8 Hebrew Boy Names and Their Meanings

Take a trip back in time to the Old Testament with our roundup of Hebrew boy names.

Here are 8 timeless classics & modern favorites that make totally unique monikers.

ARIEL

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This melodic, gender-neutral name is used to describe the city of Jerusalem and has a fierce meaning of "Lion of God." (Plus, a pretty cool nickname of Ari).

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ARON

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Aron–an Old Testament figure who was Moses's right-hand man–is a boy name with a classic feel and a meaning of "teaching" and "singing."

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ELIJAH

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Elijah, or Eli for short, is a powerful masculine name that means "the Lord is my God" and refers to a biblical prophet who defended the worship of the Hebrew God.

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levi

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You might recognize this short but sweet boy name from the denim brand, which was founded by Levi Strauss. This Hebrew moniker means "joined" or "attached."

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EZRA

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Ezra means "helper" in Hebrew and is the name of the famous prophet responsible for writing the Book of Ezra in the Bible.

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james

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An important figure in both the Hebrew and Christian Bibles–James is derived from the original Hebrew word for Jacob, which means "supplanter."

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NOAH

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Noah, the man with the ark, is a very recognizable figure from the Hebrew Bible whose name means "rest."

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ASHER

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This too-cool-for-school boy name has trendy vibes and an auspicious meaning of "fortunate," "blessed" and "happy one."

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