Jewish Baby Names

Simcha

שִׂמְחָה

• Gender: Unisex
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: joy
• Not just happiness but communal joy, Simcha means "joy" in Hebrew and is used to refer to celebrations or parties. The name has long been used for boys (and sometimes girls) in religious communities. A name full of warmth and presence.
• Alternate Spellings: Simha, Simchah
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Nechama
  ,
  Malka
  ,
  Akiva
  ,
  Zev
• Theme: happiness