Amit: meaning of the Hebrew name
עָמִית
Pronounced ah-MEET
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #60 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Amit
Amit is written עמית or אמית in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
עמית Unisex, Hebrew
Amit means a friend, companion and partner on the way, a word that goes back to biblical Hebrew. The name expresses friendship and loyalty, for boys and girls alike.
אמית Girl, Hebrew
Amit here is an alternative spelling of the name Amit meaning friend, a close companion. A girl's name about friendship and walking a path together.
Amit in Hebrew
Amit is written עמית in Hebrew (with vowel points: עָמִית). Other spellings: אמית. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- מMem
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 520 (Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningfriend
- Pronunciationah-MEET
- Hebrewעמית
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsאמית
Popularity in Israel
עמית
In 2024, Amit (עמית) ranked #60 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (287 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #26, in 2014.
In 2024, Amit (עמית) ranked #128 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (116 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #51, in 2014.
boysgirls
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60 | 287 | 128 | 116 |
| 2023 | 55 | 310 | 128 | 118 |
| 2022 | 51 | 364 | 107 | 157 |
| 2021 | 46 | 463 | 97 | 180 |
| 2020 | 51 | 383 | 102 | 163 |
| 2019 | 46 | 434 | 73 | 236 |
| 2018 | 38 | 498 | 77 | 242 |
| 2017 | 31 | 568 | 67 | 288 |
| 2016 | 29 | 596 | 64 | 313 |
| 2015 | 31 | 603 | 61 | 327 |
| 2014 | 26 | 625 | 51 | 360 |
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 Amit
What does the name Amit mean?
Amit means a friend, companion and partner on the way, a word that goes back to biblical Hebrew. The name expresses friendship and loyalty, for boys and girls alike.
How do you pronounce Amit?
Amit is pronounced ah-MEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Amit in Hebrew?
Amit is written עמית in Hebrew (with vowel points: עָמִית). Other spellings: אמית.
How popular is the name Amit in Israel?
In 2024, Amit (עמית) ranked #60 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (287 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #26, in 2014. In 2024, Amit (עמית) ranked #128 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (116 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #51, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Amit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עמית adds up to 520 (Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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