Cohen is the English version of the Hebrew name “Kohen” which means 'a priest' in Hebrew. Not everyone bearing the
Tag: Hebrew names
Moriah
Most likely derived from a place name in the Old Testament, specifically a mountain in the Book of Genesis and
Moses
Moses originates in Hebrew language and means "drawn out". In the Bible, Moses was a prophet, religious leader and the
Mosiah
Mosiah is an Egyptian variant of Moses. Moses originates in Hebrew language and means "drawn out". In the Bible, Moses
Mossie
Probably a feminine form of Moses, which in Hebrew means either "son" or "give birth". Moses is known from the
Motya
Motya is a diminutive of Matvey, itself a Russian form of Matthew. Matthew is an English name that is derived
Gavriil
Gavriil is a Russian form of Gabriel. Gabriel is a European name that is derived from the Hebrew personal name
Kivi
Kivi is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name 'Akiva', itself a form of the name Jacob, which means 'Yahweh
My
My is a Swedish diminutive of Maria. Maria, or Mary, is the name used in the New Testament, ultimately derived
Nadir
Nadir is an Arabic name, which means 'dear or rare'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'nadir', which means
Naftali
Naftali is a Hebrew name and means 'wreath'.
Mike
Mike is a diminutive of Michael. Michael is ultimately derived from Hebrew and means "which man is like God?", which
Jesse
Jesse is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yishay', which means 'God's gift'.
Nancy
Nancy is derived from the Hebrew name Anna, which means "filled with grace". Initially, it was used only as a
Nandag
Nandag is a Scottish diminutive of Anna. Anna is most likely a variant of a Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "gracious"
Matana
Feminine form of Matan. Means "present" in Hebrew language.
Naomi
Naomi originates in Hebrew language and it means "pleasant, congenial". In the Bible, Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth. The
Iwan
Iwan is a Polish variant of Ivan, itself a Slavic variant of John. John originates in Hebrew language and means
Dewey
Dewey is a Welsh variant of David. David originates in Hebrew and means "adored". It has been one of the
Kelila
Kelila originates in Hebrew language and means "tiara of laurel". As a feminine given name it is very rare in