Afek: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲפֵק
Pronounced ah-FEK
Meaning of Afek
Afek was a biblical city from the days of Joshua. The name comes from a Hebrew root meaning strength and firmness. A short name for boys and girls.
the king of Aphek, one; the king of the Sharon, one;
מֶלֶךְ אֲפֵק אֶחָד מֶלֶךְ לַשָּׁרוֹן אֶחָד׃
Afek in Hebrew
Afek is written אפק in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲפֵק). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- פPe
- קQof
Gematria value: 181 (Alef 1 + Pe 80 + Qof 100)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningstrength
- Pronunciationah-FEK
- Hebrewאפק
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Afek was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Afek
What does the name Afek mean?
Afek was a biblical city from the days of Joshua. The name comes from a Hebrew root meaning strength and firmness. A short name for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Afek?
Afek is pronounced ah-FEK in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Afek in Hebrew?
Afek is written אפק in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲפֵק).
Is Afek a biblical name?
Yes. Afek appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Joshua 12:18.
What is the gematria of Afek?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אפק adds up to 181 (Alef 1 + Pe 80 + Qof 100).
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