Anat: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֲנָת
Pronounced ah-NAHT
Meaning of Anat
Anat is a biblical name: Shamgar son of Anath was one of the judges of Israel. It is commonly linked to the Hebrew words for answering and singing.
And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who smote of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox-goad; and he also saved Israel.
וְאַחֲרָיו הָיָה שַׁמְגַּר בֶּן־עֲנָת וַיַּךְ אֶת־פְּלִשְׁתִּים שֵׁשׁ־מֵאוֹת אִישׁ בְּמַלְמַד הַבָּקָר וַיּוֹשַׁע גַּם־הוּא אֶת־יִשְׂרָאֵל׃
Anat in Hebrew
Anat is written ענת in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲנָת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- נNun
- תTav
Gematria value: 520 (Ayin 70 + Nun 50 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninganswer, song
- Pronunciationah-NAHT
- Hebrewענת
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Anat was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Anat
What does the name Anat mean?
Anat is a biblical name: Shamgar son of Anath was one of the judges of Israel. It is commonly linked to the Hebrew words for answering and singing.
How do you pronounce Anat?
Anat is pronounced ah-NAHT in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Anat in Hebrew?
Anat is written ענת in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲנָת).
Is Anat a biblical name?
Yes. Anat appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Judges 3:31.
What is the gematria of Anat?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ענת adds up to 520 (Ayin 70 + Nun 50 + Tav 400).
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