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Israeli Boy Names With Modern Hebrew Strength
Bring the spirit of modern Israel home. Discover Israeli boy names rooted in Hebrew revival, kibbutz heritage, and Tel Aviv energy — from biblical classics reimagined to brand-new Israeli inventions. Every name includes its full meaning, origin, and the story behind it.
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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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Abbas
Arabic / Hebrew / Persian · Lion, stern
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Abdias
Biblical / Latin · Servant of God; Worshipper 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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Abisai
Biblical · "Gift of God, noble warrior"
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Abner
Hebrew · Father of light, my father is a lamp
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Abraham
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Father of Many Nations
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Abrahan
Hebrew / Biblical · "Father of Many Nations"
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Abrahim
Hebrew / Biblical · "Father of many nations."
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Abrahm
Hebrew / Biblical · Father of Many Nations | Formal: Exalted Father, Leader
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Abram
Biblical / Hebrew / Russian / Amish · Father of Many Nations
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Absalom
Biblical / Hebrew / Latin · Father of peace
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Adah
Biblical / Hebrew · From The Beautiful Scenery
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Adam
Biblical / Hebrew / Amish / Czech · Man
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Adan
Hebrew / Biblical · Little Fire, Fiery One.
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Adana
Hebrew / Biblical · Pleasure, beauty, a place.
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Adante
Hebrew / Biblical · "Forward" or "Progressive" | Formal: "Advancing or Moving Forward"
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Adem
Hebrew / Turkish · Earth, man of the earth
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Aden
Hebrew / Old English · Little fire / delight, pleasure
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Adlai
Aramaic / Biblical / Hebrew · Ornament of God
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Adonai
Hebrew · My Lord, my master, the Lord
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Adonay
Hebrew · My Lord, my master, the Lord
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Adoni
Hebrew / Biblical · Lord or God (both simple and formal)
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Adonias
Hebrew / Biblical · "God is my Lord." | Formal: "The Lord is my God."
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Aharon
Hebrew · Exalted, mountain of strength
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Aithan
Biblical / Greek · "Enduring" or "Long-lived"
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Akim
Hebrew / Russian · Raised by God, God will establish
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Akiva
Hebrew · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Aksel
Hebrew / Norse · Father of peace / divine reward
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Alijah
Hebrew · My God is Yahweh, God is the Lord
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Allon
Biblical · Oak tree; strength, stability, endurance.
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Amir
Arabic / Hebrew · Prince, ruler; treetop
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Amos
Hebrew / Jewish / Amish / Aramaic · Bearer of Burden
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Anani
Biblical · Graceful, merciful, forgiving, compassionate, virtuous
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Ananias
Biblical / Hebrew / Latin · God has given
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Arda
Hebrew / English / Turkish · Scepter, bronze, or forest
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Aria
Italian / Hebrew · Air, song, melody, lioness
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Arik
Hebrew · Lion / exalted, mountain of strength
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Arin
Hebrew / Irish · Exalted / from Ireland
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Arleigh
Biblical · Lion of God, God's light.
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Aron
Hebrew · Exalted, mountain of strength
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Arron
Hebrew · Exalted, mountain of strength
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Asa
Hebrew / Jewish / Aramaic · Tribal Healer
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Aser
Biblical / Greek / Latin · "Blessed" or "Happy"
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Avian
Hebrew / Biblical · Bird-like; relating to birds.
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Avid
Hebrew / Biblical · Enthusiastic or passionate about something.
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Avier
Hebrew / Biblical · "Brave; strong leader." | Formal: "Courageous and influential leader."
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Avigdor
Hebrew / Biblical · Father of the boundary.
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Avik
Hebrew / Biblical · "Avik" means "persuasive, charming"
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Avin
Hebrew / Biblical · "God is gracious and merciful."
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Avina
Hebrew / Biblical · Goddess of beauty and grace.
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Avion
Hebrew / Biblical · "Avion" means "plane" or "aviation".
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Avir
Hebrew / Biblical · "Air" or "breath" in Sanskrit.
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Aviraj
Hebrew / Biblical · King of the air. | Formal: Monarch ruling over skies.
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Avishai
Hebrew / Jewish · My father is a gift
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Aviyon
Hebrew / Biblical · "God is my father."
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Avner
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · My Father is Luminous
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Avraham
Hebrew · Father of many, exalted father
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Avram
Hebrew · Father of many, exalted father
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Avri
English / Hebrew · Springlike, fresh, dewy
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Avrum
Hebrew / Yiddish · Father of many, exalted father
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Axel
Hebrew / Scandinavian · Peace of The Father
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Azarias
Biblical / Greek / Hebrew / Latin · God has helped
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Azariel
Hebrew / Biblical · God is my help. | Formal: God is my helper.
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Barak
Hebrew / Jewish / Aramaic · Fire Bolt
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Barnabas
Aramaic / Biblical / English / German / Greek / Hebrew / Latin · The Son of Encouragement
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Barney
English / Hebrew · The Son of Encouragement
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Bartholomew
Hebrew · Son of Talmay, son of furrows
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Baruch
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Blessed
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Benaiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Amish · Built by God
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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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Betzalel
Hebrew / Biblical · "Betzalel" means "in the shadow of God" in both simple and formal terms.
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Bezalel
Hebrew / Biblical · In simple terms: "In the shadow of God." | In formal terms: "In God's protection and shadow."
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Binyamin
Hebrew · Son of the right hand, son of the south
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Boaz
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Swiftness
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Boruch
Hebrew / Biblical · Blessed, fortunate, praiseworthy.
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Bram
Hebrew / Dutch · Father of many, exalted father
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Cainan
Biblical / Latin · Welcoming, innovative, charismatic leader.
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Caleb
Hebrew · Devoted, whole-hearted; also "dog"
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Carmi
Biblical · Gardener; vineyard; wine producer.
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Cephas
Aramaic / Biblical / Hebrew / Latin · Rock
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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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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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Chus
Spanish / Hebrew · God saves, God is salvation
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Coen
Hebrew / Dutch · God is gracious / brave counsel
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Dani
Danielle / Danita / Hebrew / Italian · God is my judge
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Daniel
Hebrew · God is my judge, judged by God
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Danilo
Croatian / Hebrew / Italian / Portuguese / Serbian / Slovene / Spanish · The Lord is My Judge
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Danya
Hebrew / Russian · Gift of God, divine grace.
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Dara
Hebrew / Irish / Slavic / Bulgarian · Pearl of wisdom; gift; or oak tree
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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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Davie
Hebrew · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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Davit
Armenian / Georgian / Hebrew · Beloved
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Dawid
Biblical / Hebrew / Polish · Beloved; Friend; Beloved friend.
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Dawit
Hebrew / Ethiopian · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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Dawud
Hebrew / Arabic · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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Dewey
Welsh / Hebrew · Beloved / beloved, cherished
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Donnie
Danielle / Danita / Hebrew / Italian · God is my judge
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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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Duda
Hebrew / Slavic · Beloved / from the meadow
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Eamon
Hebrew / Irish · Wealthy guardian, prosperous guard
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Ebenezer
English / Hebrew · The Helping Stone
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Ebrahim
Hebrew / Persian · Father of many, exalted father
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Eiden
Hebrew / Irish · Little fire / delight, pleasure
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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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Elia
Hebrew / Italian · God is Yahweh, devotes to God.
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Eliah
Hebrew · My God is Yahweh, God is the Lord
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Eliakim
Biblical / Hebrew · God will raise up
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Elias
Hebrew / Hungarian · Yahweh is My God
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Eliav
Hebrew / Biblical · "My God is my father." | Formal: "God is my father."
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Eliazar
Hebrew / Biblical · God is my help.
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Elieser
Hebrew / Biblical · "God is my help."
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Eliezer
Hebrew · My God is help, God is my helper
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Elihu
Biblical / English / Hebrew · Jehovah is God
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Elija
Hebrew · My God is Yahweh, God is the Lord
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Elijah
Hebrew · My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
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Eliud
Biblical · The meaning of the name 'Eliud' is "God is my praise."
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Eliya
Hebrew · My God is Yahweh, God is the Lord
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Eliyahu
Hebrew · My God is Yahweh, God is the Lord
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Elliot
Hebrew / English · The Lord is my God
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Elliott
Hebrew / English · The Lord is my God
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Elnathan
Biblical · Gift of God, favored by God.
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Elohim
Hebrew / Biblical · "God, gods, divine beings." | Formal: "Supreme or divine beings."
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Eluzer
Hebrew / Biblical · "God is my help."
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Emanuele
Hebrew / Italian · God Accompanies Us
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Emari
German / Hebrew · Industrious; eternal
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Enoch
Biblical / Greek / Hebrew / Latin · Dedicated or Faithful
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Enos
Biblical / Greek / Hebrew / Latin / Amish · Humankind
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Ephraim
Biblical / Greek / Hebrew / Jewish / Latin · Bearing Fruit
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Ephram
Hebrew · Fruitful, fertile, productive
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Ermias
Hebrew / Amharic · Appointed by God, God will uplift
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Esa
Hebrew / Finnish · God saves, God is salvation
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Esaias
Hebrew / Greek · God is salvation, God saves
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Ethan
Hebrew · Strong, firm, enduring, safe
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Evan
Welsh / Hebrew · God is gracious, young warrior
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Eytan
Hebrew · Strong, resolute, determined, firm, steadfast.
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Ezechiel
Biblical / Latin · "God strengthens" in simple.
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Ezekiah
Hebrew / Biblical · God strengthens my life. | Formal: Strength from the Lord.
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Ezekiel
English / Hebrew / Aramaic · God Will Strengthen
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Gabriel
Hebrew · God is my strength, man of God
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Gael
English / Hebrew · My Father's Delight
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Gal
Hebrew / Jewish / Slovenian · Joyful, wave, exalt, wave, revel.
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Gamaliel
Biblical / Aramaic · Teacher, divine reward, God is my reward.
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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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Gedeon
Biblical / Greek / Latin · Mighty warrior or great warrior.
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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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Giancarlo
Hebrew / Italian · God is Merciful
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Gigi
French / Hebrew · Earth worker / God is my strength
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Giovanni
Hebrew / Italian · God is gracious
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Giuseppe
Hebrew / Italian · God will add, God increases
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Hadar
Hebrew / Jewish · Ornament, glory, respect
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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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Haroon
Hebrew / Arabic · Exalted, mountain of strength
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Harun
Hebrew / Arabic · Exalted, mountain of strength
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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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Ibraheem
Hebrew / Arabic · Father of many, exalted father
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Ibrahim
Arabic / Hebrew / Indonesian / Malay / Turkish · Father of Multitude
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Ibrahima
Hebrew / West African · 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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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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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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Isaiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · God Delivers
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Isaias
Hebrew / Spanish · God is salvation, God saves
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Isak
Hebrew / Scandinavian · He laughs, laughter, joy
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Ishaq
Hebrew / Arabic · He laughs, laughter, joy
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Ishmael
Hebrew · God will hear, God has heeded
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Ismaeel
Hebrew / Arabic · God will hear, God has heeded
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Ismail
Hebrew / Arabic · God will hear, God has heeded
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Israel
Hebrew · He who wrestles with God, Israel
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Issachar
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · There is reward
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Ivan
Croatian / Hebrew / Ukrainian / Belarusian / Bulgarian · God is Merciful
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Izaak
Hebrew / Dutch · He laughs, laughter, joy
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Izak
Hebrew / South African · He laughs, laughter, joy
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Jace
Hebrew / Greek · Healer, God is salvation
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Jack
Hebrew / Old French · God is gracious, supplanter
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Jacob
Hebrew / Scandinavian / Amish · Following After
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Jacobo
Hebrew / Spanish · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jacobus
Dutch / Hebrew / Latin / Roman · Following After
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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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Jahleel
Biblical · God's hope and prosperity.
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Jahzeel
Biblical · God's guidance and provision.
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Jairus
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · God enlightens
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Jakob
Hebrew / Germanic · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jakub
Hebrew / Czech · Supplanter, held by the heel
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James
Hebrew / Latin · Supplanter, holder of the heel
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Janusz
Hebrew / Latin / Polish · God is gracious; god of doorways
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Japheth
Hebrew · Enlargement, expansion, beauty
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Jareth
English / Hebrew / Welsh · Descendant
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Jaron
English / Hebrew · To Cry Out or To Sing
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Jason
Biblical / Greek · A Person Who Heals
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Jayceon
Hebrew / American · God saves / healer
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Jaycob
Hebrew · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jayden
Hebrew / Modern · Thankful, God has heard
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Jaye
Hebrew / Old English · Supplanter / blue jay bird
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Jaymes
Hebrew · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jebadiah
Hebrew / Biblical · "God's beloved servant" | Formal: "Beloved by Jehovah, the Lord"
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Jedadiah
Hebrew / Biblical · Beloved by God.
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Jeremiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Lifted Up or Exalted By God
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Jeremias
Hebrew / German · Appointed by God, God will uplift
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Jeremy
Biblical / Hebrew · Lifted Up or Exalted By God
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Jerry
Germanic / Hebrew · Strong spear / appointed by God
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Jerusalem
Hebrew / Biblical · City of the ancient god Shalem
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Jeshua
Hebrew · God saves, God is salvation
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Jesus
Biblical / Hebrew · God's Deliverance
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Jet
Dutch / Hebrew · Home ruler / God is gracious
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Jethro
Biblical / English / Hebrew · Distinction or Eminence
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Jimmy
Hebrew · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jireh
Hebrew / Biblical · Provider, God will provide.
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Joab
Hebrew · God is father, Yahweh is father
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Joachim
Hebrew · Raised by God, God will establish
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Joaquim
Hebrew / Portuguese · Raised by God, God will establish
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Job
Biblical / Dutch / Hebrew · Tormented or Oppressed
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Jobe
Hebrew / Igede · Give thanks; persecuted
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Joby
English / Hebrew · God will increase my suffering.
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Joel
Biblical / Hebrew / Estonian · All Powerful God
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Joep
Hebrew / Dutch · God will add, He shall add
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Johannes
Hebrew / Germanic · God is gracious
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John
Hebrew · God is gracious, Yahweh is gracious
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Johnjoseph
Hebrew / Biblical · "God will add, Jehovah increases." | Formal: "The Lord increases, God will add."
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Johnny
English / Hebrew · The Lord is gracious
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Jojo
Hebrew · God will add / God is gracious
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Jonahtan
Hebrew / Biblical · "God has given"
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Jools
Latin / Hebrew · Youthful / God will add
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Jordan
Hebrew · Flow down, descend, to descend
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Jordon
Hebrew · Flowing down, descend, river Jordan
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Jory
Hebrew / Cornish · God will contend / earth worker
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Josef
Hebrew / Germanic · God will add, God increases
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Joseph
Hebrew · God will add, God increases
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Josha
Hebrew / Biblical · God is my salvation.
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Joshau
Hebrew / Biblical · God is salvation.
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Joshaua
Hebrew / Biblical · Meaning of the name 'Joshaua': | "God is salvation." | Formal: "Yahweh is deliverance."
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Joshawn
Hebrew / Biblical · "Gift of God's grace." | Formal: "Divine blessing or grace."
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Joshua
Biblical / Hebrew · God is Deliverance
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Joshuah
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift from God. | Formal: God's gracious gift.
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Joshual
Hebrew / Biblical · God is my salvation.
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Joshuan
Hebrew / Biblical · God is salvation
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Joshue
Hebrew / Biblical · "God is salvation"
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Joshus
Hebrew / Biblical · Variant of Joshua; the Lord is salvation.
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Joshuwa
Hebrew / Biblical · "God is my salvation." | Formal: "One who is saved by God."
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Joshwa
Hebrew / Biblical · God is salvation | Formal: God is a savior
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Josias
Hebrew / Portuguese · God supports, God heals
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Josue
French / Hebrew / Spanish · God is Deliverance
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Josuel
Hebrew / Biblical · "God is salvation" or "Yahweh is salvation"
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Jotham
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · The Lord is perfect
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Jozef
Hebrew / Slovak · God will add, God increases
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Judah
Hebrew · Praised, thank God, give thanks
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Judas
Hebrew · Praised, thank God, give thanks
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Judd
Hebrew · Praised, thank God, give thanks
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Kala
Hawaiian / Hebrew · Princess, Lady-like
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Kalev
Estonian / Hebrew · Dog, or ancestor of the Finns
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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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Lamichael
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift from God | Formal: Divine Gift
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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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Lehi
Biblical / Mormon · Prophet from the Book of Mormon.
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Leviathan
Hebrew · Twisted, coiled; in modern Hebrew – whale
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Levii
Hebrew / Biblical · Lion-hearted, strong, courageous, determined, vigorous.
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Levis
Hebrew / Biblical · Levis means 'son of Levi'.
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Levita
Hebrew / Biblical · "Descendant of Levi, priest."
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Levon
Hebrew / Armenian · Joined / lion, brave
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Lilo
Hebrew / German · My God is oath / noble kind
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Lyam
Hebrew / French · Resolute protector, strong-willed
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Madi
Hebrew / French · Tower of God / son of Matthew
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Mads
Hebrew / Danish · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Makaio
Hebrew / Hawaiian · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Malachai
Hebrew / Biblical · Messenger of God in Hebrew.
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Manasseh
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Cause For Forgetfulness
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Manuel
Hebrew / Spanish · God is with us, God is present
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Marcus
Biblical / Latin · Rendered To Mars, Warlike
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Mark
Biblical / Latin · Rendered To Mars, Warlike
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Maryan
Hebrew / French · Beloved / grace and beloved
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Matej
Croatian / Czech / Hebrew / Macedonian / Slovak / Slovene / Slovenian · God's Present
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Mateus
Hebrew / Portuguese · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Matheo
Hebrew / Spanish · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Matheus
Hebrew / Portuguese · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mathew
Hebrew · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mathias
Hebrew / Germanic · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mathieu
Hebrew / French · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mathis
Hebrew / Germanic · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mats
Hebrew / Scandinavian / Dutch · Gift of God
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Matthan
Biblical / Greek / Latin · Gift of God's grace.
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Matthew
Hebrew · Gift of God, gift from Yahweh
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Matthieu
Hebrew / French · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mattia
Hebrew / Italian · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mattias
Hebrew / Scandinavian · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mattie
Hebrew / Germanic · Gift of God / battle mighty
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Mattis
Hebrew / Scandinavian · Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
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Mele
Samoan / Hawaiian / Hebrew / Tongan · Rebellious Woman
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Menachem
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · The comforter
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Menashe
Hebrew / Jewish · Cause For Forgetfulness
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Mendel
Hebrew / Jewish / Yiddish · To Be Wise or Knowledgeable
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Meshach
Akkadian / Biblical / Aramaic · Who is what Aku is?
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Micahel
Hebrew / Biblical · "Who is like God?"
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Micaiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Who is like the Lord
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Micha
Hebrew / Biblical · "Who is like God."
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Michae
Hebrew / Biblical · No meaning found for "Michae."
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Michaeal
Hebrew / Biblical · "Who is like God"
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Michael
Biblical / Hebrew · Which Man is Like God?
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Michaelangelo
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift from God, artistic, talented.
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Michaelanthony
Hebrew / Biblical · "Gift from God" | Formal: "Divinely bestowed gift"
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Michaele
Hebrew / Biblical · Feminine form of "Michael".
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Michaeljames
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift from God.
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Michaeljohn
Hebrew / Biblical · "Gift from God" | Formal: "God's gracious gift to humanity"
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Michaell
Hebrew / Biblical · No clear meaning available.
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Michale
Hebrew / Biblical · "Who is like God."
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Michall
Hebrew / Biblical · 1. Who is like God? | 2. God's gift or angelic. | 3. Gift from God. | 4. Powerful and angelic being. | 5. Divine messenger.
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Michalle
Hebrew / Biblical · Feminine name, meaning "who is like God".
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Michelangelo
Hebrew / Italian · Michael, The Angel
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Michol
Biblical / Latin · Variant of Michal, meaning "who is like God?"
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Mikael
Hebrew / Scandinavian · Who is like God
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Mikhael
Hebrew · Who is like God, gift of God
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Mikkel
Danish / Hebrew / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Which Man is Like God?
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Mitch
English / Hebrew · Which Man is Like God?
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Miya
Japanese / Hebrew · Temple, shrine / beloved
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Mo
Hebrew / Arabic · Drawn from water / praised
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Moishe
Hebrew / Yiddish · Drawn from water, Moses
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Mordche
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift of God, Gift from God.
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Mordecai
Hebrew / Persian · Warrior, servant of Marduk
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Mordechai
Hebrew / Persian · Warrior, servant of Marduk
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Morris
Latin / Hebrew · Dark, Moorish / drawn from water
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Moses
Hebrew / Egyptian · Drawn from water, born of the water
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Mousa
Hebrew / Arabic · Drawn from water, Moses
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Moussa
Hebrew / Arabic · Drawn from water, Moses
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Moyses
Biblical / Latin · Son of the water. | Formal: Child of the Nile.
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Musa
Hebrew / Arabic · Drawn from water, Moses
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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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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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Nathan
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · God Gives
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Nathanael
Hebrew · Gift of God, God has given
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Nathaneal
Hebrew / Biblical · "God has given, gift from God"
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Nathaneil
Hebrew / Biblical · "God has given"
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Nathanel
Hebrew / Biblical · God has given; Gift from God.
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Nathanuel
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift from God.
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Nathanyel
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift of God, God's gift.
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Nehemiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Yahweh Comforts
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Nell
Greek / Hebrew · Shining light / God is my light
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Neri
Greek / Hebrew · Burning light or ocean spirit
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Nimrod
Biblical / Hebrew · We shall rise up, we shall rebel
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Noach
Biblical / Dutch / Hebrew / Jewish · Rest, comfort, tranquility, or repose.
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Nosson
Hebrew / Yiddish · He gave, gift of God
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Obadiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Servant of God
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Obed
Biblical / Greek / Hebrew / Latin / Aramaic · Servant of God
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Omar
Arabic / Hebrew / Aramaic · To Flourish or To Thrive
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Orah
Hebrew / Jewish · Light; illuminated; guidance; radiant; clarity.
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Oran
Hebrew / Irish / Scottish · Light, song, little green one
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Orly
Hebrew / Jewish · Eagle. Brave. Ascending. Light. Prayer.
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Oseias
Hebrew / Portuguese · 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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Oziel
Biblical / Greek / Hebrew · Might of God
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Paul
Biblical / Latin / Amish · Tiny, Petite
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Pavel
Hebrew / Slavic · Small, humble, modest one
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Peri
Greek / Hebrew / Persian · Mountain dweller; fruit; fairy
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Phelix
Biblical / Greek · Lucky or fortunate.
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Philemon
Biblical / Greek / Latin · Friend who is kind-hearted
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Phillippe
Biblical / Greek · Friend of Horses
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Phineas
Biblical / Egyptian / English / Hebrew · Oracle or Soothsayer
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Phinehas
Biblical / English / Aramaic · The name 'Phinehas' means "oracle" or "mouth of brass".
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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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Rahel
Biblical / Latin · Friend, tender, compassionate, ewe.
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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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Ronnie
Germanic / Hebrew · Ruler's counsellor / true image
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Ronny
Old Norse / Hebrew · Ruler's counsellor / exalted
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Ruben
Danish / Dutch / French / Hebrew / Norwegian / Swedish · See My Son
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Sabella
Hebrew / Italian · My God is an oath, devoted
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Salomon
Hebrew / French · Peaceful, man of peace
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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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Sef
Hebrew / Dutch · God will add, He shall add
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Sem
Biblical / Dutch / Greek / Hebrew / Latin · Name
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Serafino
Hebrew / Italian · The One That Burns
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Shadrach
Akkadian / Biblical / Aramaic · Command of Aku
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Shaul
Hebrew · Prayed for, asked for, desired
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Sheamus
Hebrew / Irish · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Shimon
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · God Has Heard
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Shimshon
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Strong, mighty, powerful, invincible.
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Shmuel
Hebrew / Yiddish · God has heard, His name is God
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Simon
Biblical / Hebrew / Slovenian · God Has Heard
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Sione
Hebrew / Polynesian · God is gracious
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Sulaiman
Hebrew / Arabic · Peaceful, man of peace
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Sulayman
Hebrew / Arabic · Peaceful, man of peace
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Suleiman
Hebrew / Arabic · Peaceful, man of peace
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Suri
Hebrew / Persian · Princess / red rose
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Symeon
Biblical / Greek / Latin · "God has heard prayers." | Formal: "God has graciously heard."
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Terah
Biblical · Father of Abraham, biblical figure.
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Tevita
Hebrew / Tongan · Beloved, cherished, dear one
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Thaddaeus
Biblical · Brave, courageous | Formal: Valiant, audacious
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Thaddeus
Aramaic / Biblical / Greek · Gift Given By 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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Timon
Biblical / Dutch / Greek / Latin · One Who Honors God
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Timotheus
Biblical / Dutch / German / Latin · "God's honor, honoring God" | Formal: "One who honors God"
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Timothy
Biblical / Greek · One Who Honors God
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Tiras
Biblical / Hebrew · Unknown meaning, possibly biblical son.
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Tobiah
Biblical / Hebrew · The Lord is good
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Tobias
Biblical / Danish / English / German / Greek / Hebrew / Latin / Norwegian / Swedish / Aramaic / Estonian · Yahweh is Good
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Tomi
Hebrew / Finnish · Twin / people's helmet
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Uma
Hebrew / Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu / Nepali · Mother
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Urban
Biblical / Czech / Danish / German / Polish / Slovene / Swedish / Slovenian · City dweller; metropolitan person.
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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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Uzziah
Biblical / Aramaic · My power is Yahweh
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Uzziel
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish / Aramaic · My power is God
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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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Yakov
Hebrew / Russian · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Yann
Breton / French / Hebrew · God is Merciful
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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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Yechezkel
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · "God strengthens the people."
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Yehoshua
Hebrew · God saves, God is salvation
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Yehuda
Hebrew · Praised, thank God, give thanks
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Yeshua
Hebrew · God saves, God is salvation
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Yishai
Biblical / Hebrew · Gift or Gifted One | Formal: God's gift or God's present
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Yisrael
Hebrew · He who wrestles with God, Israel
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Yisroel
Hebrew / Yiddish · He who wrestles with God, Israel
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Yitzhak
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · He will laugh, rejoice.
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Yoav
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Praise Jehovah
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Yochanan
Biblical / Hebrew · God is gracious
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Yoel
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · Jehovah is his God
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Yohannes
Hebrew / Ethiopian · God is gracious, God's gift
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Yonatan
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · God Gives
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Yossef
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish · God shall add, increase. | Formal: God will add to. | Note: Yossef is an alternate spelling of the name Joseph.
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Yotam
Biblical / Hebrew · The Lord is perfect
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Yousef
Hebrew / Arabic · God will add, God increases
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Yousif
Hebrew / Arabic · God will add, God increases
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Youssef
Hebrew / Arabic · God will add, God increases
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Yousuf
Hebrew / Arabic · God will add, God increases
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Yuma
Hebrew / Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu / Nepali · Mother
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Yusef
Hebrew / Arabic · God will add, God increases
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Yusuf
Arabic / Hebrew / Turkish · Jehovah increases
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Yves
Biblical / English / Hebrew · Living and Breathing
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Zacchaeus
Biblical / Aramaic · "Zacchaeus" means "pure" or "innocent."
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Zaccheus
Biblical / Latin · The Lord has remembered
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Zacharias
Biblical / English / Greek / Hebrew · God Remembers
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Zadok
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Righteous
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Zalman
Hebrew / Yiddish · Peaceful, man of peace
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Zebadiah
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · God has bestowed
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Zebulon
Biblical / Hebrew · Exaltation or little dwelling
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Zebulun
Biblical · "The dwelling of honor."
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Zechariah
Biblical · The Lord has remembered
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Zedekiah
Hebrew · God is righteous, justice of God
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Zephaniah
Biblical / Aramaic · God has hidden
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Zimri
Biblical / Aramaic · My music, my praise
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Zohar
Hebrew / Jewish · Radiant, brilliance, shining light.
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Israel boy names — Questions & answers
Everything you need to know about choosing a Israel name.
What makes Israeli boy names distinctive? + They're modern Hebrew. After Hebrew was revived as a spoken language, fresh names emerged.
Eitan ,
Itai ,
Yoav , and
Omer all feel rooted in tradition yet brand new.
What are the most popular Israeli boy names today? + Israel's current top picks include
Noam ,
Itai ,
Eitan ,
Yosef , and
David . These reflect modern Israeli taste while staying authentically Hebrew.
How are Israeli boy names different from Hebrew names? + Heavy overlap, but Israeli names lean toward modern picks. While
David and
Daniel are eternal Hebrew, names like
Noam (pleasantness),
Itai (with me), and
Omer (sheaf of grain) feel distinctly modern Israeli.
Are Israeli boy names easy to pronounce in English? + Most are.
Noam ,
Itai ,
Eitan ,
Yoav , and
Omer all read clearly. Israeli Hebrew uses consistent vowels familiar to English speakers.
What Israeli boy names are uniquely modern? + Noam (pleasantness),
Omer (sheaf),
Tal (dew),
Idan (era), and
Roei (my shepherd) all emerged from Israel's Hebrew renaissance — new names with old roots.
Are there short Israeli boy names with character? + Plenty. Try
Tal (dew),
Lev (heart),
Or (light),
Ari (lion), or
Eli . Each carries Israeli strength in just a few letters.
What Israeli boy names mean strong or steadfast? + Eitan means steadfast and strong,
Ariel means lion of God,
Gilad means joy forever, and
Yoav means God is father. Modern Israeli strength runs deep.
What Israeli boy names work well in America? + Eitan ,
Ari ,
Noam ,
Tal , and
Lev have all gained American familiarity — Israeli roots, modern global fit.
Are there Israeli boy names with nature meanings? + Yes.
Tal (dew),
Omer (sheaf of grain),
Yarden (Jordan River),
Boaz (strong oak), and
Erez (cedar) all draw from Israel's landscape.
Where can I find more Israeli boy name ideas? + NameHub has a full collection of Israeli boy names organized by meaning, modern Hebrew heritage, and popularity — every name comes with its full story and authentic pronunciation.
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