Female Jewish Names: A Comprehensive Guide to Meaning and Tradition

This comprehensive list explores the beautiful and meaningful world of female Jewish names. From classic Hebrew names rich in history and tradition to modern variations, this guide provides a deep dive into the origins and significance behind each name. Whether you're looking for a traditional name for your baby girl or exploring your own heritage, this resource will help you find the perfect name that resonates with your values and beliefs.
1. **Abigail:** "My father is joyful"; "source of joy"; "father of joy"
2. **Ada:** "adornment"; "noble"
3. **Adira:** "strong"; "mighty"
4. **Ahava:** "love"
5. **Ahuva:** "love"
6. **Aisha:** "alive"; "living"
7. **Aliza:** "joyful"; "happy"
8. **Alma:** "apple"; "tree"
9. **Amalia:** "work"; "industrious"
10. **Ana:** "grace"; "favor"
11. **Anat:** "answer"; "response"
12. **Andrea:** "manly"; "courageous"
13. **Ariel:** "lion of God"
14. **Ariella:** "lion of God"
15. **Aviva:** "spring"; "life"
16. **Ayelet:** "gazelle"
17. **Batsheva:** "daughter of the oath"; "daughter of seven"
18. **Bess:** "God is my oath"
19. **Chava:** "life"; "living one"
20. **Chaya:** "life"; "living"
21. **Chana:** "grace"; "favor"
22. **Chana:** "God is gracious"
23. **Dalia:** "vine flower"
24. **Deborah:** "bee"
25. **Dina:** "judgment"; "justice"
26. **Eliana:** "my God has answered"
27. **Eliana:** "God is my light"
28. **Eliyahu:** "my God is Yahweh"
29. **Elisheva:** "my God is an oath"
30. **Emma:** "universal"
31. **Estelle:** "star"
32. **Eva:** "life"
33. **Evelina:** "life"; "living one"
34. **Fanya:** "God is gracious"
35. **Gila:** "joy"
36. **Hannah:** "grace"; "favor"
37. **Hava:** "Eve"
38. **Ilana:** "tree"
39. **Iris:** "rainbow"
40. **Irit:** "rainbow"
41. **Jacqueline:** "supplanter"; "God is gracious"
42. **Jenna:** "God is gracious"
43. **Jennifer:** "God is gracious"
44. **Judith:** "praise"
45. **Karen:** "pure"
46. **Leah:** "weary"
47. **Leora:** "my light"
48. **Liora:** "my light"
49. **Maayan:** "spring"
50. **Malka:** "queen"
51. **Miriam:** "bitter"
52. **Naomi:** "pleasantness"
53. **Nechama:** "comfort"
54. **Noa:** "movement"; "motion"
55. **Rachel:** "ewe"
56. **Rebecca:** "to tie"; "to bind"
57. **Rivka:** "to tie"; "to bind"
58. **Ruth:** "friend"; "companion"
59. **Sara:** "princess"; "noblewoman"
60. **Shayna:** "beautiful"
61. **Shoshana:** "rose"
62. **Simcha:** "joy"
63. **Tamar:** "palm tree"
64. **Tova:** "good"
65. **Yaffa:** "beautiful"
66. **Yael:** "mountain goat"
67. **Yocheved:** "Yahweh is glory"
68. **Yonah:** "dove"
69. **Ziva:** "radiance"
70. **Zohar:** "radiance"; "light"