Yiddish Baby Names
Explore our collection of baby names with Yiddish origins. These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Yiddish culture.
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Reyna
Queen; Counsel, advice; Clean, pure
Girl
Reina
Queen; Pure; Wise
Girl
Goldie
Gold; Person with gold/blonde hair
Girl
Rayna
Counsel; Song; Queen; Pure, holy: Happy
Girl
Rayne
Counsel, helpful friend;
Unisex
Rayne
Counsel, helpful friend;
Unisex
Shlomo
Peaceable
Boy
Baila
Dance; Fair
Girl
Zella
Happy; Blessed; Grey battle-maid
Girl
Raizel
Rose
Girl
Bloom
Of Blum, of Blume; Flower; Of Blome; Lump of Metal
Girl
Shaina
Beautiful; Old, ancient; Lily, rose; God is gracious
Girl
Golda
Gold
Girl
Braven
Brave; Good; Honest
Boy
Shayna
beautiful
Girl
Golde
Gold
Hershel
Deer
Boy
Perle
Pearl
Goldina
Gold
Salmon
Peace; Salmon
Liba
Dear; Love
Girl
Freyda
Joy, happiness; Of friþuz; Peace, tranquility; Friendship
Goldia
Gold
Raena
Queen; Counsel, advice; Clean, pure
Girl
Moishe
Drawn out of the water; Son; Child; Liberate; Save
Boy
Seeley
Blessed; Happy
Unisex
Seeley
Blessed; Happy
Unisex
Herschel
Deer
Boy
Hersh
Deer
Boy
Shandel
Beautiful; Lily; To change or repeat
Shene
Lily, rose; Beautiful; God is gracious
Girl
Raisa
Rose; easy-going; leader
Girl
Shana
Beautiful; Magnificence; Touchstone; Old, ancient; Possessor of wisdom
Girl
Zalman
Peaceful
Boy
Keyle
Merry; Battle ruler
Bluma
Flower
Girl
Hirsh
Deer
Shaynah
beautiful
Yudelka
Praise; Of Judea
Zon
Little son
Hyman
Life
Liev
Heart; Lion
Boy
Shaena
Beautiful, lovely girl
Yenta
Noble, refined; Busybody; Gossip
Kern
Warrior; Small person; Grain
Mandel
Almond
Shanie
Beautiful; God is gracious; Of Shania; I'm on my way
Fishel
Little fish, fish
Boy
Hirsch
Deer, stag
Shanee
Beautiful; God is gracious; Of Shania; I'm on my way
Mirla
Star of the sea; Bitterness; Wished for child
Herschell
deer
Mindie
Of Melinda; Honey; Gentle; Affectionate; Loved one
Cheyna
Beautiful woman
Haskel
God will strengthen
Hersch
Deer
Shainah
beautiful
Cort
courtier, court attendant; brave
Boy
Sheina
Beautiful, lovely
Girl
Alter
old
Boy
Sandler
One who makes or sells sandals
Boy
Zelig
Blessed, holy
Boy
Fruma
Pious, devout
Feivel
Bright one
Frayda
Joy
Springer
Jumper, leaper; one who lives near a spring
Charna
Dark, black
Girl
Kort
Able, knowledgeable, talented; Help, advice, counsel; Weaver, cloth dealer
Haskell
God strengthens
Boy
Rayzel
Rose flower
Rayzel
Rose flower
Raiza
Rose; Relaxed; The leader
Girl
Goldi
Gold; Made of gold
Ber
Bear
Shanae
God is gracious; Beautiful; Lily; Rose
Luba
Dear or loved
Girl
Raissa
Rose; More relaxed; Easy-going
Girl
Gitel
Little good one
Antshel
Fortunate, happy
Feiwel
Bright; Pure
Frayde
Joy; Peace, tranquility; Friendship
Fraydel
Joy; Rejoycing
Freidl
Of Friedl; Peace
Freyde
Joy; Peaceful
Freydel
Joy, happiness
Fried
Peace; Peaceful ruler; God peace
Gentile
Of the same family; Noble, aristocratic
Gersham
Exile; Stranger
Goldarina
Gold
Goldee
Of Golde; Gold
Hayatt
Life; Tailor; The High-Gate
Hertzel
Deer
Herzel
Deer
Herzl
Deer
Heschel
Deer
Heshel
Deer, nimble like a deer
Hirschel
Deer, hart
Hirschl
deer
Loew
Lion
Lubah
dear
About Yiddish Names
Yiddish names have a rich history and cultural significance. They often reflect the values, traditions, and linguistic characteristics of Yiddish culture. Choosing a Yiddish name for your child can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage or express your appreciation for Yiddish culture.
Naming Tips
- Research the meaning and cultural significance of Yiddish names
- Consider the pronunciation and potential nicknames
- Think about how the name might be perceived in different cultural contexts
- Check for any historical or literary associations with the name
- Consult with native speakers or cultural experts if you're unsure about a name's usage or connotations