Alona: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַלּוֹנָה
Pronounced ah-LO-na
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Alona
Alona is a feminine take on alon, the oak: a sturdy tree with a broad crown. An Israeli girl's name that expresses resilience, rootedness and closeness to nature.
Alona in Hebrew
Alona is written אלונה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַלּוֹנָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- וVav
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 92 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningoak tree
- Pronunciationah-LO-na
- Hebrewאלונה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Alona last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2022, at #141 (105 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #100, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | 141 | 105 |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | 118 | 128 |
| 2016 | 112 | 135 |
| 2015 | 114 | 140 |
| 2014 | 100 | 168 |
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 Alona
What does the name Alona mean?
Alona is a feminine take on alon, the oak: a sturdy tree with a broad crown. An Israeli girl's name that expresses resilience, rootedness and closeness to nature.
How do you pronounce Alona?
Alona is pronounced ah-LO-na in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Alona in Hebrew?
Alona is written אלונה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַלּוֹנָה).
How popular is the name Alona in Israel?
Alona last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2022, at #141 (105 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #100, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Alona?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלונה adds up to 92 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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