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Learn all about Hebrew Names

Do you want to know how to write your name in Hebrew?

We’ll be honest with you—one of the questions we get asked the most on HebrewPod101 is on — yes, you guessed it — names. The most frequently asked questions include:

  • “How do you write an English name in Hebrew?”
  • “Is it possible to make a nickname up and ask native Hebrew speakers to use it?”
  • “Are there any Hebrew names that sound like English names?”

For those who want to have their name in Hebrew, we have made it simple for you to write your name today. Yes, today! This post is your one-stop guide regarding Hebrew names!
 

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  • Write your name in the English alphabet. Our Hebrew teachers might not speak your language :’(
  • If your name is pronounced differently from the spelling, please let us know the pronunciation.

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Table of Contents

  1. How to Write Your Name in Hebrew
  2. How to Make Up Your Hebrew Nickname
  3. Related Lessons

 

1. How to Write Your Name in Hebrew

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Israeli people use the Hebrew alphabet to write English names. To write your English name in Hebrew, first you need to know the basics of the alphabet.

The easiest way is to find a Hebrew letter that corresponds to the pronunciation of your Hebrew name. For example, if your name is “Adam,” you can use the letter א for “a,” ד for “d,” and מ for “m.” You just need to put them together and write אדם for “Adam.” Note that you don’t need to write a vowel when it is placed between consonants.

Here are some English names in the Hebrew alphabet.

  • Noah (נח)
  • Jacob (יעקב)
  • Michael (מיכאל)
  • Daniel (דניאל)
  • Sandra (סנדרה)
  • George (ג ‘ורג’)
  • Thomas (תומאס)
  • Kimberly (קימברלי)

If you cannot find your name on this list or want to make your name in Hebrew characters by yourself, here’s our video series for you. Check out Hebrew Alphabet Made Easy and learn how to write the Hebrew characters for your English name.

This will help you learn the Hebrew alphabet and start writing your name in Hebrew by yourself!

 

2. How to Make Up Your Hebrew Nickname

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How to Make Up Your Hebrew Name
 

If you want to have your own Hebrew name that sounds like a typical name that any native speaker could read and understand without problems, don’t worry.

Here’s a list of Hebrew names hand-picked by our team. Pick the one that you like and use it as your Hebrew name.

 

A. Hebrew First Names

- a. Hebrew Female Names

  • ענת (Anat)
  • אורלי (Orly)
  • מיכל (Michal)
  • תמר (Tamar)
  • ליאל (Liel)
  • מעיין (Ma’ayan)
  • אלה (Ella)
  • טלי (Tali)

- b. Hebrew Male Names

  • אייל (Eyal)
  • נעם (Noam)
  • יגאל (Yigal)
  • אלון (Alon)
  • גדי (Gadi)
  • דן (Dan)
  • דניאל (Daniel)
  • יוני (Yoni)

B. Hebrew Last Names

For those who want to have your own Hebrew last name too, here’s the list of popular Hebrew last names.

  • אַבְרָהָם (Abraham)
  • הראל (Harel)
  • אהרון (Aaron)
  • גרינשטיין (Greenstein)
  • יצחק (Isaac)
  • יַרדֵן (Jordan)
  • מנדל (Mandel)
  • בכרך (Bacharach)
  • בוהם (Bohm)
  • פיש (Fisch)

 

3. Related Lessons

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Hi James Scott Green!


Your name in Hebrew would be ג'יימס סקוט גרין (James Scott Green / Jeims Skot Grin). 😊


Keep up the great work with your Hebrew studies! If you have any questions, please let us know.


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Hi Craig Jones!


Thank you for your question! 😊 Your name can be translated into Hebrew as קרייג ג'ונס (Kreig / ג'ונס / Jones). It's wonderful to see your interest in learning Hebrew and how your name is represented in the language.


Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. תודה (Toda, "Thank you")!


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Hi Kayli-Ellen Abilene!


שָׁלוֹם! (Shalom! / Hello!) 😊


We're here to help with any questions you might have! Feel free to share your note or ask your questions, and we'll do our best to assist you.


Looking forward to hearing from you. Have a great day!


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James Scott Green written in hebrew

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Hello, how would I best translate Craig Jones into hebrew? Many Thanks!

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Shalom!

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Hi Mihaela!

To write "Mihaela" in Hebrew, you can use: מיכאלה (Mihaela). Your guess, מיהלה, is close, but מיכאלה is the standard spelling in Hebrew.

Your name looks beautiful in Hebrew!


Hi Vivian!

To write "Vivian Antunes" in Hebrew, you can use: ויביאן אנטונס (Vivian Antunes).

It’s a lovely name with a wonderful flow in Hebrew!


Hi Lyla!

To write "Lyla" in Hebrew, you can use: לילה (Laila), which also means "night" in Hebrew. If you want it as a name distinct from "night," you could use לילה with an added emphasis when spoken.

It’s a unique and meaningful name—thank you for sharing it!


Hi Fiona!

To write "Fiona" in Hebrew, you can use: פיונה (Fiona).

It’s such a simple and elegant name, and we’re thrilled to provide it in Hebrew!


Hi Jeffrey!

To write "Jeffrey Smith" in Hebrew, you can use: ג׳פרי סמית (Jeffrey Smith).

Your name translates wonderfully into Hebrew—thank you for asking!


Hi Carrilynn!

To write "Carrilynn" in Hebrew, you can use: קרילין (Karilin).

Your name has a unique and beautiful sound in Hebrew!


Hi Autumn!

To write "Autumne Rayne" in Hebrew, you can use: אוטום ריין (Otom Rein). The Hebrew word for "autumn" is סתיו (Stav), and for "rain," it’s גשם (Geshem), which adds poetic meaning to your name!

Your name is stunning both as a transliteration and for its Hebrew meaning—thank you for sharing it with us!


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Hi James!

To write "James Joseph Martin" in Hebrew, you can use: ג׳יימס ג׳וזף מרטין (James Joseph Martin). For your nickname "JJ," you can use: ג׳יי ג׳יי (Jey Jey).

It’s great to see your full name and nickname in Hebrew!


Hi Renata!

To write "Renata" in Hebrew, you can use: רנטה (Renata).

Your name has a lovely and elegant translation into Hebrew!


Hi Magnus!

To write "Magnus Lundgren" in Hebrew, you can use: מגנוס לונדגרן (Magnus Lundgren). Both מגנוס and מאגנוס are accurate transliterations for "Magnus," but מגנוס is more common.

Your name looks striking in Hebrew—thank you for sharing it!


Hi Barbara!

To write "Barbara" in Hebrew, you can use: ברברה (Barbara).

It’s a timeless name that translates beautifully into Hebrew!


Hi Mihaela!

To write "Mihaela Milner" in Hebrew, you can use: מיכאלה מילנר (Mihaela Milner).

Your name looks amazing in Hebrew, and we’re thrilled to help you with it!


Hi Kimberly!

To write "Kimberly Marsch" in Hebrew, you can use: קימברלי מארש (Kimberly Marsh).

Your name is elegant in Hebrew, and we’re glad to share it with you!


Hi Rick!

To write "Rick Bean" in Hebrew, you can use: ריק בין (Rick Bin).

Your name is simple and sharp in Hebrew—thank you for asking!


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