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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72 Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Carmen	Girl	Garden; God's vineyard; Plantation; Mountain
Chaya	Girl	Life; Alive
Chana	Girl	A favor from almighty God
Caylee	Girl	Perfect crown; Pure
Carmella	Girl	Garden
Carmela	Girl	Garden; Orchard; Fertile land
Chava	Girl	To breathe; To live
Cayleigh	Unisex	Crown; Slender; Beloved; Regel women
Cayla	Girl	Who is like God
Cailee	Girl	Slender; Crowned; Pure

Caylie	Girl	Pure; Perfect crown; Slender
Chani	Girl	Favor; Grace
Ceanna	Unisex	Favor; Grace
Carmelina	Girl	Garden
Carmina	Girl	Song; Garden; God's vineyard; Plantation; Mountain
Caliel	Girl	Intimate friend; Close companion
Corianna	Unisex	Spear; Favor; Grace
Carmelita	Girl	Garden
Channah	Girl	Favor; Grace
Chailyn	Girl	Living lake

Caela	Girl	Who is like God; Slender
Carmel	Boy	Garden
Chasya	Girl	Protected by God
Carmencita	Girl	Garden; Orchard
Chelle	Girl	One who is like the God
Chavela	Girl	My God is my oath
Caylah	Girl	Crown; Wreath
Charae	Girl	Plain; Darling
Cera	Girl	Lady; Noblewoman; A fiery person; Black; To hope
Chanah	Girl	Gracious being; Favor; Grace

Carolanne	Girl	Man; Song; Grace; Favor
Cariana	Girl	Favor; Grace; Free man
Chaviva	Girl	Beloved; Darling; Pleasant
Corinthia	Girl	A woman hailing from Corinth; An ancient city in Greece
Carianne	Girl	Favor; Grace; Man; Army
Carmilla	Girl	Garden; God's vineyard; Mountain
Cimone	Unisex	God had heard
Cesiah	Unisex	Blind; Cassia; Cinnamon; Bluish grey; Light blue
Carmelia	Girl	Garden; God's vineyard; Plantation; Orchard
Cassiana	Girl	Empty; Vain; Cinnamon bark

Chedva	Girl	Comradeship
Chavah	Girl	Mother of all living; Life; Living
Cerah	Unisex	Abundance; Noblewoman; Princess
Carmelle	Girl	Garden; God's vineyard; Plantation; Mountain
Chrisann	Girl	Bearing Christ's favor; Marigold
Carlissa	Girl	Free man; Army; My God is an oath
Chaela	Girl	Who is like God
Chayah	Unisex	Living; Life
Carlisa	Girl	Army; Man; My God is an oath
Chrisanne	Girl	Bearing Christ's favor; Marigold

Chaia	Unisex	Living; Life
Chrishauna	Girl	Bearing God's grace
Chrishell	Unisex	Christian; Bearing Christ; Who is like God
Chaeli	Girl	Who is like God
Chevonne	Girl	God is gracious
Chrisanna	Girl	Bearing Christ's favor; Marigold
Chrisha	Girl	Unique; Modern; Feminine
Channa	Boy	Favor; Grace
Calah	Boy	Bride
Carme	Girl	Garden; To shear

Carmeline	Girl	Garden
Cezanne	Unisex	Lily; Rose
Chara	Boy	Happiness; Joy; Noblewoman
Chavelly	Girl	Bold and beautiful
Chaylee	Girl	Alive; to maintain
Chepa	Girl	Morally pure
Chereena	Girl	A confident and analytical person
Crete	Girl	Reject; Outcast; Judge; Critique
Cheftzi-Ba	Girl	She is my desire
Chagit	Girl	Festive, celebration

Chimene	Girl	God hears; God has heard
Celah	Unisex	To hang; To measure; A musical pause

Infographic: Top Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With C

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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