Bechor: meaning of the Hebrew name
בְּכוֹר
Pronounced beh-KHOR
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Bechor
Bechor means firstborn, the son born first. It is a traditional name in Sephardi and Middle Eastern Jewish communities, given to a firstborn son as a blessing and a mark of honor.
Bechor in Hebrew
Bechor is written בכור in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּכוֹר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- כKaf
- וVav
- רResh
Gematria value: 228 (Bet 2 + Kaf 20 + Vav 6 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningfirstborn
- Pronunciationbeh-KHOR
- Hebrewבכור
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Bechor 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 Bechor
What does the name Bechor mean?
Bechor means firstborn, the son born first. It is a traditional name in Sephardi and Middle Eastern Jewish communities, given to a firstborn son as a blessing and a mark of honor.
How do you pronounce Bechor?
Bechor is pronounced beh-KHOR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Bechor in Hebrew?
Bechor is written בכור in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּכוֹר).
What is the gematria of Bechor?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling בכור adds up to 228 (Bet 2 + Kaf 20 + Vav 6 + Resh 200).
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