Hebrew names

Old Testament monikers

Hebrew names are personal names originating from the Hebrew language, many drawn from the Bible: David, Sarah, Michael, Rachel.

They often carry meanings—Noah means "rest," Hannah means "grace." Hebrew names appear across Jewish, Christian, and secular naming traditions worldwide.

Some retain their biblical forms; others have been adapted into local languages: Yosef becomes Joseph, Miriam becomes Mary.

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  • AbrahamFirst Hebrew patriarch
  • ElijahOld Testament prophet
  • nameIdentifying word for someone
  • SarahFemale name, Hebrew origin
  • IsaacHebrew patriarch name

Daniel · given name · Chaim · Rachel · Jerusalem · Jacob · David · Solomon · Moses · Miriam · Torah · Hannah · Esther · Raphael · Ezekiel · Emmanuel · Star of David · Ruth

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