Names Categorized "ends in -ah"

Aaminah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Amina (آمنة), derived from the Arabic root أمن (ʾamina), meaning "safe, secure" or "to be faithful." This name holds profound significance in Islamic tradition as...

Achsah is a female name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Biblical Old Testament as the daughter of Caleb. Her name means "anklet, bangle" in Hebrew, derived from the word ekes (עכס), reflecting a cultural practice of a...

Adah is a female given name used in English Bible translations, meaning "adornment, ornament" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Adah is the name of two women: the wife of Lamech (a descendant of Cain) and the wife of Esau...

Aholibamah is a biblical matriarch mentioned in the Old Testament. Her name means "tent of the high place" in Hebrew. In the Book of Genesis, she is identified as a wife of Esau, the son of Isaac and Rebecca. However, he...

'Akhsa is a Hebrew form of Achsah, a name that means "anklet" or "bangle" in Hebrew. The form with the initial aleph and kaf reflects the Hebrew spelling אַכְסָה, contrasting with the more common English transliteration...

Etymology and OriginsAlannah is a feminine given name that developed as a variant of Alana, the feminine form of Alan. Its spelling and pronunciation have been influenced by the affectionate Anglo-Irish word alannah, whi...

Alayah is a modern English feminine name, probably a variant of Aaliyah influenced by popular names such as Amaya and Anaya. The name Aaliyah itself is the feminine form of Aali, which derives from the Arabic root علا (ʿ...

Aleah is a feminine given name and a modern English variant of Aaliyah. Like its root forms, it traces its origins to the Arabic root علا (ʿalā), meaning "to be high," and carries the sense of "high, lofty, sublime." The...

Aliah is a feminine given name of English origin, serving as a variant of Aaliyah. This name emerged within English-speaking countries as a modern spelling adaptation influenced by the rising popularity of the singer Aal...

Alijah is a modern English variant of Elijah, the name of the great Hebrew prophet of the 9th century BC. The underlying Hebrew name ʾEliyyahu means “my God is Yahweh”, combining the elements ʾel (God) and yah (a shorten...

Allannah is a variant spelling of Alannah, an elaboration of the feminine name Alana. Its usage primarily belongs to English-speaking contexts. The name has been influenced by the affectionate Anglo-Irish term alannah, d...

Amayah is a modern American variant of Amaya, a name with deep historical roots. While Amayah retains the soft, melodic quality of its source, its spelling with an 'h' gives it a distinct contemporary feel. The name like...

Amiyah is a modern, invented female given name that primarily emerged in the United States. It is considered a creative American variant of the name Amaya, which itself traces its roots to the Basque name Amaia, meaning...

Anah is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament. Its meaning is commonly given as "answer" from Hebrew anah (עָנָה). However, the name also shares form with the ancient town of Anah on the Euphrate...

Anaiah is a masculine biblical name of Hebrew origin, appearing as a minor figure in the Old Testament. The name is derived from the Hebrew elements ʿana (עָנָה), meaning “to answer,” and Yah (יָהּ), a shortened form of...

'Atalya is the Biblical Hebrew form of Athaliah, a name which occurs in the Old Testament for both a male and a female figure. The underlying etymology is debated, but it is commonly understood to be a theophoric name co...

Atarah (also Atara) is a Hebrew feminine given name meaning "crown". In the Bible (Old Testament), Atarah appears briefly in 1 Chronicles 2:26 as a wife of Jerahmeel and the mother of Onam. Though a minor figure, her nam...

Athaliah is a feminine name borne by a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible. Its meaning is thought to be "Yahweh is exalted," derived from the Hebrew elements ʿaṯal, possibly meaning "exalted," and yah, a short form of...

Avah is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily considered a modern variant of Ava. The root name Ava itself has a complex etymology, with the medieval form thought to be an abbreviation of Germanic names cont...

Ayah (آية) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic word āyah, which primarily means “sign,” “evidence,” or “miracle.” In Islamic context, it also specifically denotes a “...

Azubah is a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "forsaken" or "abandoned." In the Old Testament, Azubah is mentioned as the wife of Caleb, a prominent figure from the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:18–19). The na...

EtymologyBatyah is a Hebrew variant of the name Bithiah, which originates from the biblical Hebrew phrase meaning "daughter of Yahweh." It derives from the elements (baṯ) meaning "daughter" and (yah), a shortened form of...

Beckah is a modern English short form of the name Rebecca. As a diminutive, it follows a pattern common in English names, where the initial syllable is shortened and sometimes altered phonetically, resulting in affection...

Beulah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word bə‘ūlāh (בְּעוּלָ֑ה), meaning “married.” In the Old Testament, the name is used metaphorically in Isaiah 62:4 to refer to the land of Israel, which...

Bilhah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning "bashful". In the Old Testament, Bilhah appears as a handmaid given to Jacob by his wife Rachel (Genesis 29:29). When Rachel struggled with infertility, she gave Bilhah...

Bithiah is a female name appearing in the Old Testament, traditionally considered the name of the pharaoh's daughter who rescued Moses from the Nile. The name means "daughter of Yahweh" in Hebrew, derived from the root e...

Bitya is a Hebrew form of Bithiah, a name that appears in the Old Testament. The name Bithiah means "daughter of Yahweh" in Hebrew, deriving from the root baṯ meaning "daughter" and the divine name yah referring to the H...

Cassarah is a modern invented name primarily used in English-speaking contexts. It was inspired by the title of the 1956 hit song Que Sera, Sera, performed by Doris Day. The song's title, meaning "what will be, will be",...

Channa is a Hebrew Biblical form of Hannah. Derived from the Hebrew root ḥanan meaning "to be gracious," the name shares the meaning of "favour" or "grace." In the Old Testament, Channa corresponds to Hannah, the wife of...

Chawwa is a Biblical Hebrew form of Eve, appearing in the Hebrew Bible as the name of the first woman. The name derives from the Hebrew root ḥawa meaning 'to breathe' or ḥaya meaning 'to live', reflecting the life-giving...

Cheftzi-vah is the Biblical Hebrew form of the name Hephzibah, which appears in the Old Testament. The name Hephzibah means "my delight is in her" in Hebrew, and Cheftzi-vah is a transliteration of the original Hebrew co...

Chulda is a Biblical Hebrew form of Huldah, a name that appears in the Old Testament. The name Huldah means “weasel” or “mole” in Hebrew, though it does not carry a negative connotation; rather, it reflects the ancient N...

Daniyah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Daniya (دانية), which means "close, near" in Arabic. The name carries a lyrical quality, evoking intimacy, proximity, or closeness, both in a physical and emotiona...

Deborah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew name דְּבוֹרָה (Devora), meaning "bee". The name is borne by two significant figures in the Old Testament, contributing to its enduring religious and cul...

Delilah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "delicate," "weak," or "languishing." In the Old Testament Book of Judges (chapter 16), Delilah is the lover of the Israelite judge and Nazirite Samson. She is renowne...

Devorah is an alternate transcription of the Hebrew name דְּבוֹרָה, directly linking to Devora. This name originates from the Hebrew word for 'bee' and carries deep biblical significance. In the Old Testament, Deborah (t...

Dinah is a feminine given name meaning "judged" in Hebrew, derived from the verb din meaning "to judge." According to the Old Testament (specifically Genesis 30:21 and 34), Dinah was the seventh child and only named daug...

Dvorah is a variant transcription of the Hebrew name Devora, itself a form of Deborah. The name derives from the Hebrew word for "bee", symbolizing industriousness and sweetness.Biblical SignificanceIn the Old Testament...

Elijah is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew ʾĒlīyyāhu, meaning "my God is Yahweh." The name combines the elements ʾel (God) and yah (a shortened form of Yahweh), both referring to the God of Israel. In the H...

Erykah is a modern English feminine given name, primarily a spelling variant of Erica and Erika. The name Erica is the feminine form of Eric, which itself derives from the Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of the elements ei me...

Hannah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Ḥanna), which comes from the root חנן (ḥanan) meaning "to be gracious," ultimately translating to "favour" or "grace." The name is pr...

Hephzibah is a feminine given name from the Hebrew Bible. Derived from the Hebrew name חֶפְצִי־בָּה (Ḥeftsi-ba), it means "my delight is in her." In the Old Testament, Hephzibah is the wife of King Hezekiah of Judah and...

Hepzibah is a variant spelling of Hephzibah, a name of Hebrew origin derived from Ḥefṣi-ḇāh meaning "my delight is in her." In the Old Testament, Hephzibah was the wife of King Hezekiah of Judah and the mother of Manasse...

Indah is a feminine given name found primarily in Indonesia. It directly translates to "beautiful" in the Indonesian language, functioning as a straightforward semantic name that reflects positive personal qualities. Bec...

Isaiah is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yeshaʿyahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ), meaning "Yahweh is salvation." The name is composed of two elements: yashaʿ, meaning "to save," and yah, a shortened form of Yahweh...

Iscah is the Anglicized form of the Hebrew name Yiska (יִסְכָּה). In the Old Testament, Iscah is mentioned only briefly in Genesis 11:29 as the daughter of Haran and the niece of Abraham. The meaning of Iscah is given as...

Ivah is a feminine given name of English usage, derived from the Old Testament city of Ibah (also called Ava) mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.Etymology and Biblical ContextThe name Ibah appears in 2 Kings 17:24, 18:34, and...

Jecoliah is a feminine Hebrew name that appears in the Old Testament, occurring as the name of the mother of King Uzziah of Judah. Uzziah reigned in the 8th century BC, and his mother Jecoliah is mentioned briefly in 2 K...

Jedidah is a feminine given name appearing in the Hebrew Bible, derived from the Hebrew element yaḏiḏ (יָדִיד) meaning "beloved, friend." In the Old Testament (2 Kings 22:1), Jedidah is identified as the wife of King Amo...

Jennah is a variant of Jenna, which itself originated as a variant of Jenny. Like Jenna and Jenny, Jennah belongs to a family of names ultimately derived from John (via the feminine forms Jane and Joan). The spelling wit...

Joah is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived directly from the Biblical name. It appears in the English Bible as a transliteration of the Hebrew יוֹאָח (Yo'ach), meaning "Yahweh is brother" or "God is his bro...

Josiah is a masculine name of biblical origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu (יֹאשִׁיָהוּ), meaning "supported by Yahweh" or "yah supports." The name combines the elements ʾashya (meaning "support") and yah, a s...

Kamiyah is an invented feminine name primarily used in African American communities. It blends the popular phonetic prefix ka with Maya 2, a name that can be traced back to Greek mythology and the indigenous Maya civiliz...

Keturah is a female name of Hebrew origin, found in the Old Testament as the name of Abraham's wife after Sarah dies. The name is derived from the Hebrew Qeṭura (קְטוּרָה), meaning "incense". In the biblical narrative (G...

Keziah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, best known from the Hebrew Bible. In the Book of Job, she is the second of three daughters born to Job after his period of suffering and restoration (Job 42:14). Her older sist...

Khalilah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic خليلة (see Khalila), the feminine form of Khalil, which means "friend" in Arabic. As a derived form, Khalilah carries the...

Leilah is a variant of Leila, itself an English spelling of the Persian transcription of the Arabic name Layla. The name traces its ultimate origin to the Arabic word for “night,” and is deeply rooted in a famous medieva...

Lilah is a feminine given name used predominantly in English-speaking countries. It originated as a variant of Leila or as a short form of Delilah, and by extension shares a common etymological root with both.The root of...

Lylah is a modern English feminine given name that originates as a rare spelling variant of Leila or a feminine form of the surname Lyle. Its use is primarily an inventive spelling, adding a contemporary twist to the tra...

Maliyah is a variant of Malia, a Hawaiian form of Maria, which in turn derives from the Latin form of Greek Μαρία, ultimately from Hebrew מִרְיָם (see Mary). The name Malia itself gained considerable popularity in 2009,...