Girl Names
Hebrew-origin girl names
28 names
28 girl names used in Nepal whose etymology traces to Hebrew, most popular first. Includes names given to both boys and girls. See all Hebrew-origin names.
- Eliza♀एलिजाPledged to God
- Aliza♂♀अलिजाJoyful, happy
- Simona♂♀सिमोनाOne who hears, from Hebrew Shimon
- Elisha♂♀एलिशाGod is salvation
- Annie♀एनीDiminutive of Anna/Anne
- Lisa♂♀लिसाMy God is an oath
- Liza♂♀लिजाGod is my oath
- Alija♂♀अलिजाJoyful, happy
- Isabel♀इसाबेलPledged to God
- Jessica♀जेसिकाGod beholds
- Sara♀साराPrincess, noble lady (Hebrew)
- Anie♀अनीDiminutive of Anna/Anne
- Eva♀इवाLife
- Hosanna♀होसन्नाSave us, we pray
- Joshua♀जोशुआGod is salvation
- Lisha♀लिशाMy God is an oath
- Mary♀मेरीBiblical name of the mother of Jesus
- Rebecca♀रेबेकाTo bind, tie
- Samantha♀सामन्थाListener
- Sharon♂♀शेरोनA fertile plain in Israel
- Sharona♀शरोनाA fertile plain in Israel
- Aanya♀आन्याDiminutive of Anna/Anne
- Cimona♀सिमोनाOne who hears, from Hebrew Shimon
- Eleeja♀एलिजाPledged to God
- Elisa♀एलिसाGod is salvation
- Leeja♀लिजाGod is my oath
- Leeza♀लिजाGod is my oath
- Shara♀शाराPrincess, noble lady (Hebrew)
Guide
Hebrew-origin girl names with meanings to compare
These 28 Hebrew-origin girl names range from joy and life to grace and a pledge to God. Aliza and Eva offer different wishes from Eliza and Lisa, even when some spellings look alike. A name’s linguistic roots do not tell you the community or beliefs of the person who uses it.
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Joy and life
Aliza (अलिजा) and Alija mean joyful or happy. Eva means life or living one and is a form of Eve.
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Forms of Elizabeth
Eliza means pledged to God. Lisa and Liza are short forms of Elizabeth with meanings of my God is an oath or God is my oath.
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Grace and listening
Annie and Anie are diminutives of Anna or Anne, meaning grace or favour. Simona means one who hears.
Hebrew-origin girl names for joy, life and grace
Aliza (अलिजा) means joyful or happy, as does Alija. Eva means life or living one. Annie and Anie mean grace or favour as forms of Anna or Anne. Simona (सिमोना), the feminine of Simon, means one who hears. Decide whether joy, life, grace or listening best expresses your hope. The full Hebrew-origin names collection gives you more sounds within the same linguistic roots.
Girl names with a pledge or prayer in the meaning
Eliza (एलिजा) is a short form of Elizabeth meaning pledged to God. Lisa and Liza are also Elizabeth forms, with oath meanings. Isabel means pledged to God and is the Spanish form of Elizabeth. Elisha means God is salvation and is a Hebrew prophet’s name. Hosanna means save us, we pray, a cry of praise. Read these meanings in full, and compare other girl names if you prefer a different kind of wish.
Tips for parents
- Keep Aliza and Eliza separate on your shortlist: joy and a pledge to God are different meanings.
- Compare Annie and Anie by the spelling you want to use consistently.
- Read a prayer or oath meaning aloud to decide whether it reflects your family’s intention.
- Explore Hebrew-origin boy names if you want to compare sibling choices.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hebrew-origin girl names mean joy?
Aliza and Alija both mean joyful or happy. Both are written अलिजा here.
Do Eliza and Elisha have the same meaning?
No. Eliza is a short form of Elizabeth meaning pledged to God. Elisha means God is salvation and is a Hebrew prophet’s name.
Which Hebrew-origin girl names mean grace or life?
Annie and Anie mean grace or favour. Eva means life or living one and is a form of Eve.
Does a Hebrew-origin girl name identify someone’s religion?
No. Linguistic origin describes a name’s roots, not the beliefs or community of the person who has it. Choose the meaning that matters to your family.