Argaman: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַרְגָּמָן
Pronounced ar-ga-MAN
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Argaman
Argaman is a royal purple-red dye that was produced in ancient times from a rare sea snail. In the Bible, argaman was woven into the curtains of the Tabernacle and the garments of kings.
Argaman in Hebrew
Argaman is written ארגמן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַרְגָּמָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- רResh
- גGimel
- מMem
- נNun
Gematria value: 294 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Gimel 3 + Mem 40 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningroyal purple
- Pronunciationar-ga-MAN
- Hebrewארגמן
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Argaman 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 Argaman
What does the name Argaman mean?
Argaman is a royal purple-red dye that was produced in ancient times from a rare sea snail. In the Bible, argaman was woven into the curtains of the Tabernacle and the garments of kings.
How do you pronounce Argaman?
Argaman is pronounced ar-ga-MAN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Argaman in Hebrew?
Argaman is written ארגמן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַרְגָּמָן).
What is the gematria of Argaman?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ארגמן adds up to 294 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Gimel 3 + Mem 40 + Nun 50).
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