Hebrew Names

Friends in Israel speak Hebrew, the language in which the Old Testament was written. Many Hebrew names come from the Old Testament, and most of them have special meanings. If your name is Hebrew, the list below may tell you what it means.

John	The Lord is gracious
David	Beloved
Matthew	Gift of the Lord
Joseph	Adding
Jack or James	He will follow
Anna, Ann, or Hanna	Grace
Suzanna or Susan	Rose or lily
Michael	Who is like God?
Sharon	Name of a plain in Israel
Sarah	Princess
Dan	Judge
Joel	The Lord is God
Adam	Man
Thomas	Twin
Rachel	Ewe
Rebecca	Noose
Samuel	Name of God
Judith	Jewess
Deborah	Bee
Jared	One who descends
Joshua	The Lord saves
Eve	Giver of life
Reuben	See, a son
Leah	Weary
Mary, Miriam, or Marie	Exalted