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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231 Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Leah	Girl	Weary; Tired; Cow
Lillian	Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower; Purity
Lyla	Girl	Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island
Lilly	Girl	Lily; Pure; Innocence; My God is an oath
Lilah	Girl	Night beauty; Delicate; Night
Lilith	Girl	Of the night
Lena	Girl	Torch; Bright shining light; Of Magdala; Tower
Leia	Girl	Weary; Heavenly child
Lia	Girl	Weary; Cow; Rose; Downy bearded; Bearer of good news
Lilliana	Girl	Lily; Purity; My god is an oath

Liana	Girl	My God has answered; To twine around; Lily flower; Bound by vines; Glowing lady
Lylah	Girl	Night; Night beauty; Delicate
Lea	Girl	Delicate; Weary
Lillie	Girl	Lily; Pledged to God
Lilyana	Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Lisa	Girl	My God is an oath
Lizbeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Lailah	Girl	Night; Holy; Blessed
Libby	Girl	Oath of God
Lillianna	Girl	Lily; Purity; My god is an oath

Lianna	Girl	To twine around; Dweller by the wood; God has favored me; To sheave
Lilyanna	Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; Favor; Grace; My God is an oath
Liya	Girl	Weary; Cow; I am with God
Liza	Girl	My God is an oath
Lizeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Leora	Girl	I have light; Light unto me; My light; Light is mine
Lillith	Girl	Belonging to the night; Demon; Spirit
Liz	Girl	My God is an oath
Lillyana	Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Lizzie	Girl	My God is an oath

Lillyanna	Girl	Pure; Gracious; Lily flower; My God is an oath; Favour; Grace
Leya	Girl	Weary; Cow
Liyah	Girl	Weary; Cow; I am with God; Lofty; Sublime
Lillyann	Girl	Lily; My God is an oath
Leanne	Girl	Grace; Favor; Clearing; Meadow
Liora	Girl	Light for me
Layah	Girl	Weary; Cow
Liara	Unisex	Citadel; My light
Leana	Girl	Weary; Cow; Favor; Grace
Lili	Girl	Oath of God; Lily; Night

Leigha	Girl	Weary; Cow
Lielle	Girl	My God; God is mine
Leiah	Girl	Weary
Lian	Girl	Church; Lotus; Graceful willow tree
Lillia	Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower
Lisbeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Leyna	Girl	Torch; Moon; Of Magdala; Tower
Lilli	Girl	Lily; My god is an oath
Liem	Unisex	My mother; I have mother
Lilibeth	Girl	God is my oath

Lilyanne	Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; Favor; Grace; My God is an oath
Leeann	Girl	Clearing; Favor; Grace
Lizzy	Girl	God is my oath
Leann	Girl	Favor; Grace; Clearing; Meadow
Lizette	Girl	My God is an oath; Dedicated to God
Leyah	Girl	Weary; Cow
Liesel	Girl	God is my oath
Lillianne	Girl	My God is an oath; Favor; Grace
Lyza	Girl	My God is an oath
Liesl	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise

Lisette	Girl	My God is an oath
Lillyanne	Girl	My God is an oath; Lily; Favor; Grace
Laiya	Unisex	Weary
Lanaya	Girl	Special; Wonderful
Laiyah	Girl	Weary; Grieved
Lilou	Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Famous in battle
Lunabella	Girl	The moon; Beautiful; My God is an oath
Leyana	Girl	Bright; Radiant
Leighann	Girl	Clearing; Favor; Grace
Leba	Girl	Beloved woman

Leeah	Girl	Weary; Cow
Larae	Girl	Ewe; Advice; Protection; Beam of light; Grain
Levana	Girl	To raise up; To lift; White
Lizabeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Lilybeth	Girl	Name of the flower Lily; Purity; My God is an oath; House of affliction; House of figs
Leeya	Girl	I am the Lord's
Leydi	Girl	One who has the abilities of a leader
Lilibet	Girl	God is my oath
Lissette	Girl	My God is an oath
Liezl	Girl	My God is an oath

Leighanna	Girl	Clearing; Favor; Grace; Downy-bearded; My God is an oath
Libbie	Girl	My God is my oath
Leighanne	Girl	Favor; Grace; Clearing
Lyanne	Girl	Grace; Mercy; Favor; Clearing
Liyla	Unisex	Night; Dark
Livana	Girl	White
Liseth	Girl	My God is an oath
Leanah	Unisex	Softness; Tenderness; Delicacy; Weary; Torch
Leaha	Girl	Delicate; Weary; Goddess of canoe makers
Leeanne	Girl	Clearing; Favor; Grace

Liseli	Girl	Light; My God is an oath
Lenka	Girl	Torch; Bright shining light; Of Magdala; Tower
Lianah	Girl	Lily flower; God is my oath; Downy-bearded
Limor	Girl	To exchange; To trade
Liesa	Girl	My God is an oath
Levell	Girl	Strength and determination
Liset	Girl	My God is an oath
Lida	Girl	Loved by people; Grace; Nobleness; Delicate
Lilias	Girl	Oath of God; Lily
Lilybelle	Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; My God is an oath; Beautiful

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Infographic: Beautiful Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With L

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With L that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

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

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