Amichai: meaning of the Hebrew name
עַמִּיחַי
Pronounced ah-mee-KHAI
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
- #112 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Amichai
Amichai reads as ami chai, "my people lives," the people of Israel lives. The name expresses continuity and revival, and became well loved in Israel thanks also to the poet Yehuda Amichai.
Amichai in Hebrew
Amichai is written עמיחי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עַמִּיחַי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- מMem
- יYod
- חHet
- יYod
Gematria value: 138 (Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Het 8 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningmy people lives
- Pronunciationah-mee-KHAI
- Hebrewעמיחי
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Amichai ranked #112 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (150 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 112 | 150 |
| 2023 | 146 | 99 |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Amichai
What does the name Amichai mean?
Amichai reads as ami chai, "my people lives," the people of Israel lives. The name expresses continuity and revival, and became well loved in Israel thanks also to the poet Yehuda Amichai.
How do you pronounce Amichai?
Amichai is pronounced ah-mee-KHAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Amichai in Hebrew?
Amichai is written עמיחי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עַמִּיחַי).
How popular is the name Amichai in Israel?
In 2024, Amichai ranked #112 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (150 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Amichai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עמיחי adds up to 138 (Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Het 8 + Yod 10).
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