From shtetl kitchens to lively holiday gatherings, Yiddish names for girls carry a cozy, nurturing spirit. Rivka, Malka, or Freyde hint at blessings like joy and love. Although many are grounded in biblical sources, they evolved unique vernacular spins over time. Selecting a Yiddish baby girl name weaves tradition and warmth into a child’s identity, underscoring the strength of a people whose language thrived against all odds.
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "blossom" or "bloom."
Of Yiddish origin, meaning "flower" or "bloom."
Breindel means 'son of the right hand'.
Bird
To rejoice
Peace
Peace
Beautiful
Frimy means "joyful"
Pious
Little good one
God is my strength
Good
Golden
A variant of the English word for gold
Gold
God has created
Group of camels
Slender
Beautiful
A variant of the Yiddish word for
A variant of the Yiddish word for
Bitter
To think
Pearl
Of modules origin.
Laughter
Reizel is a Yiddish name meaning "rose."
Reyna symbolizes 'strength'.
Shayna means 'beautiful'.
The meaning of Shiffy is "God's gracious gift."
The name Yenta means "a woman who is a gossip or busybody."
The meaning of Yidis is "praise".
Blessed
Sweet little one
