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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354 Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sadie	Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Sarah	Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Samantha	Girl	Name of God; Flower
Sara	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Samara	Girl	Guardian; Protected by God; Companion in night conversation
Selah	Girl	Musical pause; Praise
Sarai	Girl	Princess
Sariyah	Girl	Yahweh is ruler
Sariah	Girl	Princess; Yahweh is ruler
Sarahi	Girl	Princess

Shai	Boy	Gift
Seraphina	Girl	Burning ones; Fiery ones; An order of angels, each with six wings
Sapphire	Girl	Blue; Precious gem
Susan	Girl	Lily of the valley; Lotus; Rose
Sally	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Sharon	Girl	Plain land; A fertile plain; From the land of Sharon
Serafina	Girl	Burning ones; Fiery ones; Thrice holy; Ardent
Salome	Girl	Peace
Susanna	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Shoshana	Girl	Lily; Lotus

Suri	Girl	Princess; Red rose; Noblewoman; Sage; Sun
Saphira	Girl	A blue gemstone; Sapphire
Sarina	Girl	Princess; One who laughs; Serene
Shania	Girl	On my way; Beautiful; God is gracious; Brilliant
Siobhan	Girl	God is gracious
Sury	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Sidra	Girl	Goddess of the stars; Lotus tree; Order
Shira	Girl	Singing
Samarah	Girl	Guardian; Protected by God
Saraya	Girl	Yahweh is ruler; The Pleiades

Susannah	Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Suzette	Girl	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Sabella	Girl	My God is an oath
Siana	Girl	God is gracious
Suzanne	Girl	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Shifra	Girl	Beautiful
Saray	Girl	My princess
Suzanna	Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Samora	Girl	Battle; War; Accompanied by God; Under God's rule
Shaindel	Girl	A little beautiful girl

Simona	Girl	Hearing; Listening
Sapphira	Girl	Sapphire; Lapis lazuli
Seraphine	Girl	Order of fiery angels; Burning ones
Saria	Girl	A princess; Noblewoman; Lady
Sarayah	Girl	Yahweh is ruler; Princess; Clouds at night
Sephora	Girl	Bird
Sedra	Girl	Order; Sequence; Lote tree
Shaya	Girl	Gift; Yahweh is salvation; Worthy
Shianne	Unisex	Red speakers; Favor; Grace
Shaniya	Girl	On my way; God is gracious

Shaylynn	Girl	Gift; Learned; Favorable; Living by lake; Majestic; Courteous; Admirable
Semira	Girl	Companion in evening talk; Highest heaven;
Sadee	Unisex	Princess; Lady; Noblewoman
Sayla	Unisex	Praise; Pause; Hill; Mountain
Shamya	Unisex	Heard by Yahweh
Sammi	Unisex	God has heard; Name of God
Suzy	Girl	A dame who is like a lily flower
Saraiya	Girl	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades
Solomia	Girl	Peace
Sarita	Girl	Princess; Flowing

Seanna	Girl	God is gracious
Shekinah	Girl	Dwelling; God's presence; God's manifested glory
Sura	Girl	Noblewoman; Princess; Heavenly; Brave; Grey; Glory
Sela	Girl	Rock; Noblewoman; Princess; Lady; City of Edom; Vainakh god of stars, thunder, and lightning
Suzie	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Sallie	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Sari	Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; Essence
Serah	Girl	Abundance
Shylee	Girl	Tranquil; Blind
Sefora	Girl	Bird

Samanta	Girl	Name of God; Flower
Samone	Unisex	She who hears; Hearing; Listening
Saire	Unisex	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Sarafina	Girl	Bright star; Fiery ones
Saraphina	Girl	Fiery ones
Siani	Unisex	God is gracious
Syra	Unisex	Princess; Fate; A reed
Saloma	Girl	Peace
Sera	Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; Chief; Ruler
Shailene	Girl	Gift; Yahweh is salvation

Sherly	Girl	She who sings; Bright meadow
Shaylyn	Unisex	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned; Gifted; Lake
Saydi	Unisex	Hunting; Prey; Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Shamaya	Unisex	Heard by Yahweh
Sarae	Girl	My princess
Shamiah	Unisex	Heard by God; Heard by Yahweh
Saara	Girl	A noblewoman; A princess
Sayde	Girl	A princess; Lady; Noblewoman
Solomiya	Girl	Peace
Susanne	Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose

Silpa	Girl	Art; Craft; Skill; Frailty; Delicateness
Solyana	Girl	Divine light; Shining sun
Sina	Boy	Mount Sinai; Treasure; God is gracious; Bear; New victory; White-haired
Sharen	Unisex	Plain
Shylynn	Unisex	Majestic; Courteous; Waterfall; Admirable
Safire	Girl	A blue gemstone; Sapphire
Sarabeth	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman; My God is an oath
Serra	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman; Abundance; Prosperity
Shamira	Girl	Guardian; Protector; Precious stone
Shanice	Girl	God is gracious

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Infographic: Famous Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S

A child's name carries deep personal, cultural, and familial significance. It represents the bearer's cultural and linguistic background while offering insight into their attributes. If you wish to navigate the world of names, this infographic showcases some of the most renowned Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With S. This can help you select a name that best aligns with your family's preferences and religious beliefs.

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

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