Hebrew and Biblical Names

Some of you have requested information on the meaning of Hebrew names. If you are planning to name your children using these generally Biblical names, it would probably be a good idea to see whether the meaning of the Hebrew name you choose is appropriate for your family.

Jewish and Biblical Names
A list of about 60 names with their meanings.

Hitchcock's Bible Names
Type in a word to look for and choose "Lookup" to find that word or search the alphabetical list of more than 300 names.

20,000 Names
Hebrew names divided into a list for men, women, names in other languages, surnames, and pets' names.

Abarim Publications' Biblical Name Vault
Provides meaning, etymology, and origin of Hebrew names in an A-Z index.

Hebrew Names
"To be called" was the same as "to be" because of the intimate connection between names and the persons who carried them -- Catholic Encyclopedia article looks at divine, personal, and and place names.

Hebrew Name Finder
Tips on naming Jewish children

Hebrew Names
Ashkenazic European given names, Judaism, and Jewish History


Hebrew and Biblical Names from other About.com Guides.

Hebrew Names
From the About Guide to Judaism, help with selection of Hebrew names.
About Hebrew Names
Lisa Katz has expanded her resources with an A-Z of names/meanings for girls and boys. She also answers questions about what are acceptable naming practices, including: May a Jewish adult give himself a Hebrew name and Is it acceptable to name a Jewish child after a living relative?
Why Give Your Child a Hebrew Name?
Baby Name Finder - Pediatrics

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