's section of the hall respond to her blessing.
Answer to "aGomel" So:
“Amen. He who rewarded you with good will continue to reward you with good!”
The Hebrew text is given in the siddur, a collection of Jewish prayers (see “Reading the Torah”).
A
Aaron is the luminous one. Moshe's older brother. He was the first high priest, loved peace and strived for peace.
Aba is the father.
Obadiah, Avdei - servant of G-d.
Avi is my father. Avi is short for Abraham, the first forefather of the Jewish people.
Aviad - my father (G-d) - is eternal.
Avigdor is the father of the one who set the boundaries for the Jewish people. Avigdor is one of Moshe's names.
Aviram is my great father.
Aviel - my father - G-d. Grandfather of King Shaul.
Avner - my father - is the light. King Shaul's uncle and military leader.
Abraham, Abram - the forefather of the Jewish people. Abraham is famous for his kindness.
Avshalom - father-peace. Son of King David.
Adam is the first man. He had such wisdom that he could give names to animals, seeing the essence of each of them. Adam saw from one end of the earth to the other.
Adin is gentle, refined.
Azriel - my help - G-d.
Akiva is a famous rabbi who lived during the era of the destruction of the Second Temple. Rabbi Akiva became the greatest sage of his generation.
Alexander. Jewish boys are named after Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great agreed not to destroy Israel in exchange for boys being given the name Alexander. Seeing Shimon, the high priest of the Jerusalem Temple, Alexander the Great dismounted from his horse and bowed deeply. Before each battle, he saw the image of Shimon the High Priest, whom he considered his guardian angel. After this episode, the Jewish sages decreed that all babies born in that year (333 BC) should be given the name Alexander.
Alon - oak.
Alter - old in Yiddish. Often a sick child was given such a name, wanting him to live to old age.
Amichai - my people - is alive.
Amir is strong.
Amit is loyal.
Amos - filled with wisdom.
Amram is an exalted people. Father of Moses and Aaron, grandson of Levi and great-grandson of Jacob.
Amnon is a devotee. Eldest son of King David.
Ariel is the lion of God. Also another name for Jerusalem. This is the name of an angel whose mission is to achieve peace.
Aron - Ark of the Covenant.
Arye is a lion, the king of beasts, according to the Torah - a warrior. The lion is a symbol of the tribe “Yehuda” - a symbol of the kingdom.
Asaph - God gathered.
Asher - happy, blessed. One of the 12 sons of Jacob.
B
Barak is lightning, igniting. According to the Torah - a soldier.
Baruch is blessed. Scribe of the Prophet Yirmiyah.
Ben-Ami is the son of his people.
Ben Zion is the son of Zion.
Benjamin, Benjamin, Benjamin - the son of my right hand - the youngest beloved son of Jacob.
Berel - bear from Yiddish. It also symbolizes strength and echoes its Hebrew counterpart - the name Dov (bear).
Boaz - swiftness. The Moabite woman's husband is Ruth, the great-grandfather of King David.
Bezalel is in the shadow of G-d. Builder of the Tent of Meeting (Tabernacle).
IN
Velvl - wolf in Yiddish. Most often associated with the tribe of Benjamin, whose symbol was the wolf.
G
Gabriel, Gabriel - G-d is my strength. The Messenger of G‑d who visited Daniel (Daniel).
Gad is happiness. Son of Jacob.
Gal is a wave.
Gedaliah - G-d will magnify.
Gershom is an alien there. Son of Moshe.
Gershon is an exile. Son of Levi, grandson of Jacob.
Giyora - proselyte (Aram.).
Gilad is endless joy. Name of the mountain.
Hillel - praise, praising God. Father of Judge Avdon.
D
David is a friend of G-d. The second Jewish king, a brave hero who killed Goliath.
Dan is a judge. Son of Jacob.
Daniel, Daniel, Daniel - interpreter of dreams. The author of the book of Daniel, a righteous and wise man from the book “G-d is my judge.”
Dov is a bear.
Doran is a gift.
Z
Zalman is a derivative of Shlomo, Solomon is a Yiddish analogue.
Zamir is a song.
Zvulun - attached, devoted. Son of Jacob.
Zeev is a wolf.
Ziv, Ziv - shining.
Zohar, Zohar - light
Zharya - G-d remembered. Prophet.
AND
Yigal is a savior, redeemer.
Idan - era, historical period.
Ido is decoration.
Yedidya - beloved by the Almighty. This is what God called King Solomon.
Yehoshua - G-d is salvation. Successor of Moshe.
Yerachmiel - G-d will have compassion.
Yehuda will praise G-d. Son of Jacob.
Yechiel - may G-d live.
Yehezkel - G‑d will strengthen. Prophet.
Yeshayahu - G-d will save. Prophet.
Ilan is a tree.
Imanuel - G-d is with us.
Yoav - G-d is the father. General of King David.
Yom Tov is a holiday in Hebrew.
Joseph, Yosef - G-d will add, increase. Son of Jacob and Rachel.
Yona is a dove. Prophet.
Jonathan - God gave. Son of King Shaul.
Yoram - God exalted. King of Judea.
Yochanan - G-d took pity.
Yoel - The Most High - G-d. Prophet.
Yirmiyah - G-d will exalt. Prophet.
Yisroel, Israel - who fought with G-d, G-d will rule. The second name of the forefather Jacob, from whom the 12 tribes of Israel came.
Issachar will receive a reward. son of Jacob.
Itamar - date palm. Son of Aaron.
Isaac (Isaac) - laughter. Son of Abraham.
Ishai - rich. Father of King David.
L
Levi is the escort. Son of Jacob.
Leib - lion in Yiddish. Symbol of the tribe of Yehud, symbol of the kingdom.
Lior - I found the light.
Liron - I found happiness.
M
Matityau is a gift from G-d.
Meir - emitting light.
Menashe - helping to forget (bad things). Son of Joseph.
Menahem is the comforter. King of Israel.
Mendel is the Yiddish equivalent of the name Menachem.
Meshulam - recipient of reward.
Mika, Micah - humiliated, poor. Prophet.
Michael is like G-d, an angel. One of God's messengers.
Moshe (Moses) - pulled out (from the water). The prophet who received the Torah from G-d, one of the leaders of the Jewish people, who freed the Jews from slavery and led them out of Egypt.
Mordechai is the brother of Queen Esther (Esther), who helped her save her people.
N
Nathan - G-d - he gave. Foreteller, prophet who lived in the era of King David.
Nathaniel - God gave. Brother of King David.
Naftali - struggling. Son of Jacob.
Nahum - comforted. Prophet.
Nachman is the comforter.
Nehemya - consolation - G-d.
Nissan is the name of the month in the Hebrew calendar.
Noah (Noah) is a righteous man whom G-d asked to build an ark during the great flood.
ABOUT
Ovadia is a servant of the Most High. One of the 12 Minor Prophets in the Tanakh.
Oz is power.
Omri - King of Eretz Israel.
Oren - pine.
Ofer is a deer.
P
The groove is golden.
Pepper - rushing forward. Pepper in the Torah is the son of Yehuda.
Passover - jump over. Celebration of the liberation of the Jewish people from Egyptian slavery.
Pinchas is the son of Elazar, grandson of Aaron. Thanks to the courage of Pinchas, the pestilence in the Jewish camp ended.
R
Raphael - God will heal. Angel.
Reuven (Ruben) - look, - son. Son of Jacob.
Ron - song, joy.
WITH
Simha - joy.
T
Tamir is tall.
Tom is honest.
Tankhum - consolation. Tankhum is a Talmudic sage who lived in Babylonia.
Tuvia - my goodness - G-d.
U
Uri is my light.
X
Hagai - celebrant. Prophet.
Chaim is life.
Hai - life.
Hanan - elegance, grace.
C
Zvi is a deer.
Tsiv - to shine.
Sh
Shai is a gift.
Shalom - peace. One of the names of the Most High.
Shaul, Saul - asked. The first king of Eretz Israel.
Shaul - asked. The first Jewish king.
Shimon, Simon - heard. Son of Jacob.
Shimshon - sunny - strong as the sun. One of the judges of Israel.
Shlomo, Solomon - derived from “world”; third Jewish king, son of David.
Shmuel, Samuel - G-d heard, His name is G-d. Judge and predictor. Prophet.
E
Even is a stone.
Eitan is strong.
Ezra is a help. The writer who led the people to restore the Temple.
Elad - God is eternal. A man from the tribe of Ephraim.
Elazar - God helped. Aaron's son.
Eli is the last of the judges.
Elimelech - my G-d - is king.
Elisha - G-d is salvation. Prophet.
Eliezer - my G-d helps. Foreteller, servant of Abraham, son of Moses (Moshe).
Eliyahu, Eliya - he is my God. Predictor. A prophet who ascended to heaven in a chariot of fire. Comes to every circumcision and Passover seder.
Elazar - God helped. Son of Aaron.
Eud - beloved. One of the judges of Israel.
Elhanan - G-d took pity.
Elyakim - G‑d will do it.
Ephraim is prolific. Son of Yosef, grandson of Jacob.
Eyal is a deer.
I
Yaakov, Jacob - holding the heel; will go around, overtake. Son of Isaac, third patriarch of the Jewish people, who gave birth to 12 sons, from whom came the 12 tribes of Israel.
Yair - he will shine. One of the judges of Israel.
Yaron - he will sing.
A correctly chosen name has a strong positive impact on a person’s character and destiny. Actively helps to develop, forms positive qualities of character and condition, strengthens health, removes various negative programs of the unconscious. But how to choose the perfect name?
Despite the fact that there are cultural interpretations of what male names mean, in reality the influence of the name on each boy is individual.
Sometimes parents try to choose a name before birth, preventing the child from developing. Astrology and numerology for choosing a name have squandered all serious knowledge about the influence of a name on fate over the centuries.
Calendars of Christmastide and holy people, without consulting a seeing, insightful specialist, do not provide any real help in assessing the influence of names on the fate of a child.
And lists of ... popular, happy, beautiful, melodious male names completely turn a blind eye to the individuality, energy, soul of the child and turn the selection procedure into an irresponsible game of parents in fashion, selfishness and ignorance.
Beautiful and modern Jewish names should primarily suit the child, and not relative external criteria of beauty and fashion. Who don't care about your child's life.
Various characteristics according to statistics - positive features the name, the negative features of the name, the choice of profession based on the name, the influence of the name on business, the influence of the name on health, the psychology of the name can only be considered in the context of a deep analysis of subtle plans (karma), energy structure, life goals and the type of a particular child.
The topic of compatibility of names (and not the characters of people) is an absurdity that turns the internal mechanisms of the influence of a name on the state of its bearer inside out on the interactions of different people. And it cancels the entire psyche, unconscious, energy and behavior of people. Reduces the entire multidimensionality of human interaction to one false characteristic.
The meaning of the name has no literal impact. For example, Manish (very strong), this does not mean that the young man will be strong, and those with other names will be weak. The name can weaken health, block the heart center and he will not be able to give and receive love. On the contrary, another boy will be helped to solve problems of love or power, which will make life and achieving goals much easier. The third boy may not have any effect at all, whether there is a name or not. Etc. Moreover, all these children can be born on the same day. And have the same astrological, numerological and other characteristics.
The most popular Jewish names for boys of 2015 are also misleading. Despite the fact that 95% of boys are called names that do not make their fate easier. You can only focus on a specific child, the deep vision and wisdom of a specialist.
The secret of a man's name, as a program of the unconscious, a sound wave, vibration, is revealed in a special bouquet primarily in a person, and not in the semantic meaning and characteristics of the name. And if this name destroys a child, then no matter how beautiful, melodious with the patronymic, astrologically accurate, blissful it is, it will still be harmful, destroy character, complicate life and burden fate.
Below are a hundred Jewish names. Try to choose several that you think are most suitable for your child. Then, if you are interested in the effectiveness of the name’s influence on fate, .
List of male Hebrew names in alphabetical order:
Aizik - laughing
Alter - old, elder
Anshel - happy
Arke - bringing light
Avrom is a father of many children
Avrum is a father of many children
Aizik - laughing
Benesh - blessed
Ber - bear
Velvel - wolf
Gavrel - man of God, warrior of God
Herschel - deer
Gersh - deer
Dovid - beloved
Zalman - shadow, hidden
Zeff - wolf
Zelig - holy, blessed
Zeke - laughing
Zindel - son, son
Zusman is a sweet, pleasant person
Sussmann is a sweet, pleasant person
Iser - Soldier of God
Isser - Soldier of God
Issur - Soldier of God
Itzik - laughing
Kapel - replacing, replacing
Koppel - replacing, replacing
Kuzmir - peaceful commander
Laser - the one who was helped by God
Lemel - a small meek lamb
Leo - lion
Lew is a lion
Liber - favorite
Lieber - favorite
Manish is a very strong, tough person
Machel - happy
Mendel - the comforter
Moishe - elongated, extracted
Mordshe - a small man devoted to Mars
Motel - Devoted to Marduk (Mars)
Motke - devotee of Marduk (Mars)
Seff - wolf
Sekel - laughing
Selig - happy
Sroel - Soldier of God
Srol - Soldier of God
Teivel - the devil
Tevye - gracious, kind God
Fiveish - shining
Fievel - shining
Feibush - shining
Feivel - shining
Fishel - small fish
Fishke - small fish
Haskell - strengthened by God
Heschel - deer
Heschl - deer
Hirsch - deer
Hirschel - deer
Hyman - life
Hymie - life
Chaskel - strengthened by God
Chatskel - strengthened by God
Female and male Jewish names are popular not only in Israel, but also in far abroad countries. The reason for this lies in the migration of Jews to all corners of the planet. In addition, most Jewish names find their roots in the Bible, and therefore are considered strong and capable of changing the life of a child.
History of the origin of Jewish male names
Most names of Hebrew origin are based on different interpretations of the Bible. To date, Jewish names for the most part have hardly changed in sound. If some phonetic changes occurred, they were only related to the place of residence of one or another representative of the people. For example, the same names will sound slightly different for Jews living in Russia, Israel or America.
However, in modern Israel, not all residents bear names based on the Torah and Tanakh. New names are being created that are harmonious for modern people.
But it is considered wrong to give a newborn Jew a foreign name that is not based on biblical stories.
List of beautiful names for a boy
A lot of names, common throughout the globe, are of Jewish origin. That is why they are familiar and harmonious for most peoples.
- Amos – “filled with wisdom”;
- Ariel – “bird of heaven”;
- Ezra – “helper”;
- Samson (aka Shimshon) – “judge”, “child of the sun”;
- Solomon – “peaceful”;
- Asher – “happy”;
- Daniel – “merciful”;
- Raphael - “healed.”
Rare male names of Jewish origin
It is believed that the list of Hebrew names is the longest compared to names of other origins. That's why some of them are extremely rare. But, nevertheless, they are euphonious and carry a deep meaning.
- Amnon – “one who is devoted to his work”;
- Aviu – “he”;
- Amichai - “my people live”;
- Asaf – “care”;
- Avinoam – “pleasant”;
- Gedaliah – “exalted by God”;
- Yoni – “dove”;
- Maoz – “protection”;
- Meir - “light”;
- Noam – “pleasant”;
- Eden - "Paradise".
Modern and common names and their meanings
Despite the fact that it is widespread in last years in Israel they receive foreign names, local residents still prefer to call boys with beautiful masculine names with Jewish roots.
The most common:
- Aaron – “first priest.” The first known Aaron in the Bible was famous for his love for the world around him.
- Abraham is "father". Abraham devoted his entire life to spreading the great knowledge of the Lord God. It is believed that a boy named by this name will grow up kind person, which will not leave anyone in trouble.
- Daniel – “fair”. The meanings of this name are also considered to be “harmony” and “honesty”.
- Joseph – “purposeful.” This beautiful male name was given to one of Jacob's sons. According to legend, he was sold into slavery, but he not only regained his freedom, but became the right hand of the ruler of Egypt.
- Shlomo – “peaceful”. This name has recently begun to be included in the lists of Jewish names because it is quite modern. It is believed that the owner of the name Shlomo tries to find the least conflicting way out of any situation and easily finds compromises even with the most intractable people.
- Eitan – “brave”. This name is given to babies whom they want to see in the future as brave and responsible men, defenders of the family and the entire people.
- Elazar - “under the wing of the Lord.” The owner of this name has amazing luck. The fact is that he is always under the supervision of the Almighty, thanks to which difficulties and dark streaks in life bypass Elazar.
Many Jewish names, popular in Russia and the Baltic countries, are so deeply ingrained in our subconscious that the fact of their Jewish origin can come as a shock.
For example, there are often:
- Adam is "first". As everyone knows, this was the name of the first man created by the Lord, with whom he shared his wisdom.
- Alexander - “brave”. The name is associated with the great conqueror Alexander the Great, known for his courage.
- David - “beloved”. The name comes from the second king of Israel.
- Nazar - “devoted himself to serving God.”
- Michael - “like the Lord.”
- Matvey – “given by God.”
- Ilya is a “deep believer.”
Ancient and forgotten names
Some names of Hebrew origin are being used less and less because of their difficulty in pronunciation.
But you shouldn’t ignore lists of such names: one of them may attract your attention if you want to name your child something particularly non-trivial:
- Yehezkel – “responsive”;
- Yigal – “savior”, “helper”;
- Mordechai – “warlike”;
- Shmaryahu - in the Torah this is one of the followers of King David;
- Zefania - “under the protection of the Lord”;
- Hagai – “celebrant”. One of the 12 prophets.
The name Moshe is interesting - “pulled out of the water.” It is one of the oldest, originating from the great prophet Moshe. He led the Jews out of Egypt, thereby saving them from the slavery of the Egyptian King.
How to choose a Hebrew name for a boy
Choosing a name for a newborn can be a very frustrating experience. In the case of babies born into Jewish families, it is very important to name the baby accordingly.
Jews honor their traditions and culture, and therefore do not welcome the use of foreign names that are not related to biblical subjects.
- In Jewish culture, the interpretation of a name is very important. Its meaning can be easily clarified on one of the many Internet resources. You should familiarize yourself with the biblical character whose name you give to your child, so as not to choose for him the fate of a deceiver and a tyrant.
- When choosing a name for your baby, you should understand that he will not always remain an adorable chubby baby in a diaper. Someday the child will grow up, occupy a high position, and become an independent man. It would be awkward if he had to speak in front of a serious audience with a too-sweet child's name on his badge or presentation slide.
- Rare ancient name- This is good. But not when it interferes with socialization. Difficult to pronounce, it can lead to inconvenience at school, resulting in the child being placed on the list of outsiders.
