Hebrew Names For Boys

Zevulun means "to honor." Zevulun appears in the Bible as one of the 12 tribes, the son of Jacob and Leah (Genesis 30:20).

Zerach means "shining light." Zerach appears in the Bible as the son of Judah (Genesis 38:30).

Zev means "wolf" in Hebrew. Zev is often associated with the tribe of Benjamin, who is described in the Bible as a wolf, i.e. a mighty and fearless warrior (Genesis 49:27). (variation: Zeev)

Zechariah means "remembering God." Zechariah appears in the Bible as one of the twelve Minor Prophets. (variation: Zachariah, Zachary)

Zalman is the Yiddish form of Solomon. Solomon appears in the Bible as the son of King David and successor to the throne, who built the first Holy Temple.

Yuval means "stream." Yuval appears in the Bible as the son of Lemech (Genesis 4:21).

Yoram means "God will raise him up." Yoram appears in the Bible as the son of a king (2-Samuel 8:10).

Yonatan means "God's gift." Yonatan appears in the Bible as King Saul's son and the best friend of King David (1-Samuel chs. 18-20). (variation: Yehonatan, Jonathan, Yoni, Yonason)

Yona means "dove." Yona appears in the Bible as one of the twelve Minor Prophets, who was swallowed alive by a giant fish. (variation: Jonah)

Yosef means "(God) will increase." Yosef appears in the Bible as one of Jacob's 12 sons, who was sold into slavery and later served as the prime minister to Pharaoh in Egypt (Genesis 30:24). In kabbalah, Yosef represents the power of unification, as he reunited all 12 brothers together in Egypt. (variation: Yoseph, Yossi, Joseph)

Yom Tov means "holiday."

Yoel means "God is willing." Yoel appears in the Bible as one of the twelve Minor Prophets. (variation: Joel)