Atai: meaning of the Hebrew name
עַתַּי
Pronounced ah-TAI
Meaning of Atai
Atai is written עתי or עתאי in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
עתי Boy, Biblical
Atai is a biblical name found in the Book of Chronicles, borne by Atai the Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors. It carries an echo of et, time and timing.
עתאי Boy, Biblical
From et, time or timing. Attai is mentioned in the Book of Chronicles; in the modern Hebrew spelling an aleph was added.
Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh;
עַתַּי הַשִּׁשִּׁי אֱלִיאֵל הַשְּׁבִעִי׃
So Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bore him Attai.
וַיִּתֵּן שֵׁשָׁן אֶת־בִּתּוֹ לְיַרְחָע עַבְדּוֹ לְאִשָּׁה וַתֵּלֶד לוֹ אֶת־עַתָּי׃
Atai in Hebrew
Atai is written עתי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עַתַּי). Other spellings: עתאי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- תTav
- יYod
Gematria value: 480 (Ayin 70 + Tav 400 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningtimely
- Pronunciationah-TAI
- Hebrewעתי
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsעתאי
Popularity in Israel
עתי
In 2024, Atai (עתי) ranked #136 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (113 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #119, in 2021.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 136 | 113 |
| 2023 | 143 | 108 |
| 2022 | 133 | 118 |
| 2021 | 119 | 151 |
| 2020 | 146 | 105 |
| 2019 | 147 | 109 |
| 2018 | 144 | 120 |
| 2017 | 150 | 110 |
| 2016 | 145 | 113 |
| 2015 | 148 | 108 |
| 2014 | 146 | 112 |
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 Atai
What does the name Atai mean?
Atai is a biblical name found in the Book of Chronicles, borne by Atai the Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors. It carries an echo of et, time and timing.
How do you pronounce Atai?
Atai is pronounced ah-TAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Atai in Hebrew?
Atai is written עתי in Hebrew (with vowel points: עַתַּי). Other spellings: עתאי.
Is Atai a biblical name?
Yes. Atai appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 12:12 (spelled עתי) and I Chronicles 2:35 (spelled עתאי).
How popular is the name Atai in Israel?
In 2024, Atai (עתי) ranked #136 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (113 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #119, in 2021. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Atai?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עתי adds up to 480 (Ayin 70 + Tav 400 + Yod 10).
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