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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268 Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With E

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Elizabeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Ella	Girl	Beautiful; Goddess; Other
Ellie	Girl	God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch
Eliana	Girl	God has given the answer; Sun
Eva	Girl	To breathe; To live; Mother of life; Full of life
Eliza	Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God; Joyful
Elliana	Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Esther	Girl	Star; Hidden
Elise	Girl	God is my oath
Evie	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut

Evelynn	Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Elle	Girl	She; Goddess; Beautiful; Sunray; Light
Elisa	Girl	My God is an oath; My God is fullness
Elaine	Girl	Torch; Light; Moon; My God has answered me
Eve	Girl	To live; To breathe
Ellianna	Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Elyse	Girl	God is my oath
Elia	Girl	My God is Yahweh
Elisabeth	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Evalyn	Girl	Life; Desired; Bird; Hazelnut; Lake

Evelina	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Emmarie	Girl	Whole; Great; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Brave; Home
Elinor	Girl	The other Aenor
Eliyanah	Unisex	My God has answered
Evaluna	Girl	Life; Moon
Ester	Girl	Star; Evening star
Eila	Girl	Blessed; Holy
Ela	Girl	My God is an oath; Hazel; Earth
Elly	Girl	My God is an oath; Torch
Eiza	Girl	My God is an oath

Eliora	Girl	My God is my light
Evalina	Girl	To breathe; Life; Bird
Elysia	Girl	Blissful; Heavenly; Devoted to God
Edna	Girl	Pleasure; Delight; Luxury; Fire; Rich friend
Ellia	Girl	Torch; Shining light; Other; My God is Yahweh
Evelin	Girl	Living; Life
Elyanna	Girl	My lord has answered
Ellamae	Girl	Beautiful; Goddess; Other; Hawthorn flower; Beautiful fairy
Evana	Girl	God is gracious
Eevee	Unisex	To live; To breathe

Elianny	Girl	My God has answered; God's gift
Elli	Girl	Old age; My God is an oath
Esty	Girl	Star; Evening star
Elyssa	Girl	My God is an oath
Elisheva	Girl	They have taken God as an oath
Ellisyn	Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Nobleness; Nobility
Elyza	Girl	My God is an oath; My God is abundance
Eliyana	Girl	My God has answered
Ellee	Girl	Light or torch; God is my oath; Goddess; Beautiful; She
Ellora	Girl	Name for cave temples in India; God is my light

Evianna	Girl	To breathe; To live; Live with grace
Evolet	Girl	Promise of life; Violet life
Eleana	Girl	My God is Yahweh; God answered my prayer; Light
Evelynne	Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Eviana	Girl	To breathe; To live; Live with grace
Emmanuella	Girl	God is with us
Evanna	Girl	God is gracious; Graceful life; Living grace
Ezlyn	Unisex	Help; Lake
Emmanuelle	Girl	God is with us
Evee	Unisex	Desired; To breathe; To live

Ellieana	Girl	Sun; Favor or grace; God is my light
Evy	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Eyla	Girl	Halo of light around the moon; Oak tree
Erielle	Unisex	Lion of God
Elisia	Girl	Blissful; My God is an oath
Evey	Girl	To breathe; To live; Life
Elleigh	Unisex	God is my light; Light
Eveline	Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Emunah	Girl	Faith
Eilah	Girl	Terebinth tree; Oak; Blessed; Holy

Emira	Girl	Prince; Commander; Treetop
Evelyne	Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Evany	Girl	God is gracious; Goddess of the forest
Elize	Girl	God is my oath; Pledged to God
Evaline	Girl	To breathe; Life; Hazelnut; Bird
Evelia	Girl	Life
Eline	Girl	One who shares light and brightness
Eliany	Unisex	The sun; My God has answered
Evah	Unisex	Life; Living
Eleora	Girl	God is the ultimate light

Evolette	Girl	The promise of life; To breathe; To live; Purple flower
Ellina	Girl	Torch; Shining light; My God has answered
Esabella	Girl	My God is an oath
Evaleigh	Girl	Juniper tree; From Eve's meadow; Meadow of life
Elivia	Girl	Olive tree; My God is an oath
Elka	Girl	God has purchased
Elexa	Unisex	Defending men
Ellise	Unisex	My God is an oath; God's promise; God has sworn; God's abundance
Elisabet	Girl	Devoted to God; My God is an oath
Elizaveta	Girl	My God is an oath

Emmanuela	Girl	God is with us
Evalena	Girl	To breathe; Life
Elieth	Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Evani	Unisex	Goddess of forest; Yahweh is gracious; Thus; So; Life; Alive
Elysa	Girl	God is my oath
Evi	Girl	To live; To breathe
Evvie	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Esti	Girl	Sweet; Honey; Star
Elius	Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Ancestral
Elisabetta	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise

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

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

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