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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59 Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With H

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Hannah	Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Hanna	Girl	Favor; Grace; God has favored me
Hadassah	Girl	Myrtle tree
Haya	Girl	Hurry; Come quickly; Life; Feathers universally
Hadassa	Girl	Myrtle tree
Hosanna	Girl	Deliver us; Rescue; Savior; Save
Henna	Girl	Home ruler; Blessed; Grace; Yahweh is gracious
Hanny	Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Hajra	Girl	Flight
Hodaya	Girl	Splendor of Yahweh

Hanah	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful; God has shown mercy; A variant is Hana
Haggai	Girl	Festive; Festival
Hephzibah	Girl	My delight is in her
Hawwa	Girl	To breathe; To live
Hajira	Girl	Flight
Hagar	Girl	Flight
Hennah	Girl	Favor; Grace
Hannie	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Hildana	Girl	Battle maiden or warrior maiden
Heldana	Unisex	Gift from God

Hannalee	Girl	Gracious; Favor; Grace; God has favored me
Hadasha	Girl	Myrtle tree
Hanne	Girl	Grace; God is gracious
Haana	Girl	Grace; Favor
Haddasha	Girl	Myrtle Tree; Hebrew name of Queen Esther
Haddison	Girl	This is a variation of Harriet; Nickname Haddasha; Myrtle tree
Haddix	Girl	This is a variation of Harriet; Nickname Haddasha; Myrtle tree
Haggith	Girl	Festive
Hamutal	Girl	The shadow of his heat; Of the morning dew
Hanita	Girl	Gracious; Favor; Joyful; Happy

Hanneli	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Grace; Favor; My God is an oath
Hasia	Girl	Protected by God; One who is defended by God
Hepsiba	Girl	She is my delight
Hepzibah	Girl	She is my delight
Hulda	Girl	Weasel; Mole; Hiding; Secrecy
Huldah	Girl	Weasel; Mole
Habi	Girl	My love; My beloved
Hadara	Boy	Glory; Magnificence; Splendor
Hadas	Boy	Myrtle tree
Hadass	Boy	Myrtle tree

Halleli	Girl	Greatly praised
Hanika	Girl	Favor; Grace
Hanina	Girl	Favor; Grace
Hanneke	Girl	Favor; Grace; Apricot; Grain
Hannele	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Favor; Grace
Hava	Boy	To breathe; To live
Havily	Girl	From the stretch of sand
Haviva	Girl	Beloved
Hedva	Girl	Joy; Gladness
Hepsy	Girl	My delight is in her

Hila	Girl	Halo; Aura; To praise; To shine; Hope
Hokhmah	Girl	A lover of nature who loves outdoors
Huna	Girl	Gracious
Henye	Girl	God is gracious
Hiti	Girl	Direction; Arrangement; Errand; Water tap; Spout of water; Hyena; Heat; God makes happy
Hasida	Girl	She who is righteous
Hessye	Girl	Star
Havva	Girl	To breathe; To live
Havalah	Unisex	To breathe; To live

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

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With H, perfect for your little one.

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

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