Shemesh

שֶׁמֶשׁ

• Gender: Unisex
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: sun

• Shemesh is the Hebrew word for sun, and it radiates exactly the kind of warmth and brightness you would expect. Israeli audiences may also associate it with the iconic 1990s sitcom "Shemesh," which gave the name a lovable, everyman quality. It is a bold choice that goes bigger than most nature-inspired names, making a statement that is impossible to ignore.

  Go big or go home — this is a maximal name for parents who want to embrace the sun. The double-syllable rhythm has a satisfying, almost drumbeat quality that sticks with you. It is an especially fitting choice for a summer baby or a child born during the long, golden days of Tammuz.

• Potential Sibling Name:
  Vered
  ,
  Arava
  ,
  Teneh
  ,
  Barak
• Theme: nature