17 FRENCH BABY NAMES THAT ARE PRIME FOR AN AMERICAN TAKEOVER
18 Hebrew Baby Girl Names That Will Bring on All the Mazels
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By Dara Katz
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Published Oct 10, 2017
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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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Dara Katz is PureWow's Executive Editor, focusing on relationships, sex, horoscopes, travel and pets. Dara joined PureWow in 2016 and now dresses so much better. A lifestyle...