Hebrew Names For Boys

Manoach means "resting place." Manoach appears in the Bible as the father of Samson (Judges 13:2).

Malkiel means "God is my king." Malkiel appears in the Bible as a grandson of Asher (Genesis 46:17).

Levi means "one who accompanies or attends," alluding to the Levites' role as servants in the Holy Temple. Levi appears in the Bible as one of the 12 tribes, the son of Jacob and Leah (Genesis 29:34).

Leib is Yiddish for "lion." The lion is the symbol of Judah, the tribe of Jewish monarchy. (variation: Leibel)

Kalonymos is a Hungarian name meaning "merciful."

Yisrael means "wrestled with God." Yisrael appears in the Bible as the new name given to Jacob, the father of the 12 tribes (Genesis 32:28). (variation: Yisroel, Israel)

Kalman, short for Kalonymos, is a Hungarian name meaning "merciful."

Itamar means "island of palms." Itamar appears in the Bible as Aaron's youngest son (Exodus 6:23).

Issur is the Yiddish nickname for "Israel." (variation: Isser)

Hillel means "praise." Hillel appears in the Bible as the father of a Jewish leader (Judges 12:13). Hillel is also known in the Talmud as one of the greatest rabbinic sages.

Gil means "joy" in Hebrew.

Hirsch means "deer" in Yiddish. The name is often associated with the biblical Naftali, who is compared to a swift deer (Genesis 49:21). (variations: Herschel, Hersh, Hershel, Heshel)