June 5, 2026

Hebrew Baby Names — Light, Gift & Strength

Hebrew names are searched both as faith names and as modern Israeli names. Uri, Tikva, and Noa (where present) are short enough for English roll call; longer forms carry blessing and light in ways English virtue names cannot.

We do not flatten Hebrew into 'biblical' on this page. If a name is also used in Jewish liturgy, the name record says so. If it is modern Hebrew, that is a different, valid reason to choose it.

Boy & unisex names

  • MichaelWho is like God? · Hebrew
  • DavidBeloved · Hebrew
  • JoshuaGod is salvation · Hebrew
  • JonathanGift of God · Hebrew
  • AaronExalted · Hebrew
  • AdamMan · Hebrew
  • ZacharyThe Lord has remembered · Hebrew
  • JordanTo flow down · Hebrew
  • JoeGod will add · Hebrew
  • JeremyGod will exalt · Hebrew
  • JesseGift · Hebrew
  • JohnnyGod is gracious · Hebrew
  • JimmySupplanter · Hebrew
  • DannyGod is my judge · Hebrew
  • JessieGod beholds · Hebrew
  • JoelThe Lord is God · Hebrew
  • NathanielGift of God · Hebrew
  • JesusGod is salvation · Hebrew
  • MikeWho is like God? · Hebrew
  • JaredDescent · Hebrew
  • ManuelGod is with us · Hebrew
  • IsaiahGod is salvation · Hebrew
  • JackieSupplanter · Hebrew
  • JonGod is gracious · Hebrew
  • MiguelWho is like God? · Hebrew
  • JaydenGod has heard · Hebrew
  • MitchellWho is like God? · Hebrew
  • JeremiahGod will exalt · Hebrew
  • SethAppointed · Hebrew
  • MichealWho is like God? · Hebrew
  • JimSupplanter · Hebrew
  • JohnnieGod is gracious · Hebrew
  • JimmieSupplanter · Hebrew
  • SamGod has heard · Hebrew
  • JakeSupplanter · Hebrew
  • VladimirRuler of the world · Russian

Girl & unisex names

Frequently asked

What Hebrew name means light?

Uri and related light-names are Hebrew; compare also Arabic Noor if you want the same meaning in another language.

Are Hebrew names only for Jewish families?

Many are used widely. If a name is sacred in a specific community, read the origin notes and choose with that context, not just the sound.

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