29 Strong Israeli Boy Names

Celebrate the diversity of the holy land with these multicultural name choices.

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Israeli boy names are unique-sounding names representing the history, spirituality, and culture of ages. Israel is considered a holy land by three main religions worldwide: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. According to the religious scriptures, Jacob was considered the patriarch of this land and his sons or descendants to be 'The 12 tribes of Israel' or 'The Children of Israel (1).
Israel is believed to be a religiously prominent land by many, and for centuries several Holy wars have been fought over this land. Today it is regarded as a sacred place of worship and is visited by scores of faithful, devout, and spiritual people of all three faiths. Israeli names are backed by a rich culture and tradition, which is quite evident by the meanings of the names usually adopted by the people. Looking at the list of commonly-given names also gives us an insight into the extent of faith the indigenous people have in religions, as the majority of the names have religious associations.
When parents select an Israeli name for their child, they might be expressing their aspiration for a future in which their child is spiritually inclined and leads a pure and devout life. Though this is the parents' intention, the child's personality may develop independently of the name that they have been assigned and could be more influenced by the type of environment they are exposed to as they grow up.
Some potential Israeli names to consider for your son include Omer meaning 'successful,' 'growing' or 'blooming,' Anshil meaning 'A blessed and happy soul' and Uzziah meaning 'God is strong,' and Yeshayahu signifying 'God is salvation.' Scroll through the list of our thoughtfully compiled Israeli boy names to better understand the potential names you can choose for your precious little one.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Joseph	Boy	He will add; Praise
Shraga	Boy	Candle; Light
Azareel	Boy	Help of God
Ataret	Boy	Someone who is being crowned
Kibzaim	Boy	Protected
Ahiram	Boy	Brother of the exalted
Alatan	Boy	Strength; A strong one
Ammital	Boy	He who is truthful
Anshil	Boy	Happy; Blessed one; Happiness; Bliss
Avimelech	Boy	My father is king

Ayalon	Boy	Deer; Gazelle
Azaziah	Boy	Strength of Yahweh
Azrail	Boy	The Angel of Death
Ben-Aryeh	Boy	Son of the lion
Ben-Tziyon	Boy	Son of Zion
Chagai	Boy	Festive
Chaviv	Boy	He who is beloved
Chayyim	Boy	Life
Chiram	Boy	An exalted and noble being
Choni	Boy	A gracious being

Daniyyel	Boy	God is my judge
Elazaro	Boy	God has helped
Eliyyahu	Boy	The Lord is my God
Eshakol	Boy	A grape cluster
Evenezer	Boy	Foundation stone
Pinye	Boy	He who is dark-complexioned
Shachna	Boy	Close to God
Yagil	Boy	He will rejoice
Yehochanan	Boy	God is gracious

Israeli boy names are usually associated with a profound sense of spirituality and deep-rooted history. Parents often choose such names hoping their child will lead a spiritually enriching life. Explore this list of Israeli boy names that will give you an idea of some captivating and religiously significant names you may consider bestowing upon your little one. Do not forget to save a handful of intriguing names for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some cool Israeli names for boys?

Some cool Israeli names for boys include Ari (meaning lion), Amos (load/ burden), Asa (healer), Benjamin (Son of the south/son of the right hand), Eli (ascension), and Noam (pleasantness).

2. What Hebrew boy name means Happiness?

Asher, Addo, Duli, Osher, Rico, Zelig, Shafan, and Gayle are some Hebrew boy names that mean happy or happiness.

3. What Hebrew boy names mean peace?

Shalom, Avshalom, and Zalman are some Hebrew boy names meaning peace.

4. What is the Hebrew name for blessing?

The Hebrew name for the blessing is Baruch. According to the Old Testament, he was the companion of Prophet Jeremiah, who acted as his scribe and assistant. Asher and Bracha are other Hebrew names with the same attributes.

5. What is the Israeli name for love?

Ahava is an Israeli name that symbolizes love. It is a feminine name.

6. Which Hebrew name means faith?

Emuna is a Hebrew name that means faith. It is a girl's name.

7. Which Israeli baby boy names are considered old-fashioned or uncommon?

Several unique Israeli baby boy names can be considered old-fashioned or less common in contemporary times. They include Hebrew biblical names like Mordechai, Yitzhak, Shlomo, Eliyahu, and Menachem.

Infographic: Beautiful Israeli Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Israel is considered to be the holy land by all belonging to the Christian, Islamic, and Jewish faiths. What better way to initiate your little one on the path of spirituality? Here is a list of potential Israeli names that you may choose for your little one. Don’t forget to save and share it with your loved ones.

charismatic israeli names for baby boys(infographic)

References

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The Twelve Tribes of Israel.
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1822/the-twelve-tribes-of-israel/

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