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Names of Men in Torah

Biblical Names for Men

A partial list of names from the Torah.
Hebrew names each have their own specific meaning.

Adam Earth Name of the first man Bereishit 2:7
Achiezer My brother is my helper Prince of the Tribe of Dan Bamidbar 1:12
Achiman My brother is a gift Son of Anak, a giant Bamidbar 13:22
Achira My brother is evil Leader of the Tribe of Naftali Bamidbar 1:15
Achiram My brother is noble Son of Binyamin Bamidbar 26:38
Achisamach My brother is my support Father of Oholiav, a craftsman of the Temple Shemot 31:6
Achran Disturbed; troubled Member of the Tribe of Asher Bamidbar 1:13
Adbe'el G-d has established Grandson of Avraham, son of Yishmael Bereishit 25:13
Aharon Mountain;  shining; lights the way Moshe's brother Shemot 4:14
Alvah Sin; transgression Leader of a family of Esav Bereishit 36:40
Alvan Edomi name Bereishit 36:23
Amishadai My people belong to G-d Member of the Tribe of Dan Bamidbar 1:12
Amram Might nation Father of Moshe Shemot 6:18
Anah To sing; to chant Father of a wife of Esav Bereishit 36:2
Aner Meaning uncertain Ally of Avraham Bereishit 14:13
Aram High; heights Grandson of Noach Bereishit 10:22
Aran Sarcophagus; chest Son of Seir the Chori Bereishit 36:28
Ard Bronze; wild ox Son of Binyamin Bereishit 46:21
Arnon Roaring scream Stream flowing from Moav into Dead Sea Bamidbar 21:13
Arodi Bronze Son of Gad, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:16
Arioch Measurement King of Elasar Bereishit 14:1
Ashbel The fire of Bel Son of Binyamin Bereishit 46:21
Asher Blessed; fortunate Son of Yaakov & Zilpah Bereishit 30:13
Ashkenaz Meaning uncertain Son of Gomer, great-grandson of Noach Bereishit 10:3
Assir Imprisoned; bound Son of Korach Shemot 6:24
Asriel Prince of G-d Son of Gilad, grandson of Menashshe Bamidbar 26:31
Aviasaf My father gathered; Father of multitude Son of Korach Shemot 6:24
Avida My father knows Grandson of Avraham & Keturah Bereishit 25:4
Avidan My father judges  A leader of the Tribe of Binyamin Bamidbar 1:11
Avihu He is my father Second son of Aharon Shemot 6:23
Avimael G-d is my father Descendant of Shem, who was Noach's son Bereishit 10:28
Avimelech My father, the king King of Pelishiti Bereishit 20:2
Aviram My father is mighty Conspirator against Moshe Bamidbar 16:1
Avraham Father of many nations First Patriarch of the Jewish People Bereishit 17:5
Avram My father is noble Avraham's original name Bereishit 11:26
Avrech Kneel down A salutation for Yosef Bereishit 41:43
Ayah To fly swiftly Descendant of Esav Bereishit 36:24
Bela Swallow or engulf Son of Benyamin Bereishit 46:21
Be'eri My well Father of Yehudit (one of Esav's wives) Bereishit 26:34
Ben-Ami Son of my people Son of one of Lot's daughters Bereishit 19:38
Betuel House of G-d Father of Rivkah, nephew of Avraham Bereishit 22:22
Betzalel Shadow of G-d Builder of the Mishkan Shemot 31:2
Binyamin Son of my right hand Youngest of Yaakov's 12 sons Bereishit 35:18
Bukki Tested; investigated Leader of the Tribe of Dan Bamidbar 34:22
Buz Contempt Son of Nachor Bereishit 22:21
Datan Meaning uncertain Member of the Tribe of Reuven, one of the conspirators against Moshe Bamidbar 16:1
Deuel Knowledge of G-d Member of the Tribe of Gad Bamidbar 1:14
Diklah Palm tree Descendant of Noach Bereishit 10:27
Divri Orator Father of a daughter of Yisrael who married an Egyptian Vayikra 24:11
Dumah Silence Son of Yishmael Bereishit 25:14
Ever Other side Descendant of Shem, grandson of Noach Bereishit 10:21
Edom Red Name applied to Esav and his descendants Bereishit 25:30
Efer Mountain goat; deer Son of Midyan, grandson of Avraham Bereishit 25:4
Efod Vest Father of a leader of the Tribe of Menashshe Bamidbar 34:23
Efrayim Fruitful Second son of Yosef, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 41:52
Efron Bird Chitti who sold burial plot to Avraham Bereishit 23:8
Eilam Eternal Eldest of Shem's five sons Bereishit 10:22
Einan Yes Father of a leader of the Tribe of Naftali Bamidbar 1:15
Elon Oak tree Son of Zevulun, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit46:14
Elda'ah G-d knows Descendant of Avraham and Keturah Bereishit 25:4
Eldad Beloved of G-d Man of Yisrael who prophesied in the desert Bamidbar 11:26
Elazar My G-d is my help Son of Aharon the Kohen Gadol Shemot 6:23
Eliav My G-d is my father A leader of the Tribe of Zevulun Bamidbar 1:9
Elidad My G-d is my friend A leader of the Tribe of Binyamin Bamidbar 34:21
Eliezer My G-d is my help Avraham's servant; also the name of Moshe's son Bereishit 15:2; Shemot 18:4
Elishama My G-d hears A prince of the Tribe of Efrayim Bamidbar 1:10
Elitzur My G-d is a rock A prince of the Tribe of Reuven Bamidbar 1:5
Eltzafan G-d has hidden Cousin of Moshe & Aharon Shemot 6:22
Elyassaf G-d will increase A leader of the Tribe of Gad Bamidbar 1:14
Er Guardian; awake Son of Yehudah Bereishit 38:3
Eri My guardian Son of Gad Bereishit 46:16
Esav Hairy Son of Yitzchak & Rivkah Bereishit 25:25
Eshban Galley Descendant of Seir the Chori Bereishit 36:26
Eshkol Cluster of grapes A man who made a covenant with Avraham Bereishit 13:24
Evi Desire One of the five kings of Midyan Bamidbar 31:8
Gacham To kindle;burn; flame Avraham's nephew Bereishit 22:24
Gad Happy; fortunate One of Yaakov's sons from Zilpah Bereishit 30:11
Gadiel G-d is my blessing Of the Tribe of Zevulun, one of the spies Bamidbar 13:10
Gamliel G-d is my reward A leader of the Tribe of Menashshe Bamidbar 1:10
Gemali My reward Member of the Tribe of Dan Bamidbar 13:12
Gera Combat; dispute One of the sons of Binyamin Bereishit 46:21
Gershom Stranger Son of Moshe Shemot 2:22
Gershon Stranger Son of Levi Bereishit 46:11
Geuel Redeemed by G-d Member of the Tribe of Gad; one of the spies Bamidbar 13:15
Gomer To end Son of Yefet Bereishit 10:2
Guni Tinge of color Son of Naftali Bereishit 46:24
Hevel Breath; vapor; emptiness Son of Adam & Chavah, Brother of Kayin Bereishit 4:3
Hoshea Salvation Original name of Yehoshua Bamidbar 13:8
'Irad To escape Granson of Kayin Bereishit 4:18
'Iram To escape A prince in Esav's family Bereishit 36:43
Itamar Islands of palms Aharon's youngest son Shemot 6:23
Kayin To acquire Son of Adam & Chavah, and brother of Hevel Bereishit 4:1
Kalev Dog; heart One of the twelve spies Bamidbar 13:6
Karmi My vineyard Son of Reuven, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:9
Kedar Black; dark Son of Yishmael Bereishit 25:13
Kedem Eastward Son of Yishmael Bereshit 25:15
Kehat Faint; weak Son of Levi, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:11
Kemuel To stand up for G-d Son of Nachor, Avraham's brother Bereishit 22:21
Kenan Acquire; possess Great-grandson of Adam, son of Enosh Bereishit 5:9
Kenaz Reed Granson of Esav, the son of Elifaz Bereishit 36:11
Korach Bald A Levi who led rebellion against Moshe and Aharon Bamidbar 16:1
Chadad Sharp 6th son of Yishmael, grandson of Avraham Bereishit 25:15
Chagai Festive Son of Gad, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:16
Cham Warm; dark Noach's second son Bereishit 5:32
Chamul Spared; saved Son of Peretz, grandson of Yehudah Bereishit 46:12
Chanoch Dedicated Son of Kayin; also father of Metuselach Bereishit 4:17
Charan Mountain air Brother of Avraham Bereishit 11:26
Chavilah Soft, damp sand; mud Grandson of Noach Bereishit 10:7
Chazo Breast of animal Son of Nachor, the nephew of Avraham Bereishit 22:22
Chefer To dig Father of Tzelofchad Bamidbar 26:33
Chelon Fortress Member of the Tribe of Zevulun Bamidbar 1:9
Chemdan Precious; desirable Descendant of Seir the Chori Bereishit 36:26
Chori To dig; make a hole Father of a leader of the Tribe of Shimon Bamidbar 13:5
Chuppim Enclosure Son of Binyamin, grandson of Yaakov Shemot 46:21
Lael Belonging to G-d A Levi, father of a leader of the Gershon family Bamidbar 3:24
Lavan White Father of Leah & Rachel, brother of Rivkah Bereishit 24:29
Lemech Meaning uncertain Descendant of Kayin Bereishit 4:18
Levi One who accompanies; attends Son of Yaakov & Leah Bereishit 29:34
Livni White A Levi, son of Gershom Shemot 6:17
Lot Myrrh; a precious resin Nephew of Avraham Bereishit 11:27
Lotan To envelop Son of Seir the Chori Bereishit 36:20
Lud Meaning uncertain Grandson of Noach Bereishit 10:22
Maachah To press Nephew of Avraham, son of Nachor Bereishit 22:24
Machi To diminish Member of the Tribe of Gad, father of one of the 12 spies Bamidbar 13:15
Machir Merchandise Son of Menashshe, grandson of Yosef Bereishit 50:23
Machili My affliction Grandson of Levi, the eldest son of Merari Shemot 6:19
Madai Strife; war Grandson of Noach, son of Yefet Bereishit 10:2
Magdiel Goodness; excellence of Hashem Descendant of Esav Bereishit 36:43
Mahalalel Praise to G-d Son of Kenan, grandson of Enosh Bereishit 5:12
Malkiel G-d is my king Grandson of Asher Bereishit 14:18
Malki-tzedek My king is rightousness King of Salem Bereishit 14:18
Medad Friend A leader and prophet in the time of Moshe Bamidbar 11:26
Medan Strife;contention; war Son of Avraham & Keturah Bereishit 25:2
Mehuyael Man who asks Descendant of Kayin Bereishit 4:18
Mei Zahav Golden water An Edomi Bereishit 36:39
Menashshe Causing to forget Eldest son of Yosef, brother of Efrayim Bereishit 41:51
Merari Bitter Son of Levi, grandson of Yaakov Shemot 6:19
Metuselach Messenger The longest living man (969 years) Bereishit 5:12
Metushael Man who was asked descendant of Kayin Bereishit 4:18
Michael Who is like G-d? Member of the Tribe of Asher Bamidbar 13:13
Midyan Strife; war; contention Son of Avraham & Keturah Bereishit 25:2
Mishael Borrowed A cousin of Moshe & Aharon Shemot 6:22
Mishma Hear; news Son of Yishmael, grandson of Avraham Bereishit 25:14
Mitzvar Secure place Descendant of Esav Bereishit 36:42
Mizza To empty Grandson of Esav Bereishit 36:17
Moshe Drawn out (of the water) Leader of the Yisraelim Shemot 2:10
Mushi Touch; remove Grandson of Levi, the younger son of Merari Shemot 6:19
Nachbi To hide; to withdraw One of the 12 spies Bamidbar 13:14
Nachor Nostril Brother of Avraham, son of Terach Bereishit 11:26
Nachshon Diviner Brother-in-law of Aharon, became prince of Yehudah Shemot 6:23
Nadav Generous; noble Eldest son of Aharon Shemot 6:23
Nafish To refresh oneself Son of Yishmael, grandson of Avraham Bereishit 25:15
Naftali To wrestle; to compare Second son of Yaakov & Bilhah Bereishit 30:8
Nefeg Casualty; wounded A Levi, the son of Yitzhar Shemot 6:21
Nemuel Ant, therefore, industrious Member of the Tribe of Reuven Bamidbar 26:9
Nevayot Behold; see Elder son of Yishmael Bereishit 25:13
Nimrod Rebel Son of Kush, grandson of Cham Bereishit 10:8
Noach Rest Main character in the story of the flood Bereishit 5:29
Nun Offspring; to grow Father of Yehoshua (successor to Moshe) Shemot 33:11
Ofir Gold Son of Yoktan Bereishit 10:29
Ohad Beloved The 3rd son of Shimon, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:10
Oholiav Father (G-d) is my tent Assistant of Betzalel Shemot 31:6
Omar To praise; to revere Descendant of Esav Bereishit 36:11
On Strength; wealth Leader of the rebellious Korach group Bamidbar 16:1
Onam Strength; wealth Descendant of Esav Bereishit 36:23
Ozni My ear; my hearing Son of Gad, grandson of Yaakov Bamidbar 26:16
Pagiel To pray; to entrat G-d A leader of the Tribe of Asher Bamidbar 1:13
Palu Miracle Reuven's second son, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:9
Pedael G-d has redeemed A leader of the Tribe of Naftali BAmidbar 34:28
Pelet Escape; deliverance Son of Reuven, grandson of Yaakov Bamidbar 16:1
Peretz Burst forth Son of Yehudah & Tamar Bereishit 38:29
Pinchas Mouth of a snake Grandson of Aharon, later a Kohen Gadol Shemot 6:25
Potifar Servant of the (sun) god Perfect in Pharaoh's court Bereishit 39:1
Potifera Servant of the (sun) god Yosef's father-in-law, Priest of on Bereishit 46:20
Putiel Servant of G-d Father-in-law of Eleazar Shemot 6:25
Raamah Man (of an animal); crest Great-grandson fo Noach, son of Kush Bereishit 10:7
Rafu To heal Member of the Tribe of Binyamin Bamidbar 13:9
Reu Friend; companion Son of Peleg Bereishit 11:18
Reuel Friend of G-d Another name for Yitro, father-in-law of Moshe Shemot 2:18
Rifat Meaning uncertain (maybe grain; fruit) Grandson of Yefet Bereishit 10:3
Rosh Chief; bitter Son of Binyamin, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:21
Salu Basket The father of Zimri, a leader of the Tribe of Shimon Bamidbar 25:14
Samlah Garment; left-handed King of Edom Bereishit 36:36
Savtah Old; grandfather Son of Kush Bereishit 10:7
Sered Frightened; fearful Son of Zevulun, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:14
Serug Twig; intertwine Descendant of Shem Bereishit 11:20
Seva Imbibers of wine The eldest son of Kush Bereishit 10:7
Shechem Shoulder Son of Chamor, who kidnapped Dinah, the daughter of Yaakov Bereishit 34:2
Shedeur Flame Member of the Tribe of Reuven Bamidbar 1:5
Shelah Peaceful Youngest son of Yehudah Bereishit 38:5
Shelach Missile; weapon; sprout Father of Ever Bereishit 10:24
Shelef To draw (a sword); to plunder Son of Yoktan Bereishit 10:26
Shelumiel G-d is my reward Leader of the Tribe of Shimon Bamidbar 1:6
Shem Name; connoting reputation Eldest of Noach's three sons Bereishit 5:32
Sheshai Ivory Descendant of Anak, the giant Bamidbar 13:22
Shet Appointed Son of Adam born after the death of Hevel Bereishit 5:3
Shiftan Judge Leader of the Tribe of Efrayim Bamidbar 34:24
Shilem Peace; reward Son of Naftali, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:24
Shimon To hear Second son of Yaakov & Leah Bereishit 29:33
Shimron Guard Son of Yissachar Bereishit 46:14
Shlomi My peace Father of the leader of the Tribe of Asher Bamidbar 34:27
Shoval Barren Descendant of Seir the Chori Bereishit 36:2
Shua Salvation; victory Father-in-law of Yehudah Bereishit 38:2
Shuach To walk Son of Avraham & Keturah Bereishit 25:2
Shuni Harbor; seashore Son of Gad, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:16
Sitri My secret; my hidden place A Levi of the Kehat family Bereishit 6:22
Sodi My secret Father of Gadiel, spy from the tribe of Zevulun Bamidbar 13:10
Susi My horse Father of the spy from the Tribe of Menashshe Bamidbar 13:11
Tachash Wild one-horned beast Son of Nachor, nephew of Avraham Bereishit 22:24
Terach Wild goat Father of Avraham, a descendent of Shem Bereishit 11:24
Tevach Slaughter Son of Nachor Bereishit 22:24
Tola Worm; scarlet material Son of Yissachar, one of Yisrael's judges Bereishit 46:13
Tzelofchad Protection from fear Member of the Tribe of Menashshe Bamidbar 26:33
Tzifion Watchtower Son of Gad, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:16
Tzipor Bird Father of Balak Bamidbar 22:2
Tzochar Tan; reddish-grey Son of Shimon, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:10
Tzuar Small  Leader of the Tribe of Yissachar Bamidbar 1:8
Tzuriel G-d is my rock Father of a leader of the Merari family Bamidbar 3:35
Tzuri-shaddai G-d is my rock Father of a leader of the Tribe of Shimon Bamidbar 1:6
Uri My flame Member of the Tribe of Yehudah Shemot 31:2
Uz Advice; wisdom; to make haste Grandson of Shem Bereishit 10:23
Uzal To leave; to be exhausted Descendant of Shem Bereishit 10:27
Uziel G-d is my strength son of Kehat, grandson of Levi Shemot 6:18
Vofsi Meaning uncertain Member of the Tribe of Naftali Bamidbar 13:14
Yaakov Held by the heel The third Patriarch Bereishit 25:26
Yachin (G-d) will establish Son of Shimon, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:10
Yachleel Waiting for G-d; faith in G-d Member of the Tribe of Zevulun Bereishit 46:14
Yair To light up; enlighten Son of Menashshe, grandson of Yosef Devarim 3:14
Yamin Right hand Son of Shimon, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:10
Yaval Stream Son of Lemech and his wife Adah Bereishit 4:20
Yefet Beautiful Youngest of Noach's three sons Bereishit 5:32
Yefuneh (G-d) will face Father of Kalev Bamidbar 13:6
Yehoshua G-d is salvation Moshe's disciple and the leader after Moshe's death Shemot 16:9
Yehudah G-d will be praised Son of Yaakov & Leah, one of the Tribes Bereishit 29:35
Yemuel Day of Hashem Son of Shimon, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:10
Yerach Moon; month Son of Yoktan, descendant of Shem Bereishit 10:26
Yered Descend Father of Chanoch Bereishit 5:15
Yetur Row Son of Yishmael Bereishit 25:15
Yetzer Desire; inclination Son of Naftali, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:24
Yigal He will redeem One of the 12 spies Bamidbar 13:7
Yimnah Good fortune; right side Son of Asher, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:17
Yishbak To let go Son of Avraham & Keturah Bereishit25:2
Yishmael G-d will hear Son of Avraham and the brother of Yitzchak Bereishit 16:11
Yishvah Smooth; agreeable Son of Asher, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:17
Yisrael Wrestled with G-d The name given to Yaakov Bereishit 32:28
Yissachar There is a reward Son of Yaakov and Leah, one of the Tribes Bereishit 30:18
Yitro Abundance; riches; excellence Moshe's father-in-law Shemot 3:1
Yitzchak He will laugh Second of the three Patriarchs Bereishit 17:19
Yitzhar Fresh oil; he will shine Son of Korach, grandson of Levi Shemot 6:21
Yoktan Small Descendant of Shem Bereishit 10:25
Yosef G-d will add; increase One of Yaakov's 12 sons Bereishit 30:24
Yov He will return Son of Yissachar, grandson of Yaakov Bereishit 46:13
Yovav To lament; to cry Son of Yoktan Bereishit 10:29
Yuval Stream Son of Lemech Bereishit 4:21
Zakkur Remembrance Father of one of the spies Bamidbar 13:4
Zerach Light; shine Son of Yehudah & Tamar Bereishit 38:30
Zevulun To honor; lofty house 6th son of Yaakov & Leah Bereishit 30:20
Zichri My memory; my remembrance Grandson of Levi Shemot 6:21
Zimran Mountain-sheep; goat Son of Avaraham & Keturah Bereishit 25:2
       

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