Jewish Baby Names

Beryl

בערל

• Gender: Unisex
• Origin: Jew-ish
• Meaning: precious stone
• Beryl started out as a girl's name in English, taken from a green or clear gemstone — but in Jewish circles, it's also used as a boy’s name, connected to the Yiddish Ber, meaning “bear.” So whether you're thinking jewel-toned and sparkling or strong and earthy, Beryl has range.
• Alternate Spellings: Berl, Berel
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Aya
  ,
  Mindy
  ,
  Peri
  ,
  Celia
• Theme: treasures