List of Hebrew Baby Names Meanings

Hadasa

Hadas means myrtle tree. Hadassah means compassion, hence the women's charity in Israel, Hadassah. Usually adding the -ah would mean a female myrtle tree, but this is a separate case. The -ah changes the meaning entirely. Hadassah, meaning compassion, is a lovely name.

Meaning: The myrtle tree, compassion Origin: Hebrew

Hadasah

Persian Meaning: The name Hadassah is a Persian baby name. In Persian the meaning of the name Hadassah is: Myrtle or bride.

Meaning: The myrtle tree, compassion Origin: Hebrew

Hadassah

(hah-DAH-sah)

Hadas means myrtle tree. Hadassah means compassion, hence the women's charity in Israel, Hadassah. Usually adding the -ah would mean a female myrtle tree, but this is a separate case. The -ah changes the meaning entirely. Hadassah, meaning compassion, is a lovely name.

Meaning: Myrtle tree Origin: Hebrew

Hadriel

The meaning of the name Hadriel is Majesty of God. ... Name Hadriel is a Boy name. The origin of beautiful and unique baby name Hadriel is Hebrew, although name Hadriel along with the other Hebrew baby names for Boys is popular in different regions of the world.

Meaning: Majesty of god Origin: Hebrew

Hagar

Possibly means "flight" in Hebrew, though it could also be of unknown Egyptian origin. In the Old Testament she is the concubine of Abraham and the mother of Ishmael, the founder of the Arab people. After Abraham's wife Sarah finally gave birth to a child, she had Hagar and Ishmael expelled into the desert.

Meaning: Flight or a stranger Origin: Hebrew

Hamish

Scottish Meaning: The name Hamish is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Hamish is: James - in Gaelic, Seumas, Seanius.

Meaning: Supplanter Origin: Hebrew

Hank

(HANGK)

Originally a short form of Hankin which was a medieval diminutive of JOHN. Since the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK. A famous bearer is the American former baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).

Meaning: The ruler of the house Origin: Hebrew

Hanne

Hebrew Meaning: The name Hanne is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Hanne is: Grace.

Meaning: Gracious Origin: Hebrew

Hans

The name Hans is a baby boy name. The name Hans comes from the German origin. In German The meaning of the name Hans is: Gift from God. God has been gracious. German variant of the Hebrew name John.

Meaning: Swan, God's gracious gift heman, faithful Origin: Hebrew

Hephzibah

Means "my delight is in her" in Hebrew. She is a queen and the mother of Manasseh in the Old Testament.

Meaning: My delight is in she Origin: Hebrew