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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97 Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With Z

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Zara	Girl	Shining; Radiance; God remembers; Glow; Dawn
Zariah	Girl	Shining; Radiance; Blooming flower; God is ruler
Zora	Girl	Dawn; Aurora; Hornet; Strength
Zoya	Girl	Life; To breath; To live
Zahara	Girl	Bright; Brilliance; Flower
Ziva	Girl	Radiance; Light; Brilliance; Brightness; Light of God; Lively woman; Alive; Living
Zadie	Girl	Prosperous; Abundance; Fortunate; Princess; Noblewoman
Zylah	Girl	Wood (referring to the Cross); Shade
Zhavia	Girl	Golden one; New house
Zulema	Girl	Peace

Zaliyah	Girl	Kept near to God; Yahweh has set aside
Zipporah	Girl	Bird
Zariya	Girl	Scattering winds; Beauty and light; Blooming flower; Yahweh is ruler
Zamirah	Girl	Mind; Heart; Lean; Fit; Nightingale; Sweet voice
Zaara	Unisex	Princess; Brilliant; Bright; Shining; Blooming flower; Yahweh remembers; God remembers
Zorah	Girl	Dawn; Light
Zyanna	Girl	Favor; Grace; Adorned
Zakiya	Unisex	Pure; Intelligent
Zivah	Girl	One who is bright; Radiant
Zahava	Unisex	Gold

Zeva	Unisex	Bright; Radiant; Wolf; Sword
Ziona	Unisex	Citadel located in the center of Jerusalem
Zyonna	Girl	A Jewish homeland; Heaven
Zionna	Girl	Heavenly; Sacred place
Zuleyma	Girl	Peace
Zillah	Girl	Shadow; Shade
Zaidee	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Zuzu	Unisex	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Zabella	Unisex	My God is an oath
Zana	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Woman; Scholar; Hundred; Bullfinch; Lily; Rose; Fairy

Zaha	Girl	Clear; Pure; Bright; Shining
Zeriah	Girl	Seeds; A variant of Zera
Zira	Unisex	Moonlight; Arena; Messenger; Dawning; Path; Visitor
Zera	Girl	Dawn, Shining
Zilah	Unisex	Shade; Shadow
Zoria	Unisex	Dawn
Zeba	Girl	Beautiful; Graceful; Elegant; Station; Life of Zeus
Zanna	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus; True
Zehava	Girl	Gold
Zimora	Girl	A branch; Wild olives; My praise

Zulma	Girl	Peace
Zeeva	Girl	Wolf; Light of God; Radiance; Brilliance; Brightness
Zaliya	Unisex	God has reserved; God has set aside
Zakia	Girl	Pure; Intelligent
Zahavi	Unisex	Gold
Zylia	Unisex	Shadow
Zafirah	Girl	Sapphire; Blue stone; Triumphant; Victorious
Zoja	Girl	Life; To breathe
Zelah	Boy	Rib; Side
Zuleima	Girl	Peace

Zakaya	Unisex	Pure
Zanetta	Girl	God's gracious gift; Yahweh is gracious
Zeruiah	Unisex	Balm; Salve
Zohara	Unisex	Light; Brilliance
Zila	Unisex	Shadow
Zaneta	Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious
Zemi	Unisex	He will add; Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Beloved
Zykeria	Girl	Yahweh remembers
Zali	Girl	Rose; Born to royalty; Princess
Zuzana	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus

Zabelle	Girl	My God is an oath
Zephora	Girl	Bird
Zyanne	Girl	Favor; Grace
Zazie	Unisex	God is my oath
Zhanna	Unisex	God is gracious
Zekia	Girl	Pure; Innocent; Sweet-scented; Untainted; Yahweh strengthens
Zalia	Girl	Yahweh has reserved; Yahweh has set aside; Dry
Zuzanna	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Zoheret	Girl	She Shines; Splendor; A derivative of Zohar
Zsusanna	Girl	Rose, Lilly; A variant of Susanna

Zaharina	Girl	God has remembered
Zaharinka	Girl	A variant of Zaharina, meaning God remembers
Zhaklina	Girl	God will increase; Bulgarian form of Jacqueline
Zuza	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Zerlinda	Girl	Beautiful morning or dawn
Zivanka	Girl	Alive
Zaia	Boy	Precious; Kind of cloth; Wicker basket; Fate; Destiny; Salvation of the Lord
Zahavah	Girl	Gilded; Gold
Zehavit	Girl	Golden
Zayit	Girl	Olive

Zehira	Girl	Guarded, protected
Zilpah	Girl	Frailty
Zsanet	Girl	God is merciful
Zsuzsanna	Girl	Lily
Zsuzsi	Girl	Lily; Short form of Zsuzsanna
Zamora	Unisex	Wild olives; Song of praise
Zibiah	Unisex	Female gazelle
Zemirah	Girl	My music; My song
Zilpha	Girl	Frailty
Zehara	Unisex	Brightness

Zilla	Unisex	Blind; Shade
Zsazsa	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Zephra	Unisex	Gentle breeze; Beautiful dawn
Zelphia	Girl	Frailty
Zilphia	Girl	Frailty
Zelpha	Unisex	Frailty
Zahna	Unisex	God is gracious

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

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 Z. 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 Z(infographic)

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