Be'eri: meaning of the Hebrew name
בְּאֵרִי
Pronounced beh-eh-REE
Meaning of Be'eri
Be'eri means "my well", a source of living water. In the Bible, Beeri was the father of the prophet Hosea, and today it is also the name of a kibbutz in the Negev.
The word of the LORD that came unto Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel.
דְּבַר־יְהֹוָה ׀ אֲשֶׁר הָיָה אֶל־הוֹשֵׁעַ בֶּן־בְּאֵרִי בִּימֵי עֻזִּיָּה יוֹתָם אָחָז יְחִזְקִיָּה מַלְכֵי יְהוּדָה וּבִימֵי יָרׇבְעָם בֶּן־יוֹאָשׁ מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל׃
Be'eri in Hebrew
Be'eri is written בארי in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּאֵרִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- אAlef
- רResh
- יYod
Gematria value: 213 (Bet 2 + Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy well
- Pronunciationbeh-eh-REE
- Hebrewבארי
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Be'eri ranked #150 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (92 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #35, in 2022.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 150 | 92 |
| 2023 | 40 | 437 |
| 2022 | 35 | 491 |
| 2021 | 43 | 464 |
| 2020 | 46 | 400 |
| 2019 | 55 | 358 |
| 2018 | 59 | 326 |
| 2017 | 59 | 317 |
| 2016 | 65 | 295 |
| 2015 | 79 | 226 |
| 2014 | 80 | 220 |
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 Be'eri
What does the name Be'eri mean?
Be'eri means "my well", a source of living water. In the Bible, Beeri was the father of the prophet Hosea, and today it is also the name of a kibbutz in the Negev.
How do you pronounce Be'eri?
Be'eri is pronounced beh-eh-REE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Be'eri in Hebrew?
Be'eri is written בארי in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּאֵרִי).
Is Be'eri a biblical name?
Yes. Be'eri appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Hosea 1:1.
How popular is the name Be'eri in Israel?
In 2024, Be'eri ranked #150 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (92 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #35, in 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Be'eri?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling בארי adds up to 213 (Bet 2 + Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).
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