Aramaic names, derived from one of the world's oldest languages spoken in ancient Mesopotamia and the Levant, hold significant biblical and historical value. Examples are Mary (Mariam), Thomas (Toma), and Martha. These names typically have profound spiritual meanings, as illustrated by Bartholomew ("son of Talmai") and Gabriel ("God is my strength").
Aramaic influenced naming traditions in Hebrew, Arabic, and Syriac, leaving a lasting cultural mark. Names like Yeshua (Jesus) remain well-known today. Rooted in faith, history, and tradition, Aramaic names emphasize durability and cultural depth, making them popular among those seeking ageless, historical, and spiritually significant names.
Aramaic baby names and meanings with
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Our trending Aramaic names include Mariam, Hosanna, Tammi, Adrielle, Bethy, Tom, Thaddeus, Tabitha, Bertel, Cephas, Maccabee, Talie, Abednego, Noura, Caspar, Akiva, Talitha, and Martie.
Meaning in the same order are "star of the sea, save, date palm, flock of God, house of God, twin, heart, gazelle, son of talmai (the farmer), rock, hammer, dew of god, servant of nabu, light, treasurer, holder of the heel, little girl, and lady." For more information, please refer to the list of Aramaic names for girls and boys.
Aramaic Baby Girl and Boy Names
Mariam
Meaning: bitter, rebellious, beloved, bitterness, star of the sea
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Mari or Ria
Thomas
Meaning: twin
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Thom or Tomas
Akiva
Meaning: supplanter, holder of the heel
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Aki or Kiva
Hosanna
Meaning: a shout of praise, save us please, we pray, deliver us, rescue, save
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Hosa or Sanna
Tomas
Meaning: twin
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Tomi or Toma
Martie
Meaning: dedicated to mars, mistress of the house, lady
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Marty or Marto
Adrielle
Meaning: my help is God, flock of God
Gender: Girl
Nicknames:
Adi or Adrie
Thaddeus
Meaning: gift of god, friend, courageous heart, heart
Gender: Boy
Nicknames:
Thad or Thade
Tam
Meaning: twin
Gender: Unisex
Nicknames:
Tammy or Tamo
Bethy
Meaning: my God is abundance, God is an oath, house of God