Free online translator for converting English names to Hebrew (עברית)
Hebrew is an ancient Semitic language revived as a modern language in the 19th-20th centuries. The Hebrew alphabet (aleph-bet) consists of 22 consonants written right-to-left.
Hebrew transliteration of English names focuses on consonant sounds, with vowels either implied or marked with nikud. Since Hebrew doesn't have exact matches for some English sounds, approximations are used.
Here are examples of common English names transliterated to Hebrew:
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Use our Hebrew translator tool above. Type your English name and it converts to Hebrew script using standard transliteration rules. The tool handles right-to-left text automatically.
The mark (') is called geresh (׳) or gershayim (״). It's added to letters to represent foreign sounds not in Hebrew, like ג׳ for 'j' sound or צ׳ for 'ch'. This is standard for transliterating foreign names.
Modern Hebrew text typically omits nikud (vowel marks). Vowels are either implied from context or represented by consonant letters (א, ה, ו, י) that double as vowel indicators. This is normal!
Yes! Israelis are very familiar with foreign names transliterated into Hebrew. Common Western names have well-established Hebrew spellings that everyone recognizes.
Our tool follows standard Hebrew transliteration used in Israel. However, for official documents like visas or ID cards, verify with the specific Israeli authority as they may have official spelling preferences.