Some of the most beautiful and common girl names in the world are of Hebrew origin. However, they have been adopted by English-speaking countries for so many centuries, that we often mistake them for English names.
A few of the most popular Hebrew girl names of 2020 were Abigail, Elizabeth, Eva, Hannah, Isabella, and Leah. These names topped the charts in America, England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia, and they’re expected to continue their reign well into 2023 and 2024.
The name Abigail means “my father is joyful,” and both Isabella and Elizabeth mean “pledged to God.” Whereas names like Hannah, Leah, and Eva mean “grace,” “weary,” and “life,” respectively.
If you’d like to give your daughter a Hebrew name but would prefer to stray from the US top 1,000, names like Anat, Irit, and Yocheved are great choices, too. Anat means “answer.” Irit means “asphodel flower.” And Yocheved means “God is glory.”
Hebrew names tend to have beautiful and profound meanings attached to them, which is why many non-Jewish families choose to give their children names of Hebrew origin. If you’re thinking of doing the same, check out the list below.
Adiela
Meaning: Ornament of God
Origin: Hebrew
Adira
Meaning: Mighty, strong
Origin: Hebrew
Ahava
Meaning: Love
Origin: Hebrew
Arella
Meaning: Angel, messenger
Origin: Hebrew
Ashira
Meaning: Wealthy
Origin: Hebrew
Bat-Shir
Meaning: Daughter of song
Origin: Hebrew
Bat-Yam
Meaning: Daughter of the sea
Origin: Hebrew
Behira
Meaning: Light, clear, brilliant
Origin: Hebrew
Bracha
Meaning: Blessing
Origin: Hebrew
Carniya
Meaning: Horn of God
Origin: Hebrew
Chagiya
Meaning: Festival of God
Origin: Hebrew
Chana
Meaning: Grace, gracious, merciful
Origin: Hebrew
Chaviva
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Hebrew
Chemda
Meaning: Desirable, charming
Origin: Hebrew
Dalia
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Hebrew
Dana
Meaning: To judge
Origin: Hebrew
Daniella
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew
Ditza
Meaning: Joy
Origin: Hebrew
Dorit
Meaning: Generation, of this era
Origin: Hebrew
Dorona
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Hebrew
Edna
Meaning: Delight, desired, adored, voluptuous
Origin: Hebrew
Edya
Meaning: Adornment of God
Origin: Hebrew
Efrat
Meaning: Honored, distinguished
Origin: Hebrew
Eila
Meaning: Oak tree
Origin: Hebrew
Eliana
Meaning: God has answered me
Origin: Hebrew
Eliezra
Meaning: My God is my salvation
Origin: Hebrew
Eliraz
Meaning: My God is my secret
Origin: Hebrew
Emuna
Meaning: Faith, faithful
Origin: Hebrew
Gal
Meaning: Wave
Origin: Hebrew
Galya
Meaning: Wave of God
Origin: Hebrew
Gamliela
Meaning: God is my reward
Origin: Hebrew
Ganya
Meaning: Garden of God
Origin: Hebrew
Gayora
Meaning: Valley of light
Origin: Hebrew
Geula
Meaning: Redemption
Origin: Hebrew
Gibora
Meaning: Strong, heroine
Origin: Hebrew
Gili
Meaning: My joy
Origin: Hebrew
Ginat
Meaning: Garden
Origin: Hebrew
Gitit
Meaning: Winepress
Origin: Hebrew
Hallel
Meaning: Praise
Origin: Hebrew
Hannah
Meaning: Race, gracious, merciful
Origin: Hebrew
Idit
Meaning: Choicest
Origin: Hebrew
Jemina
Meaning: Right hand
Origin: Hebrew
Kinneret
Meaning: Sea of Galilee, Lake of Tiberias
Origin: Hebrew
Kochava
Meaning: Star
Origin: Hebrew
Liat
Meaning: You are for me
Origin: Hebrew
Liora
Meaning: My light
Origin: Hebrew
Maayan
Meaning: Spring, oasis
Origin: Hebrew
Natania
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Hebrew
Ora
Meaning: Light
Origin: Hebrew
Rani
Meaning: My song
Origin: Hebrew