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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58 Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings Life

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ava	Girl	Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
Eva	Girl	To breathe; To live; Mother of life; Full of life
Evie	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Chaya	Girl	Life; Alive
Avah	Girl	To breathe; Life; Sound; Water; Bird
Zoya	Girl	Life; To breath; To live
Evalyn	Girl	Life; Desired; Bird; Hazelnut; Lake
Evelina	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Evaluna	Girl	Life; Moon
Iyanna	Girl	Flower; Silent; Life; God is gracious

Avalee	Girl	Strength; Bird; Voice; Life; Clearing
Evalina	Girl	To breathe; Life; Bird
Evelin	Girl	Living; Life
Haya	Girl	Hurry; Come quickly; Life; Feathers universally
Evolet	Girl	Promise of life; Violet life
Evanna	Girl	God is gracious; Graceful life; Living grace
Evy	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Evey	Girl	To breathe; To live; Life
Evaline	Girl	To breathe; Life; Hazelnut; Bird
Evelia	Girl	Life

Evah	Unisex	Life; Living
Evolette	Girl	The promise of life; To breathe; To live; Purple flower
Evaleigh	Girl	Juniper tree; From Eve's meadow; Meadow of life
Evalena	Girl	To breathe; Life
Evani	Unisex	Goddess of forest; Yahweh is gracious; Thus; So; Life; Alive
Evvie	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Kaija	Girl	Pure; Life
Viva	Unisex	Alive; Life; Spring; Blow through
Dareen	Girl	One who has wisdom; This life and afterlife; Darling; Compassion
Janita	Girl	God's grace; Coming into life; Commenced

Evanora	Girl	Life; God is gracious; Life of honor
Zeba	Girl	Beautiful; Graceful; Elegant; Station; Life of Zeus
Evlin	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut; Bird
Ewelina	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Alvita	Girl	One who is vivacious and lively; Life; Living one
Evleen	Unisex	Hazelnut; Life; Beauty; Bird; Water
Jiah	Unisex	Heart; Life; Valley
Eveleen	Girl	Life; Living; Lively; Hazelnut
Evlyn	Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut; Bird
Bethia	Girl	Daughter of Yahweh; Life; My God is my oath

Evyana	Unisex	Life; To live; Living one; Grace; Favor; The one favored by God
Evaleen	Girl	Life; Beauty; Bird; Hazelnut
Omera	Unisex	Life; Sheaf of wheat
Avariella	Girl	To breath; Life
Zoja	Girl	Life; To breathe
Ieva	Girl	Life; Joyful; Creative; To breathe; To live
Chavah	Girl	Mother of all living; Life; Living
Chayah	Unisex	Living; Life
Evanne	Girl	God is gracious; Graceful life
Chaia	Unisex	Living; Life

Yva	Girl	Life; Living
Betha	Girl	God is perfection; God is my oath; House of figs; Life
Eafa	Girl	Life
Eawa	Girl	Life
Tabea	Girl	From the ecclesiastic Greek Tabeitha; A woman who was brought back to life by St. Peter
Vitke	Girl	Life
Vica	Unisex	Life
Taliha	Girl	Of Italy; Of life; To blossom; Dew from God; Youth

Infographic: Delightful Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings Life

Your search for the most memorable name for your baby ends here! Our handpicked collection of baby names will take you through various cultures and languages. The infographic below features the top Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings Life, each holding a story. Explore our selection of meaningful names to find the perfect fit for your little one.

Hebrew Girl Names with Meanings Life(infographic)

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