18 Hebrew Baby Girl Names That Will Bring on All the Mazels

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Published Oct 10, 2017

For those who want to connect with their Jewish roots but don’t want their daughter to be one of six Rachels, Sarahs or Leahs heading up the bar/bat mitzvah circuit, here are 18 beautiful Hebrew names that nod to your tradition but feel totally original.

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Abra

Her first word? Abracadabra. (Get this kid the Harry Potter series, stat.)

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Nedivah

She’s a great sharer. (Her names means “giving.”)

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Seraphina

Just think of all the adorable nicknames.

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Talia

But you call her Tali.

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Ada

Simple and elegant.

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Chava

Meaning “to life.” To life, to life, to Chava!

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Devri

Pronounced “Dev-ree,” it means “bee.”

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Erith

Your little flower.

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Gavriel

A more delicate take on “Gabriel.”

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Levi

Must love vintage denim.

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Ronit

You’ll love saying her name, which means “my joy.”

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Maia

Just like Maya, but we love this spelling.

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Yael

“Ya-el.” It means “mountain goat,” so take this kid camping.

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Raya

Pronounced “Rye-ah,” this name means “friend.” We’re pretty sure she’ll have a lot of them.

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Davi

Meaning “beloved.”

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Tamar

Decorate her nursery with palm trees. (It’s what her name means.)

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Vared

And this one’s with roses.

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Gal

As in Gadot. This “gal” will most definitely have superhero strength.

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