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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75 Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yazmin	Girl	Jasmine
Yehudis	Girl	Praised
Yana	Unisex	God is gracious; Doer of good deeds
Yahaira	Unisex	Precious; Dear
Yocheved	Girl	Yahweh is glory
Yasmina	Girl	Jasmine flower
Yahia	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Ysabella	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise; Consecrated to God
Yohanna	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Yajaira	Boy	Precious; Beloved; Dignified; Princess; Jewel; Clear as day

Yanet	Girl	God is gracious
Yarah	Girl	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle; Small butterfly; Water lady; Strong
Yessica	Girl	To behold
Yanelly	Girl	God is gracious
Yanely	Boy	God is gracious
Yazmine	Boy	Jasmine flower
Yakira	Girl	Beloved; Expensive; Precious; Dearmost
Ysabel	Boy	My God is an oath
Yanelis	Unisex	God is gracious
Ysabelle	Girl	My God is an oath

Yoana	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Yaffa	Girl	Beautiful
Yvanna	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; To be gracious
Yzabella	Girl	My God is an oath
Yaara	Unisex	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle
Yitta	Girl	Light
Yliana	Girl	God is my light; My God is Yahweh
Yanina	Unisex	God is gracious
Yaeli	Unisex	Mountain goat; Ibex
Yaira	Unisex	He shines

Yanelle	Unisex	God is gracious
Yovana	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Yudith	Unisex	Jewish woman
Yuria	Girl	Asian village; Great Asian village; Lovely lily; Yahweh is my light; God is my light
Yeira	Girl	Light
Yehudit	Girl	Praise
Yahna	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Yazmeen	Girl	Jasmine
Yovanna	Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Yaelle	Unisex	Ibex; Mountain goat

Yafa	Unisex	Beautiful
Yenna	Unisex	God is gracious; White phantom
Yesika	Girl	To behold
Yetta	Girl	Jewish Woman; Star; Home ruler
Yesha	Girl	Beautiful culture; Fame; Praise; Glory; Camel thorn; Salvation
Yahvi	Girl	Heaven and Earth; Yahweh
Yva	Girl	Life; Living
Yitzel	Girl	God brings joy
Ysa	Girl	My God is an oath
Ysabela	Girl	Graceful, strong, and independent

Yamaris	Girl	Wished for a child; Star of the sea; God's princess
Yovela	Girl	Rejoice; Joyous
Yanelie	Unisex	God is gracious
Yania	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Yulie	Unisex	Downy-bearded; July
Yeva	Boy	To breathe; To live
Yon	Girl	Barn swallow; Dove
Yedda	Girl	Darling; Beloved
Yordana	Girl	To flow down
Yoninah	Girl	Little dove

Yosepha	Girl	God will add
Yoram	Girl	Exalted by God
Yacova	Girl	Female form of Jacob; Yahweh may protect
Yakova	Girl	Held by the heel
Yardena	Girl	To flow down
Yatva	Girl	Good
Yiskah	Girl	To gaze
Yustina	Girl	Fair; Rightful
Yasmin	Girl	Jasmine
Yoshon	Girl	Aged or old; Victorious

Yovanka	Girl	God is gracious
Yanah	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Yodit	Girl	Jewish woman
Yma	Unisex	Whole; Great; Beautiful; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Yannah	Girl	God is gracious

Infographic: Top Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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