Medieval Jewish Submitted Names

These names were used by medieval Jewish peoples.
gender
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Henna f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Variant of Hanna 1 as well as a short form of Jehanna.
Horsa m Judeo-Catalan (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories include an adaption of Hebrew Hoshaya and a variant of Catalan Ursí (via the variant Ors).
Hose m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Might be a variant of Hosea
Ina f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Short form of Regina.
Ister f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Judeo-Anglo-Norman variant of Ester.
Jechiel m Medieval Jewish, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Variant transcription of Jehiel. It was recorded in 15th-century Frankfurt, Germany.
Jehosua m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Yehoshua.
Jekuthiel m Biblical, Jewish, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Means "hope of the Lord" or "congregation of the Lord" in Hebrew.
Joaïa f Judeo-French
Variant of Joie.
Joayah f Judeo-French
Variant of Joye.
Joeta f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Variant of Joiette via the variant Joieta.
Joia f Medieval English, Medieval French, Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Judeo-French, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Derived from Old French joie "joy", ultimately from Late Latin gaudia and Classical Latin gaudium. As a Jewish name, Joia was occasionally used as a translation of Simcha.
Joie f Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Judeo-French
Derived from Old French joie "joy", ultimately from Late Latin gaudia and Classical Latin gaudium. This name was occasionally used as a translation of Simcha.
Jornet m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Old French jor, jorn "day", ultimately from Latin diurnum (tempus), from the neuter of the adjective diurnus "of the day".
Jorneta f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Old French jor, jorn "day", ultimately from Latin diurnum (tempus), from the neuter of the adjective diurnus "of the day" (compare Journa).
Josel יאסל m Medieval Jewish
a variant of Yosel (See Yossel)
Josepin m Occitan, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Occitan variant of Jausepin and Judeo-Anglo-Norman diminutive of Joseph.
Journa f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Norman jour "day", ultimately from Latin diurnum (tempus) (from the neuter of the adjective diurnus "of the day") via Old French jor, jorn.
Juçe m Medieval Jewish, Medieval Spanish
Medieval Judeo-Spanish form of Joseph.
Judea יהודה f English, Judeo-Catalan, Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Judeo-French
Derived from Yehudah. This is a biblical place name, as well as the modern-day name for the mountanous area in the southern part of the land of Israel.
Judetta f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Latinized form of Judith.
Judeua f Judeo-Catalan (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
Older Judeo-Catalan form of Judea.
Juetta f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Contracted form of Judetta.
Jule f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Diminutive of Judlin, recorded in Frankfurt, Germany.
Junez m Medieval Jewish (Rare), Medieval Spanish (Rare)
Medieval Judeo-Spanish form of Jonah via the Arabic Yunis.
Kela f Medieval Jewish, Jewish (Archaic)
Variant of Gela, recorded in what is now Germany between the 13th and 14th centuries.
Kelina f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a diminutive of Kela and a variant of Caelina.
Leonis m Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Medieval Spanish
Latinized form of Leon. Leonis is also the brightest star in the constellation Leo and one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
Leser m Medieval Jewish, Jewish (Archaic), Yiddish
German Yiddish variant of Lazarus.
Leun m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Old French leun "lion", this name is a cognate of Leon. It was also used as a secular form of Judah.
Lewa f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Of debated origin and meaning.
Lewechin m Medieval Jewish, Jewish (Archaic)
Diminutive of Lew, itself a variant of Löw and Löb. It was recorded in 15th-century Frankfurt, Germany.
Licoricia f Medieval Jewish, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
This name was recorded in the Jewish community in medieval England. It was famously borne by Licoricia of Winchester who was one of the most prominent female bankers and one of the most notable English Jewish women of her time.... [more]
Liun m Romansh, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Romansh form and Judeo-Anglo-Norman variant of Leon. As a Judeo-Anglo-Norman name, it is also a direct derivative of Old French liun, itself a variant of leun "lion", while as a Romansh name, it coincides with Romansh liun "lion"... [more]
Löwe m Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Medieval Yiddish form of Lieb
Lye f Judeo-French
Variant of Lya.
Madrona f Catalan (Rare), Spanish (Rare), Medieval Jewish
Variant of Matrona 1. This is the name of a saint who is venerated in Barcelona as well as the name of a woman mentioned in the Talmud.
Manassah m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Manasseh.
Mändle m Medieval Jewish, Yiddish
Recorded in medieval Frankfurt, Germany.
Manser m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Contracted form of Manasser.
Marçoch m Judeo-Spanish (Archaic), Judeo-Catalan (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
Judeo-Spanish and Judeo-Catalan adaption of Marzūq.
Margeria f Judeo-Anglo-Norman (Latinized)
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Margery.
Marione f Judeo-French
Diminutive of Marie.
Marx m Medieval German, East Frisian (Archaic), Medieval Jewish, English (American, Modern, Rare), Alsatian (Archaic)
Medieval German and archaic Alsatian and East Frisian short form of Marcus, recorded numerous times in the Rhineland region of what is now Germany in the early 16th century, as well as in East Frisia in the same time period.... [more]
Massipa f Judeo-Catalan (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
Transferred use of the (Christian) Catalan surname Massip (also found as Macip), which is derived from Latin mancipium "youngster; servant; learner".
Massod m Judeo-Italian (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
possibly of Judeo-Arabic origin
Maydin f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Middle English mayde, itself an apocope of maydene, "maiden, young woman".
Mayrona f Judeo-Catalan (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
Catalan feminine diminutive of Meir.
Mazaltuf f Judeo-Arabic (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
From the Hebrew/Yiddish phrase mazel tov, meaning "good luck".
Melche f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Possibly an archaic Yiddish form of Malka. It was recorded in medieval Frankfurt, Germany.
Melka f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Variant of Malka (compare Melcha).
Menax m Medieval Jewish, Judeo-Catalan
Judeo-Catalan form of Menashe.
Merdocay m Medieval Jewish, Medieval Spanish
Medieval Judeo-Spanish form of Mordecai.
Merin m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Diminutive of Meir.
Merle f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Recorded in 16th-century Frankfurt, Germany.
Milca f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Milcah.
Mildegod f Medieval English, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Middle English milde "gentle" and god "god".
Mileon m Medieval Jewish, Medieval English, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Most likely a variant of Milon. It was occasionally used by medieval English Jews as a translation of Meir.
Milka f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Milkah.
Milla f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Feminine form of Mille.
Mille m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Miles.
Mirabel f French (African), English (Rare), Dutch (Rare), Medieval Italian, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Old French mirable "wonderful; admirable", ultimately from Latin mirabilis "wonderful, marvellous, astonishing, extraordinary, remarkable, amazing" (compare Mirabelle).
Mirian f Spanish, Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Spanish, Judeo-Spanish and Judeo-Anglo-Norman variant of Miriam.
Moise m Judeo-Italian (Archaic), Medieval Jewish, Romanian (Archaic)
Judeo-Italian variant of Moisè, itself a variant of Mosè, and Romanian form of Moses.
Mordecaix m Judeo-Provençal (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
Medieval Judeo-Provençal variant of Mordechai.
Möschel m Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Variant of Moyshe, recorded in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Mosey m Mordvin, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Mordvin form of Moisey and Judeo-Anglo-Norman variant of Moses.
Mška משקא m Medieval Slavic, Medieval Jewish
Knaanic form of Mieszko.
Murel f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Contracted form of Muriel.
Murien f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Mirian and a variant of Muriel.
Naemia m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Contracted form of Nahemiah.
Nahemiah m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Nehemiah.
Nennel f Judeo-French
Diminutive of Nana.
Obediah m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Obadiah.
Pesche f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Variant of Pesha, recorded in medieval Frankfurt, Germany.
Pesseline f Medieval Jewish, Judeo-French
Diminutive of Pesse (compare Pessel) recorded in the border region between modern-day France and modern-day Germany in the 14th century.
Petit m Judeo-Catalan (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
Derived from Catalan petit "small", this name was used as a translation of Hebrew Katan.
Pimenta f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Norman piment "spice; (figuratively) spice (vigour); balm", ultimately from Old French piment or pimenc "balsam; fragrant spice".
Precieuse f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Middle French precieuse, the feminine form of the adjective precieux "precious (of great value)" (via Old French precius, ultimately from Latin pretiōsus, from pretium "worth; value").
Preciosa f Medieval English, Judeo-Catalan (Archaic), Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Spanish (Philippines), Galician, Portuguese
Derived from the Old French precios (itself from the Latin pretiōsa) "precious, of great value". It was recorded three times in medieval England, in 1203 and 1279 as Preciosa, and in 1327 as Precious (which was probably the vernacular form).... [more]
Prude f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from either Old French prude, the feminine form of the adjective pruz "brave; valiant" or from Old French preu "brave; valiant, chivalrous" (ultimately from Late Latin prōde "profitable, useful").
Pucel m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Masculine form of Pucella, ultimately derived from Old French pucel "young, unmarried man".
Pucella f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Middle French pucelle, ultimately from Old French and Anglo-Norman pucele "a girl, a maiden; a virgin".
Pultzelina f Medieval Jewish, Jewish (Archaic)
Derived from Old French pulcella, pucelle "maid, young woman".
Pya f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Norman pie "magpie" (via Old French pie, from Latin pica, the feminine of picus "woodpecker").
Rahil f Judeo-Arabic (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
Medieval Judeo-Arabic form of Rachel.
Rana f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Norman ranne "queen" (via Old French royne, reine, from Latin rēgīna). This name was used as a translation of Malka (see also Reine).
Reklin f Judeo-French
Judeo-French cognate of Rechlin.
Renota f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Diminutive of Reyna via the form Reynota.
Reyna f Medieval English, Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Judeo-Spanish
Medieval English variant of Regina (influenced by Old French reine, meaning "queen"), Judeo-Anglo-Norman variant of Reine and Judeo-Spanish variant of Reina 2... [more]
Richa f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Either derived from Norman riche "rich (possessing wealth)" or a contracted form of Richera.
Richza f Medieval Jewish
contracted form of Richenza
Riefge f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Late medieval German-Yiddish variant of Rifka.
Riffca f Judeo-French
Judeo-French cognate of Rifka.
Röslin f Medieval Jewish, Jewish (Archaic)
Diminutive of Rosa 1, recorded in medieval Frankfurt, Germany.
Sabelina f Medieval English, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Medieval English and Judeo-Anglo-Norman diminutive of Sabina as well as a Judeo-Anglo-Norman feminine form of Sabelin... [more]
Salomoen m Medieval Dutch, Medieval Jewish
Medieval Dutch form of Salomon, which was primarily used in the Jewish community.
Salvota f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Feminine diminutive of Salvius.
Samaias m Medieval Jewish, Jewish (Archaic)
Variant of Shemaiah. It was recorded in medieval Frankfurt, Germany.
Samulina f Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Faroese
Judeo-Anglo-Norman feminine form of Samuel and Faroese form of Samuline.
Saphira f English, Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Literature, Various
English variant and Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Sapphira. This is the name of Eragon's dragon in Christopher Paolini's 'Inheritance Cycle' series of books.
Schönfrau f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
derived from Schön "beautiful" and frau "woman"
Schönman m Yiddish (Rare, Archaic), Medieval Jewish
derived from Schön "beautiful" and man "man". unlike its female counterpart, Schönfrau Schönman was rarely given to boys.
Schönwip f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Recorded in 13th-century Germany, it is possibly composed of the elements schön meaning "beautiful" and Wipfel meaning "peak, top, head, treetop", the meaning might imply the peak of beauty, or a beautiful face or head.
Seignuret m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Diminutive of one of the variants of Schneur.
Selmelin m Medieval Jewish, Yiddish
Medieval variant of Solomon. It was recorded in 16th-century Frankfurt, Germany.
Sely f Medieval English, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Old English sælig "happy, blessed".
Serfdeu m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Old French serf "serf" and deu "god". This name was used as a secular form of Obediah.
Serra f Judeo-French
Variant of Sarra.
Shemariah שְׁמַרְיָ֖ה m & f Biblical, Medieval Jewish, English (American, Rare)
Means "God has kept" or "guarded by God" from שָׁמַר (shamar) "to guard, to keep, to watch" and יָה (yah) referring to the Hebrew God... [more]
Shluida f Medieval Jewish
Likely from the Upper German word schlude, "carefree." This name is recorded as a female name in the Jewish community of Erfurt, Germany in the 13th-century
Simha שמחה f Hebrew, Judeo-French
Variant of Simcha.
Simund m Norwegian (Archaic), Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Norwegian variant of Sigmund, Sæmund and Simon 1 as well as a Judeo-Anglo-Norman adoption of this name.
Sion m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Zion.
Siona f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Feminine form of Sion.
Sprinz f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish
Medieval German-Yiddish variant of Sprinze.
Strale m Medieval Jewish, Jewish (Archaic)
Derived from German strahlen "to shine, to beam" or Strahl "beam; ray (of light)", this name was used as a translation of Feibush and thus Phoebus... [more]
Sultanah f Ottoman Turkish, Medieval Jewish
Ottoman Turkish equivalent of Hebrew Malka or its Spanish translation Reina 1, both meaning "queen", popular in the Jewish community.
Suse f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Variant of Zusa, recorded in 15th-century Frankfurt, Germany (see also Sisel).
Susse f Judeo-French
Judeo-French form of Süsse.
Suza f Judeo-French
Variant of Susse.
Swetcote f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Middle English swete "sweet; pleasant, likeable; loved, dear, precious" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Sweteman m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Middle English swete "sweet; pleasant, likeable; loved, dear, precious" combined with a diminutive suffix. This name was also used as a secular form of Asher.
Tercia f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Tersa and a derivation from Middle English tercel and Middle French terçuel "hawk; falcon.
Tersa f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Tirsa.
Thira f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a diminutive of Esther, a feminine form of Thierry and a Norman form of Þyri and Þýri.
Todros טוֹדרוֹס m Judeo-Catalan (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
Jewish form of Theodore
Tölz f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Variant of Toltse. It was recorded in medieval Frankfurt, Germany.
Trostlin f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Derived from German Trost "solace; comfort". This name was occasionally given to a girl born into a grieving family.
Viol m Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Variant of Feyel, recorded in medieval Frankfurt, Germany.
Vivard m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Variant of Vivus This name was us sed as a secular form and translation of Chaim.
Vivus m Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from the Latin adjective vīvus "alive, living; bright, lit, burning, kindled; durable, lasting, persistent". This name was also used as a secular form of Chaim.
Voegellin f Judeo-French
Diminutive of Vogel.
Vromudis f Medieval Jewish (Latinized), Jewish (Latinized, Archaic)
Latinized form of Frommet. It was recorded in what is modern-day Germany in the 13th century.
Yekara f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Hebrew יְקָרָה (yekara), the feminine form of the adjective יָקָר (yakar), "dear, expensive". This name was considered a variant of Chera.
Yekutiel m Biblical Hebrew, Jewish, Hebrew, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Older form of Jekuthiel, though some sources offer additional possible meanings of "God will nourish" or "doubtful". This was one of the ten names Moses was called throughout his life.
Yoselmann m Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
an elaboration of Josel combined with the diminutive medieval German suffix mann
Yvelin m French (Rare), Judeo-Anglo-Norman
French diminutive of Yves and Judeo-Anglo-Norman diminutive of Yvo.
Yvetta f English, Czech, Anglo-Norman, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
English Latinate form of Yvette, Czech variant of Iveta and Anglo-Norman and Judeo-Anglo-Norman variant of Ivetta.
Zaerle f Yiddish, Medieval Jewish
German Yiddish diminutive of Sarah, first recorded between the late 1300s and early 1400s.
Zalema m Judeo-Spanish (Archaic), Judeo-Catalan, Medieval Jewish
Judeo-Spanish and Judeo-Catalan adaption of Salimah.
Zewi m Medieval Jewish, Jewish (Rare)
German transcription of Zvi. It was recorded in medieval German-speaking countries but became very rare in modern times.
Zippor f Medieval Jewish, Jewish (Archaic)
Variant of Zipporah, recorded in medieval Frankfurt, Germany.
Zippora f Dutch, German, Italian, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Dutch, German, Judeo-Anglo-Norman and Italian form of Zipporah.
Zivia צביה f Jewish, Hebrew, Medieval Jewish
Sephardic form of Tzvia.