Amitai: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲמִיתַי
Pronounced ah-mee-TAI
Meaning of Amitai
From emet, truth, Amitai describes someone honest and faithful. In the Bible, Amitai was the father of the prophet Jonah.
Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying:
וַיְהִי דְּבַר־יְהֹוָה אֶל־יוֹנָה בֶן־אֲמִתַּי לֵאמֹר׃
Amitai in Hebrew
Amitai is written אמיתי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲמִיתַי). Other spellings: אמתי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- מMem
- יYod
- תTav
- יYod
Gematria value: 461 (Alef 1 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningtruthful
- Pronunciationah-mee-TAI
- Hebrewאמיתי
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsאמתי
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Amitai ranked #121 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (134 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #82, in 2016.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 121 | 134 |
| 2023 | 93 | 177 |
| 2022 | 100 | 167 |
| 2021 | 83 | 220 |
| 2020 | 99 | 174 |
| 2019 | 86 | 206 |
| 2018 | 88 | 209 |
| 2017 | 89 | 214 |
| 2016 | 82 | 227 |
| 2015 | 89 | 205 |
| 2014 | 91 | 196 |
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 Amitai
What does the name Amitai mean?
From emet, truth, Amitai describes someone honest and faithful. In the Bible, Amitai was the father of the prophet Jonah.
How do you pronounce Amitai?
Amitai is pronounced ah-mee-TAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Amitai in Hebrew?
Amitai is written אמיתי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲמִיתַי). Other spellings: אמתי.
Is Amitai a biblical name?
Yes. Amitai appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Jonah 1:1.
How popular is the name Amitai in Israel?
In 2024, Amitai ranked #121 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (134 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #82, in 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Amitai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אמיתי adds up to 461 (Alef 1 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Yod 10).
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