Faiga

פײגאַ, פײגע

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Yiddish
• Meaning: bird

• Faiga is a classic Yiddish name meaning "bird," and it connects beautifully to the biblical Tzipporah, the wife of Moses, whose name carries the same meaning. Rabbinic commentary even associates its roots with the breathtaking beauty of a morning sunrise, adding a layer of poetic imagery to an already charming name. It is a sweet, old-world choice with deep ties to Ashkenazi heritage that feels genuinely rare today.

  The Yiddish name revival is in full swing, and Faiga is exactly the kind of name that deserves a fresh look. It is soft, feminine, and carries an effortless old-world sweetness that pairs beautifully with modern middle names. The adorable nickname Fay gives it range from vintage to contemporary — a deeply personal heritage choice that is just waiting for its moment.

• Alternate Spellings: Feiga, Fayga, Faige, Faigah, Fayge, Feige, Feigy, Feygy
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Basya
  ,
  Shaina
  ,
  Hershel
  ,
  Refoel
• Theme: animals