What is the significance of naming a child after a Biblical figure in Hebrew culture?

In Hebrew culture, naming a child after a well-known Biblical figure is believed to connect the child with the positive virtues, values, and traits associated with that historical figure. Hence, the practice is considered significant in Hebrew culture.

What is the significance of naming a girl after a family member in Hebrew culture?

Most people follow the tradition of giving a Hebrew name to their child in honor of a deceased family member or ancestor to establish a spiritual connection between the family member and the child. This practice allows them to reminisce about their memories and heritage while believing the baby is bestowed with the ancestors blessings. Furthermore, some parents choose a name starting with the same first letter as the family member they are honoring. This practice further fosters a sense of familial connections across generations.

What is the significance of Hebrew girl names that end in "-el"?

The suffix ‘El’ in Hebrew means ‘God’ or ‘Deity.’ Thus, names ending with ‘el’ hold great religious significance in Jewish and Hebrew cultures. A few examples of such baby girl names include Abigael, Gabriel, Rachel, and Toviel.

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116 Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Bella	Girl	Beautiful; God is my oath
Brielle	Girl	God is my strength
Briella	Girl	God is my strength
Bethany	Girl	House of figs
Bria	Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Belen	Girl	Derived from Bethlehem; House of bread
Belle	Girl	Beautiful; God is my oath
Betty	Girl	Oath of God
Batsheva	Girl	Daughter of the oath
Brie	Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man

Betsy	Girl	My God is an oath
Bethel	Girl	God's home
Beth	Girl	My God is an oath; House of figs
Becca	Girl	To bind or tie; To forecast
Becky	Girl	To bind or tie; To forecast
Bryelle	Unisex	God is my strong man
Betsabe	Unisex	Daughter of an oath
Batya	Girl	Daughter of God
Briah	Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Bessie	Girl	My God is an oath

Briel	Unisex	God is my strong man
Beulah	Girl	Married
Beni	Boy	Blessed; Son; Crimson
Bina	Girl	Knowledge; Bee
Bethlehem	Girl	The city where Jesus was born; House of bread
Betzabeth	Girl	Daughter of an oath
Belia	Girl	God's promise; Beautiful; Crooked
Bettina	Girl	Consecrated to God
Betania	Boy	House of figs; House of affliction
Beena	Girl	A musical instrument; Bee

Bethzy	Girl	God is an oath
Bethanie	Girl	House of figs
Bettie	Girl	Pledged to God; God's promise; God is my oath
Briela	Girl	God is my strength
Betzaida	Girl	House of Fishing; House of hunting
Bethania	Girl	House of affliction; House of figs
Bessy	Girl	God is my oath; Diminutive of Elizabeth
Bekki	Girl	Join; Snare
Betti	Girl	My God is an oath
Betsi	Girl	God is an oath

Bekah	Girl	To tie or snare
Breindel	Girl	Blessing; Grace; Brunette
Bethanee	Girl	House of affliction; House of figs
Breyanna	Unisex	Hill; Might; Power; Favor; Grace
Bess	Girl	My God is an oath
Bebe	Girl	Foreign; God is an oath
Buffy	Girl	My God is an oath
Bethsaida	Girl	House of Fishing; House of hunting
Belem	Girl	House of bread
Baile	Girl	One who is troubled

Bethia	Girl	Daughter of Yahweh; Life; My God is my oath
Briya	Unisex	Hill; High; Might; Power; God is my strong man
Beckie	Girl	Snare; Tie
Belanna	Girl	My God is an oath; Favor; Grace
Bette	Girl	My God is an oath
Betzabe	Girl	Daughter of an oath
Becki	Girl	Join; Snare
Becka	Girl	To forecast; To bind or tie
Bellina	Girl	Beautiful; God is my oath; Bright
Bitania	Unisex	House of figs; House of affliction

Bettye	Girl	My God is an oath
Bryella	Unisex	God is my strong man
Bethsy	Girl	My God is an oath
Basia	Girl	Foreign woman; Daughter of Yahweh
Belina	Girl	Fair-haired; Beautiful; God is my oath; Bright; Brilliant
Bena	Girl	Pheasant; Son; Wise; Bear; Blessed; Kind
Babette	Girl	My God is an Oath; Stranger
Binah	Girl	Dancer; Bee
Bathsheba	Girl	Daughter of the oath
Bezawit	Girl	God is perfection; God is my oath; Foundation; Pillar; Saviour

Belisa	Unisex	My God is an oath
Betsey	Girl	My God is an oath
Brietta	Girl	Thorny plant; The exalted one
Biana	Girl	Fair Skinned
Bethan	Girl	My God is an oath
Baara	Girl	A Flame; Purging
Bakura	Boy	A ripe fruit; Coming early
Balah	Girl	Timid; Bashful; A variant of name Bilhah
Beli	Boy	Bright; Brilliant; Strong; To roar; My God is an oath
Bet	Girl	My God is an oath

Betha	Girl	God is perfection; God is my oath; House of figs; Life
Bilhah	Girl	Bashful
Billa	Girl	Prophetess; Sibyl; Bashful
Baht	Girl	The daughter of God
Basha	Boy	Daughter of God
Bashia	Girl	God's daughter
Bathsua	Girl	daughter of prosperity
Batty	Girl	God is my oath
Beaulah	Girl	She who is married
Bekkie	Girl	She is God's servant

Belita	Girl	Beautiful; Favor; Grace; Lovable; My God is an oath
Bellarosa	Girl	A beautiful rose; My God is an oath
Beracha	Girl	Blessing
Bete	Girl	The perfection of the Lord
Bethanni	Girl	One who lives in the house of light
Bethea	Girl	Daughter of Jehovah; House of God
Bethena	Girl	One who lives in the house of figs
Bethesda	Girl	House of mercy; House of grace
Bethsheba	Girl	Daughter of oath
Beti	Girl	My God is an oath; Voyager; Traveler

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Infographic: Popular Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B

Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With B(infographic)

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