Choosing a name for your child is a significant decision, and for Amish families, tradition plays a strong role. Amish female names are often rooted in the Bible, reflecting their religious beliefs. This table explores some popular Amish female names and their meanings.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abigail | Father's joy |
| Anna | Grace |
| Barbara | Foreigner |
| Bertha | Bright, famous |
| Catherine | Pure |
| Christina | Follower of Christ |
| Clara | Bright, clear |
| Edna | Rich, blessed |
| Elizabeth | God is my oath |
| Esther | Star |
| Fannie | Free one |
| Hannah | Grace |
| Helena | Light |
| Ida | Diligent, happy |
| Joanna | God is gracious |
| Katherine | Pure |
| Leah | Weary |
| Lydia | From Lydia (a region in Asia Minor) |
| Mabel | Amiable |
| Magdalena | Of Magdala |
| Malinda | Gentle, merciful |
| Martha | Mistress of the house |
| Mary | Bitterness (also interpreted as sea of bitterness) |
| Miriam | Rebellion, sea of bitterness |
| Naomi | Pleasant |
| Nancy | Grace |
| Rachel | Ewe |
| Rebecca | To tie |
| Ruth | Compassionate friend |
| Sarah | Princess |
| Susanna | Lily |
| Susannah | Lily |
| Veronica | True image |
| Wilma | Resolute protector |
| Amanda | Lovable |
| Barbara | Foreigner |
| Edna | Rich, blessed |
| Elizabeth | God is my oath |
| Esther | Star |
| Kathryn | Pure |
| Lydia | From Lydia (a region in Asia Minor) |
| Martha | Mistress of the house |
| Susanna | Lily |
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