Arbel: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַרְבֵּל
Pronounced ar-BEL
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #48 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Arbel
Arbel is named after Mount Arbel, a sturdy cliff rising above the Sea of Galilee. An Israeli name that expresses strength and love of the land, for boys and girls.
Arbel in Hebrew
Arbel is written ארבל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַרְבֵּל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- רResh
- בBet
- לLamed
Gematria value: 233 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Bet 2 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- MeaningMount Arbel
- Pronunciationar-BEL
- Hebrewארבל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Arbel ranked #48 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (375 babies).
In 2024, Arbel ranked #89 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (191 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #86, in 2021.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48 | 375 | 89 | 191 |
| 2023 | 68 | 257 | 97 | 170 |
| 2022 | 58 | 321 | 95 | 178 |
| 2021 | 51 | 365 | 86 | 209 |
| 2020 | 53 | 347 | 90 | 192 |
| 2019 | 58 | 336 | 100 | 186 |
| 2018 | 59 | 343 | 102 | 174 |
| 2017 | 57 | 356 | 106 | 174 |
| 2016 | 74 | 262 | 116 | 158 |
| 2015 | 109 | 145 | - | - |
| 2014 | 114 | 130 | - | - |
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 Arbel
What does the name Arbel mean?
Arbel is named after Mount Arbel, a sturdy cliff rising above the Sea of Galilee. An Israeli name that expresses strength and love of the land, for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Arbel?
Arbel is pronounced ar-BEL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Arbel in Hebrew?
Arbel is written ארבל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַרְבֵּל).
How popular is the name Arbel in Israel?
In 2024, Arbel ranked #48 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (375 babies). In 2024, Arbel ranked #89 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (191 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #86, in 2021. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Arbel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ארבל adds up to 233 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Bet 2 + Lamed 30).
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