The independent translation equivalent of the Hebrew Tovah. One of the five female names referring to complexion, eyes or hair.īuneh Bunya, Bunye, Bunalah, Bunale, Bundel, Bina, Bineh Into Lithuanian and White Russian Yiddish accent. Adjective: feminine brown colour.”īreine, Breindel, Breindil, Broina, Broine, Broindel, Broindil, Bruna, Brune, Brundel, Brundil The approximate female equivalent of Baruch, “blessed.” Some derive it from Spanish paloma, “dove.” According to the Talmud, more understanding was given to women (The Talmud, Nidah 45b). Understanding is being able to understand the wisdom and all its components. Wisdom, understanding and knowledge are three components of intellect. The family name Beilin derives from this form. The Hebrew female name Bilhah was very popular in pre-expulsion Spain, and it permitted its bearer to disguise it among the Gentiles by using the name Bella (beautiful). The Spanish and Italian name Bella (beautiful) has no connection whatsover with the biblical name Bilhah whose root means "confusion." This phonetic similarity, and its meaning of "beautiful," made it a popular name for one with the name Bilhah. Bilhah bore to Jacob, Dan and Naftali who progenitored the Tribes carrying their names. She married Mered, son of Ezra of the Tribe of Yehudah.īilah, Bileh, Billa, Beila, Beile, Beilah, Beilka, Beilkeīiblical. When the Jewish nation left Egypt, she rejected the idolatry she was raised with and joined them (The Talmud, Megillah 13a). Because of her kindness, Moses was always referred to by the name she chose for him, even though he had many other names (The Midrash, Yakut Shimoni, Shemot 166). She rescued Moses from the Nile after his mother placed him there in a small basket. The Biblical name of Bithiah, the daughter of Pharoah(Chronicles I 4: 18). Wife of King David and mother of King Solomon.īityah, Basya, Basye, Basel, Bassie, Besel, Beserel, Basha, Bashe, Bashala, Bashale, Basharel, Batka, Batke, Pasha, Pashe, Pesa, Pese, Pessy, Pesya, Pesye, Pesha, Peshe, Peshya, Peshyeīiblical. Sheva, Shevie, Basyah, Bassie, Basha, Bashieīiblical. "Daughter of seven, daughter of oath, or daughter of satisfaction" A name which has become popular in recent years. King David also had a sister by that name. The verse says about her, “The woman was of good sense and of beautiful form” (ibid). She was a righteous woman and a prophetess. The Biblical name of Abigail, one of King David’s wives and widowed wife of Naval ( Samuel I 25:3). In Numbers, 26:33 it states that one of the daughters of Tzelafchad was Haglah ( Ashkenazi: Hoglah). The daughter of Potipherah, she saved Joseph’s life by reporting the true story, when Potipherah’s wife falsely claimed that Joseph wanted to rape her (The Midrash, Yalkut Shimoni, Vayeshev 146).Ībigail, Avigal, Avigali, Ogla, Igla, Ogle, Igle, OglinĬontraction of two Hebrew words: avi "father of" (to create or induce) and gil "joyous stirrings"-"happenings." Biblical. The Biblical name of Asenath, the wife of Joseph who was viceroy of Egypt ( Genesis 41:45). The name symbolizes a prayer for longevity.īiblical. Often given to a newborn after another child in the family died at a young age. One of several girl’s names culled from the “10 expressions of joy” found in the Asher Bara blessing, recited at Jewish wedding celebrations.įrom the German, hence in Yiddish. Kindness and gentleness are highly valued attributes in Judaism. Adina was the wife of Levi, who one of Jacob’s 12 sons, and forefather of the tribe of Levi. refers to the wife of Lemech who was Noah’s father, who “luxuriated in her,” and she was therefore called with the name of an ornament (The Jerusalem Talmud, Yevamot 6:5).Įdna, Adel ( yiddish), Adela, Ayda, Eida, Eide, Eidel, Eidil, Eidul, Eidela, Eideleīiblical, Oral Tradition. A Jewish baby boy’s name is given at his circumcision, and a baby girl’s name is traditionally conferred at the Torah reading shortly after her birth.īiblical. Jewish parents name their children for (departed) loved ones, for special events, or choose any Jewish name that they find beautiful. This list aggregates common Jewish names from Biblical, Talmudic and post-Talmudic eras. Jewish names are the hallmark of Jewish identity.
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