Jerusalem Dog Names

Introduction

A Jerusalem dog name can mean many things. It can be a name that directly translates to mean Jerusalem or it can be a popular name within the city. You could also want to name your dog after one of the 70 names that Jerusalem itself has held over the years. Whatever your reasoning, naming your pup after one of the oldest cities in the world sounds like a great idea. After all, a city with such great history and worldly impact has to be a perfect source of powerful names! Take a look at this list of great Jerusalem names and get inspired.

Jerusalem Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Jerusalem Name

Ezra

While there are many names that translate to mean 'Jerusalem' there are others that are simply ingrained in the city's history. Ezra is such a name and it also happens to make a fantastic dog name. In fact, there is an extraordinary dog named Ezra who has made quite an impact on his community.

Ezra is a mixed breed dog, resembling a Golden Retriever, who is owned by the Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) in Toledo, Ohio. After much training in how to be a therapy dog, the LCC appointed Ezra to work at the local courthouse as a comfort dog. While you may not expect to see a happy, cheerful dog wandering the courthouse halls, Ezra's smiling face is there every day!

At first, Ezra was brought in to be a comfort dog for children who had to be in court. Many were victims of domestic violence and the court wanted a way to help keep the kids calm and distracted in a stressful and tense situation. Ezra was just the dog for the job! He would sit with the kids while they testified, letting them pet him to stay calm. He was even known to give a lick or two to kids at just the right moments to help them relax!

After having much success with the younger sector, the courthouse requested that Ezra stay 'on staff' to help with adults who were also feeling stressed during testimony. Just seeing Ezra will bring a smile to people's faces and lends as a good distraction in an otherwise hard to manage situation.

Ezra is still a puppy and is unable to work a full 40 hour week just yet but the LCC has said they would continue to train the dog and lend his service to the courthouse. In fact, they have budgeted $20,000 for each year to go toward Ezra's food, vet bills and specialty training. The charity says that they see the need for Ezra in the community and all the good this service can do to help people through difficult times. Ezra is still on call for now on an 'as needed' basis but when he sees his work vest come out of the closet, he instantly gets excited, knowing that he is going off to work to help people! Hopefully, this happy pup will stick around to lend a sense of calm to an otherwise chaotic courthouse! Great job Ezra!

Jerusalem Dog Name Considerations

You know that you want a Jerusalem inspired name for your dog but after that, the ball is up in the air! With so many Jerusalem names to choose from, there are a few things to consider before settling on a name. These tips will help you assess your favorite Jerusalem names and come to the best one for your dog.

First, think about how strongly you want your dog's name to radiate the essence of Jerusalem. If you really want the world to know the meaning behind your dog's name, opt for one of the names that directly means 'Jerusalem'. The city has held many names throughout history so there is definitely going to be one you like!

If you want the Jerusalem presence to be a little bit more discreet, choose a name that is more commonly used for a person or pup. The city has many people living there, all with names strongly rooted in the history of the land! You should also enjoy saying the name out loud or, at the very least, the nickname. Practice calling the name as if you were calling your dog. If you like it, perfect! This is a great way to consider which name will be best.

Male Jerusalem Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Jerusalem One of the oldest cities in the world, considered holy by three major religions
0	Zion The hill in Jerusalem where a fortress stood
0	David Jerusalem was once called the City of David
0	Jebus The city was once known as the City of Jebus
0	King The city was once known as The City of The Great King
0	Koine A name used to reference the city in a scripture
0	Roman The city was around during the Roman times
0	Ben The term Ben-Zion means the son of Jerusalem
0	Debir The most holy place in Jerusalem
0	Harel A name meaning the mountain of God in reference to Jerusalem
0	Tzur A name for the city meaning rock
0	Kir A name that simply means ‘city’ and has been used to reference Jerusalem
0	Muhammed One of the top names in Jerusalem
0	Raziel A very popular Hebrew name, call your pup Rey for short
0	Solomon Hebrew for ‘peace’ and a temple in Jerusalem
0	Jeramiah A prophet who foretold of the destruction of Jerusalem
0	Asher The eighth son of Jacob in the Jewish Scripture
0	Ezra A popular Hebrew name with much meaning throughout Jerusalem
0	Uri A top name within Jerusalem
0	Omer A Jewish name meaning “first born son”, great for your first boy dog
0	Noma A Hebrew name which means tenderness
0	Adam The first man God created
0	Elijah A Jewish prophet with deep roots in Jerusalem
0	Akiva A famous rabbi in Jerusalem
0	Alexander Alexander the Great visited Jerusalem to see the High Priest
0	Amram The father of Moses and leader of the Jewish people
0	Dov A Jewish name which means bear - great for a big pup
0	Ephraim Fruitful is the meaning of this popular Biblical name
0	Eli A name that means ‘ascend’ and has been popular throughout Jerusalem’s history
0	Shalom Meaning ‘peace’ this is a popular name and greeting in Jerusalem

Female Jerusalem Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Ariel A biblical name for Jerusalem
0	Tamar One of the most popular names in Jerusalem
0	Ziona A pretty name for a pup that references the importance of Jerusalem
0	Neveh A name for the city in one of the many scriptures
0	Oasis The city is considered to be a holy oasis
0	Kiriyah Meaning Joyful City, this name has been used to refer to Jerusalem
0	Elizabeth A Jewish name meaning “God is my Oath"
0	Eliza A version of the name Elizabeth that is very popular in Jerusalem
0	Hannah The biblical mother of the prophet Samuel
0	Lila A Hebrew name meaning ‘light’
0	Eliana A popular Hebrew name meaning ‘God has answered’
0	Abigail One of King David’s wives in the bible
0	Noa A popular name in Jerusalem that means ‘movement’
0	Shira A trendy Jewish name meaning ‘song’
0	Talia A popular girl's name in the city that means ‘dew from God’
0	Lia A Hebrew girl’s name meaning ‘delicate’
0	Reyna A pretty and popular name in Jerusalem that means ‘pure’
0	Ilana A popular name for girls born around Tu Bishvat
0	Bracha A Jewish name meaning blessing, of which there are many in Jerusalem
0	Drushah Meaning sought after, this was one of the many names given to the city
0	Shalem Meaning ‘peace’, Jerusalem has been called this name in the past
0	Rotem A common plant in Jerusalem
0	Betulah Meaning virgin, the city has been known as this name in the past
0	Gilah One of the 70 names that Jerusalem has been called
0	Moriah Mount Moriah is part of the city, now known as Temple Mount
0	Holy Jerusalem is considered to be very holy
0	Eden Meaning pleasure related to Jerusalem
0	Aelia The Roman name given to Jerusalem in the second century
0	Aliza A Hebrew name meaning merry and cheerful in relation to Jerusalem
0	Batty Bat-Zion means the daughter of Jerusalem