Bereshit: meaning of the Hebrew name
בְּרֵאשִׁית
Pronounced be-re-SHEET
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Bereshit
The opening word of the Torah, meaning "in the beginning." As a girl's name, Bereshit speaks of creation, new beginnings and renewal.
Bereshit in Hebrew
Bereshit is written בראשית in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּרֵאשִׁית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- בBet
- רResh
- אAlef
- שShin
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 913 (Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningin the beginning
- Pronunciationbe-re-SHEET
- Hebrewבראשית
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Bereshit 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 Bereshit
What does the name Bereshit mean?
The opening word of the Torah, meaning "in the beginning." As a girl's name, Bereshit speaks of creation, new beginnings and renewal.
How do you pronounce Bereshit?
Bereshit is pronounced be-re-SHEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Bereshit in Hebrew?
Bereshit is written בראשית in Hebrew (with vowel points: בְּרֵאשִׁית).
What is the gematria of Bereshit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling בראשית adds up to 913 (Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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