🍼 Common & Unique Qadash Boy and Girl Names for Hebrew Israelite Children
- So Am I Books
- May 4, 2022
- 6 min read
Updated: Jun 6

Choosing a name for your child is more than a trend — it’s a spiritual declaration, a prophetic stamp, and an identity rooted in legacy. As Hebrew Israelites, we often search for names that reflect our biblical heritage, cultural distinctiveness, and our dedication to the Most High. A name should carry strength, beauty, and meaning — something your child can grow into with honor.
In this guide, Soamibooks presents a rich collection of Qadash-sounding (set-apart) names for boys and girls. Whether you’re looking for classic biblical names or something more unique and poetic, you’ll find inspiration in this curated list — with transliterations, Hebrew spellings, and Paleo-Hebrew references included where possible.
👶🏽 Classic Qadash Boy Names (Biblical & Recognizable)
These names have stood the test of time and are found throughout Scripture. They are easy to pronounce, spiritually powerful, and deeply rooted in the faith of our forefathers.
English Name | Hebrew Transliteration | Modern Hebrew | Paleo-Hebrew | Meaning |
Aaron | Aharawan | אהרון | 𐤀𐤄𐤓𐤅𐤍 | High mountain |
Abraham | Ahbaraham | אברהם | 𐤀𐤁𐤓𐤄𐤌 | Father of nations |
Adam | Ahdam | אדם | 𐤀𐤃𐤌 | Man, humanity |
Amos | Imawas | עמוס | 𐤏𐤌𐤅𐤎 | Borne by God |
Benjamin | Banyamayan | בנימין | 𐤁𐤍𐤉𐤌𐤉𐤍 | Son of the right hand |
Caleb | Kalab | כלב | 𐤊𐤋𐤁 | Wholehearted, faithful |
Cyrus | Karash | כָּרָשׁ | 𐤊𐤓𐤔 | Persian king |
Daniel | Danayal | דניאל | 𐤃𐤍𐤉𐤀𐤋 | God is my judge |
David | Dawad | דוד | 𐤃𐤅𐤃 | Beloved |
Ethan | Ahyathan | איתן | 𐤀𐤉𐤕𐤍 | Enduring and strong |
Isaac | Yatsachaq | יצחק | 𐤉𐤆𐤇𐤒 | He will laugh |
Isaiah | Yashiyah | ישעיהו | 𐤉𐤔𐤏𐤉𐤄𐤅 | God is salvation |
Jacob | Yiqab | יעקב | 𐤉𐤏𐤒𐤁 | Supplanter |
Jared | Yarad | ירד | 𐤉𐤓𐤃 | Descent |
Joel | Yawaal | יואל | 𐤉𐤅𐤀𐤋 | Yahawah is God |
Joseph | Yawasap | יוסף | 𐤉𐤅𐤎𐤐 | Jehovah will increase |
Joshua | Yahawashi | יהושע | 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 | God is salvation |
Josiah | Yaashyah | יאשיהו | 𐤉𐤀𐤔𐤉𐤄𐤅 | God supports |
Nathan | Nathan | נתן | 𐤍𐤕𐤍 | He gave |
Noah | Nacha | נח | 𐤍𐤇 | To rest |
Samson | Shamashwan | שמשון | 𐤔𐤌𐤔𐤅𐤍 | Sun |
Seth | Shath | שת | 𐤔𐤕 | Appointed |
Zachariah | Zakaraya | זכריה | 𐤆𐤒𐤓𐤉𐤄 | Yahawah recalled |
Absalom | Absalom | אבשלום | 𐤀𐤁𐤔𐤋𐤌 | Father is peace |
Asa | Asa | אסא | 𐤀𐤎𐤀 | Healer, physician |
Asher | Asher | אשר | 𐤀𐤔𐤓 | Happy, blessed |
Azariah | Azariah | עזריה | 𐤏𐤆𐤓𐤉𐤄 | Yah is my strength |
Ephraim | Ephraim | אפרים | 𐤀𐤐𐤓𐤉𐤌 | Fruitful |
Enoch | Enoch | חנוך | 𐤇𐤍𐤅𐤇 | Dedicated, trained |
Elon | Elon | אלון | 𐤀𐤋𐤅𐤍 | Oak tree |
Gideon | Gideon | גדעון | 𐤂𐤃𐤏𐤅𐤍 | Warrior, tree cutter |
Jude (Yahudah) | Yahudah | יהודה | 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤃𐤄 | Praise |
Kenan | Kenan | קין | 𐤒𐤉𐤍 | Acquired |
Lemuel | Lemuel | למואל | 𐤋𐤌𐤅𐤀𐤋 | Belongs to God |
Micah | Micah | מיכה | 𐤌𐤉𐤊𐤄 | Who is like God? |
Phineas | Phineas | פנחס | 𐤐𐤍𐤇𐤎 | Oracle, dark-skinned |
Tobias | Tobias | טוביה | 𐤈𐤅𐤁𐤉𐤄 | Yah is good |
Uriel | Uriel | אוריאל | 𐤀𐤅𐤓𐤉𐤀𐤋 | Light of God |
✨ Unique & Rare Israelite Boy Names
These names are lesser-known but carry powerful meanings and a prophetic edge. Perfect for parents who want something distinct yet still aligned with Scripture.
Aaron – High mountain, exalted (Exodus 4:14)
Absalom – Father is peace (2 Samuel 3:3)
Abraham – Father of many nations (Genesis 17:5)
Adam – Man, earth (Genesis 2:7)
Amos – Carried by God (Amos 1:1)
Asa – Healer, physician (1 Kings 15:9)
Asher – Happy, blessed (Genesis 30:13)
Azariah – Yah is my strength (Daniel 1:6)
Benjamin – Son of the right hand, favorite son (Genesis 35:18)
Caleb – Whole heart, faithful (Numbers 13:6)
Cyrus – Persian king, anointed (Isaiah 45:1)
Daniel – God is my judge (Daniel 1:6)
David – Beloved (1 Samuel 16:13)
Ethan – Enduring, strong (1 Kings 4:31)
Ephraim – Fruitful (Genesis 41:52)
Enoch – Dedicated, trained (Genesis 5:18)
Elon – Oak tree (Judges 12:11)
Gideon – Warrior, tree cutter (Judges 6:11)
Isaac – He will laugh (Genesis 17:19)
Isaiah – Yahawah is salvation (Isaiah 1:1)
Jacob – Supplanter (Genesis 25:26)
Jared – Descent (Genesis 5:18)
Joel – Yahawah is God (Joel 1:1)
Joseph – Yahawah will increase (Genesis 30:24)
Joshua – Yahawah is salvation (Numbers 13:16)
Josiah – Yahweh supports (2 Kings 22:1)
Jude (Yahawadah) – Praise (Luke 6:16)
Kenan – Acquired (Genesis 4:17)
Lemuel – Belongs to God (Proverbs 31:1)
Micah – Who is like God? (Micah 1:1)
Nathan – He gave (2 Samuel 7:2)
Noah – Rest, comfort (Genesis 5:29)
Phineas – Oracle, dark-skinned (Numbers 25:7)
Reuben – Behold, a son (Genesis 29:32)
Rufus – Red-haired (Romans 16:13)
Samson – Sun, bright (Judges 13:24)
Seth – Appointed, placed (Genesis 4:25)
Silas – Man of the forest (Acts 15:22)
Thaddeus – Heart, courageous (Matthew 10:3)
Titus – Defender, avenger (Titus 1:4)
Tobias – Yah is good (Book of Tobit)
Uriel – Light of God (2 Esdras 4:1, apocryphal)
Zachariah – Yahawah remembers (Zechariah 1:1)
🌸 Classic Biblical Girl Names (Qadash & Elegant)
Many Israelite sisters prefer names that are traditional, graceful, and spiritually meaningful. These girl names are found across the Scriptures and carry powerful connotations of virtue, beauty, and faith.
Abigail – Father’s joy
Adina – Gentle, delicate
Adah – Adornment (Genesis 4:19)
Angela – Messenger of God (common biblical meaning)
Anna – Grace (Luke 2:36)
Ariel – Lion of God (Isaiah 29:1)
Areli – Lion of God (variant of Ariel)
Azariah – Yah is my strength (multiple biblical figures)
Bethany – House of figs (John 11:1)
Baara – Flame (1 Chronicles 2:32)
Bela – Devouring; son of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:3)
Carmel – Garden, orchard (Song of Songs 7:5)
Deborah – Bee, symbol of diligence and order (Judges 4:4)
Damaris – Gentle, calf (Acts 17:34)
Dinah – Judged, vindicated (Genesis 30:21)
Eden – Life, paradise (Genesis 2:8)
Esther – Star (Book of Esther)
Eunice – Good victory (2 Timothy 1:5)
Faith – Devotion, trust (biblical virtue)
Gabriela – God is my strength
Hannah – Grace, favor (1 Samuel 1:2)
Huldah – Loved one, prophetess (2 Kings 22:14)
Jael – Mountain goat, courageous woman (Judges 4:17)
Jewel – Delight, plaything (biblical concept)
Joanna – Yah is gracious (Luke 8:3)
Jochebed – Yah is glory (Exodus 6:20)
Jordan – To descend (river name, biblical significance)
Keturah – Incense, aromatic (Genesis 25:1)
Lily / Lillian – Purity, flower (Song of Songs 2:1)
Mercy – Compassion, forbearance (biblical virtue)
Miriam – Beloved or rebellious (Exodus 15:20)
Milcah – Queen, counselor (Genesis 11:29)
Myra – Myrrh (Song of Songs 4:14)
Naomi – Pleasant one (Ruth 1:2)
Rachel – Ewe, gentle female sheep (Genesis 29:6)
Rebecca – To bind, tie firmly (Genesis 24:15)
Ruth – Friend, companion (Book of Ruth)
Sarah – Princess, noblewoman (Genesis 17:15)
Sapphira – Beautiful like a sapphire (Acts 5:1)
Sharon – Fertile plain (Song of Songs 2:1)
Susannah – Lily (Luke 8:3)
Tabitha – Gazelle, beauty (Acts 9:36)
Terah – Earth, station (Genesis 11:26)
Zibiah – Doe, gazelle (2 Samuel 23:37)
Zipporah – Bird (Exodus 2:21)
🌿 Unique & Spiritual Girl Names from Scripture
If you're seeking something poetic, memorable, and distinct for your baby girl, these rare biblical names are worth considering. Some come from lesser-known stories, but all carry depth and spiritual symbolism.
Abilene – Grassland, meadow
Adah / Ada – Adornment, beauty
Areli – Golden, heroic
Asenath – Belongs to her father
Atara – Crown, diadem
Baara – Flame
Carmel – Garden, orchard
Damaris – Gentle, calf
Dinah – Judged, vindicated
Eden – Paradise
Genesis – Beginning
Huldah – Mole, loved one
Jael – Mountain goat (symbol of courage)
Jochebed – Yah is glory
Keturah – Incense
Milcah – Queen
Miriam – Rebellion or beloved
Naomi – Pleasantness
Sapphira – Beautiful like a sapphire
Tabitha – Gazelle
Zipporah – Bird
📖 Why These Names Matter
Names are prophetic in Hebrew culture — they’re declarations. From Abraham ("Father of nations") to Yahawashi ("Yah is salvation"), names often set the tone for a person’s mission in life. Giving your child a Qadash name is not only about cultural pride — it’s about aligning their identity with the Most High’s purpose.
These names also reconnect us to our Israelite roots, as many of us are waking up to our identity through Scripture and the Ruach (Spirit). A name can be the first step in reclaiming our heritage and raising our children in truth.
📌 Final Tips for Choosing a Name:
Pray on it – Ask the Most High to guide you.
Check the meaning – Ensure it speaks life, strength, or calling.
Say it out loud – Will your child carry it with pride into adulthood?
Consider both classic & rare names – One may speak to you more deeply.
💬 What’s Your Favorite Name?
Drop a comment below or message us on Instagram @soamibooks to share your favorite Qadash baby name or testimony about naming your child. We love to hear how the community is reclaiming biblical names and raising up the next generation of righteous seed!