How do Judaism baby names differ from Hebrew baby names?

Judaism baby names and Hebrew baby names are closely related, but they are not identical. Hebrew baby names are derived from the Hebrew language and are often found in the Hebrew Bible. These names are used explicitly in the religious context and differ from one’s secular name. In contrast, Judaism baby names encompass a broader range of names that may include Hebrew names and also those from other languages and cultures that Jewish communities have adopted over centuries. For instance, Channah, a form of Hannah, meaning ‘favor’ or ‘grace,’ is a common Hebrew name, while Charna, meaning ‘black,’ is a Judaism name with Yiddish origins.

Are there any famous historical figures with Jewish baby names?

Numerous renowned historical figures have proudly borne Jewish baby names. For instance, David, which signifies ‘beloved’ or ‘uncle,’ is linked with King David, the eminent ruler of Israel during the 10th century BC. Similarly, Esther, meaning ‘star’ or ‘hidden,’ is famously associated with Queen Esther, the Jewish wife of the king of Persia.

What are some Judaism baby names that mean ‘peace?’

Names such as the biblical Absalom and its Polish and French variant Absalon, meaning ‘my father is peace,’ are associated with peace. Another example is the Hebrew name Gaufridus, which means ‘the God of peace.’

Are there any literary or mythological Judaism baby names?

Yes, the Hebrew name Judith is associated with the main character of the apocryphal Book of Judith. Another example is the Hebrew name Miriam, which is associated with the prophetess and the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Bible. Miriam is known for introducing the tradition of celebratory singing and dancing in praise of God.

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535 Judaism Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
James	Boy	Supplanter
Jack	Boy	God is gracious; Healthy; Supplanter
Jackson	Boy	Son of Jack
Jacob	Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Joseph	Boy	He will add; Praise
Josiah	Boy	Jehovah supports
Joshua	Boy	God is salvation
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God
Jameson	Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Jordan	Boy	To descend; To flow down

Jose	Boy	God will give; He will add
Josie	Girl	God will give; God is gracious
Jonah	Boy	Dove; Peaceful
Juan	Boy	God is gracious; God is merciful; Yahweh is gracious
Jesus	Boy	The Christian God; To save; Yahweh is salvation
Judah	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Joel	Boy	Yahweh is god
Joanna	Girl	God is gracious
Jaiden	Boy	Thankful one; God will judge
Jensen	Boy	Son of Jens; God is merciful; God is Gracious

Joaquin	Boy	Raised by Yahweh; Yahweh will establish
Josue	Boy	God is my salvation
Jared	Boy	He who descended; Rose; One who rules
Jamie	Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Jaime	Boy	Supplanter; One who follows; Holder of the heel
Jacqueline	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Jessica	Girl	God beholds
Jase	Boy	Healer; The Lord is salvation
Jamison	Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Jonas	Boy	Dove; God is gracious

Jaliyah	Girl	Sublime; Exalted; Ascending
Jemma	Girl	Gem; Precious stone; Dove
Jalen	Boy	Supplanter; Brave lion
Johan	Boy	God is gracious
Jada	Girl	Gift; Precious stone; Jade; He knows
Joziah	Boy	Yahweh supports
Joelle	Girl	Yahweh is God
Janiyah	Girl	God is gracious; Favored
Jovie	Girl	Joyful; Merry; Cheerful; God is gracious; Day of Jupiter
Jedidiah	Boy	Beloved; Friend; Beloved of Yahweh; Praise of Yahweh

Jon	Boy	God is gracious
Jakob	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Judson	Boy	Son of Jud; Son of the one who descends; Son of Judah; Son of the praised one
Joey	Boy	God will increase; God will add; God is gracious
Jair	Boy	He shines
Judith	Girl	Woman from Judea; Jewish woman; Praised
Jordy	Boy	Flowing down; Farmer
Jairo	Boy	He shines; God enlightens
Jhene	Girl	Paradise; God is gracious; The fair one
Jad	Boy	Serious; Generosity; Gift; Benevolent; Root

Jovani	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Josias	Boy	God supports
Janessa	Girl	God is gracious
Jet	Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Jakobe	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jakobi	Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter
Jovi	Girl	God is gracious; Jovial; Of Jupiter
Jasiel	Boy	God is my maker; God's strength
Juana	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Graced by Yahweh; God is gracious
Jacey	Girl	Hyacinth flower; The moon; Jay; God is gracious

Jonathon	Boy	Gift of God
Jacobi	Boy	Yahweh may protect; Holder of heel; Supplanter; Son of Jacob
Jovan	Boy	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Jariel	Unisex	God's strength; God sees
Jordynn	Girl	Flow down; Descend
Jordyn	Boy	Flow down; Descend
Jude	Girl	Praised; Minor ruler; Prince; Jew
Josh	Boy	Jehovah is salvation; Pleasure; Satisfaction; Enthusiasm
Jessiah	Unisex	Yahweh gives
Jackie	Girl	God is gracious; Supplanter; Holder of the heel

Jennings	Boy	God is gracious
Jacquelyn	Girl	Holder of heel; Supplanter
Jaclyn	Girl	Supplanter; May god protect
Josephina	Girl	He will add; He shall increase
Josette	Girl	God provides; Jehovah increases
Johana	Girl	God is gracious
Jacobo	Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Josef	Boy	He will add
Josey	Girl	He will add; Jehovah increases
Jaron	Boy	To sing; To shout

Jan	Boy	God is gracious
Jacklyn	Girl	Supplanter; May God protect
Josefina	Girl	Yahweh will add; He will add
Jedediah	Boy	Friend of God; Beloved to the lord
Jacques	Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jannah	Girl	Garden; Paradise; Heaven; God is gracious
Jakayla	Girl	God is gracious; Crown; Laurel
Joah	Boy	Yahweh is brother
Jonatan	Boy	God's gift
Janaya	Girl	God is gracious

Jakub	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Jaxin	Unisex	Son of Jack; Son of God's grace
Joseluis	Boy	Raised
Jovany	Boy	God is gracious
Jairus	Boy	He shines; God enlightens
Jovanny	Boy	God is gracious
Jaciel	Unisex	God is my maker; God will live
Jaice	Boy	Healer; My salvation is in the Lord
Juanita	Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious
Jakoby	Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter

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