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Hebrew Boy Names With Biblical Strength

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A
15 of 83 names
Aadam
Arabic / Hebrew · Man
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Aaden
Hebrew · Little fire, fiery one
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Aaliyan
Arabic / Hebrew · Exalted, high, noble ruler.
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Aaren
Hebrew · Exalted, mountain of strength
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Aaro
Hebrew · High mountain; exalted, enlightened
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Aaron
Biblical / Hebrew · Mountain of Strength
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Abbott
Aramaic / Hebrew · Father
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Abdiel
Hebrew · Servant of God
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Abel
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Breathing
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Abelardo
Hebrew / Biblical · Noble and strong
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Abelino
Hebrew / Biblical · Breathing, breath of life. | Formal: One who breathes, life-giver.
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Abiah
Biblical / Hebrew · God is my Father.
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Abie
English / Hebrew · My Father's Delight
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Abijah
Biblical / Hebrew · God is My Father
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Abner
Hebrew · Father of light, my father is a lamp
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B
15 of 22 names
Barney
English / Hebrew · The Son of Encouragement
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Bartholomew
Hebrew · Son of Talmay, son of furrows
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Bartlett
Hebrew · Son of the earth
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Bartosz
Hebrew / Polish · Rich In Land
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Baruch
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Blessed
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Ben
English / Hebrew · Right Hand's Son
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Benjamin
Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favoured son
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Benji
Hebrew · Son of the right hand, favoured
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Bennie
Hebrew · Son of the right hand / blessed
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Benny
Hebrew · Son of the right hand / blessed
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Bentzion
Hebrew / Biblical · Blessed, son of Zion. | Formal: One who is Zion's blessing.
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Benuel
Hebrew / Amish · Son of the right hand
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Benyamin
Hebrew · Son of the right hand
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Benzion
Hebrew / Biblical · Son of Zion.
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Bess
English / Hebrew · Promise of God
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12 of 12 names
Cain
Hebrew · Acquired, craftsman, spear
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Caleb
Hebrew · Devoted, whole-hearted; also "dog"
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Carmelo
Hebrew / Spanish · Garden of God
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Chaka
Hebrew · Life
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Chasin
Hebrew · Strong, mighty
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Chava
Hebrew · Life, living, breath, life-giver
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Chayim
Hebrew / Jewish · "Life" or "Living being".
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Che
Hebrew / Spanish · Hey
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Cheskel
Hebrew / Biblical · In "God's miracle, blessing, or wonder." | In Formal: "Divine miracle or gift."
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Chesky
Hebrew / Biblical · "Manly or brave person." | Formal: "Strong and courageous individual."
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Coby
Hebrew · Supplanter
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Coen
Hebrew / Dutch · God is gracious / brave counsel
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D
15 of 16 names
Daan
Hebrew / Dutch · God is my judge
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Dagan
Hebrew · Corn, grain
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Daniel
Hebrew · God is my judge, judged by God
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Danya
Hebrew / Russian · Gift of God, divine grace.
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Dathan
Biblical / Hebrew · Fountain
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Dave
Hebrew · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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Davey
Hebrew · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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Davi
Hebrew / Portuguese · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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David
Hebrew · Beloved, beloved friend
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Davie
Hebrew · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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Davy
Hebrew · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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Dawud
Hebrew / Arabic · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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Dov
Hebrew · Bear, bear-like
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Dovber
Hebrew / Biblical · Bear, Strength, Gift, Good Word.
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Dovid
Hebrew / Yiddish · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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15 of 64 names
Eamon
Hebrew / Irish · Wealthy guardian, prosperous guard
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Ean
Hebrew / Scottish · God is gracious
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Ebenezer
English / Hebrew · The Helping Stone
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Eden
Hebrew · Delight, paradise
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Eef
Hebrew / Dutch · Life
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Eesa
Hebrew / Arabic · God saves, Jesus
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Efraim
Biblical / Hebrew · Bearing Fruit
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Eiden
Hebrew / Irish · Little fire / delight, pleasure
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Eitan
Biblical / Hebrew · Strong, firm
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Eithan
Hebrew · Strong, firm
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Elad
Hebrew / Biblical · God is my witness.
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Elazar
Hebrew · God has helped, God is my helper
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Elchonon
Hebrew / Biblical · God is merciful and gracious.
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Eleazar
Hebrew · God has helped, God is my helper
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Eli
Hebrew · My God, elevated, ascended
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F
1 of 1 name
Finneas
Hebrew · Oracle
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15 of 21 names
Gabe
English / Hebrew · God's Bravest Man
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Gabriel
Hebrew · God is my strength, man of God
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Gadiel
Arabic / Hebrew · God is my fortune
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Gael
English / Hebrew · My Father's Delight
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Gali
Hebrew · Wave
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Gavriel
Hebrew / Biblical · God is my strength
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Gedalya
Hebrew / Biblical · "God is great protector." | Formal: "God is an exalted protector."
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Geno
Italian / Hebrew · Well-born / God is gracious
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Geovanny
Italian / Hebrew · God is gracious
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Gershom
Biblical / Hebrew · Stranger, exodus
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Gershon
Biblical / Hebrew · Stranger; exodus
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Giacomo
Hebrew / Italian · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Gian
Hebrew / Italian · God is gracious
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Giancarlo
Hebrew / Italian · God is Merciful
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Gianni
Hebrew / Italian · God is gracious
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H
15 of 16 names
Hadar
Hebrew / Jewish · Ornament, glory, respect
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Hadriel
Hebrew · Splendor of Jehovah
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Haim
Hebrew · Life, alive, living, vibrant, energetic.
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Hal
Germanic / Hebrew · Army ruler / home ruler
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Hallel
Hebrew · Praise
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Hans
Hebrew / Germanic · God is gracious
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Hansel
Hebrew / Germanic · God is gracious
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Haroon
Hebrew / Arabic · Exalted, mountain of strength
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Harrell
Hebrew · God’s mount
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Harun
Hebrew / Arabic · Exalted, mountain of strength
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Heber
Hebrew · Partner, togetherness
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Hermon
Hebrew · Sacred, consecrated mountain
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Hillel
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Praise or Appreciation
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Hiram
Biblical / English / Hebrew · Brother of the exalted one
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Hosanna
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Deliver us
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15 of 30 names
Iain
Hebrew / Scottish · God is gracious
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Ian
English / Hebrew · God is Merciful
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Ibraheem
Hebrew / Arabic · Father of many, exalted father
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Idan
Hebrew / Jewish · A Historic Period or Age
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Ido
Arabic / Hebrew · To evaporate and to be mighty
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Ike
Hebrew · He laughs, laughter, joy
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Ilan
Hebrew / Jewish · Tree
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Ilias
Hebrew / Greek · My God is Yahweh / sun, light
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Ilya
Hebrew / Russian · My God is Yahweh, God is the Lord
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Ilyas
Hebrew / Arabic · My God is Yahweh, God is the Lord
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Immanuel
Hebrew · God is with us, God is present
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Ioannis
Hebrew / Greek · God is gracious
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Isaac
Hebrew · He will laugh, laughter, God laughs
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Isaak
Hebrew / Germanic · He laughs, laughter, joy
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Isac
Hebrew / Scandinavian · He laughs, laughter, joy
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J
15 of 134 names
Jabez
Biblical / Hebrew · Grief
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Jabin
Biblical / Hebrew · Perceptive
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Jace
Hebrew / Greek · Healer, God is salvation
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Jachin
Biblical / Hebrew · He establishes
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Jack
Hebrew / Old French · God is gracious, supplanter
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Jacky
Hebrew · God is gracious
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Jacobo
Hebrew / Spanish · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jacques
Hebrew / French · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jadon
Biblical / Hebrew · God has heard, thankful.
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Jaedon
Modern American / Hebrew · Modern coinage; he will judge
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Jael
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Wild As A Mountain Goat
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Jafet
Hebrew / Spanish · Enlargement, expansion, beauty
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Jahaziel
Hebrew / Biblical · God's chosen warrior or messenger. | Formal: The chosen one of God.
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Jahel
Biblical / Hebrew · Gazelle or mountain goat.
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Jahziel
Hebrew / Biblical · God apportions
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15 of 16 names
Kain
Hebrew · Acquired, craftsman, spear
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Kala
Hawaiian / Hebrew · Princess, Lady-like
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Kale
Hawaiian / Hebrew · Strong, free man
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Kaleb
Hebrew · Faithful, devoted
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Kaniel
Hebrew · The Lord supports me
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Katriel
Hebrew · My crown is God
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Kayle
English / Greek / Hebrew · Chaste, Pure
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Keinan
Biblical / Hebrew · "Fair and righteous leader."
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Kemuel
Hebrew · Helper of God
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Kenan
Hebrew / Irish · Possession, smith
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Keoni
Hawaiian / Hebrew · God is gracious
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Kerith
Hebrew · A cut
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Keshawn
English / Hebrew · God is Merciful
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Kiva
Hebrew · Protect
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Koby
Hebrew · Supplanter, held by the heel
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L
15 of 24 names
Laban
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · White
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Lael
Hebrew · Belonging to God
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Lamichael
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift from God | Formal: Divine Gift
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Lashawn
English / Hebrew · God is Merciful
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Lazar
Hebrew · God has helped, God is my helper
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Lazarus
Hebrew · God has helped, God is my helper
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Lazer
Hebrew / Yiddish · God has helped, God is my helper
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Leevi
Hebrew / Finnish · Attached, joined, pledged
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Lem
Hebrew · Devoted to God
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Leor
Hebrew · I have a light
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Levi
Hebrew · Joined, attached, pledged
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Leviathan
Hebrew · Twisted, coiled; in modern Hebrew – whale
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Levie
Hebrew · Joined, attached
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Levii
Hebrew / Biblical · Lion-hearted, strong, courageous, determined, vigorous.
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Levin
Hebrew / Biblical · Dear friend
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15 of 93 names
Maacah
Hebrew · Pressed down, oppressed
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Maachah
Hebrew · Pressed down, oppressed
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Maciej
Hebrew / Polish · God's Present
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Madi
Hebrew / French · Tower of God / son of Matthew
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Mahala
Arabic / English / Hebrew · Tender
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Maikel
Hebrew / Dutch · Who is like God
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Malachai
Hebrew / Biblical · Messenger of God in Hebrew.
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Malachy
Hebrew / Irish · Second
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Malakhi
Hebrew · My messenger
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Malky
Hebrew · Queen
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Manasseh
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Cause For Forgetfulness
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Manna
Hebrew · Gift from God.
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Manny
Hebrew / Spanish · God is with us
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Manolo
Hebrew / Spanish · God is with us
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Manuel
Hebrew / Spanish · God is with us, God is present
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N
15 of 30 names
Nachum
Biblical / Hebrew · Comforter
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Nadav
Biblical / Hebrew · Gift from God.
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Naftali
Hebrew · Wrestler, my struggle
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Nahshon
Hebrew / Biblical · "Divine inspiration; prophetic vision." | Formal: "One who is guided divinely."
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Nahum
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish / Aramaic · Comfort
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Namir
Hebrew · Leopard
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Nat
Hebrew · He gave / born at Christmas
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Natan
Hebrew · He gave, gift of God
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Natanael
Hebrew · Gift of God, God has given
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Natanel
Hebrew / Biblical · God has given; gift from God.
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Nate
Hebrew · He gave / gift of God
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Nathan
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · God Gives
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Nathanael
Hebrew · Gift of God, God has given
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Nathanal
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift from God
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Nathaneal
Hebrew / Biblical · "God has given, gift from God"
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13 of 13 names
Obadiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Servant of God
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Omri
Hebrew / Jewish · Grain Sheaf
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Orah
Hebrew / Jewish · Light; illuminated; guidance; radiant; clarity.
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Oren
Hebrew / Jewish · From A Pine Tree
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Orli
Hebrew / Jewish · Light All Around
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Orly
Hebrew / Jewish · Eagle. Brave. Ascending. Light. Prayer.
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Orrin
Hebrew / Irish · Pine tree, pale
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Oseias
Hebrew / Portuguese · Salvation, God saves
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Oshea
Hebrew · Salvation, God saves
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Osher
Hebrew · Prosperity, happiness, wealth, good fortune.
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Othniel
Biblical / Hebrew · Lion of god, or strength of god
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Ovadia
Hebrew / Jewish · Servant of God, humble prophet.
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Oz
Hebrew · Strength, powerful, courageous
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P
4 of 4 names
Pavel
Hebrew / Slavic · Small, humble, modest one
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Pella
Hebrew · Marvel of God
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Pinchas
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Dark-skinned
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Psalm
Hebrew / Biblical · Sacred or religious song/hymn.
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15 of 15 names
Rafael
Hebrew / Portuguese · God Heals
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Rafal
Hebrew / Polish · God Heals
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Raffaele
Hebrew / Italian · God has healed
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Rahm
Hebrew · High, lofty
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Ramiel
Hebrew · The thunder of God
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Ranita
Hebrew · Song
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Raylin
English / Hebrew · Sheep's Friend
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Reuben
Hebrew · Behold, a son
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Reuel
Biblical / Hebrew · God's Friend
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Reuven
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Hebrew name, meaning "behold, a son".
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Riva
Hebrew / French · To bind / bank, riverside
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Romi
Hebrew · My height; my exaltation
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Roney
Hebrew · My song or my joy
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Roni
Hebrew · My song or my joy
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Ronnie
Germanic / Hebrew · Ruler's counsellor / true image
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S
15 of 43 names
Sabella
Hebrew / Italian · My God is an oath, devoted
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Sal
Hebrew / Latin · Peace / saviour
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Salomon
Hebrew / French · Peaceful, man of peace
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Sam
English / Hebrew · Lord Has Heard
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Samael
Hebrew · Poison of God
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Samala
Hebrew · Requested of God
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Sammie
Hebrew · God has heard
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Sammy
Hebrew · God has heard
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Sampson
English / Hebrew · Sun
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Samson
Hebrew · Sun, bright sun, man of the sun
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Samuel
Hebrew · His name is God, heard by God
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Saul
Hebrew · Prayed for, asked for, desired
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Sean
English / Hebrew · God is Merciful
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Sef
Hebrew / Dutch · God will add, He shall add
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Sela
Biblical / Hebrew · Rocky
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15 of 19 names
Taavi
Estonian / Finnish / Hebrew · Adored
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Tal
Hebrew / Jewish · Dewy
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Tamah
Hebrew · Innocent, honest
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Tavish
Hebrew / Scottish · Twin
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Thijs
Hebrew / Dutch · Gift of God
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Tiago
Hebrew / Portuguese · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Tibby
Hebrew / Latin · God is good / from the Tiber
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Ties
Hebrew / Dutch · Gift of God
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Tiras
Biblical / Hebrew · Unknown meaning, possibly biblical son.
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Tobey
Hebrew · Yahweh is good
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Tobiah
Biblical / Hebrew · The Lord is good
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Tobie
Hebrew · Yahweh is good
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Tobin
English / Hebrew · Yahweh is Great
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Toma
Hebrew · Date palm tree
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Tomer
Hebrew / Jewish · Palm tree
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U
5 of 5 names
Uria
Hebrew · God is my light
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Uriah
Hebrew · God is my light, fire of God
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Urijah
Hebrew · God is my light, fire of God
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Uziah
Hebrew · "Strength of the Lord."
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Uzziel
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish / Aramaic · My power is God
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2 of 2 names
Vanja
Hebrew / Slavic · God is gracious
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Vanya
Hebrew / Slavic · God is gracious
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Y
15 of 42 names
Yaakov
Hebrew · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Yadiel
Hebrew / Spanish · Beloved friend of God
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Yael
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Wild As A Mountain Goat
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Yahia
Hebrew / Arabic · God is gracious, God lives
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Yahya
Hebrew / Arabic · God is gracious, God lives
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Yair
Hebrew · He enlightens, he shines
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Yakov
Hebrew / Russian · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Yanis
Hebrew / Greek · God is gracious
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Yaniv
Hebrew · Gift from God.
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Yannis
Hebrew / Greek · God is gracious
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Yaqub
Hebrew / Arabic · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Yarden
Hebrew · Flowing down, the river Jordan
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Yari
Hebrew / Spanish · Gold
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Yaron
English / Hebrew · Filled With Joy
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Yasiel
Hebrew · Whom God made
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15 of 26 names
Zaccai
Biblical / Hebrew · Pure
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Zach
Hebrew · God has remembered
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Zachariah
English / Hebrew · God Remembers
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Zachary
English / Hebrew · God Remembers
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Zachery
Hebrew · God has remembered
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Zack
English / Hebrew · God Remembers
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Zadkiel
Hebrew · God is my righteousness
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Zadok
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Righteous
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Zakary
Hebrew · God has remembered
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Zakk
Hebrew · The Lord has remembered
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Zalman
Hebrew / Yiddish · Peaceful, man of peace
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Zamir
Hebrew · Nightingale
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Zared
Hebrew · Trap
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Zebadiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · God has bestowed
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Zebediah
Hebrew · Gift of Jehovah
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Hebrew boy names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to know about choosing a Hebrew name.

They carry the weight of patriarchs and prophets. Names like David (beloved), Daniel (God is my judge), Samuel (heard by God), and Noah (rest) have been worn for millennia.
Hebrew names like Noah, David, Daniel, Samuel, and Benjamin stay timeless across cultures. Modern Israeli names like Eitan, Itai, and Yoav also top current charts.
Most are wonderfully familiar. David, Daniel, Samuel, Benjamin, and Noah all read naturally — most English speakers know these names from childhood.
Abraham (father of Israel), Isaac (laughter), Jacob (supplanter), Joseph (he will add), Moses (drawn from water), David (beloved king), and Solomon (peace) all carry deep Torah heritage.
Plenty. Try Eli (ascended), Asher (happy), Ari (lion), Eitan (steadfast), or Lev (heart). Each carries Hebrew weight in just a few letters.
Gabriel means God is my strength, Michael means who is like God, Eitan means steadfast and strong, and Ari means lion. Hebrew strength runs deep.
Matthew means gift of God, Nathan means he gave, Theodore (Greek-Hebrew) means gift of God, and Jonathan means God has given. Hebrew naming celebrates divine gifts.
Noah, David, Daniel, Benjamin, and Samuel have topped American charts for generations — Hebrew roots, universal appeal.
Yes. Ari means lion, Aryeh means lion of God, Gad means good fortune (warrior), and Caleb means devotion (warrior who entered the Promised Land). Hebrew warriors run deep.
NameHub has a full collection of Hebrew boy names organized by meaning, biblical heritage, and popularity — every name comes with its full story and authentic pronunciation.