Aryeh: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַרְיֵה
Pronounced ar-YEH
Meaning of Aryeh
Aryeh is the lion, king of the beasts and a symbol of strength and courage. In Jacob's blessing Judah is likened to a lion: "Judah is a lion's whelp."
Judah is a lion’s whelp; From the prey, my son, thou art gone up. He stooped down, he couched as a lion, And as a lioness; who shall rouse him up?
גּוּר אַרְיֵה יְהוּדָה מִטֶּרֶף בְּנִי עָלִיתָ כָּרַע רָבַץ כְּאַרְיֵה וּכְלָבִיא מִי יְקִימֶנּוּ׃
Aryeh in Hebrew
Aryeh is written אריה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַרְיֵה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- רResh
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 216 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninglion
- Pronunciationar-YEH
- Hebrewאריה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Aryeh ranked #69 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (254 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69 | 254 |
| 2023 | 76 | 225 |
| 2022 | 74 | 227 |
| 2021 | 71 | 247 |
| 2020 | 74 | 231 |
| 2019 | 77 | 230 |
| 2018 | 99 | 181 |
| 2017 | 71 | 242 |
| 2016 | 100 | 193 |
| 2015 | 108 | 170 |
| 2014 | 122 | 146 |
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 Aryeh
What does the name Aryeh mean?
Aryeh is the lion, king of the beasts and a symbol of strength and courage. In Jacob's blessing Judah is likened to a lion: "Judah is a lion's whelp."
How do you pronounce Aryeh?
Aryeh is pronounced ar-YEH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Aryeh in Hebrew?
Aryeh is written אריה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַרְיֵה).
Is Aryeh a biblical name?
Yes. Aryeh appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 49:9.
How popular is the name Aryeh in Israel?
In 2024, Aryeh ranked #69 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (254 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Aryeh?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אריה adds up to 216 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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