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Hebrew Names for Girls: Y
Names beginning with Y

by Lisa Katz
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Find Hebrew names for girls that begin with the letter Y. The meanings of the names are included. See images of the names written in Hebrew letters.

* Note: The English letter J translates to the Hebrew letter YUD, which sounds like the English letter Y.

11. Yechiela

Yechiela written in Hebrew
Yechiela means "may God live."

12. Yehudit (Judith)

Yehudit (Judith) written in Hebrew
Yehudit (Judith) was a heroine in the Bible. Yehudit means "praise."

13. Yeira

Yeira written in Hebrew
Yeira means "light."

14. Yemima

Yemima written in Hebrew
Yemima means "dove."

15. Yemina

Yemina written in Hebrew
Yemina (Jemina) means "right hand" and signifies strength.

16. Yiffat

Yiffat written in Hebrew
Yiffat means "beauty."

17. Yisraela

Yisraela written in Hebrew
Yisraela is the feminine form of Yisrael (Israel). Yisrael means "prince of God" and "contend, fight."

18. Yitra

Yitra written in Hebrew
Yitra (Jethra) is the feminine form of Yitro (Jethro). Yitra means "wealth, riches."

19. Yochana

Yochana written in Hebrew
Yochana means "God is gracious."

20. Yocheved

Yocheved written in Hebrew
Yocheved was the mother of Moshe (Moses) in the Bible. Yocheved means "glory of God."
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