Agam: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲגַם
Pronounced ah-GAHM
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #41 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Agam
Agam is a lake, a body of calm water in the heart of nature, a word that goes back to biblical Hebrew. A modern Israeli name that expresses serenity and depth.
Agam in Hebrew
Agam is written אגם in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲגַם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- גGimel
- מMem
Gematria value: 44 (Alef 1 + Gimel 3 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninglake
- Pronunciationah-GAHM
- Hebrewאגם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Agam ranked #41 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (439 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #22, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | 439 |
| 2023 | 45 | 388 |
| 2022 | 41 | 447 |
| 2021 | 36 | 479 |
| 2020 | 35 | 464 |
| 2019 | 35 | 467 |
| 2018 | 32 | 526 |
| 2017 | 31 | 527 |
| 2016 | 31 | 558 |
| 2015 | 28 | 572 |
| 2014 | 22 | 633 |
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 Agam
What does the name Agam mean?
Agam is a lake, a body of calm water in the heart of nature, a word that goes back to biblical Hebrew. A modern Israeli name that expresses serenity and depth.
How do you pronounce Agam?
Agam is pronounced ah-GAHM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Agam in Hebrew?
Agam is written אגם in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲגַם).
How popular is the name Agam in Israel?
In 2024, Agam ranked #41 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (439 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #22, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Agam?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אגם adds up to 44 (Alef 1 + Gimel 3 + Mem 40).
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