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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101 Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kayla	Girl	Crown of laurels; Who is like god
Kyla	Girl	Narrows; Channel; Strait; Victorious
Kamiyah	Girl	Good mother; Illusion; Water
Kiera	Girl	Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black
Keyla	Girl	Crown of laurels; Wreath; Pure; God-like
Karmen	Girl	Fruitful orchard; Garden; Song; Charm; Voice like soft music
Kaila	Girl	Descendant of Caollaidhe; Slender; Crown of laurel
Kaleigh	Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys; Rare beauty; Crown
Kaniyah	Girl	Beautiful; Beloved
Karely	Unisex	Pure; Beloved; Lion of God; Hero

Kaylah	Girl	Who is like God; Pure
Keisha	Girl	Restored to the heart of God; Cassia tree; Cinnamon
Kezia	Girl	Cassia tree; Sweet-scented spice; Cinnamon bark; Restored to the strength of God
Kaily	Girl	Social celebration; Laurel; Crown; Slender
Kaylene	Girl	Slender; Crown; Laurel
Keturah	Girl	Incense; Fragrance; Knot; To steam
Kalie	Girl	One who is like God; Beautiful
Kima	Girl	Flower blossom; Fine branches; Mane; Beautiful; Established by God
Kassia	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon; Spice; Treasured; Empty; Vain
Karmella	Girl	Garden

Kizer	Girl	Noble leader; Emperor
Keysha	Unisex	Cinnamon; Cassia; From the spice tree
Keziah	Boy	Cassia tree; Sweet-scented spice; Cinnamon bark; Restored to the strength of God
Kaziah	Unisex	Cinnamon; Sweet-scented spice; Cassia
Keilah	Girl	A citadel
Kayleah	Girl	Slender; Who is like God
Kaela	Girl	Citadel; Laurel crown; Joyful
Koral	Girl	Coral; Deep Pink
Kaleiah	Unisex	Jehovah's light
Karmela	Girl	Garden

Kaija	Girl	Pure; Life
Klee	Unisex	Clover; Good name
Kiva	Girl	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May God protect; Dear; Noble
Kelilah	Girl	Crown; Wreath
Keliyah	Girl	Citadel; Fort
Kitzia	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Kaylena	Girl	Crown; Wreath; Beloved; Pure
Kyesha	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon; Gift from God
Kailie	Girl	Slender; Fair; Pure; Who is like God
Kessiah	Unisex	Cassia; Cinnamon

Karianna	Girl	Virginal; Chaste; Pure; Beloved; Love
Keesha	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Kayly	Girl	Faithful like a dog
Katrielle	Boy	The crowned Lord
Karia	Girl	Yahweh remembers; Beautiful; Graceful; Love
Kela	Unisex	Wolf; Noble
Kariann	Girl	Pure; Beloved; Love
Kaianna	Girl	Sea; Grace
Kerrie	Girl	Descendants of Ciar; Ciar's people; Black; Horn of antimony
Ketzia	Unisex	Cassia; Cinnamon

Kaelah	Girl	Laurel crown; Citadel
Kizzy	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Ketziah	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Kesiah	Unisex	Cassia; Cinnamon
Kessie	Girl	Innocent; Cinnamon or cassia
Kebron	Boy	Grave;Tomb
Ketsia	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Keliah	Girl	Citadel
Kitra	Girl	Crown
Kizzie	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon

Karmina	Girl	Garden
Katurah	Girl	Incense; Fragrance
Kerisa	Girl	Blessing
Kefira	Girl	Lion cub
Keyshia	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Kaisha	Unisex	Cassia; Cinnamon
Kelila	Girl	Crown; Wreath; Tiara of laurel
Kayin	Girl	Celebrated; Acquired
Ketura	Girl	Incense
Kerith	Girl	To cut off; To cut down

Kessia	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Kiesha	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Keida	Unisex	From Caieta; Bow
Kailah	Boy	Who is like God?; Laurel crown; Slender and fair; Beloved
Kalona	Girl	Sky; Singer; Plain
Karni	Girl	My horn; Ray of light
Keda	Girl	To be; To stay
Kerani	Girl	Horn
Kerbey	Girl	Saned bells
Keren	Unisex	Horn; Ray of light; Each of the two

Kerkhi	Girl	Cutting or separation
Kerron	Girl	Beauty
Kesia	Boy	Cassia; Cinnamon; Blind
Ketina	Girl	A youngster; Young one
Kettra	Girl	Crown
Ketutra	Girl	A fragrance or a sacrifice by someone
Kezya	Girl	Cinnamon
Kiba	Girl	Protect; Shelter; Fang; Joy; Horse; Supplanter
Kineret	Girl	Harp
Kitania	Girl	Little; Small

Kochava	Girl	Star
Ksena	Girl	Ksena means Praise to the God
Khazbiika	Girl	Beautiful
Kinnette	Girl	Harp
Kirioth	Girl	The cities; The callings
Kittim	Girl	Breaking; Bruising small; Gold; Coloring
Kurbiika	Girl	Proud
Karmia	Girl	Vineyard of the Lord
Keriah	Girl	Yahweh remembers
Keisa	Unisex	Cinnamon; Mountain valley; Wisdom; Fortunate

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Infographic: Impactful Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With K

A given name can profoundly impact your child’s persona in many ways. Therefore, selecting a name with a meaningful theme and cultural relevance is vital. To help you make an informed and thoughtful choice, we bring you an infographic on dynamic Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With K that could inspire your child to reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves.

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

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