17 FRENCH BABY NAMES THAT ARE PRIME FOR AN AMERICAN TAKEOVER
18 Hebrew Baby Girl Names That Will Bring on All the Mazels
By Dara Katz
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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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5.
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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9.
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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18.
Gal
As in Gadot. This “gal” will most definitely have superhero strength.
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